A flexible, SMIL-compatible media player for any platform
Garlic Player is a powerful, SMIL-compatible media player for Digital Signage. Designed to work with any SMIL-compliant management software, it offers reliable online and offline playback.
What Makes Garlic Player Unique?
- SMIL Compatibility: Use the open SMIL standard to precisely control complex multi-zone layouts and playlists. Create synchronized screen content that can react to events—all without proprietary software.
- True Cross-Platform Support: Designed to be lean and robust, Garlic Player runs smoothly on Windows, Linux, and macOS. It is ideal for deployment on popular hardware like Raspberry Pi and other single-board computers, both in the cloud and on-premise.
- No Vendor Lock-in: Garlic Player is 100% open source. It seamlessly integrates with any SMIL-compatible management software, giving you the freedom to adapt or extend your solution at any time without being tied to a specific vendor
- Developer-Friendly Control: With full command-line support, you can completely script Garlic Player and integrate it into your own automation workflows. It's an ideal choice for large-scale rollouts and custom applications.
- Privacy and Security: Garlic Player comes with no spyware, no advertising, and no user tracking. It is designed to be a robust and tamper-proof solution for public screens.