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title: "Configuring 8410/8420 for Use with InformaCast"
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updated: 2026-07-27T21:14:24Z
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# Configuring 8410/8420 for Use with InformaCast

Algo 8410 IP Display Speaker and 8420 IP Dual-Sided Display Speaker are fully compliant with Singlewire InformaCast for telephone, security, and emergency alerting. They can display scrolling text and audible notifications for safety and security communication.

#### Configuring Your Device as an InformaCast IP Speaker

Enable your device as an **InformaCast IP Speaker** to allow it to register as an InformaCast SIP endpoint. This allows it to initiate and receive SIP calls and receive messages through InformaCast.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> This feature requires your device to be InformaCast-certified. That is, your device has “-IC” in the part number. For example, 8410-IC.

**To configure your device as** **an InformaCast IP Speaker****:**

1. Log in to your device’s web interface.
2. Go to **Advanced Settings** → **Admin** → **InformaCast IP Speaker** and configure the following:

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  - **InformaCast IP Speaker Support**: Select **Enabled**.
  - **Configuration Mode**: Select a configuration mode.
    - **Auto**: Find the location of the configuration file using DNS SRV, SLP, and/or via DHCP and TFTP.
    - **Manual**: Set the configuration file location manually.
    - **Direct**: Register the list of static server addresses directly, bypassing the Configuration File Server.
  - **Configuration Retry Interval:** Set the amount of time to wait before attempting to obtain configuration information after failure.
  - **SIP Support**: If **Enabled**, this allows the Algo device to register with InformaCast SIP Intercom.
  - **Maximum Broadcast Duration**: Set the maximum broadcast time.
3. Configure the screen settings during a scenario:

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  - **Sync Screen Duration with Audio**: If enabled, the screen displays for the same duration as the audio. Otherwise, it follows the duration specified in the broadcast command.
  - **Use Screen Settings Based on InformaCast Priority Field**:
    - If **Enabled**, shows the matching screen in Algo IP Display according to the **Priority** field defined in InformaCast.
      - **Use Strobe Settings Only**: Disable this option to apply both the strobe and screen settings from the mapped **Priority**. Otherwise, apply only the strobe settings.
      - **Display InformaCast Text in Screen**: Enable this option to display text from the InformaCast scenario. Otherwise, display the mapped slide text.
      - **Display InformaCast Image in Screen**: Enable this option to display the image from InformaCast. Otherwise, the mapped slide image is displayed.
    - If **Disabled**, uses the screen settings from InformaCast scenario.
  - **Keep Current Screen During Broadcast**: If enabled, any image or text from the InformaCast broadcast displays on top of the current screen.
  - **Screen #1–#10**: Sets the slide to show for each screen.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> Ensure **Screen #N** matches the **Priority** value set in InformaCast under Notification **Profile Settings (Optional)** → **On-premises Server** → **Audio Settings** → **Priority** in your message template.
> 
> For example, if the **Priority** value is 5, configure **Screen #5** on your device.
4. Configure the text settings:

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  - **Default**: Use text settings from InformaCast.
  - **Custom**: Customize the text display. Specify the following text settings:
    - **Text Behavior:** Select whether the text is static or scrolling.
    - **Text Scroll Speed:** Select the text scroll speed. The speed increases from 1 to 5.
    - **Text Font:** Select a text font.
    - **Text Position:** Select the text display position.
    - **Text Color:** Select a text color.
    - **Text Size:** Select a text font size. The text size must be between 50 and 300.
    - **Text Background:** Enable or disable the text background color.
    - **Text Background Color:** Select a text background color.
5. Select **Save**.

#### Enabling InformaCast Scenario API

You can enable InformaCast Scenario API to trigger scenarios using Relay Input.

You need to find your InformaCast Scenario’s **Security Token**. To include location information, specify the location IDs.

**To enable InformaCast Scenario API:**

1. Go to **Advanced Settings** → **Admin** →**InformaCast Scenarios API.**
2. Set **InformaCast Scenarios API Support** to **Enabled**.
3. Enter the **Security Token** of your scenario.
4. To include location information, set **Include Location** to **Enabled**.
5. Specify the **Site ID**, **Building ID**, **Floor ID**, and **Zone ID**.
6. Select **Save**.

**Related Links:**

- [Singlewire InformaCast Integration Guide](https://docs.algosolutions.com/docs/singlewire-informacast-integration-guide#creating-a-service-account)