Mosque Display Software: 5 Easy Steps to Get Started
Mosque display software can turn an ordinary TV into a digital prayer timetable your entire congregation can rely on.
CMConnectMazjid Team5 min readStep-by-step guide
Imagine it's Friday afternoon. Your masjid's Jumu'ah timings have changed, but the TV at the entrance still shows last week's schedule. Someone needs to find the volunteer, open the settings, and fix it.
Sound familiar? With the right system, manage Salah timings, Iqamah updates, announcements, and events from one dashboard—without manually changing every TV or buying expensive equipment.
How Does Mosque Display Software Work?
Think of mosque display software as the connection between your masjid's information and its TV screens.
You enter your prayer schedule and other details into an online dashboard. The software sends that information to your connected displays.
For example, when your masjid changes the Asr Iqamah time, you update it in one place instead of visiting every screen.
You can also manage Jumu'ah timings, announcements, and upcoming events, depending on the platform you choose.
Now, let's get your first display running.
5 Easy Steps to Set Up Mosque Display Software
Step1Step 1: Check Your TV and Internet Connection
Start with the equipment your masjid already has.
Many mosque display software platforms work with Smart TVs, Android TV, Google TV, or Amazon Fire TV devices. Some also support TV browsers.
If you're using ConnectMazjid, you can install its TV app on a supported device or open cmzapp.com/tv in a compatible TV browser.
You won't need to purchase a separate media player if your existing TV supports the software.
Before moving ahead, check that the TV connects to the internet and that its screen is clearly visible from the prayer area.
Step2Step 2: Create Your Masjid's Admin Account
Next, you'll need a place to manage your information.
Most mosque display software includes an online dashboard where administrators can control prayer schedules and screen content.
Use an email address that your masjid committee can access rather than relying entirely on one volunteer's personal account.
This makes future administration easier when responsibilities change.
Step3Step 3: Add Your Salah and Iqamah Timings
This is the most important part of your setup.
Before displaying anything, make sure your prayer schedule matches the timings approved by your masjid.
Your mosque display software should let you manage Athan and Iqamah separately.
With CMZ, you can configure your calculation method, Asr preference, and Iqamah timings. You can also upload an existing annual timetable using a supported spreadsheet format.
Don't forget to check:
Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha timings
Jumu'ah Salah and khutbah schedules
Your preferred 12-hour or 24-hour format
Seasonal Iqamah changes
Once you've saved your timings, review a few dates to make sure everything matches your masjid's schedule.
Step4Step 4: Connect Your TV to the Admin Portal
Now you're ready to connect the screen.
With ConnectMazjid, the process is straightforward.
Open the CMZ TV app or supported TV browser page.
A six-digit pairing code will appear on your TV.
Open Connect TV in your CMZ Admin Portal.
Enter the code and give your screen a name, such as Main Prayer Hall.
Complete pairing to connect the display.
Your TV can now receive the information you've configured.
If your masjid uses several TVs, you can connect them to the same portal and manage their settings individually.
Step5Step 5: Choose Your Layout and Start Displaying
Your mosque display software is connected. Now make sure people can actually read what's on the screen.
Choose a layout that suits the screen's position.
A landscape TV in the main prayer hall may need large prayer timings and a visible countdown. A portrait screen near the entrance might need more space for announcements.
With CMZ, you can choose different display themes, adjust branding, and select content such as events, flyers, and community notices.
Before finishing, stand at the back of the prayer hall and check whether the timings are readable.
Also, make one small test update in the Admin Portal to confirm it appears correctly on your TV.
Want to see the available display layouts? Explore ConnectMazjid's TV Display options before choosing your screen design.
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Question 1 of 5 · Prayer Timers & Visual Display
What prayer time displays and visual countdowns do you want on your screens?
Standard prayer timetables across all screens are always 100% Free in Core.
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Full-Display Iqamah Countdown Timers
High-visibility live countdown clock before Iqamah begins across all prayer halls.
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Highlight Jumu'ah Khatib & Guest Speaker Names
Prominently display the upcoming Khatib, guest scholar, or Imam name on the Friday screen layout.
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Full-Screen Prayer Timing Change Alerts
Full-screen popup notices when daily or seasonal prayer timetables shift to new times.
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Iqamah-Only Focused Display Mode
A clean, distraction-free screen mode showing solely the next upcoming Iqamah timing.
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Question 2 of 5 · Audio & Salah Etiquette
Do you want automated audio cues or specific screen behavior during prayer?
All features work seamlessly across all connected TV displays.
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Automated Audio Chimes & Adhan Cues on TV
Plays automated sound beeps, chime cues, or Adhan notifications when prayer time arrives.
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Prohibited (Makrooh) Salah Timing Alerts
Automatic on-screen warnings during sunrise, zawal, and sunset when nafl prayer is prohibited.
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Auto Screen Blackout During Congregational Salah
Automatically blacks out the TV screens during prayer to eliminate all visual distractions.
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Question 3 of 5 · Media & Video Streaming
What visual media, broadcasts, or announcements do you want to show?
Standard text announcements are always included free in Core.
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Live Khutbah & Video Streaming on TV
Stream Friday lectures or video feeds directly to overflow halls, sister areas, and lobby screens.
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Digital Noticeboard & Local Business Sponsor Ads
Digital notice board rotating upcoming programs, guest lectures, and local sponsor advertisements.
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Full-Screen Urgent Alerts & Announcements
High-priority full-screen takeover slides for urgent notices, Janazah announcements, or events.
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Custom Theme Layouts & Color Presets
Tailored TV color themes, custom masjid branding palettes, and specialized layout templates.
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Question 4 of 5 · Donations & Post-Prayer Content
How do you want to engage donors and display community content on the TVs?
Standard online web donations are included free in Core.
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Live Real-Time Donation Ticker (Thermometer)
Display real-time goal thermometers, progress bars, and recent donor tallies during Friday prayers or Ramadan drives.
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Display Custom On-Screen QR Codes
On-screen smart QR codes that worshippers can scan directly from their phone cameras to donate instantly.
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Event & Fundraiser Promotional Flyers
Showcase high-resolution graphic posters for upcoming fundraising dinners and community youth events.
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Post-Salah Supplication (Du'a / Adhkar) Display
Display authentic post-prayer supplications (Adhkars) and Du'as after congregation prayer finishes.
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Universal Multi-Campaign Donation Links
Support for custom external giving URLs, Zakat funds, building drives, and pledge forms.
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Question 5 of 5 · Governance & Committee Setup
How will your committee manage team access and payment processing?
Single admin access is 100% Free in Core forever.
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Multiple Committee Admins with Role Permissions
Separate logins for Imam, Treasurer, Board, and Media Volunteers with granular access controls.
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