How do I set up my Onside Kiosk on an Android Tablet?

How to set up your Kiosk on an Android Tablet

We're excited you're giving the Onside Kiosk a go. The Onside Kiosk is a check-in system, included in the Onside Complete and Enterprise plans, designed specifically for tablets. This is a great way to capture your visitors check-ins if they don’t have the app on their phone. This can also be used in offices, wineries, and events.

Below you will find a step by step guide on how to set this up.

To set up you will need

• A tablet to run the Kiosk on that still receives regular updates, we recommend a Samsung Galaxy Tab or iPad. It will also work on most computers and smartphones. However, if you do choose to use one of these other devices, we may not be able to offer the same support and user experience.
  If you're using an iPad, try this article.
• Have a power source for the device to be plugged into.
• Internet connection for the tablet.
• Signs or notices directing visitors to go to the shed/office/house to sign in.
• Your property's unique Kiosk URL.

Set up your Android Tablet

Check out the video below or follow the guide below.

Add the Kiosk to your tablet's homescreen

1. From the tablet, log in to your account via the Onside website
2. Tap on your property and navigate to the 'Kiosk' tab
3. Tick the checkbox if you'd like to show a QR code on your Kiosk for contactless check-ins, and 'Host Notifications' to advise your staff when they have a visitor
4. Tap the 'Open Kiosk' button and wait for your page to load
5. Tap on the 3 dots to the right of the address bar, then tap on “Add to home screen”
6. This will ask you to name your Kiosk home screen icon, e.g Fellmyes Farm Kiosk, save, then tap the home button on your tablet
7. You should now see our logo with what you have titled your kiosk on the home screen. If you click to open it, it will open without the address bars around it so that people will not be able to navigate away from it.

Configure your device so that is stays awake for longer (Optional)

1. Tap on settings
2. Scroll to the very bottom and select 'About Tablet', then 'Software information'
3. Tap on the 'Build number' 7 times to activate Developer mode
4. On the sidemenu, tap 'Developer Options'
5. Enable 'Keep awake while plugged in'.

Pin the Kiosk so it is the only thing that shows.

1. Open your tablet Settings
2. In the search bar look for “Pin Windows”
3. Switch this to On
4. You can also turn on “Use screen lock type to unpin”, This means no one will be able to unpin the page unless they know the devices pass code
5. Close out of this window
6. Tap on and open the icon we set up at the start of the guide
7. Tap on the 'recent' tab, this is the button to the left of your home button
8. The app you want to pin should show there with a pin down the bottom right, tap on the pin. (note: some tablets may require you to tap and hold the Onside icon and select 'Pin windows' instead)
9. Now every time someone wakes the tablet it will open to your Kiosk page.

Extra Kiosk features

From the Onside web portal, you can activate these features for your visitors.

• QR code - Give your visitors the option of a contactless check-in by making the QR code check-in available on your Kiosk.
• Who are you here to see? - Visitors will be able to choose who they are on your property to see. That person will then receive an email and notification to let them know.

Perfect, that’s it. Now you're good to go for people checking in and out of your property with the Onside Kiosk. Give it a try yourself to see how easy it is.

If you have any questions or need any help, you can reach us on 0800 ONSIDE (NZ), 1800 112334 (AU), or email Support@onside.co