updated to show when is not online

signage_player/get_playlists.py

@@ -6,6 +6,49 @@ import re
 import datetime
 from logging_config import Logger
 
+# Global variable to track server connectivity status
+SERVER_CONNECTION_STATUS = {
+    'is_online': True,
+    'last_successful_connection': None,
+    'last_playlist_update': None,
+    'error_message': None
+}
+
+def get_server_status():
+    """Get current server connection status"""
+    return SERVER_CONNECTION_STATUS.copy()
+
+def get_last_playlist_update_time():
+    """Get the timestamp of the last playlist update from filesystem"""
+    try:
+        playlist_dir = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), 'static_data', 'playlist')
+        if os.path.exists(playlist_dir):
+            playlist_files = [f for f in os.listdir(playlist_dir) if f.startswith('server_playlist_v') and f.endswith('.json')]
+            if playlist_files:
+                # Get the most recent playlist file
+                latest_file = max([os.path.join(playlist_dir, f) for f in playlist_files], key=os.path.getmtime)
+                mod_time = os.path.getmtime(latest_file)
+                return datetime.datetime.fromtimestamp(mod_time)
+        return None
+    except Exception as e:
+        Logger.error(f"Error getting last playlist update time: {e}")
+        return None
+
+def set_server_offline(error_message=None):
+    """Mark server as offline with optional error message"""
+    global SERVER_CONNECTION_STATUS
+    SERVER_CONNECTION_STATUS['is_online'] = False
+    SERVER_CONNECTION_STATUS['error_message'] = error_message
+    Logger.warning(f"Server marked as offline: {error_message}")
+
+def set_server_online():
+    """Mark server as online and update connection time"""
+    global SERVER_CONNECTION_STATUS
+    SERVER_CONNECTION_STATUS['is_online'] = True
+    SERVER_CONNECTION_STATUS['last_successful_connection'] = datetime.datetime.now()
+    SERVER_CONNECTION_STATUS['error_message'] = None
+    Logger.info("Server connection restored")
+
 def send_player_feedback(config, message, status="active", playlist_version=None, error_details=None):
     """
     Send feedback to the server about player status.
@@ -51,16 +94,21 @@ def send_player_feedback(config, message, status="active", playlist_version=None
         
         if response.status_code == 200:
             Logger.info(f"Feedback sent successfully: {message}")
+            # Mark server as online on successful feedback
+            set_server_online()
             return True
         else:
             Logger.warning(f"Feedback failed with status {response.status_code}: {response.text}")
+            set_server_offline(f"Feedback failed with status {response.status_code}")
             return False
             
     except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
         Logger.error(f"Failed to send feedback: {e}")
+        set_server_offline(f"Network error during feedback: {e}")
         return False
     except Exception as e:
         Logger.error(f"Unexpected error sending feedback: {e}")
+        set_server_offline(f"Unexpected error during feedback: {e}")
         return False
 
 def send_playlist_check_feedback(config, playlist_version=None):
@@ -187,25 +235,44 @@ def fetch_server_playlist(config):
             'quickconnect_code': quick
         }
         Logger.info(f"Fetching playlist from URL: {server_url} with params: {params}")
-        response = requests.get(server_url, params=params)
+        response = requests.get(server_url, params=params, timeout=15)
+        
         if response.status_code == 200:
             response_data = response.json()
             Logger.info(f"Server response: {response_data}")
             playlist = response_data.get('playlist', [])
             version = response_data.get('playlist_version', None)
             hashed_quickconnect = response_data.get('hashed_quickconnect', None)
+            
             if version is not None and hashed_quickconnect is not None:
                 if bcrypt.checkpw(quick.encode('utf-8'), hashed_quickconnect.encode('utf-8')):
                     Logger.info("Fetched updated playlist from server.")
+                    # Mark server as online on successful connection
+                    set_server_online()
                     return {'playlist': playlist, 'version': version}
                 else:
                     Logger.error("Quickconnect code validation failed.")
+                    set_server_offline("Authentication failed - invalid quickconnect code")
             else:
                 Logger.error("Failed to retrieve playlist or hashed quickconnect from the response.")
+                set_server_offline("Invalid server response - missing playlist data")
         else:
             Logger.error(f"Failed to fetch playlist. Status Code: {response.status_code}")
+            set_server_offline(f"Server returned error code: {response.status_code}")
+            
+    except requests.exceptions.ConnectTimeout as e:
+        Logger.error(f"Connection timeout while fetching playlist: {e}")
+        set_server_offline("Connection timeout - server unreachable")
+    except requests.exceptions.ConnectionError as e:
+        Logger.error(f"Connection error while fetching playlist: {e}")
+        set_server_offline("Connection failed - server unreachable")
     except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
-        Logger.error(f"Failed to fetch playlist: {e}")
+        Logger.error(f"Request error while fetching playlist: {e}")
+        set_server_offline(f"Network error: {str(e)}")
+    except Exception as e:
+        Logger.error(f"Unexpected error while fetching playlist: {e}")
+        set_server_offline(f"Unexpected error: {str(e)}")
+        
     return {'playlist': [], 'version': 0}
 
