Set Up an Android Tablet or Phone as a Kiosk

Before You Start

You need an Android tablet or phone on Android 8.0 or later, with a screen lock (a PIN or password) set, and a network connection for pairing.

1. 1
   Update Android, set a screen lock in Settings › Security, and turn off notifications from other apps.
2. 2
   Download Agoo Kiosk from the apps page on agoohq.com and install it. The tablet asks once to allow installing from your browser.
3. 3
   Open Agoo Kiosk. After the short intro, it shows Set up this kiosk.
4. 4

   In the Console, go to ConsoleDevicesPair a device, choose A tablet or phone, the site, entrance and mode, then select Create code.

5. 5
   On the tablet, tap Scan the pairing code and point the camera at the QR code, or type the code.
6. 6
   Allow the camera when the kiosk asks for it.
7. 7
   Set the device PIN in Devices, then pin Agoo Kiosk to the screen from its device menu.

Good to Know

• If the tablet is signed in to a Google account, use one that belongs to your organisation.
• The kiosk keeps the screen on while it's open, so there's no screen timeout to change.
• Staff cards need a tablet or phone with NFC. Many budget tablets don't have it.
• A device that can't prove it's genuine still pairs, and shows as Not checked in Devices.

If Something Goes Wrong

• The install is blocked. Allow installing apps from your browser when Android asks, then open the download again.
• "Pairing didn't work. Try again." Check the tablet is online and make a new code with New code.
• The tablet won't keep charging. Use the manufacturer's charger. Cheap chargers often can't keep up with a screen that's always on.