Benefits of a Video Wall System

A video wall controller can capture signals in different resolutions and formats from a wide range of devices – like cameras, computers, cable boxes, and more. All of these content sources can then be accessed on a single platform and displayed together on the video wall. A projector or display alone can only connect with certain devices and is unable to display multiple sources simultaneously.

In a video wall system, the controller enables all of the individual display “tiles” to work together as a single canvas. Depending on the video wall software used, the controller can allow a content window to be placed on a single display, stretched across multiple displays, or dragged across the display surface. Multiple content windows can also be placed on a single display.

A video wall controller with a feature-rich software interface can provide a range of tools for managing and manipulating content on the displays. Content windows can be arranged, scaled, zoomed, cropped, and layered. Some software also provides advanced presentation-building features, allowing users to create custom assets and automatic presentations.

Most video wall systems are built from professional-grade components, and some are specifically designed for 24/7, mission-critical environments. Consumer-grade projectors and displays use cheaper components and can’t provide the reliability or resilience of a video wall. Even high-end projectors require frequent maintenance and are vulnerable to vibration, humidity, and ambient light.

Because video walls are designed for maximum reliability and uptime, most have no consumable parts and require virtually no maintenance over years of operation. In contrast, projectors demand regular downtime to replace expensive lamps and light engines. While a video wall system may initially cost more than a projector, their low maintenance costs make them a more affordable solution in the long term.

Video walls offer far more flexibility in terms of size and shape than a single display. Depending on the display type and mounting system used, they can be wall-mounted, free-standing, curved, non-rectangular, and even three-dimensional. They can be small enough to be portable or scaled to massive dimensions. This unique versatility enables video walls to be used in an enormous range of environments and use-cases.