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What is Kiosk Mode?
Kiosk Mode is perfect for tablets that stay mounted in your home 24/7. It allows earners to view their points and complete tasks without requiring constant PIN entry from parents.
Key Benefits:
- Safe viewing: Hides settings, logout, and admin controls
- Kid-friendly: Earners can check points and complete tasks independently
- PIN-protected exit: Only parents can exit Kiosk Mode
- Per-device: Each tablet can have its own Kiosk Mode setting
💡 Perfect For: Kitchen tablets, bedroom displays, or living room tablets where earners can check their progress throughout the day without accidentally changing anything.
Normal Mode vs Kiosk Mode
Here is a side-by-side comparison of what changes in Kiosk Mode:
How to Enable Kiosk Mode
Follow these steps to enable Kiosk Mode:
1Click the Kiosk Button
Click the Kiosk Mode button in the header.
2Confirm Activation
The header turns green and shows "View Only" to indicate Kiosk Mode is active.
3Earners Can Use Safely
Settings, Help, and Logout buttons are hidden. Earners can view points and complete tasks.
Exiting Kiosk Mode
To exit Kiosk Mode and restore all controls:
1Click "Exit Kiosk"
Click the Exit Kiosk button in the header.
2Enter Your PIN
Enter your admin PIN to confirm you are a parent/admin.
3Full Access Restored
All buttons and controls are visible again.
💡 Security: The PIN requirement prevents kids from accidentally exiting Kiosk Mode.
What is Hidden in Kiosk Mode
⚙️ Settings Button
Hidden to prevent accidental changes to tasks, rewards, or earners.
❓ Help Button
Hidden to keep the interface clean and focused.
🚪 Logout Button
Hidden to prevent accidental logouts.
✏️ Custom Points
The custom points input is hidden (parent-only feature).
What is Still Accessible
👀 View Points
Earners can see their current point balance (displayed larger).
⚡ Quick Add Tasks
Earners can tap to complete tasks and earn points.
🎁 View Rewards
Earners can see available rewards and their costs.
🔄 Refresh
The refresh button is still available to update data.
💡 Tip: Redemptions show a confirmation prompt before processing. Parents can monitor redemption history in Settings → History.
Multiple Devices
Kiosk Mode is stored locally on each device/browser. This means:
- Per-device setting: Each tablet can have its own Kiosk Mode state
- Mix and match: Have one tablet in Kiosk Mode (for kids) and another in normal mode (for parents)
- Persists across sessions: The setting is remembered even after closing the browser
💡 Pro Tip: Set up a dedicated "kids tablet" in Kiosk Mode and keep your phone in normal mode for quick admin access.
Best Practices
- Mount the tablet: Use a wall mount or stand in a common area
- Enable auto-refresh: The dashboard auto-refreshes every 30 seconds
- Add to home screen: Add the app to the tablet home screen for easy access
- Use Guided Access (iOS): Combine with iOS Guided Access for extra lockdown
- Use Screen Pinning (Android): Combine with Android screen pinning for extra security