 def save_playlist_with_version(playlist_data, playlist_dir):
@@ -292,6 +359,8 @@ def update_playlist_if_needed(local_playlist_path, config, media_dir, playlist_d
     Also sends feedback to server about playlist check.
     """
     import json
+    global SERVER_CONNECTION_STATUS
+    
     server_data = fetch_server_playlist(config)
     server_version = server_data.get('version', 0)
     if not os.path.exists(local_playlist_path):
@@ -303,10 +372,11 @@ def update_playlist_if_needed(local_playlist_path, config, media_dir, playlist_d
     
     Logger.info(f"Local playlist version: {local_version}, Server playlist version: {server_version}")
     
-    # Send feedback about server interrogation (checking for updates)
+    # Only send feedback if server is online
-    send_playlist_check_feedback(config, server_version if server_version > 0 else local_version)
+    if SERVER_CONNECTION_STATUS['is_online']:
+        send_playlist_check_feedback(config, server_version if server_version > 0 else local_version)
     
-    if local_version != server_version:
+    if local_version != server_version and server_version > 0:
         if server_data and server_data.get('playlist'):
             updated_playlist = download_media_files(server_data['playlist'], media_dir)
             server_data['playlist'] = updated_playlist
@@ -314,16 +384,15 @@ def update_playlist_if_needed(local_playlist_path, config, media_dir, playlist_d
             # Delete old playlists and unreferenced media
             delete_old_playlists_and_media(server_version, playlist_dir, media_dir)
             
+            # Update last playlist update time
+            SERVER_CONNECTION_STATUS['last_playlist_update'] = datetime.datetime.now()
+            
             return True
         else:
             Logger.warning("No playlist data fetched from server or playlist is empty.")
-            
-            # Send error feedback
-            send_player_error_feedback(config, "No playlist data fetched from server or playlist is empty", local_version)
-            
             return False
     else:
-        Logger.info("Local playlist is already up to date.")
+        Logger.info("Local playlist is already up to date or server is offline.")
         return False
 
 

signage_player/main_data/app_config.txt

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
     "screen_orientation": "Landscape",
     "screen_name": "tv-terasa",
     "quickconnect_key": "8887779",
-    "server_ip": "192.168.1.22",
+    "server_ip": "10.35.33.231",
     "port": "80",
     "screen_w": "1920",
     "screen_h": "1080",

