Dashboard and Status Indicators
The Falcon Play dashboard is the launch point for all operational apps and gives a fast overview of machine identity, connected clients, product versions, build IPs, and app shortcuts.
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What you will learn
- How to launch each Falcon Play app.
- How to copy and use the Machine ID.
- How to interpret connected client and version information.
Recommended workflow
- Open the dashboard on the Falcon Play machine.
- Check Machine ID when support, licensing, or config sync requires identity.
- Review connected clients and version information.
- Launch the app needed for the role: Director, Rundown Viewer, Media Manager, Prompter, Timing Display, Settings, Vision Mixer, or Audio Mixer.
Buttons, fields, and controls
| Control | What it does | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Machine ID | Unique identifier for the Falcon Play machine. | Use for licensing, support, and cloud sync. |
| Copy | Copies Machine ID to clipboard. | Use when sending the ID to support or another system. |
| Connected clients | Shows currently connected clients. | Use to verify that operators/displays are online. |
| Version Play | Shows Falcon Play version. | Use for support and changelog checks. |
| Version Media | Shows Media Server version. | Use when diagnosing media features. |
| Build IP | Shows network address details. | Use when opening pages from other machines. |
Best practices
- Check dashboard status before opening a show.
- Keep all production machines on compatible versions.
- Copy Machine ID directly from the dashboard to avoid typing mistakes.
Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Likely cause | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Machine ID stays loading | Machine info endpoint is unavailable. | Check Play Server and reload dashboard. |
| Client count looks wrong | Old browser sessions or network issues. | Close unused clients and check Monitor. |
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