LG OPS Player WP601 webOS Signage Media Box

Overview

The LG WP601 is a webOS 6.0 OPS player that runs content and schedules on LG digital signage displays. It plays UHD video, shows up to four input sources on one screen and sends control commands over RS-232C. With 16GB internal storage, built-in Wi-Fi and compatibility with LG SuperSign software, it suits schools, hotels and offices in Qatar that want to manage several screens from one place.

A webOS player for LG signage displays

The LG WP601 is a webOS box that connects to an LG digital signage display and controls what the screen shows. It runs webOS 6.0 and is designed to attach to LG screens already in service, so an organisation can bring existing displays onto the newer platform without replacing them. The WP601 is a media player rather than a screen, so budget for it alongside the display you already own or plan to buy.

Content playback, scheduling and multi-screen layouts

The box plays Ultra HD video, which the manufacturer describes as four times the definition of FHD, and it can run several tasks at once while keeping playback smooth. Its embedded content management system lets staff edit content from internal or external sources and set playlists to a timetable. Picture-by-picture mode shows up to four input sources on one display, while picture-in-picture shows a main and a sub screen together in several layouts.

Scheduling: manage playlists from a remote, a laptop or the local interface
Video tags: four videos can play at the same time for web-delivered content
Layouts: divide one display among several sources according to each source's space

Control, connectivity and LG SuperSign software

Two HDMI inputs and one DisplayPort input, each listed with HDCP 2.2, let the box take feeds from a computer or media source. HDMI and DisplayPort outputs allow the signal to be passed on, and the DisplayPort output supports daisy chaining. Two USB 2.0 Type A ports, an IR input and RS-232C input and output give facilities teams wired and remote control options. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, along with 16GB of internal storage, complete the hardware. The WP601 is listed as compatible with LG SuperSign CMS, Control+, WB and Cloud, as well as Promota, Mobile CMS and Connected Care.

Where it fits across Qatar

A private school in Al Wakrah fitting out a new reception and corridor network can run timetables and announcements from one box per group of screens. A hotel lobby in West Bay can combine event information with promotional video using the four-input layout. A property sales gallery in Lusail can split one screen between a project render, a floor plan and a live feed from the site, with the layout chosen to suit the room. In each case, scheduling and multi-screen features keep content planning in one system.

What to plan before you order

The operating range is 0 °C to 40 °C at 10% to 80% humidity. Doha summer temperatures can exceed 45 °C, so the box should sit in an air-conditioned room or a ventilated enclosure that stays within its range, not in an unventilated cabinet or beside a sun-exposed window. The built-in power supply accepts AC 100-240V at 50/60Hz, which covers Qatar's 240 V, 50 Hz supply. Typical draw is 23W and maximum draw is 27W. The unit measures 258.0 mm by 36.5 mm by 186.0 mm and weighs 0.87 kg. The data does not list a VESA mounting interface, so agree the mounting method during a free site survey. Connected Care is an optional service whose availability differs by region, so ask whether it is available for your site.

The basic package includes a remote controller with two batteries, a power cord, a quick start guide, a regulatory booklet, a phone-to-RS-232C gender adapter, an IR cable and a ferrite core. The manufacturer lists two variant codes, WP601-B and WP601-BP, so state the code you need in your request. SmartRooms Qatar delivers to all 8 municipalities, accepts purchase orders (LPOs) and government tenders, and usually returns quotations within one working day. Request a quote and we will confirm the right variant and installation plan for your site.

Highlights

webOS 6.0 platform for attaching to LG digital signage
Ultra HD video playback, described as four times FHD definition
Up to four PBP input sources and four video tags
RS-232C control of power, brightness and volume
16GB internal storage with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Typical 23W and maximum 27W power consumption

Estimated timeline

Quotation within 1 working day · delivery timing depends on stock availability, and we confirm it with your quotation.

Specifications

106 specifications · Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

CONNECTIVITY19

HDMI In: YES (2ea)
HDMI In (HDCP Ver.): 2.2
DP In: YES (HDCP 2.2)
DVI-D In: NO
RGB In: NO
Audio In: NO
RS232C In: YES
RJ45(LAN) In: NO
IR In: YES
USB In: USB2.0 Type A (2ea)
HDMI Out: YES
DP Out: YES
Audio Out: NO
Touch USB: NO
External Speaker Out: NO
RS232C Out: YES
RJ45(LAN) Out: YES
IR Out: NO
Daisy Chain: Input : HDMI, DP / Output : DP

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION10

Bezel Color: Black
Bezel Width: NO
Weight (Head): 0.87kg
Weight (Head+Stand): NO
Packed Weight: 1.77kg
Monitor Dimensions (W x H x D): 258.0mm x 36.5mm x 186.0mm
Monitor Dimension with Stand (W x H x D): NO
Carton Dimensions (W x H x D): 359.0mm x 124.0mm x 314.0mm
Handle: NO
VESA Standard Mount Interface: N/A

FEATURE - HARDWARE13

Internal Memory (eMMC): 16GB
Wi-Fi/BT (Built-in): YES
Temperature Sensor: YES
Auto Brightness Sensor: NO
Pixel Sensor: NO
Proximity Sensor: NO
Current Sensor: NO
BLU Sensor: NO
Humidity Sensor: NO
Acceleration(Gyro) Sensor: NO
Power Indicator: YES
Local Key Operation: YES
FAN (Built-in): NO

FEATURE - SOFTWARE39

OS Ver. (webOS): webOS 6.0
Local Contents Scheduling: Yes
Group Manager: Yes
USB Plug & Play: Yes
Fail over: Yes
Booting Logo Image: NO
No Signal Image: Yes
RS232C Sync: NO
Local Network Sync: Yes
Backlight Sync: NO
PIP: Yes
PBP: YES (4PBP)
Screen Share: Yes
Video Tag: YES (4 Video Tag)
Play via URL: Yes
Screen Rotation: Yes
External Input Rotation: Yes
Gapless Playback: Yes
Tile Mode Setting: Yes
Setting Data Cloning: Yes
SNMP: Yes
ISM Method: Yes
Auto Set ID: NO
Status Mailing: Yes
Control Manager: Yes
Cisco Certification: NO
Crestron Connected: NO
Smart Energy Saving: NO
PM mode: NO
Wake on LAN: Yes
Network Ready: Yes
Beacon: Yes
HDMI-CEC: Yes
SI Server Setting: Yes
webRTC: Yes
Pro:Idiom: Yes
Brightness Compensation: NO
W/B Setting by Grey scale: NO
Scan Inversion: NO

ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS2

Operation Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C
Operation Humidity: 10 % to 80 %

POWER2

Power Supply: AC 100-240V~, 50/60Hz
Power Type: Built-in Power

POWER CONSUMPTION6

Typ.: 23W
Max.: 27W
BTU (British Thermal Unit): 78.48 BTU/Hr(Typ.), 92.13 BTU/Hr(Max)
Smart Energy Saving (70%): NO
DPM: 1.0W@WOL Off
Power off: 0.5W

SOUND1

Speaker (Built-in): NO

CERTIFICATION4

Safety: CB / NRTL
EMC: FCC Class "A" / CE Class "A"
ERP / Energy Star: NO/NO
ePEAT(US only): NO

SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY7

SuperSign CMS: Yes
SuperSign Control+: Yes
SuperSign WB: Yes
SuperSign Cloud: Yes
Promota: Yes
Mobile CMS: Yes
Connected Care: Yes

LANGUAGE1

OSD: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Korean , Chinese(Simplified), Chinese(Original), Portugues(Brazil), Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish, Russian, Japanese, Portugues(Europe), Dutch, Czech, Greek, Turkish, Arabic

ACCESSORY2

Basic: Remote Controller(include battery 2ea), Power Cord, QSG, Regulation Book, Phone to RS232C Gender, IR Cable, Ferrite Core
Optional: NO

Downloads

7 files from the manufacturer

PDF Datasheets WP601_Datasheet(low)_LG webOS Box_250910_20250919_172944_.pdf 7.4 MB PDF Manuals & guides MFL05809001_00_Q_250509 + Adapter Card.pdf 1.9 MB PDF Manuals & guides OM_ENG.pdf 4.0 MB PDF Manuals & guides WebOS 6.0. 6.1_ENG.pdf 4.9 MB URL Manuals & guides · Opens on manufacturer site Owner's Manual (global) URL Manuals & guides · Opens on manufacturer site User Guide URL Software & firmware · Opens on manufacturer site Software & Drivers (support page)

Questions about WP601

What is the LG WP601 used for, and who is it for?

The WP601 is an OPS player running webOS 6.0. It sits behind an LG digital signage display and drives the content shown on it. It suits organisations that need to update several screens from one system, such as a public school in Al Wakrah updating corridor announcements or a West Bay hotel changing lobby information on a schedule. Its embedded content management lets staff build playlists directly on the box.

Can it upgrade an LG display that runs a different platform?

Yes. According to the manufacturer data, the WP601 attaches to existing LG digital signage and upgrades it regardless of the original platform. Before ordering, list the model numbers of your current LG displays and their available inputs. SmartRooms Qatar can check compatibility during a free site survey and confirm the details in your quotation before a purchase order is raised.

What video resolution and inputs does it support?

The box supports Ultra HD playback, which the source describes as four times the definition of FHD, and one unit is enough for that picture quality. It has two HDMI inputs and one DisplayPort input, each listed with HDCP 2.2, plus HDMI and DisplayPort outputs. Confirm the type of computer or media source and the cables you will use with the SmartRooms Qatar team before ordering.

How many video sources can appear on one screen?

PBP mode shows up to four input sources on one display, and PIP shows a main screen and a sub screen together in several layouts. The Video Tag feature plays up to four videos at the same time. A property sales gallery in Lusail could, for example, split one screen between a project render, a floor plan and a live site feed, choosing the layout to suit the room.

How do I control displays and manage content with it?

Content is managed through the embedded content management system, which lets staff edit material from internal or external sources and schedule playlists using a remote control, a laptop or the local interface. For the display itself, RS-232C control sends power, brightness and volume commands, and an IR input is also available. These options let a facilities team manage several screens from a central office.

Does the on-screen menu support Arabic?

Yes, for the on-screen display menus. The language list in the manufacturer data includes Arabic alongside English and other languages, so a government office or clinic in Doha that works in both languages can set display menus in Arabic. The data does not describe how Arabic text appears inside content templates, so ask the SmartRooms Qatar team to confirm this before you settle on a layout.

What power supply does it need in Qatar?

The built-in power supply accepts AC 100-240V at 50/60Hz, which covers Qatar's 240 V, 50 Hz mains supply. Typical consumption is 23W and maximum consumption is 27W, with 0.5W when powered off. A power cord is included. Check that the supplied cord fits the socket in your room, and have a qualified electrician verify the outlet before installation.

Can it stay in a hot lobby or cabinet during Doha summers?

The rated operating range is 0 °C to 40 °C with 10% to 80% humidity. Doha summer temperatures can exceed 45 °C, so do not place the box in an unventilated cabinet, on a shelf near a window or in a hot plant room. Use an air-conditioned room or a ventilated enclosure that keeps the box within its rating, and measure the cabinet temperature during the site survey before installation.

What are its size and weight, and how is it mounted?

The box measures 258.0 mm wide, 36.5 mm high and 186.0 mm deep, and weighs 0.87 kg without packaging. The data does not list a VESA mounting interface, so the mounting method, whether behind the display or on a shelf, should be agreed before ordering. A free site survey from SmartRooms Qatar can confirm where the box sits relative to the screen and how cables will run.

Which LG software and cloud services does it work with?

The data lists compatibility with SuperSign CMS, SuperSign Control+, SuperSign WB, SuperSign Cloud, Promota, Mobile CMS and Connected Care. Connected Care is an optional cloud service that shows display status remotely for fault diagnosis, and the manufacturer notes its availability differs by region. If remote monitoring matters for your site, ask SmartRooms Qatar to confirm Connected Care availability in Qatar within your quotation.

What comes in the box?

The basic package contains a remote controller with two batteries, a power cord, a quick start guide, a regulatory booklet, a phone-to-RS-232C gender adapter, an IR cable and a ferrite core. The data lists no optional accessories. Check the contents against your order when they arrive, and include in your quotation request any extra cables your installer will need.

Can a school or ministry buy several units through an LPO or tender?

Yes. SmartRooms Qatar accepts purchase orders (LPOs) and government tenders, including Monaqasat, and accepts payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. Quotations usually arrive within one working day, and products are covered by the manufacturer warranty. If you are equipping several classrooms or lobbies, send the variant code and quantity, and we will prepare one quotation for the full set of WP601 units.