signage_player/main_data/log.txt

@@ -12759,3 +12759,92 @@
 [INFO] [SignageApp] Feedback sent successfully: player tv-terasa, playlist working in loop, cycle completed : playlist v8
 [INFO] [SignageApp] Sending feedback to http://192.168.1.22:80/api/player-feedback: {'player_name': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779', 'message': 'player tv-terasa, playlist started : playlist v8', 'status': 'playing', 'timestamp': '2025-09-09T16:15:46.726098', 'playlist_version': 8, 'error_details': None}
 [INFO] [SignageApp] Feedback sent successfully: player tv-terasa, playlist started : playlist v8
+[WARNING] [SignageApp] Server marked as offline: Test - server unreachable
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Server connection restored
+[WARNING] [SignageApp] Server marked as offline: Test - simulated network failure
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Server connection restored
+[WARNING] [SignageApp] Server marked as offline: Test offline mode
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Server connection restored
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Fetching playlist from URL: http://10.35.33.231:80/api/playlists with params: {'hostname': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779'}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Server response: {'hashed_quickconnect': '$2b$12$Prw4EUYn4j59CAdsZCsvsug6.xociqbOPaNr0oxOA2zwD9S2MSiK6', 'playlist': [{'duration': 30, 'file_name': 'one-piece-season-2-5120x2880-23673.jpg', 'url': 'http://10.35.33.231/media/one-piece-season-2-5120x2880-23673.jpg'}, {'duration': 30, 'file_name': 'call-of-duty-black-3840x2160-23674.jpg', 'url': 'http://10.35.33.231/media/call-of-duty-black-3840x2160-23674.jpg'}, {'duration': 30, 'file_name': 'big-buck-bunny-1080p-60fps-30sec.mp4', 'url': 'http://10.35.33.231/media/big-buck-bunny-1080p-60fps-30sec.mp4'}], 'playlist_version': 7}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Fetched updated playlist from server.
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Server connection restored
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Local playlist version: 0, Server playlist version: 7
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Sending feedback to http://10.35.33.231:80/api/player-feedback: {'player_name': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779', 'message': 'player tv-terasa, server interrogation, checking for updates : playlist v7', 'status': 'active', 'timestamp': '2025-09-09T16:48:54.345235', 'playlist_version': 7, 'error_details': None}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Feedback sent successfully: player tv-terasa, server interrogation, checking for updates : playlist v7
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Preparing to download one-piece-season-2-5120x2880-23673.jpg from http://10.35.33.231/media/one-piece-season-2-5120x2880-23673.jpg...
+[INFO] [SignageApp] File one-piece-season-2-5120x2880-23673.jpg already exists. Skipping download.
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Preparing to download call-of-duty-black-3840x2160-23674.jpg from http://10.35.33.231/media/call-of-duty-black-3840x2160-23674.jpg...
+[INFO] [SignageApp] File call-of-duty-black-3840x2160-23674.jpg already exists. Skipping download.
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Preparing to download big-buck-bunny-1080p-60fps-30sec.mp4 from http://10.35.33.231/media/big-buck-bunny-1080p-60fps-30sec.mp4...
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Successfully downloaded big-buck-bunny-1080p-60fps-30sec.mp4 to /home/pi/Desktop/tkinter_player/signage_player/static_data/media/big-buck-bunny-1080p-60fps-30sec.mp4
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Sending feedback to http://10.35.33.231:80/api/player-feedback: {'player_name': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779', 'message': 'player tv-terasa, playlist started : playlist v8', 'status': 'playing', 'timestamp': '2025-09-09T16:48:59.576471', 'playlist_version': 8, 'error_details': None}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Feedback sent successfully: player tv-terasa, playlist started : playlist v8
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Sending feedback to http://10.35.33.231:80/api/player-feedback: {'player_name': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779', 'message': 'player tv-terasa, playlist working in loop, cycle completed : playlist v8', 'status': 'restarting', 'timestamp': '2025-09-09T16:50:01.605320', 'playlist_version': 8, 'error_details': None}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Feedback sent successfully: player tv-terasa, playlist working in loop, cycle completed : playlist v8
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Sending feedback to http://10.35.33.231:80/api/player-feedback: {'player_name': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779', 'message': 'player tv-terasa, playlist started : playlist v8', 'status': 'playing', 'timestamp': '2025-09-09T16:50:01.752876', 'playlist_version': 8, 'error_details': None}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Feedback sent successfully: player tv-terasa, playlist started : playlist v8
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Sending feedback to http://10.35.33.231:80/api/player-feedback: {'player_name': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779', 'message': 'player tv-terasa, playlist working in loop, cycle completed : playlist v8', 'status': 'restarting', 'timestamp': '2025-09-09T16:51:03.726916', 'playlist_version': 8, 'error_details': None}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Feedback sent successfully: player tv-terasa, playlist working in loop, cycle completed : playlist v8
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Sending feedback to http://10.35.33.231:80/api/player-feedback: {'player_name': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779', 'message': 'player tv-terasa, playlist started : playlist v8', 'status': 'playing', 'timestamp': '2025-09-09T16:51:03.849472', 'playlist_version': 8, 'error_details': None}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Feedback sent successfully: player tv-terasa, playlist started : playlist v8
