Why EDLA-Certified Digital Signage Is Becoming Essential for Modern Schools

Digital signage is no longer just a screen on the wall. In today’s education environments, signage is expected to support learning, streamline communication, and integrate with the technology teachers use every day. That’s why EDLA-certified smart signage is quickly becoming the new standard for schools looking to modernise without adding complexity.

At Alloys, we’ve been watching more schools adopt EDLA-certified displays—especially from partners like BenQ—and it’s easy to see why.

So, what exactly is EDLA?

EDLA (Enterprise Devices Licensing Agreement) is Google’s way of approving devices to use Google Mobile Services. When a display carries this certification, it gains native access to:

• Google Play Store

• Google Chrome

• Google Drive and core Workspace apps

• YouTube

• Important Google security tools

It essentially turns your digital signage into a fully capable Android device—with the reliability and protection of Google’s ecosystem.

Teaching tools, ready the moment you need them

For schools already using Google Workspace or Chromebooks, EDLA-certified signage feels instantly familiar. Teachers can open Classroom files, launch a Slides deck, access Drive, or display student instructions with almost no setup time—no cables, no adapters, and no more “why isn’t this connecting?” moments.

Everything runs directly on the display, keeping lessons fast, simple, and consistent.

Apps built for education, all accessible on one screen

One of the biggest advantages of EDLA is access to the Google Play Store. This means teachers can run the same apps they rely on every day without needing a laptop or additional device.

Think about:

• A quick Kahoot! quiz to start the lesson

• Displaying a Google Form for attendance check-ins

• Opening a timer or productivity app

• Running creative tools for higher education classrooms

• Showing curated YouTube content as visual support

For IT administrators, app access stays secure and controlled. Schools can allowlist or blocklist apps, disable Play Store access, and manage permissions remotely—ideal for maintaining a safe environment without limiting functionality.

Security handled behind the scenes

Every EDLA-certified display includes Google Play Protect, which automatically scans apps, blocks suspicious downloads, and removes harmful software before it becomes a problem. This creates a safer platform for teachers and students, without adding to the IT workload.

It’s a level of protection schools don’t always associate with digital signage—but once in place, it’s hard to imagine going without it.

Smarter technology for a more connected school

EDLA-certified digital signage gives schools a flexible, all-in-one tool that can support lessons, share announcements, and keep tech simple across the entire campus. Whether it’s for classrooms, libraries, staff rooms, or shared areas, these displays offer a future-ready way to improve communication and engagement.

BenQ’s EDLA-certified smart signage lineup—available through Alloys—brings this capability together with education-focused design and Pantone® Validated display performance.

Bring EDLA-Ready Digital Signage to Your School

If your school is planning an upgrade or rethinking its AV setup, the Alloys team can help you explore options that fit your environment, budget, and existing Google ecosystem.

Speak with your Alloys account manager to learn more or request a demonstration.