DESIGNS

Setup Guide

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Remote Falcon syncs with FPP or xSchedule. First connect the integration, then create a separate voting playlist, customize the voting page, and share it with a QR code.

1 Create Account

Register your show

  • Go to remotefalcon.com and create an account.
  • Verify your email and log in to the dashboard.
2 FPP Sync (Falcon Player)

Install & connect

  • Open your FPP web UI.
  • Go to Plugins → Plugin Manager, install Remote Falcon.
  • Open the Remote Falcon plugin and sign in with your account.
  • Confirm status shows Connected (internet required).
Note: Accurate date/time on FPP prevents timing issues for show windows.
3 xSchedule Sync (Windows)

Install & connect

  • Install the Remote Falcon Listener on the same PC that runs xSchedule.
  • Sign in to the Listener with your Remote Falcon account.
  • Point the Listener to your xSchedule show folder.
  • Start the Listener and verify it reports Connected.
Windows power: Disable sleep/hibernate and keep xSchedule running during show hours.
4 Voting Page Template

Customize the free template

  • In the Remote Falcon dashboard, open Voting Page → Templates and download the free template.
  • Edit the HTML (WordPress HTML block or code editor).
  • Swap placeholder images for your own artwork; keep similar dimensions.
  • Adjust colors/text to match your brand. Save/publish on your site.
Tip: Use big, high-contrast vote buttons—most guests are on phones in low light.
5 Create Voting Playlist & Sync

Separate from your main schedule

After your FPP or xSchedule integration is connected, create a separate playlist specifically for voting.

  • Create a new playlist (e.g., RF_Voting) containing the songs you want available for voting (have fun—even 60+ works great!).
  • Ensure each sequence plays locally and media paths are correct.
  • Use readable sequence names—these appear in the voting UI.
  • In the FPP plugin or the xSchedule Listener, choose RF_Voting and run Sync so Remote Falcon picks it up.
6 Voting Options

Control guest experience

  • Voting Mode: Toggle when you want to accept votes.
  • Votes per visitor: Set max selections per device.
  • Repeat voting: Allow or limit repeat votes by time/IP.
  • Now Playing: Show the current sequence to visitors.
  • Round timing / winner behavior: Choose how and when winners are determined and queued.
7 Share Link & QR

Make it easy for visitors

  • Buy our custom QR code yard signs and point them to your website.
  • On your site, we add a clear “Vote with Remote Falcon” button that links to your voting page.
  • Visitors scan once → land on your website → tap the Remote Falcon button.
8 Troubleshooting

Common issues

  • Songs not appearing: Re-run Sync in the plugin/Listener and confirm RF_Voting is selected.
  • Voting page shows no data: Check internet on the FPP/xSchedule machine and that you’re logged in on the plugin/Listener.
  • Using main show playlist: Always create and sync a separate RF_Voting playlist.
  • Names look wrong: Rename sequences to visitor-friendly titles and re-sync.
  • Listener stops (Windows): Disable sleep/hibernate; keep xSchedule running during show hours.
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