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Fetching playlist from URL: http://10.35.33.231:80/api/playlists with params: {'hostname': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779'}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Server response: {'hashed_quickconnect': '$2b$12$Prw4EUYn4j59CAdsZCsvsug6.xociqbOPaNr0oxOA2zwD9S2MSiK6', 'playlist': [{'duration': 30, 'file_name': 'one-piece-season-2-5120x2880-23673.jpg', 'url': 'http://10.35.33.231/media/one-piece-season-2-5120x2880-23673.jpg'}, {'duration': 30, 'file_name': 'call-of-duty-black-3840x2160-23674.jpg', 'url': 'http://10.35.33.231/media/call-of-duty-black-3840x2160-23674.jpg'}, {'duration': 30, 'file_name': 'big-buck-bunny-1080p-60fps-30sec.mp4', 'url': 'http://10.35.33.231/media/big-buck-bunny-1080p-60fps-30sec.mp4'}], 'playlist_version': 8}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Fetched updated playlist from server.
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Server connection restored
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Fetching playlist from URL: http://10.35.33.231:80/api/playlists with params: {'hostname': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779'}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Server response: {'hashed_quickconnect': '$2b$12$Prw4EUYn4j59CAdsZCsvsug6.xociqbOPaNr0oxOA2zwD9S2MSiK6', 'playlist': [{'duration': 30, 'file_name': 'one-piece-season-2-5120x2880-23673.jpg', 'url': 'http://10.35.33.231/media/one-piece-season-2-5120x2880-23673.jpg'}, {'duration': 30, 'file_name': 'call-of-duty-black-3840x2160-23674.jpg', 'url': 'http://10.35.33.231/media/call-of-duty-black-3840x2160-23674.jpg'}, {'duration': 30, 'file_name': 'big-buck-bunny-1080p-60fps-30sec.mp4', 'url': 'http://10.35.33.231/media/big-buck-bunny-1080p-60fps-30sec.mp4'}], 'playlist_version': 8}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Fetched updated playlist from server.
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Server connection restored
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Local playlist version: 0, Server playlist version: 8
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Sending feedback to http://10.35.33.231:80/api/player-feedback: {'player_name': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779', 'message': 'player tv-terasa, server interrogation, checking for updates : playlist v8', 'status': 'active', 'timestamp': '2025-09-09T16:57:29.966333', 'playlist_version': 8, 'error_details': None}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Feedback sent successfully: player tv-terasa, server interrogation, checking for updates : playlist v8
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Preparing to download one-piece-season-2-5120x2880-23673.jpg from http://10.35.33.231/media/one-piece-season-2-5120x2880-23673.jpg...
+[INFO] [SignageApp] File one-piece-season-2-5120x2880-23673.jpg already exists. Skipping download.
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Preparing to download call-of-duty-black-3840x2160-23674.jpg from http://10.35.33.231/media/call-of-duty-black-3840x2160-23674.jpg...
+[INFO] [SignageApp] File call-of-duty-black-3840x2160-23674.jpg already exists. Skipping download.
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Preparing to download big-buck-bunny-1080p-60fps-30sec.mp4 from http://10.35.33.231/media/big-buck-bunny-1080p-60fps-30sec.mp4...
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Successfully downloaded big-buck-bunny-1080p-60fps-30sec.mp4 to signage_player/static_data/media/big-buck-bunny-1080p-60fps-30sec.mp4
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Fetching playlist from URL: http://10.35.33.231:80/api/playlists with params: {'hostname': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779'}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Server response: {'hashed_quickconnect': '$2b$12$Prw4EUYn4j59CAdsZCsvsug6.xociqbOPaNr0oxOA2zwD9S2MSiK6', 'playlist': [{'duration': 30, 'file_name': 'one-piece-season-2-5120x2880-23673.jpg', 'url': 'http://10.35.33.231/media/one-piece-season-2-5120x2880-23673.jpg'}, {'duration': 30, 'file_name': 'call-of-duty-black-3840x2160-23674.jpg', 'url': 'http://10.35.33.231/media/call-of-duty-black-3840x2160-23674.jpg'}, {'duration': 30, 'file_name': 'big-buck-bunny-1080p-60fps-30sec.mp4', 'url': 'http://10.35.33.231/media/big-buck-bunny-1080p-60fps-30sec.mp4'}], 'playlist_version': 8}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Fetched updated playlist from server.
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Server connection restored
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Local playlist version: 0, Server playlist version: 8
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Sending feedback to http://10.35.33.231:80/api/player-feedback: {'player_name': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779', 'message': 'player tv-terasa, server interrogation, checking for updates : playlist v8', 'status': 'active', 'timestamp': '2025-09-09T16:58:29.211046', 'playlist_version': 8, 'error_details': None}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Feedback sent successfully: player tv-terasa, server interrogation, checking for updates : playlist v8
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Preparing to download one-piece-season-2-5120x2880-23673.jpg from http://10.35.33.231/media/one-piece-season-2-5120x2880-23673.jpg...
+[INFO] [SignageApp] File one-piece-season-2-5120x2880-23673.jpg already exists. Skipping download.
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Preparing to download call-of-duty-black-3840x2160-23674.jpg from http://10.35.33.231/media/call-of-duty-black-3840x2160-23674.jpg...
+[INFO] [SignageApp] File call-of-duty-black-3840x2160-23674.jpg already exists. Skipping download.
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Preparing to download big-buck-bunny-1080p-60fps-30sec.mp4 from http://10.35.33.231/media/big-buck-bunny-1080p-60fps-30sec.mp4...
+[INFO] [SignageApp] File big-buck-bunny-1080p-60fps-30sec.mp4 already exists. Skipping download.
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Sending feedback to http://10.35.33.231:80/api/player-feedback: {'player_name': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779', 'message': 'player tv-terasa, playlist started : playlist v8', 'status': 'playing', 'timestamp': '2025-09-09T16:58:34.434167', 'playlist_version': 8, 'error_details': None}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Feedback sent successfully: player tv-terasa, playlist started : playlist v8
