In Kitcast, certain widgets, such as News, support localization, enabling content to be displayed in different languages. This feature allows you to ensure that the displayed content aligns with the language preferences of your audience. However, it’s essential to understand that the language must be set at the screen group level — not at the individual screen or workspace level.
This article explains how to configure the language for a screen group to enable localized content for widgets, with an example of setting up a group to display news in Japanese.
Why Screen Group Localization Matters
Localization is a key feature that allows widgets like News to display content in the desired language. By setting the language for a group of screens, you ensure all screens within that group display content consistently, without needing to configure each screen individually. This approach streamlines management and guarantees uniformity across the screens in the group.
Steps to Set the Language for a Screen Group
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Navigate to the Screen Group Settings.
- Open the Groups menu in your Kitcast dashboard:
- Locate the group you want to configure.
- Click the settings icon (⚙️) next to the group's name.
- Open the Groups menu in your Kitcast dashboard:
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Edit the Group Details
- From the dropdown menu, select Edit.
- This will open the Edit Group dialog box:
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Set the Group Language
- In the Group Language field, select the desired language from the dropdown menu. For example, to display news content in Japanese, choose Japanese.
- Click OK to save the changes.
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Apply the Settings
- Once the language is set, all widgets within this group that support localization, such as the News widget, will automatically display content in the selected language.
Key Points to Remember
- Group-Level Localization: The language must be set at the screen group level. This ensures consistency and eliminates the need to configure individual screens or the entire workspace for localization purposes.
- Widget-Specific Support: Not all widgets support localization. Check widget documentation to confirm which ones can be localized.
- Example Use Case: If your screens in Japan need to display news in Japanese, setting the screen group's language to Japanese ensures that the News widget fetches and displays Japanese content automatically.
Troubleshooting Localization Issues
- Incorrect Language Display: Ensure the correct language is selected for the screen group. Double-check it in the group settings.
- Unsupported Widgets: If a widget isn’t displaying localized content, verify if it supports localization.
- Changes Not Applied: After setting the language, refresh the widget content or restart the screens to apply the changes.
Conclusion
Localization is a powerful feature in Kitcast that enhances the user experience by delivering content in the audience's preferred language. By setting the language at the screen group level, you can efficiently manage content display across multiple screens. Follow the steps above to ensure widgets like News provide localized content seamlessly.
For additional assistance, feel free to contact our support team at support@kitcast.tv or visit our Knowledge Base for detailed guides.