Set Up an iPad or iPhone as a Kiosk

Before You Start

You need an iPad or iPhone on iPadOS or iOS 26 or later, with a passcode set, and a network connection for pairing.

1. 1
   On the iPad, set a passcode in Settings › Face ID & Passcode, turn off notifications from other apps, and turn on Find My.
2. 2

   Install Agoo Kiosk. The apps page on agoohq.com has it, and Agoo's team shows early-access organisations how to install it on iPad and iPhone until it's in the App Store.

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 iPad, tap Scan the pairing code and point the camera at the QR code on your screen, or type the code.
6. 6
   Allow the camera when asked. Your welcome screen appears.
7. 7
   Set the device PIN in Devices, then lock the iPad to Agoo with Guided Access.

Good to Know

• Use an Apple Account that belongs to your organisation, not someone's personal one.
• iPads have no NFC reader, so staff can't tap cards on them. They use their badge or PIN instead.
• Keep the iPad on charge all day, and put the charger on a UPS if you have one.
• Letters in the code can be typed in lower case, and the dash is optional.

If Something Goes Wrong

• "Pairing didn't work. Try again." Check the iPad is online and the code hasn't run out, then make a new one with New code.
• The camera won't open. Allow it for Agoo Kiosk in Settings › Agoo Kiosk › Camera.
• Your brand colours look wrong. Turn off True Tone and Night Shift in the iPad's display settings.