Question 1

Why do I not see certain news feeds within the app?

Accepted Answer

Some news feeds have recently been deprecated and therefore will no longer work within the On This Day app. If there is a news feed you would like to show but can’t see, it’s worth checking if it has its own RSS feed. If it has, you can add this as screen content using the RSS feed app in ScreenCloud.

Question 2

Can I combine, or add more than one set of sources to my display?

Accepted Answer

You can create as many On This Day app instances as you like in ScreenCloud, which allows you to create multiple feeds from different sources. You cannot combine lots of different sources in one instance, but by creating and adding different instances to a playlist or Channel, you can ensure a mix of articles if you so wish. Just ensure that you name each set with something different so you can easily spot them in your content library later on.

Question 3

Can I use the On This Day app in portrait mode?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the On This Day app is compatible with both portrait and landscape screens.

Question 4

How often does the app update with new articles?

Accepted Answer

The On This Day app is syndicated by RSS so new articles appear as they are added by the source.

Question 5

How do I set this app up?

Accepted Answer

A full app guide to setup our News apps can be found here.

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Frequently asked questions

Why do I not see certain news feeds within the app?

Can I combine, or add more than one set of sources to my display?

Can I use the On This Day app in portrait mode?

How often does the app update with new articles?

How do I set this app up?

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