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title: Philips generic install instructions
slug: install-fusion-signage/philips-generic-install-instructions
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createdAt: 2026-08-27T08:06:28.311Z
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**Important:** verify with your integrator or distributor that the Philips panel has the latest firmware installed to prevent issues during setup and operation.
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## Using the remote
Use the Philips remote to navigate through the setup and configuration menus.
## Initial screen setup
1. Connect the screen to power.
2. On the welcome screen:
- Use up and down arrows to select your preferred language.
- Press the right arrow and then click Start.
## For WiFi
**Network Settings (optional, can be skipped and configured later):**
- Choose WiFi or Ethernet depending on your requirements.
- Press the right arrow to Next.
- Select your WiFi Access Point.
- Enter your WiFi password (press Return to open the on-screen keyboard).
- Click Next.
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Note: Please leave the SICP network port on the default (5000).
If you need to change this back go to the Android menu (home,1,8,8,8) -> Settings -> Signage Display -> Network application -> SICP network port
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**Signage Display Settings:**
- Navigate to Skip.
- Click Setup Complete and then Finish.
## Prepare USB with Fusion Signage APK
Download the latest APK: **[https://fus.app/a.apk](https://fus.app/a.apk)**.
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**Caution: **do not extract the APK file. Copy the single APK file directly to the root of your USB drive. Insert the USB into the Philips screen.
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**Note: BDL4050D** models are now legacy and do **not support** the latest app versions. For these models, download **version 2.3.8** from **here**.
## Install Fusion Signage on Android Devices
1. Use your remote to press Home, 1, 8, 8, 8 to access Android settings.
2. Navigate to Apps.
3. Select File Manager, then MNT, then USB Storage.
4. Locate the APK file (**fusion-signage.apk**) on the USB.
5. Follow the on-screen prompt to install the app.
6. Once installed, press Return to go back to the main menu.
## Add screen to your Fusion Signage account
1. Log into your Fusion Signage portal [here](https://app.fusionsignage.com.au/login).
2. Navigate to Deploy > Add Screen.
3. Enter the 6-digit identity code displayed on the device where Fusion Signage has been installed
4. Assign a screen name and licence.
5. Select the appropriate timezone.
6. Click Add.
## Assign Fusion Signage to a custom input source
1. Press Home, 1, 8, 8, 8 (if not already in Android settings).
2. Select Settings > Device > Signage Display.
3. Under Source Settings, choose Custom App.
4. Click Select App.
5. Choose Fusion Signage.
6. Click Save and exit.
## Set date and time (needed for scheduling feature)
1. Press Home, 1, 8, 8, 8.
2. Navigate to Settings > System > Date & Time.
3. Select Time zone and configure it.
For **BDL4150D** models:
1. Go to Advanced Options > Date & Time.
2. Enable Set Auto Sync = Yes.
## Additional settings for BDL4150D
**Set font size**
- Home > Settings > Display > Font Size = Normal.
**Confirm setup**
- Press the Source button on the remote.
- Select Custom source.
- Fusion Signage will launch.
**Identifier**
- During first setup, note the 6-digit identifier shown on the screen.
- If the identifier shows as Null or No ID, double-check your internet connection and try again.
## Aspect ratio and screen configuration
- Ensure the Format setting is on 'Full' to properly display content.
## How to Uninstall Fusion Signage App
1. Press 1-8-8-8 on the remote
2. Navigate to settings
3. Under the device header, select apps
4. Select the fusion signage application
5. Select Delete
## Philips panel configuration guide
## Set screen to automatically run Fusion Signage when powered on
- Navigate to:
Home > Configuration1 > Boot on source > Action.
- Set Input to Custom.
## Enable automatic power-on after power outages
- Navigate to:
Home > Configuration1 > Switch on state.
- Set Switch on state to Force On.
## Set screen orientation to auto-rotate
- Navigate to:
Home > Configuration2 > Rotate (may be on the second page).
- Set Rotate to On (Auto Rotate).
## Schedule automatic on/off times
- Navigate to:
Home > Advanced Option > Schedule > Action.
- Configure the on and off times according to your needs to automate screen operation.
## Tiling multiple screens for video wall configuration
- Connect additional screens using DVI-D daisy chaining as outlined in the user manual.
- Navigate to:
Home > Advanced Option > Tiling > Action
- Follow the manual to configure all screens for seamless video wall operation.
## Set power saving mode
- Navigate to:
Home > Advanced Option > Power Save
- Select Mode 3 or Mode 4 depending on your power management preferences.
**Note on Compatibility (V2 Issues):** if the latest version of our application isn't supported by your Philips device, you can download the previous version (V1.0.22 APK) **here**.
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**Important: **use this only if you are experiencing issues running the latest app, as version 1.0.22 does not support the newest features such as designs, templates, websites, or advanced video/image playback.
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