# Manage multi-zone content with time-based scheduling

> Channels take your content management to the next level. Create multi-zone layouts where each zone plays a different playlist, and schedule content changes throughout the day or week. Morning menu for breakfast, lunch specials at noon, and promotions in the evening — all automated. Channels are the most powerful way to organize time-sensitive content.

Source: https://signagespace.com/product/channels-and-scheduling/

## What it does

Schedule content by time and zones

## Highlights

- **Multi-Zone Management** — Each channel has multiple panes (zones). Assign a different playlist to each pane to show different content in different areas of the screen simultaneously.
- **Time-Based Scheduling** — Set start and end times for each schedule entry. Content automatically switches at the specified times — no manual intervention required.
- **Day & Week Schedules** — Create schedules that repeat on specific days of the week with custom time ranges. Use shortcuts like "Weekdays", "Weekend", or "Every Day" for quick setup.
- **Playlist Assignment** — Assign any playlist to any schedule slot. Different times of day can show completely different playlists in the same screen zone.
- **Automatic Transitions** — When a schedule period ends, the next one begins automatically. Your screens always show the right content at the right time.
- **Channel Reuse** — Like playlists, channels can be assigned to multiple screens. Update a channel schedule once and every connected screen updates.

## How it gets used

- **Restaurant Day Parting** — Breakfast menu from 7-11 AM, lunch specials from 11 AM-3 PM, dinner menu from 3-10 PM — all automatic.
- **Gym Class Schedules** — Display different class information throughout the day, with yoga in the morning and spinning in the evening.
- **Corporate Event Screens** — Schedule keynote info before sessions, speaker bios during talks, and networking details during breaks.

## At a glance

- Unlimited Schedule entries
- Multi-zone Layout support
- Auto Content switching