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Sending feedback to http://10.35.33.231:80/api/player-feedback: {'player_name': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779', 'message': 'player tv-terasa, playlist working in loop, cycle completed : playlist v8', 'status': 'restarting', 'timestamp': '2025-09-09T17:00:06.810997', 'playlist_version': 8, 'error_details': None}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Feedback sent successfully: player tv-terasa, playlist working in loop, cycle completed : playlist v8
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Sending feedback to http://10.35.33.231:80/api/player-feedback: {'player_name': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779', 'message': 'player tv-terasa, playlist started : playlist v8', 'status': 'playing', 'timestamp': '2025-09-09T17:00:07.101272', 'playlist_version': 8, 'error_details': None}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Feedback sent successfully: player tv-terasa, playlist started : playlist v8
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Sending feedback to http://10.35.33.231:80/api/player-feedback: {'player_name': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779', 'message': 'player tv-terasa, playlist working in loop, cycle completed : playlist v8', 'status': 'restarting', 'timestamp': '2025-09-09T17:01:39.392553', 'playlist_version': 8, 'error_details': None}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Feedback sent successfully: player tv-terasa, playlist working in loop, cycle completed : playlist v8
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Sending feedback to http://10.35.33.231:80/api/player-feedback: {'player_name': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779', 'message': 'player tv-terasa, playlist started : playlist v8', 'status': 'playing', 'timestamp': '2025-09-09T17:01:39.514533', 'playlist_version': 8, 'error_details': None}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Feedback sent successfully: player tv-terasa, playlist started : playlist v8
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Sending feedback to http://10.35.33.231:80/api/player-feedback: {'player_name': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779', 'message': 'player tv-terasa, playlist working in loop, cycle completed : playlist v8', 'status': 'restarting', 'timestamp': '2025-09-09T17:03:11.882623', 'playlist_version': 8, 'error_details': None}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Feedback sent successfully: player tv-terasa, playlist working in loop, cycle completed : playlist v8
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Sending feedback to http://10.35.33.231:80/api/player-feedback: {'player_name': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779', 'message': 'player tv-terasa, playlist started : playlist v8', 'status': 'playing', 'timestamp': '2025-09-09T17:03:12.026303', 'playlist_version': 8, 'error_details': None}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Feedback sent successfully: player tv-terasa, playlist started : playlist v8
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Fetching playlist from URL: http://10.35.33.231:80/api/playlists with params: {'hostname': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779'}
+[ERROR] [SignageApp] Connection error while fetching playlist: HTTPConnectionPool(host='10.35.33.231', port=80): Max retries exceeded with url: /api/playlists?hostname=tv-terasa&quickconnect_code=8887779 (Caused by NewConnectionError('<urllib3.connection.HTTPConnection object at 0x7f7feccd90>: Failed to establish a new connection: [Errno 111] Connection refused'))
+[WARNING] [SignageApp] Server marked as offline: Connection failed - server unreachable
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Local playlist version: 0, Server playlist version: 0
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Local playlist is already up to date or server is offline.
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Sending feedback to http://10.35.33.231:80/api/player-feedback: {'player_name': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779', 'message': 'player tv-terasa, playlist working in loop, cycle completed : playlist v8', 'status': 'restarting', 'timestamp': '2025-09-09T17:04:44.536396', 'playlist_version': 8, 'error_details': None}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Feedback sent successfully: player tv-terasa, playlist working in loop, cycle completed : playlist v8
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Sending feedback to http://10.35.33.231:80/api/player-feedback: {'player_name': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779', 'message': 'player tv-terasa, playlist started : playlist v8', 'status': 'playing', 'timestamp': '2025-09-09T17:04:44.650793', 'playlist_version': 8, 'error_details': None}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Feedback sent successfully: player tv-terasa, playlist started : playlist v8
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Sending feedback to http://10.35.33.231:80/api/player-feedback: {'player_name': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779', 'message': 'player tv-terasa, playlist working in loop, cycle completed : playlist v8', 'status': 'restarting', 'timestamp': '2025-09-09T17:06:17.176559', 'playlist_version': 8, 'error_details': None}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Feedback sent successfully: player tv-terasa, playlist working in loop, cycle completed : playlist v8
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Sending feedback to http://10.35.33.231:80/api/player-feedback: {'player_name': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779', 'message': 'player tv-terasa, playlist started : playlist v8', 'status': 'playing', 'timestamp': '2025-09-09T17:06:17.330975', 'playlist_version': 8, 'error_details': None}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Feedback sent successfully: player tv-terasa, playlist started : playlist v8
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Sending feedback to http://10.35.33.231:80/api/player-feedback: {'player_name': 'tv-terasa', 'quickconnect_code': '8887779', 'message': 'player tv-terasa, playlist started : playlist v8', 'status': 'playing', 'timestamp': '2025-09-09T17:10:12.361728', 'playlist_version': 8, 'error_details': None}
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Feedback sent successfully: player tv-terasa, playlist started : playlist v8
+[INFO] [SignageApp] Server connection restored

