What is digital signage?

Digital signage is the use of commercial-grade LCD or LED screens to display dynamic content such as advertising, menus, wayfinding and promotions. These displays are built for 24/7 continuous operation with panels rated for over 70,000 hours of use.

How much does digital signage cost in the UK?

Signage Displays offers digital signage from 130 pounds for a signage player and 299.99 pounds for a digital menu board. Indoor advertising displays start from 230 pounds, window displays from 499 pounds, and outdoor screens from 1290 pounds. All prices exclude VAT and include free UK delivery and a 3-year warranty.

Do you supply digital signage to small businesses?

Yes. The majority of Signage Displays clients are independent small businesses including single-site restaurants, retailers, salons, estate agents, clinics and gyms. Screens are plug-and-play with lifetime UK technical support included as standard.

What warranty comes with digital signage displays?

All screens include a 3-year commercial warranty covering the display panel, LED backlight and built-in media player, plus lifetime technical support from the Birmingham team by phone and email.

Can I visit a showroom to see screens before buying?

Yes. Signage Displays has a working showroom at Longbridge Business Park, Birmingham where you can see screens operating live before purchasing. Call 01212853541 to arrange a visit.

Window Advertising Display Screen | Shopfront Advertising

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Window Advertising Displays UK — High-Brightness Shopfront Screens From £499

Commercial-grade high-brightness digital window displays for UK retail, estate agents, restaurants and hospitality. 800 to 3,500 nit brightness — readable in direct sunlight. Single and double-sided options. 3-year warranty, free UK delivery.

✓ Up to 3,500 Nit Brightness ✓ Single & Double-Sided ✓ 3-Year Warranty ✓ Free UK Delivery

Up to 3,500 Nit up to 10× brighter than a TV	400% more views than static window signs
From £499 entry-level 800 nit window display	2,000+ UK businesses served since 2013

What is a Window Advertising Display?

A window advertising display — also called a shopfront screen or high-brightness window display — is a commercial-grade screen designed to sit inside a shop window, facing outward, and remain clearly visible to passers-by in all lighting conditions, including direct sunlight.

Standard commercial screens and consumer televisions are not suitable for window use. In a south-facing window on a bright day, a 400 cd/m² indoor display becomes a near-black mirror. Window advertising displays solve this with specialist high-brightness panels from 800 to 3,500 cd/m² (nits) — up to ten times brighter than a domestic television — and heat-resistant internal components built to withstand the extreme temperatures a window-facing screen experiences in summer.

Dynamic window content captures 400% more views than traditional printed posters and static displays. Your shopfront is your highest-footfall advertising location — a bright, moving screen in your window is the most cost-effective way to convert passing foot traffic into customers walking through your door.

🛡 3-Year Warranty

All hardware covered

📞 Lifetime Support

UK team, Birmingham

🚚 Free Delivery

5 working days, UK

Choosing the Right Brightness for Your Window

Brightness — measured in nits or cd/m² — is the single most important spec for a window display. Get it wrong and your screen will be invisible in daylight.

💥 700–800 cd/m² — North-facing or shaded windows

Ideal for windows that receive little or no direct sunlight — north-facing shopfronts, covered arcades, indoor malls or under canopies. Around 5× brighter than a standard TV. Excellent image quality at the lowest entry price. Our 800 cd/m² High-Brightness Window Display is the right choice here, from £499.

☀️ 1,000–1,500 cd/m² — East or west-facing windows

For windows that receive some direct sunlight during morning or afternoon hours. This mid-range brightness handles most UK shopfront conditions comfortably. Our Double-Sided 3500/1000 Nit Display (outward face 3,500, inward face 1,000 nit) covers both sides of a busy shopfront at £2,725.

⚡ 3,500 cd/m² — South-facing or full direct sun

For south-facing high streets, windows with full direct midday sun, or locations where maximum visibility across the street is required. Up to 10× brighter than a domestic TV. Our 3,500 Nit Ultra-High Brightness Window Display is the most powerful single-sided option in our range, from £1,770.

Who Uses Window Advertising Displays?

🏠 Estate Agents & Property Offices — digital window displays for property listings are one of the most searched window display applications in the UK. Replace printed property cards with a high-brightness screen that updates automatically and shows multiple listings, prices, and photography in rotation.

🛍 Retail Stores — promote new collections, seasonal sales and in-store offers to passing foot traffic. A double-sided display is visible both to pedestrians outside and customers browsing inside simultaneously.

🍕 Restaurants, Cafés & Takeaways — showcase your menu, daily specials and offers to people walking past. Update content instantly without changing printed menus or posters. Especially effective for lunch and dinner service promotions timed to update automatically.

💊 Pharmacies & Healthcare — display health campaigns, seasonal services (flu jabs, travel health) and product promotions. Compliant, professional and updatable without staff involvement in window dressing.

📸 Salons, Spas & Beauty — display treatment menus, before and after results, and seasonal promotions. The sleek, slim profile of window displays suits boutique environments where visual presentation is part of the brand.

Quick Buying Guide

All 4 window displays compared. Prices ex. VAT, free UK delivery. Call 0121 285 3541 for advice.

Display	Best For	Price
800 cd/m² Window Display Single-sided · 32"–55" · 5× brighter than TV	North-facing, shaded or indoor-facing windows	£499
3,500 Nit Ultra-High Brightness Single-sided · 43"–75" · 10× brighter than TV	South-facing or direct sunlight shopfronts	£1,770 £2,265 New
Double-Sided Hanging Display 700 nit · 43" & 55" · visible inside & outside	Shaded windows — content visible to both passers-by and in-store customers	£1,780
Double-Sided 3500/1000 Nit Display 3,500 nit outside · 1,000 nit inside · 43" & 55"	High-footfall shopfronts in direct sunlight — maximum impact both directions	£2,725

Common Questions

Can I use a normal commercial screen or TV in my shop window?

No — and this is the most common and costly mistake businesses make. Standard commercial screens output 400–500 cd/m² of brightness. In a window facing any natural light, this renders as a near-black mirror during daylight hours. Window-specific displays start at 800 cd/m² for shaded windows and reach 3,500 cd/m² for south-facing direct sunlight — there is no substitute for the correct brightness specification.

What is the difference between single-sided and double-sided window displays?

A single-sided display faces one direction — typically outward to the street. A double-sided display has active screens on both faces, making it visible to passers-by outside the window and to customers browsing inside the store simultaneously. Double-sided displays are particularly effective for estate agents, retail stores and hospitality venues where both audiences matter.

How do I know how bright my window display needs to be?

The key factor is the direction your window faces and the amount of direct sunlight it receives. North-facing or shaded windows: 800 cd/m² is sufficient. East or west-facing windows with some direct sun: 1,000–1,500 cd/m² recommended. South-facing windows or locations with full direct sunlight: 3,500 cd/m² required. If you are unsure, call our team — we advise on the correct specification for your site free of charge.

Will the screen overheat inside a window in summer?

Window-facing screens do experience significantly higher temperatures than wall-mounted or indoor screens due to solar loading through the glass. All our window advertising displays are built with advanced internal cooling systems, heat-resistant components and temperature-controlled operation specifically to handle this environment. They are rated for 24/7 continuous use in commercial window positions.

Do window displays work with a CMS for remote content updates?

Yes. All displays come with USB plug & play as standard — load content onto a USB stick and insert it to update. Network-capable models can be upgraded to connect via Wi-Fi or LAN and managed remotely using CleverPosters CMS, allowing you to update promotions, pricing and seasonal content across all your window screens from a phone or laptop in seconds.