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.

Linux interface with Look_install_amd64.tar.gz file.

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:

Error requiring the Fuse library on Linux

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.

Set content folder for Look app on Linux

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.