About Geolocation

Screenfeed uses a geolocation API over https to try to determine your/ your devices location.
This API will request via a web/engine, web browser or playback software to access device information.
Since geolocation data may reveal information that you do not want to share. You must grant explicit permission via a prompt

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Here is further information on the Geolocation API.
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Geolocation_API

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How to apply Geolocation to feeds

Begin configuring a feed from the content menu that includes a location option.e.g. (Community Events)
Click to toggle from Enter Location to Use player location.
When use player location is selected automatic detection is enabled, you may see a pop-up in your bowser to approve location services.
If you approve on your device. The preview window on the left will show the player location information
Continue with customization of the feed or Create feed to create/save the feed with geolocation applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to use geolocation?

No you can enter in a location rather than leverage geolocation using the feed configuration tool.

Can I use geolocation as an appended paramter?

Yes you can add ?location={{geolocate}} to the end of your feed.

Where can I read more on the geolocation api used?

https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Geolocation_API