Updating digital signage often means juggling large video files and limited device storage. The new Samsung VXT Storage Location Options feature changes that. When external storage (e.g., USB) is selected, DRM-protected content is saved to that device instead of being published immediately to the display’s internal memory. The result: simpler, smarter storage management for growing digital-signage networks.
In practice, this feature gives signage teams a choice of where DRM-protected media is stored. Instead of being published right away, DRM content is saved to the USB device when external storage (such as USB) is chosen. This makes it possible to utilise the screen's storage space more creatively.
Previously, all content uploaded through VXT was automatically published to the display’s internal memory, quickly using limited space. Now, with Storage Location Options, teams can select external storage, such as a connected USB device, so DRM content is stored there prior to publication.
This flexibility helps organisations better manage device capacity, especially when handling licensed or high-quality media files that must remain protected under Digital Rights Management (DRM) rules. It is a small update that delivers a big operational improvement: freeing up internal space and enabling more efficient use of the display’s available storage.
Digital signage teams often face a simple but recurring challenge: limited internal storage on display devices. When every piece of content (including DRM-protected media) must be published directly to the screen’s internal memory, storage fills quickly.
The new Samsung feature, Storage Location Options, helps relieve this constraint by allowing certain content to be stored on external USB devices, instead of internal drives. According to Samsung, this approach enables “more flexible use of the screen’s storage capacity.”
This improvement helps teams manage larger or licensed media files more efficiently, especially in environments with extensive content libraries or frequent campaign updates.
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Key challenges and how Storage Location Options helps |
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Challenge |
Traditional Approach |
With Storage Location Option |
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Limited internal storage |
All content stored directly on the display, quickly using up capacity. |
DRM content can be saved to a USB device, freeing internal space. |
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Managing DRM-protected assets |
Immediate publication to internal memory with no storage flexibility. |
Store DRM files on external media before publishing. |
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Storage efficiency |
Internal memory fills quickly with large or high-resolution media. |
Enables more flexible use of the screen’s storage capacity. |
This feature is especially helpful for organisations managing multiple displays, where balancing content size, DRM rules and storage availability can otherwise require manual oversight. By offloading selected files to external devices, teams can maintain smoother operation and faster updates across their signage network.
Samsung has not published detailed setup guidance for this feature yet. However, based on its confirmed functionality (that DRM content can be stored on an external USB device instead of being published immediately) signage teams can follow these practical, low-risk best practices to use it effectively.
The Storage Location Options feature is a practical addition to Samsung VXT that helps signage teams manage device storage more efficiently. By allowing DRM-protected content to be stored on external USB devices, the feature enables “more flexible use of the screen’s storage capacity” and reduces reliance on limited internal memory.
For organisations managing large display networks, this small change can make a big difference. It supports better storage planning, smoother publishing and easier handling of licensed media; all within the familiar VXT environment. To learn how to implement this feature or check compatibility with your current setup, contact the VXT Services team.
The Storage Location Options feature in Samsung VXT gives signage managers greater control over how and where media files are stored. When external storage (such as a USB device) is selected, DRM-protected content is saved to that device instead of being published straight to the display’s internal memory.
The feature helps digital-signage teams overcome the challenge of limited internal storage on their displays. By saving DRM-protected media to an external USB device, organisations can free up valuable internal space, manage larger or high-resolution content libraries, and handle licensed media more efficiently.
No. Samsung’s official announcement specifies that the Storage Location Options feature applies only to DRM-protected content. This means that standard media files such as images or non-DRM videos will still be stored in the display’s internal memory as usual. Future VXT updates may expand functionality, but for now, this feature is designed specifically for managing licensed or protected media assets.
To use the feature, displays and the VXT platform must be running the update where it is included. Teams can then connect a USB device, select it as the external-storage option for DRM assets, and verify that content is correctly saved and published.
Samsung recommends using external storage only for DRM-protected content, as this feature is specifically designed to manage licensed or restricted media files securely. To maintain reliability, teams should clearly label and track each USB device, monitor both internal and external storage levels, and test deployments before rollout to ensure smooth playback.