Install Rise Player on Ubuntu

This article shows you how to install Rise Vision Player on Linux (Ubuntu).

Requirements

• Ubuntu 20.04 22.04, or 24.04 (64-bit)
• Terminal access with sudo privileges
• Internet connection

Instructions

1. Download the Rise Vision Player installer for Ubuntu.
2. Open the terminal using the launcher or by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T.
3. Navigate to your Downloads folder (or the folder where the installer was saved):
   cd ~/Downloads
4. Make the installer executable:
   chmod +x installer-lnx-64.sh
5. Run the installer: ./installer-lnx-64.sh
6. Enter your user password when prompted.  Install the Microsoft Fonts if asked.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate your Display.

Set Up Automatic Login 

For dedicated signage devices, configure automatic login to ensure Rise Player launches on startup.

1. Open the Power menu in the top-right of the Ubuntu desktop.
2. Select Settings.
3. Choose Users from the left-hand menu.
4. Click Unlock and enter your password if prompted.
5. Enable Automatic Login.

Behavior Notes

• During install, Rise Vision adds launcher shortcuts for starting and uninstalling the Player.
• The installer sets up Rise Player under your current user profile at ~/rvplayer.
• When installing, the --force-auto-start flag can be used to automatically configure Rise Player to start at login without manual confirmation. Example: ./installer-lnx-64.sh --force-auto-start

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I return to the Ubuntu desktop?
  Press Ctrl + Shift + Q to exit Rise Vision Player.
• How do I relaunch Rise Vision Player?
  Search for Start Rise Vision Player in the Ubuntu launcher and click it.
• Where is the Player installed?
  It’s installed in your user directory at ~/rvplayer.
• How do I uninstall the Player?
  Search for Uninstall Rise Vision Player in the launcher and click it.

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