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Downloading Lesson Content

Once you have selected a church and classroom, FreePlay automatically fetches the lesson scheduled for today and begins downloading all of its media files. This screen is where you wait for content to be ready before starting the lesson.

Before You Begin

How Downloading Works​

  1. FreePlay checks the schedule for your classroom and loads the assigned lesson
  2. The lesson name, title, and description appear on screen, overlaid on the lesson's cover image
  3. A progress indicator shows Downloading item X of Y as each file is saved to the device
  4. When all files are downloaded, the Start Lesson button appears with a play icon

You do not need to do anything during the download. FreePlay handles everything automatically.

Resolution​

FreePlay downloads content at 720p by default. The resolution setting (720p or 1080p) determines the quality of downloaded video and image files. Higher resolution looks sharper on large TVs but takes longer to download and uses more storage.

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The resolution is set to 720p by default. Content is downloaded at the resolution configured for your device.

Starting the Lesson​

Once downloading completes, the Start Lesson button fades in at the bottom of the screen. Use your TV remote to highlight it and press Select to begin playback.

Automatic Refresh​

FreePlay checks for updated content every hour. If the schedule changes during the day, the app picks up the new lesson automatically. You can also press Back on your remote to return to the room selection screen and re-enter the download screen to force a refresh.

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Download lessons before Sunday morning while your building has a strong internet connection. Once downloaded, the content plays offline without any network dependency.

Downloads Tab​

FreePlay includes a Downloads tab where you can view and manage all content that has been downloaded to the device. This gives you visibility into what is stored locally and ready for offline playback. Use the Downloads tab to verify that lessons are fully downloaded before Sunday morning or to free up storage space by removing old content.

If the Schedule Is Empty​

If no lesson is scheduled for the selected classroom, you will see the message "The schedule could not be loaded. Make sure a lesson is scheduled for this class." Check your schedule at freeplay.church and make sure the correct lesson is assigned to this room.

Next Steps​

  • Playing Lessons - Learn the media player controls for navigating lesson content