signage_player/player.py

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ import tkinter as tk
 import vlc
 import subprocess
 import sys
-from get_playlists import send_playlist_restart_feedback, send_player_error_feedback, send_playing_status_feedback, send_playlist_check_feedback
+from get_playlists import send_playlist_restart_feedback, send_player_error_feedback, send_playing_status_feedback, send_playlist_check_feedback, get_server_status, get_last_playlist_update_time
 
 CONFIG_PATH = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), 'main_data', 'app_config.txt')
 PLAYLIST_DIR = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), 'static_data', 'playlist')
@@ -24,6 +24,10 @@ class SimpleTkPlayer:
         self.config = self.load_config()
         self.playlist_version = self.get_current_playlist_version()
         
+        # Offline notification tracking
+        self.offline_notification = None
+        self.last_server_status = True
+        
         # Initialize all timer variables to None
         self.hide_controls_timer = None
         self.video_watchdog = None
@@ -104,6 +108,70 @@ class SimpleTkPlayer:
         except Exception as e:
             print(f"[FEEDBACK] Error sending server check feedback: {e}")
 
+    def check_server_status(self):
+        """Check server connectivity status and show/hide offline notification"""
+        try:
+            server_status = get_server_status()
+            is_online = server_status['is_online']
+            
+            # Only update notification if status changed
+            if is_online != self.last_server_status:
+                if not is_online:
+                    # Server went offline
+                    self.show_offline_notification(server_status)
+                else:
+                    # Server came back online
+                    self.hide_offline_notification()
+                
+                self.last_server_status = is_online
+                
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"[OFFLINE] Error checking server status: {e}")
+
+    def show_offline_notification(self, server_status):
+        """Show offline notification at bottom of screen"""
+        try:
+            if self.offline_notification:
+                return  # Already showing
+                
+            # Get last playlist update time from filesystem
+            last_update = get_last_playlist_update_time()
+            if last_update:
+                update_time = last_update.strftime("%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S")
+                message = f"OFFLINE MODE: Playing last available playlist updated at: {update_time}"
+            else:
+                message = "OFFLINE MODE: Playing last available playlist"
+            
+            # Create notification label at bottom of screen
+            self.offline_notification = tk.Label(
+                self.root,
+                text=message,
+                bg='orange',
+                fg='black',
+                font=('Arial', 14, 'bold'),
+                relief='raised',
+                bd=2
+            )
+            
+            # Position at bottom of screen
+            self.offline_notification.pack(side='bottom', fill='x', padx=5, pady=5)
+            self.offline_notification.lift()  # Bring to front
+            
+            print(f"[OFFLINE] Showing offline notification: {message}")
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"[OFFLINE] Error showing offline notification: {e}")
+
+    def hide_offline_notification(self):
+        """Hide offline notification when server comes back online"""
+        try:
+            if self.offline_notification:
+                self.offline_notification.destroy()
+                self.offline_notification = None
+                print("[OFFLINE] Server back online - hiding offline notification")
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"[OFFLINE] Error hiding offline notification: {e}")
+
     def ensure_fullscreen(self):
         self.root.attributes('-fullscreen', True)
         self.root.update_idletasks()
@@ -218,11 +286,49 @@ class SimpleTkPlayer:
             self.show_current_media()
 
