How to show your own text on a TV, iPad or monitor

Open a display's Text screen in Inklyng, type what you want to show, choose a font and a color, and add it to the playlist. The words fill the screen on an iPad, Apple TV, TV or monitor.

What you need

  • A display connected to Inklyng: an iPad, Apple TV, TV or monitor
  • A free Inklyng account

Steps

  1. Open the Text screen. In your account, choose a display and open its Text screen.
  2. Type your text. A quote, a welcome note, a wifi name or a reminder all work.
  3. Choose a font and color. Pick a font and color that read well from across the room.
  4. Add it to the playlist. Include the Text screen and choose how long it stays.

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Tips

  • For a note that flips onto the screen letter by letter, use the Message board instead.
  • Keep it short. Large text is easiest to read from a distance.

Questions

Can I change the text later?

Yes. Edit it from your phone or computer and the display updates.

Can text share a playlist with photos?

Yes. Every display has one playlist that can mix text, photos, weather and more.

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Still stuck? Visit support or write to support@inklyng.app. Last updated 2026-10-26.