How to Set Up Guest Portal as a Kiosk
The Guest Portal can be set up as a kiosk using an iPad. This is a great way to allow guests to check in and out of your property without needing to interact with a staff member. This article will walk you through the steps to set up the Guest Portal as a kiosk.
Kiosk Stand
Order a kiosk stand from Lilitab or a similar company.
tip
Make sure you order the ID Capture Accessory with the iPad case from Lilitab:
https://www.lilitab.com/collections/accessories/products/lilitab-id-accessory?variant=31589139021911
Then order a matching iPad from Apple. The basic version is all you need. As long as it has a back camera and a front-facing camera.
iPad Setup
- Install Kiosk+ app from the App Store.
- Activate Kiosk Mode on the iPad by following this guide.
- Configure the Kiosk App as described:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting Website URL | https://<your-custom-domain>?kiosk=1 |
| Home Button | ON |
| Reset Time* | 300 |
| Disable Sleep | ON |
| Visible Unlock Button | OFF |
| Unlock Password | Enter a password |
| Reset Cookies & Cache at Starting Website | ON |
| Activate Kiosk Mode On App Launch | ON |
| Custom User Agent | Autohost/Kiosk/[optional: location name] |
- Click "Activate Kiosk Mode" to start the kiosk.
Example
Here is an example of how the kiosk will look:
