As seen at the US Capitol & Jay-Z’s Paper Planes, New York
The split-flap display
that doesn’t cost
$15,000.
Turn any TV into a stunning flip-board display — complete with the iconic click-clack sound. Same look as a classic Solari board. Works on the screen you already own. Starts at $25/month.
Trusted by 5,000+ businesses
US House of Representatives
Jay-Z / Paper Planes NY
Bars & Restaurants
Hotels & Retail
Why Split-Flap TV exists
You want one.
Then you see the price tag.
We know that moment. You discover a real mechanical split-flap board — the clicking tiles, the retro charm — and then you find out it starts at $15,000. That’s when most people give up.
We built Split-Flap TV for exactly that moment. Same distinctive look, same satisfying click sound, managed from your phone — on any TV or tablet you already own.
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Oat Foundry (real mechanical) Hardware only · No subscription |
$15,000+ |
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Vestaboard (real mechanical) Note from $999 · Full from $3,499 |
$999+ |
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DIY build ~$1,000 in parts + 60+ hrs of your time |
Time + $1k |
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Split-Flap TV Your existing TV · Full look & sound |
From $25/mo |
Real installations
Where you’ve seen Split-Flap TV
New York City
Jay-Z’s Paper Planes Flagship Store
Jay-Z chose Split-Flap TV as the centrepiece of his Roc Nation Paper Planes flagship store in New York City. The display creates an immediate focal point that guests photograph, share, and remember long after they leave.
Washington DC
US House of Representatives, Capitol Building
Split-Flap TV is installed at the United States House of Representatives, adding a dynamic retro focal point that engages visitors and complements the historic environment of the Capitol building.
Your venue
Bars, restaurants, hotels & offices worldwide
5,000+ businesses across hospitality, retail, and corporate spaces use Split-Flap TV to display menus, announcements, daily specials, and social feeds — in minutes, from their phone.
What you can display
Your screen. Your message. Your moment.
Daily specials & menus
Update tonight’s specials from your phone before service starts. No more handwritten boards or last-minute reprints.
Opening hours & info
Display your hours, Wi-Fi password, upcoming events — anything guests ask about repeatedly. Set it once, forget it.
Meeting room schedules
Show room availability and who’s meeting when. Your office board that updates itself.
Real-time weather & news
Pull live weather and news feeds. Keeps guests informed and gives them a reason to look up from their phones.
Social media counters
Display your live Instagram and Facebook follower count. A surprisingly effective prompt to get guests to follow.
Safety & announcements
Critical information in a format that actually gets read. The click draws the eye; the message lands.
What’s included
Everything you need. Nothing you don’t.
Set up in minutes. Manage from your phone. No IT department, no technician, no ongoing effort.
Scheduled messages
Set exactly when each message appears. Breakfast menu at 7am, dinner specials at 5pm — automatic.
Authentic click sound
The iconic split-flap sound, played through your TV speaker each time a message changes.
Live clock & date
Show a running split-flap clock alongside your messages. Always accurate, always on brand.
Custom layouts
Choose your rows, columns, and text colours. Portrait or landscape. One screen or many.
Unlimited message boards
Create as many boards as you like. Cycle through them in a continuous loop — set it and leave it.
Remote management
Update your display from anywhere — phone, tablet, or laptop. Ideal for multi-location businesses.
Pricing
Simple plans. No surprises.
All plans include a 7-day free trial. Cancel any time. 10% off when you pay annually.
A real mechanical split-flap board costs $15,000+ to buy and install. Split-Flap TV delivers the same look and sound on your existing screen, from $25/month — with a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Not ready to commit? Try all features free for 7 days — no credit card required.
Compatible devices
Works on the screen you already have
No specialist hardware. No installation engineer. If you have a smart TV, tablet, phone, or a Chromecast, you’re ready to go.
Smart TVs (Google TV)
Android TV
Google Chromecast
Android Tablets
Android Phones
iPhone & iPad
Apple TV
Our promise
We care more about the relationship than the transaction.
If Split-Flap TV isn’t working for your business, tell us. Most issues resolve in a single email. If you’re still not satisfied within 14 days of your first purchase, we’ll refund you in full — no questions asked.
Get started today
The click-clack sound
that makes people look up
from their phones.
7-day free trial. No credit card. Works on your existing TV or tablet. If it doesn’t work for you, we’ll give you your money back.