We've delivered quite a few projects for customers using Yodeck and Raspberry Pi players. Most of my work focuses on custom integrations and automation projects that extend the capabilities of the platform.

One of the projects I'm currently working on is a digital signage video wall for a fast-food drive-through, combining LED panels and LCD displays. When a vehicle approaches, selected screens automatically switch content using the Yodeck REST API (screen takeover) to display menu information. If no vehicles are detected for a configurable period, all displays revert to a seamless video wall experience across the entire installation. The solution runs entirely on Raspberry Pi players with a ToF laser range sensor connected to the GPIO interface of a single Pi.

Some other projects we've completed include:

Diesel bay occupancy monitoring using ToF laser range sensors. As a truck approaches, screens update in real time to show whether a bay is available or occupied, how long it has been occupied, and other relevant information. This can be achieved either through the Yodeck REST API or a simple HTML/JavaScript application displaying live sensor data.
RFID tracking solutions for vehicles, stock, and other assets, with real-time information displayed on-screen through custom web applications.
Environmental monitoring systems using GPIO-connected sensors to measure and display air quality, humidity, temperature, and hazardous gas levels. If dangerous gas is detected, warning messages are displayed on-screen while an audible alarm is triggered through a speaker connected to the Raspberry Pi.
People detection and audience interaction using the Raspberry Pi AI Camera. We've used this to trigger specific content zones as people move in front of a display.
Gesture-controlled playlists using the Raspberry Pi AI Camera. Users can play, pause, skip forward, and skip backward using only hand gestures. It's a fun project and a great demonstration of what's possible, even if it's not always a practical requirement!
IoT button and keyboard integrations for playlist control. We have also explored using the Yodeck REST API to automate functions such as powering displays on and off.
Nexmosphere sensor integrations for retail environments. In one deployment, pickup sensors were installed inside shoe displays. When a customer picks up a shoe, the normal content is interrupted and replaced with a video showcasing that specific product. Once the shoe is returned, the screen automatically resumes its standard content loop.
Customer satisfaction (CSAT) feedback collection using the Raspberry Pi camera. Customers simply provide a thumbs-up or thumbs-down gesture when leaving the store, allowing feedback to be collected without any physical interaction.
Microsoft Teams integration, turning a Yodeck display into an active participant in a Teams meeting rather than a one-way communication screen. By connecting a USB webcam with a built-in microphone, any Yodeck player can join a Teams meeting. A QR code displayed on-screen opens a mobile portal where users can control meeting functions such as microphone mute/unmute, camera on/off, raise hand, leave meeting, and rejoin meeting. I also experimented with gesture-based meeting controls, although there are some hardware limitations when using a single camera.
Bluetooth proximity and foot traffic analytics, which is what I've been spending most of my time on recently. The best part is that no additional hardware is required, as Bluetooth is already available on Raspberry Pi 3, 4, and 5 devices running Yodeck. The solution detects nearby BLE devices, captures anonymized proximity data, and synchronizes it to an Azure SQL database at scheduled intervals.
I've already developed and tested this successfully on Raspberry Pi 3, 4, and 5 devices running Yodeck. I'm currently trying to convince Yodeck to make this a native platform feature, although progress has been slow. The functionality is essentially 97% complete, with only the final integration work remaining.
Imagine combining Bluetooth foot traffic analytics with existing Proof of Play reporting. The insights this could provide for retail environments would be extremely valuable and could significantly improve how businesses measure audience engagement and campaign effectiveness!

I'd be interested to hear what other creative integrations the community has built using Yodeck and Raspberry Pi players.

💡 Did you know at yodeck you can... create interactive signage with GPIO triggers?