     def update_playlist_from_server(self):
-        # Dummy implementation: replace with your actual update logic
+        """Update playlist from server and reload if needed"""
-        # For example, call a function to fetch and reload the playlist
+        try:
-        print("[INFO] Updating playlist from server...")
+            from get_playlists import update_playlist_if_needed
-        # You can import and call your real update function here
+            import json
-        # Example: self.playlist = get_latest_playlist()
+            
+            print("[INFO] Checking for playlist updates from server...")
+            
+            # Get config
+            config_path = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), 'main_data', 'app_config.txt')
+            with open(config_path, 'r') as config_file:
+                config = json.load(config_file)
+            
+            # Define paths
+            playlist_dir = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), 'static_data', 'playlist')
+            media_dir = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), 'static_data', 'media')
+            
+            # Find current playlist file
+            playlist_files = [f for f in os.listdir(playlist_dir) if f.startswith('server_playlist_v') and f.endswith('.json')]
+            if playlist_files:
+                current_playlist_path = os.path.join(playlist_dir, max(playlist_files))
+            else:
+                current_playlist_path = os.path.join(playlist_dir, 'server_playlist_v0.json')
+            
+            # Check and update if needed
+            updated = update_playlist_if_needed(current_playlist_path, config, media_dir, playlist_dir)
+            
+            if updated:
+                print("[INFO] Playlist updated! Reloading...")
+                # Reload the playlist
+                self.update_playlist_version()
+                # Restart playback with new playlist
+                self.current_index = 0
+                self.load_playlist()
+            else:
+                print("[INFO] Playlist is already up to date.")
+                
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"[ERROR] Failed to update playlist: {e}")
+            from get_playlists import send_player_error_feedback
+            try:
+                send_player_error_feedback(config, f"Playlist update failed: {str(e)}")
+            except:
+                pass
 
     def toggle_pause(self):
         if not self.paused:
@@ -321,6 +427,9 @@ class SimpleTkPlayer:
 
     def show_current_media(self):
         try:
+            # Check server status and update offline notification
+            self.check_server_status()
+            
             self.root.attributes('-fullscreen', True)
             self.root.update_idletasks()
             if not self.playlist:
@@ -859,6 +968,9 @@ class SimpleTkPlayer:
         try:
             print("[EXIT] Destroying controls...")
             
+            # Hide offline notification if showing
+            self.hide_offline_notification()
+            
             # First, try to hide and destroy the main controls window
             if hasattr(self, 'controls_win') and self.controls_win:
                 try:

signage_player/static_data/playlist/server_playlist_v8.json

@@ -9,6 +9,11 @@
       "file_name": "call-of-duty-black-3840x2160-23674.jpg",
       "url": "media/call-of-duty-black-3840x2160-23674.jpg",
       "duration": 30
+    },
+    {
+      "file_name": "big-buck-bunny-1080p-60fps-30sec.mp4",
+      "url": "media/big-buck-bunny-1080p-60fps-30sec.mp4",
+      "duration": 30
     }
   ],
   "version": 8

