How to set up Linux OS devices with Look
Look Digital Signage can be installed on Linux-based devices such as Linux PCs or compatible third-party media players like Naim Uniti Nova, Uniti Star, or Anycast HD TV sticks.
Follow these steps to successfully install and run the Look Player on your system.
Download the Look Player
1. Open your preferred web browser.
2. Go to the Look Downloads Page.
3. Download the Look_install_amd64.tar.gz file for Linux OS.
Launch the Look Player
1. Extract the contents of the archive.
2. Open the extracted Look_install_amd64 folder.
3. Run the LookAppImage file by double-clicking it, or through the Terminal (Command Line): ./Look.AppImage
Note: You may encounter an error requiring the Fuse library:
Set Content Storage Folder
When you launch Look Player for the first time:
1. Choose the folder where Look content and files will be stored.
2. Confirm by clicking the Open button.
Resolve Common Errors
Fuse Library Missing
If you encounter a Fuse-related error:
1. Update your system packages.
2. Install the libfuse package:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install libfuse2
Sandbox Error (Ubuntu latest versions)
If you see a sandbox restriction issue:
Disable AppArmor restrictions temporarily by running sudo sysctl -w kernel.apparmor_restrict_unprivileged_userns=0
Pair Your Device with Look CMS
You will see the 6-digit pairing code specific to your setup on your device. Use this code to connect your device with your Look CMS account.
If you don’t have a Look CMS account, sign up here for free.
In Look CMS, click on the New Screen option located in the top right corner. In the modal window that appears, enter the 6-digit code, specify its name and time zone, and click the Add button.
How to Uninstall Look Player from Linux OS
To uninstall Look Player completely:
1. Open the Terminal.
2. Run the following command to remove Look files rm -r .config/look-player-desktop/look-content-path.txt
