Install on Linux (AppImage)

The Lumicast player is available as an AppImage for 64-bit x64 and ARM64 Linux. Use it on a Linux system with a graphical desktop. You manage the operating system, network configuration and system security updates yourself.

For a dedicated Raspberry Pi player, use Lumicast OS instead. The Raspberry Pi AppImage guide covers using your own Linux installation on a Pi.

Choose the right download

Run uname -m in a terminal:

Result	Download
x86_64	x64 AppImage
aarch64 or arm64	ARM64 AppImage

The current player does not support 32-bit Linux. Download the matching file from the Linux section on the downloads page.

Start the player

1. Keep the downloaded .AppImage in a folder owned by the user who will run the player.

2. Open a terminal in that folder. Replace Lumicast.AppImage below with the downloaded filename:

   chmod +x ./Lumicast.AppImage
   ./Lumicast.AppImage

3. Once the player shows a pairing code, connect the display to your workspace.

4. Assign content and check that it plays correctly. Restart the computer and check the full startup flow before leaving it unattended; desktop login and network availability depend on your Linux setup.

If the AppImage reports a missing FUSE library, install the FUSE compatibility package for your Linux distribution. Include the exact error and your distribution version in a Lumicast support ticket if you need help.

Network access

The player needs internet access to pair, receive changes and download content. See the network requirements if your organisation uses a firewall or proxy.