How to Create and Manage Labels
Labels help you classify devices using Values such as locations, departments, or screen types. Once created, Labels can be used throughout Engage CMS to simplify device management.
Open Labels
- Open Settings.
- Select Labels.
The Label Management page displays all existing Labels.
For each Label, you can view:
- Name
- Description
- Number of Values
Use the search field to quickly find a Label by name.
View Label Details
Click a Label to open its details in the side panel.
The split view displays:
- Label name
- Description
- All Values
- Number of devices assigned to each Value
From here, you can edit the Label or manage its Values.
Create a Label
- Select Create Label.
- Enter a Label name.
- Add an optional description.
- Add one or more Values.
- Optionally assign devices to each Value.
- Save the Label.
The new Label becomes available immediately.
Manage Values
Each Label contains one or more Values.
You can:
- Add new Values
- Rename existing Values
- Remove Values
- View how many devices use each Value
- Open device assignment for a Value
Values can be updated whenever your organization changes.
Assign Devices to Values
Each Value can contain one or more devices.
Open a Value and assign the appropriate devices.
Existing assignments are displayed, making it easy to see which devices already belong to each Value.
Edit a Label
Open the Label details and select Edit.
You can update:
- Label name
- Description
- Values
- Device assignments
Save your changes to apply them immediately.
Delete a Label
To remove a Label:
- Open the three-dot menu.
- Select Delete.
- Review the confirmation.
- Confirm the deletion.
Deleting a Label permanently removes the Label and its Values.
Be sure the Label is no longer needed before deleting it.
Tips
- Keep Label names broad and reusable.
- Use Values for the specific information.
- Assign devices during creation to save time.
- Review unused Values periodically to keep Labels organized.
Common Questions
What is the difference between a Label and a Value?
A Label is a category.
A Value is one of the available options within that category.
For example:
Label: Store
Values:
- London
- Manchester
- Edinburgh
Can I assign devices while creating a Label?
Yes.
Devices can be assigned directly to a Value during the creation process.
Can I edit Values later?
Yes.
You can rename, add, or remove Values at any time.
What happens if I delete a Label?
The Label and all associated Values are removed from the system.
Devices that used those Values will no longer have that Label assigned.
How do I know which devices use a Value?
Each Value displays the number of assigned devices, and you can open device targeting to view or modify those assignments.