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How to Install the Asta App on a WebOS Device

Follow this simple guide to install and set up the Asta app on WebOS device:

Requirements

Before begin, ensure you have:
  • An Asta account with the required permissions.
  • An LG WebOS device designed for digital signage .
  • Internet access (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
  • A USB drive(optional, depending on the setup method).
  • Preparing the USB drive for installation

    Locate the WebOS Player file in the Downloads section, Download and save this IPK file to the computer the IPK file should have this format com.lg.app.signage.ipk

    Preparing the USB DriveFormat the USB drive to FAT32.usb

    Create a folder named “application” in the root directory of the USB drive and Copy the downloaded IPK file into the “ application” folder.

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    Formating the device

    1. Acess the Settings menu on your WebOS device.

    2. Select Admin from the settings.

    3. Factory reset the device before installing the WebOs by going to the Admin and selecting factory reset.

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    💡 Note: When configuring your webOS device as a new device, ensure the correct time zone is set .

    Installing Asta on the WebOS Device

    After configuring your device plug the USB drive the the WebOS device USB port then , Navigate to EZ Setting -> SI Server Setting

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    Select SI server setting

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    In this page, set the ‘ Application Launch Mode’ to ‘Local

    Set the ‘ Application Type’  to  ‘IPK

    Then finally Select Local Application Upgrade and choose USB to begin the installation.

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    Confirm the installation when prompted

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    Confirming Installation

    Wait for the confirmation message indicating a successful installation.

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    Restart the WebOS device (turn it off and on again).

    The Asta app will launch automatically after the restart and you can see the pair code.

    You can start pairing it on www.astacms.com and assign content to it there.

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    To pair your WebOS device with Asta:

  • Visit the Devices section on the Asta web console. Enter the Pair Code displayed on your device to complete the process.
  • For detailed instructions, check out our link to device pairing