If you’ve ever rented a movie from a Redbox kiosk, you may have noticed digital screen topper looping through ads, movie trailers, and promos on some of the newer indoor models. These aren’t just dumb screens — they’re powered by Videri digital signage tech. I was able to purchase one when I bought my Redbox kiosk.
From Redbox to Videri Canvas
Once you remove the screen from the Redbox metal enclosure, you’re left with the actual Videri Canvas display — a commercial-grade smart screen designed to run proprietary content from Videri’s platform. It’s running locked-down software out of the box, but here’s where things get fun: modders have figured out how to jailbreak these.
That’s right — there’s an entire community of hobbyists and tech tinkerers who are breathing new life into these displays, repurposing them for custom dashboards, media players, smart signage, and more.
Reset Warning!
There’s a pin reset on the left side of these displays. Holding it down for more than a couple seconds appears to load it into a WHIM app. At this time, it does not appear as though anyone has been able to revert back to the Redbox image if this reset has been performed. This is what I managed to do, only other option appears to be the jailbreak. We’ll have another post on this later.
Opening Up the Back Panel
To get inside, start by removing the small Phillips-head screws from the back panel of the Videri screen. Once the back cover is off, you’ll have access to a few different internal circuit boards, one of which is especially important — the one with a Micro USB 3.0 port.
Here is where you will find the Micro USB 3.0 port on the Redbox Videri screens.
This port is your gateway. You’ll need to connect an OTG hub here. Your hub will include:
- A MicroSD or standard SD slot (to load custom firmware or files)
- A USB-A port (to connect a keyboard or mouse)
Once connected, you’re in a good position to begin exploring or attempting a jailbreak — which is exactly what I plan to do next.
Join the Community
If you’re diving into this project too, I highly recommend checking out the Redbox.wiki — it’s full of helpful documentation and teardown photos from other users.
Even better, join the Redbox Modding Discord community, where people are actively sharing updates, jailbreak methods, custom builds, and troubleshooting help. It’s the best place to collaborate with others who are unlocking the potential of these discarded displays.
Stay Tuned…
Now that I’ve got access to the internals and confirmed OTG functionality, I’ll be exploring possible jailbreak options and testing what this thing can really do. This is just the beginning.
Have any questions, or are you modding one yourself? Drop a comment below or hit me up. I’d love to see what others are doing with these screens!