Any POS system connected to your screens.
No native integration for your POS? No problem. The Generic POS integration connects any point-of-sale system to your digital signage through REST API, CSV file import, database connection, or webhook triggers.
The universal POS connector
Not every POS system has a dedicated Hangar.Media integration, but that does not mean it cannot connect. The Generic POS integration provides multiple data ingestion methods to pull menu items, product listings, pricing, and inventory from any POS system. Feed data via REST API calls, scheduled CSV file imports, direct database queries, or webhook push notifications.
What you can do with connected to your screens.
Three capabilities that make this integration essential for your digital signage network.
Connect your way
Choose the connection method that fits your POS infrastructure. Pull data via REST API if your POS has HTTP endpoints. Import CSV exports on a schedule if your POS generates report files. Connect directly to the POS database for real-time queries. Or receive webhook notifications when data changes.
Our legacy POS exports a CSV every night. We import it automatically and menu boards update by morning.
REST API with adjustable endpoints and authentication
CSV and Excel scheduled import from local or remote files
Direct database query connection for real-time data access
Transform any data structure
Every POS stores data differently. The visual data mapping tool lets you define which fields in your POS data correspond to product names, descriptions, prices, categories, and stock levels. Transform, filter, and format the data before it reaches your screens.
Our POS uses unusual field names but the mapping tool translated everything to screen-ready data.
Visual field-to-field mapping editor
Data transformation rules for formatting and conversion
Default values for missing or optional fields
Automated on your schedule
Set up sync frequency from every minute to once per day. Set maintenance windows when sync pauses, define retry behavior for failed connections, and receive alerts if data has not been updated within an expected timeframe. The system adapts to your operational rhythm.
Data syncs every 15 minutes during business hours and pauses overnight. Exactly what we need.
Adjustable sync intervals from every minute to daily
Business hours scheduling with overnight pause
Failed sync retry and alerting system
Four steps to connected screens.
From setup to live content in minutes, not days.
Choose your connection method
Select REST API, CSV import, database connection, or webhook based on what your POS system supports. Set up connection details and authentication.
Map your data fields
Use the visual mapping tool to match your POS data fields to the Hangar.Media content fields. Define product name, price, category, description, and inventory mappings.
Set the sync schedule
Set up how often data should sync, set retry rules for connection failures, and define alerting thresholds for stale data.
Validate and go live
Run a test sync to verify data flows correctly. Preview how products appear on screen templates. Activate the live sync when satisfied.
Built for every sector.
See how different industries use this integration to drive results.
Legacy POS menu board connection
Restaurants running legacy or regional POS systems that lack dedicated integrations use the CSV import or database connection to feed menu data to digital boards on a nightly schedule.
RetailCustom ERP to signage pipeline
Retailers with custom ERP and POS systems use the REST API connector to push product updates and pricing changes to in-store digital signage screens through their existing data pipeline.
HealthcareHospital cafeteria menu updates
Hospital cafeterias running niche food service POS systems export daily menus as CSV files that Hangar.Media imports automatically each morning to update cafeteria screen menus.
EducationUniversity bookstore product feeds
University bookstores with proprietary POS systems connect via database query to display textbook availability, pricing, and featured merchandise on campus screens.
Common questions. Straight answers.
What if my POS does not have an API
Many POS systems can export data as CSV or Excel files on a schedule. Hangar.Media can import these files from a local folder, FTP server, or cloud storage location. If your POS has a database, direct database queries are another option.
Can I connect to a POS database directly
Yes. The Generic POS integration supports direct connections to MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and any ODBC-compatible database. You write a SQL query that returns the data you need and Hangar.Media runs it on your schedule.
How do I handle POS data that is in a non-standard format
The data mapping tool includes transformation functions for common formatting needs. Convert date formats, split combined fields, concatenate values, apply currency formatting, and set conditional logic to handle edge cases in your data.
What happens if the POS data source is temporarily unavailable
Hangar.Media retains the last successfully synced data and continues displaying it on screens. The system retries the connection on your chosen schedule and sends an alert if data has not been refreshed within the expected timeframe.
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