test_complete_offline.py

@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""Test script to verify the complete offline notification system"""
+
+import sys
+import os
+import time
+
+# Add the signage_player directory to the path
+sys.path.insert(0, os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), 'signage_player'))
+
+def test_offline_notification():
+    """Test the offline notification display"""
+    print("[TEST] Testing offline notification system...")
+    
+    # Import after adding to path
+    from get_playlists import get_last_playlist_update_time, get_server_status, set_server_offline, set_server_online
+    
+    print(f"[TEST] Current server status: {get_server_status()}")
+    
+    # Test getting playlist update time
+    last_update = get_last_playlist_update_time()
+    if last_update:
+        print(f"[TEST] Last playlist update: {last_update.strftime('%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')}")
+    else:
+        print("[TEST] No playlist file found")
+    
+    # Test server offline mode
+    print("\n[TEST] Setting server offline...")
+    set_server_offline("Test - simulated network failure")
+    status = get_server_status()
+    print(f"[TEST] Server status after offline: {status}")
+    
+    # Test server online mode
+    time.sleep(1)
+    print("\n[TEST] Setting server online...")
+    set_server_online()
+    status = get_server_status()
+    print(f"[TEST] Server status after online: {status}")
+    
+    print("\n[TEST] Offline notification system test completed!")
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    test_offline_notification()

test_offline.py

@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+import os
+import sys
+import json
+
+# Add the signage_player directory to path
+sys.path.insert(0, os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), 'signage_player'))
+
+from get_playlists import get_server_status, set_server_offline, set_server_online
+
+def test_offline():
+    print("=== Testing Offline Status ===")
+    
+    print("1. Initial status:")
+    status = get_server_status()
+    print(f"   Online: {status['is_online']}")
+    
+    print("2. Setting offline:")
+    set_server_offline("Test - server unreachable")
+    status = get_server_status()
+    print(f"   Online: {status['is_online']}")
+    print(f"   Error: {status['error_message']}")
+    
+    print("3. Setting online:")
+    set_server_online()
+    status = get_server_status()
+    print(f"   Online: {status['is_online']}")
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    test_offline()

test_ui_notification.py

@@ -0,0 +1,88 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""Simple UI test for offline notification display"""
+
+import sys
+import os
+import tkinter as tk
+
+# Add the signage_player directory to the path
+sys.path.insert(0, os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), 'signage_player'))
+
+class TestNotificationApp:
+    def __init__(self):
+        self.root = tk.Tk()
+        self.root.title("Offline Notification Test")
+        self.root.geometry("800x600")
+        self.root.configure(bg='black')
+        
+        # Create main content area
+        main_label = tk.Label(
+            self.root,
+            text="MAIN PLAYER CONTENT AREA",
+            fg='white',
+            bg='black',
+            font=('Arial', 24)
+        )
+        main_label.pack(expand=True, fill='both')
+        
+        # Test buttons
+        button_frame = tk.Frame(self.root, bg='black')
+        button_frame.pack(pady=10)
+        
+        tk.Button(
+            button_frame,
+            text="Show Offline Notification",
+            command=self.show_offline_notification,
+            bg='red',
+            fg='white'
+        ).pack(side=tk.LEFT, padx=5)
+        
+        tk.Button(
+            button_frame,
+            text="Hide Notification",
+            command=self.hide_offline_notification,
+            bg='green',
+            fg='white'
+        ).pack(side=tk.LEFT, padx=5)
+        
+        self.offline_notification = None
+        
+    def show_offline_notification(self):
+        """Show the offline notification at the bottom of the screen"""
+        if self.offline_notification:
+            return  # Already showing
+            
+        from get_playlists import get_last_playlist_update_time
+        
+        last_update = get_last_playlist_update_time()
+        if last_update:
+            timestamp_str = last_update.strftime("%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S")
+            message = f"OFFLINE MODE: Playing last available playlist updated at: {timestamp_str}"
+        else:
+            message = "OFFLINE MODE: Playing last available playlist"
+            
+        self.offline_notification = tk.Label(
+            self.root,
+            text=message,
+            fg='white',
+            bg='red',
+            font=('Arial', 12, 'bold'),
+            pady=5
+        )
+        self.offline_notification.pack(side=tk.BOTTOM, fill=tk.X)
+        print(f"[UI TEST] Notification shown: {message}")
+        
+    def hide_offline_notification(self):
+        """Hide the offline notification"""
+        if self.offline_notification:
+            self.offline_notification.destroy()
+            self.offline_notification = None
+            print("[UI TEST] Notification hidden")
+        
+    def run(self):
+        print("[UI TEST] Starting offline notification UI test...")
+        self.root.mainloop()
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    app = TestNotificationApp()
+    app.run()