Media players & smart TVs

Raspberry Pi Zero

Add Meeting Room 365 to your Raspberry Pi Zero and connect it to your meeting room display.

Linux kiosk Media players

Overview

The Raspberry Pi Zero is the smallest and most affordable way to build a dedicated meeting room display. Its tiny form factor can be hidden behind virtually any monitor or TV, and at a fraction of the cost of a full Raspberry Pi, it's ideal for large-scale deployments on a tight budget.

The Pi Zero W includes built-in Wi-Fi, making it easy to connect to your network. Running Raspberry Pi OS with Chromium in kiosk mode, it provides a reliable and discreet signage solution.

At a glance

Platform: Linux kiosk
Category: Media players
App: Runs in the browser
Best for: Status board

Strengths & trade-offs

Where the Raspberry Pi Zero does well, and what to weigh.

Where it shines

Ultra-low cost and power draw

Things to watch

Underpowered for large boards

What it powers

One device, part of the connected workplace.

The same Raspberry Pi Zero and the same account can run more than one screen, and every screen reads from one calendar.

Status Board

Stand it in a lobby or hallway as an at-a-glance board for every room on the floor.

Explore Status Board

Getting started

Live in four steps.

Create Your Account

Add Your Room

Add your meeting room calendar in the Meeting Room 365 admin portal. Configure display settings and themes.

Set Up Raspberry Pi OS

Flash Raspberry Pi OS Lite to a MicroSD card using Raspberry Pi Imager. Boot the Pi Zero, connect to Wi-Fi, and install a minimal desktop environment with Chromium.

Configure Kiosk Mode

Set Chromium to launch in kiosk mode on boot with your display URL. Use a systemd service or autostart script for reliable unattended operation.

Before you mount

Requirements & best practices.

Requirements

Raspberry Pi Zero W or Zero 2 W (Zero 2 W recommended for better performance)
MicroSD card (16GB or larger)
Mini HDMI to HDMI adapter or cable
TV or monitor with HDMI input
Micro USB power supply
Wi-Fi connection (built into Pi Zero W models)
Meeting Room 365 account
Office 365, Microsoft Exchange, or Google Workspace calendar

Tips & best practices

The Pi Zero 2 W offers significantly better performance than the original Pi Zero W for browser-based tasks
Use a mini HDMI adapter or cable — the Pi Zero does not have a full-size HDMI port
Disable unnecessary services and use a lightweight desktop environment to maximize performance
The Pi Zero's tiny size makes it easy to attach directly behind a monitor with a small case and VESA mount
Consider the full-size Raspberry Pi 4 or 5 if you need smoother animations or faster page loads