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Manage Kiosk Configuration Details and Assignments

Manage kiosk details, monitor AutoPilot assignments, track device deployment status, and edit configurations.

Prerequisites

  • Required permissions: Fleet management access

  • Supported platforms: All kiosk-enabled platforms

  • Time estimate: 2-3 minutes per task

  • Additional requirements: Existing kiosk configuration

Before You Start

The kiosk details interface provides comprehensive management of your kiosk configurations after creation. You can review settings, edit configurations, monitor AutoPilot assignments, and track device deployment status.

This interface serves as the central hub for ongoing kiosk management. Changes made here affect all devices currently using the kiosk configuration.

Ensure you understand the impact of modifications before making changes to active kiosk deployments.


Step 1: Access Kiosk Details

  1. Navigate to Fleet > Kiosk Mode

  2. Click on the name of your target kiosk configuration

  3. Expected result: Kiosk details page opens with Settings tab active

The interface displays three main tabs: Settings, AutoPilot, and Devices.

Step 2: Review Configuration Settings

Settings Tab Overview

The Settings tab displays your complete kiosk configuration organized by platform:

Platform Configuration Status:

  • Each configured platform shows with "Configured" status indicator

  • Unconfigured platforms appear without status labels

  • Platform-specific kiosk types display with colored icons

Available Kiosk Types by Platform:

  • Android: Single app, Multi app, Background apps, Digital signage display, Website Kiosk, Peripheral Settings

  • iOS/iPadOS: Single app, Multi app, Website Kiosk, Autonomous single app

  • macOS: Single app, Multi app, Background apps, Digital signage display, Website Kiosk, Peripheral Settings, Autonomous single app

  • Windows: Single app, Multi app, Digital signage display, Website Kiosk

Real-Time Preview

  1. Expected result: Right side displays device mockup showing current configuration

  2. Preview updates reflect active platform and selected application

  3. Device mockup matches target platform (iPhone, iPad, laptop, etc.)

Step 3: Edit Kiosk Configuration

Access Edit Mode

  1. Click Edit button in top-right corner

  2. Expected result: Full editing interface opens with platform tabs and application library

The edit interface matches the original kiosk creation workflow.

Modify Configuration

  1. Select target platform tab to modify

  2. Choose kiosk type from left sidebar

  3. Use application library to update app selections:

    • Search in apps name field for specific applications

    • Sort by options: Name, Category, Source

    • Click applications to update preview

  4. Adjust Icon size of apps in kiosk if applicable

  5. Click Save to apply changes

Troubleshooting this step:

  • Issue: Changes not reflecting in preview → Solution: Refresh browser or re-select application

  • Common mistake: Editing wrong platform → Prevention: Verify active platform tab before making changes

Step 4: Monitor AutoPilot Assignments

Access AutoPilot Tab

  1. