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Display 4" — Setup & Configuration
Power wiring, WiFi setup, display modes, and Home Assistant integration for the NeatoFX Display 4" scoring screen.
Power
Wiring the display
The Display 4" only needs power. No data cable, no HDMI, no RS232. All communication — score updates, game mode changes, custom messages — happens over WiFi via Home Assistant. Mount it anywhere you have 12V.
WiFi Setup
Connecting to your network
Gallery Kit customers: the display comes pre-connected to the included router — skip this section. These steps apply if you're adding a display to your own existing network.
Power on the display
Connect 12V and GND. The display boots and shows a setup screen. If not previously configured, it broadcasts a WiFi hotspot named neato-display-XXXXXX.
Connect your phone to the hotspot
Open WiFi settings on your phone and connect to the display's hotspot. Your browser will auto-open the setup portal (or navigate to 192.168.4.1).
Enter your venue WiFi credentials
Select your venue WiFi network from the list and enter the password. The display reboots and joins your network. Home Assistant discovers it within about 60 seconds.
Access the display by name
Once connected to your network, the display is reachable by its local hostname — printed on the label on the back of the unit (e.g. display-1.local). Open it in any browser on the same network to adjust settings.
Display Modes
What can the display show?
Live Score
Shows the player's current score in large digits, updated in real time on every hit. Configurable font size and layout for different mounting distances.
Hit Counter
Number of targets hit in the current round — useful when all targets are worth equal points and total hits matter more than score.
Countdown Timer
Shows time remaining in the current round. Home Assistant controls the timer — start, pause, reset. Display shows the count-down in real time.
Game Mode Selector
Touchscreen allows the player to select their game mode before starting — timed challenge, free play, or custom modes you define in Home Assistant.
Custom Message
Push any text to the display from Home Assistant. Show "GET READY!", last score, round results, or a message to entice the next player to step up and play.
Attract Screen
When no game is active, shows a looping attract message. Configurable text and background color — drives walk-up engagement at the gallery entrance.
Custom graphics and backgrounds available. We can design the display UI to match your attraction's brand and theme — custom colors, logos, and backgrounds that feel native to your venue. Contact us to discuss →
Home Assistant
Controlling the display from HA
Once the display joins your WiFi, Home Assistant auto-discovers it via ESPHome. You get a full set of entities to control and read the display from any automation or phone dashboard.
Available entities
Number: Score
Set the displayed score from any automation
Number: Timer (seconds)
Set countdown duration; display counts down live
Select: Display mode
Score / Hits / Timer / Custom / Attract
Text: Custom message
Push any string to display from an automation
Button: Start / Stop / Reset
Timer control from HA dashboard or automation
In action
HA handles all the game logic — track hits, manage time, and update the display in real time. No coding required.
Questions about the display?
We're here to help you get it working exactly the way you want.