How to Enable Audience Measurement in the SignMetrix Panel?
Learn how to activate and configure the Audience Measurement (SmartCircle) feature for your digital signage displays.
💡 Note: If you want to enable Audience Measurement for multiple displays, please contact SignMetrix Support to activate it in bulk.
Step 1: Log in to Your SignMetrix Account
- Go to SignMetrix.com.
- Click Login in the top-right corner.
- Enter your username and password to access your dashboard.
Step 2: Go to Device Management
- In the left-hand menu, click Device Management.
- Locate the display you want to enable Audience Measurement for.
- Click the device name to open its configuration panel.
Step 3: Enable SmartCircle
- Click Settings → SmartCircle.
- Toggle Enable SmartCircle to the ON position.
- This activates Audience Measurement for the selected display.
Step 4: Configure Audience Circles
You can define up to three logical measurement circles that represent different audience proximity levels. Range from 5 to 300 feet.
|
Circle |
Description |
Typical Range |
|
1st Circle |
Measures close-range engagement (immediate attention zone) |
5–15 ft |
|
2nd Circle |
Measures medium-range audience exposure |
15–30 ft |
|
3rd Circle |
Captures overall walk-by traffic and visibility |
30–50+ ft |
📏 Example:
If your display is near a deli counter:
- Set 1st Circle Impression radius to 10 ft
- Set 2nd Circle Opportunity to See (OTS) radius to 20 ft
- Set 3rd Circle Walk-by radius to 50 ft
You can adjust these distances anytime depending on your store layout.
Step 5: Configure Fixed Device Detection (Grace Period)
When SmartCircle is activated, SignMetrix’s Intelligent System starts a grace period to detect and filter out fixed Bluetooth devices (like nearby tablets, POS systems, or smart sensors).
This ensures accurate audience measurement focused only on human movement.
- Default Fixed Device Detect Duration: 1800 seconds (30 minutes)
- During this period, the system identifies and excludes permanently present devices from analytics.
- You can adjust this duration at:
Settings → SmartCircle → Fixed Device Detect Duration
⚙️ Recommendation:
Keep the default value (1800 seconds) for optimal calibration accuracy.
Step 6: Save and Update Your Device
- Click OK to confirm your settings.
- Click Update Device Remotely to apply the configuration to your display.
Step 7: View Real-Time and Summary Reports
After the grace period ends, you’ll begin to see live audience analytics.
- Real-Time Data:
Go to Reports → Impact Reports to view ongoing audience detection activity. - Daily Summary Reports:
The SignMetrix Intelligent Agent processes all data nightly at midnight.
Refined results appear the next day in Dashboard → Impact View for accurate daily insights.
📊 Tip:
Daily summaries combine SmartCircle data with SignMetrix analytics for a complete performance view of your displays.
Need Help?
If you need further assistance:
📧 Email us at support@signmetrix.com
🌐 Submit a ticket at https://signmetrix.com/support/kb-tickets/new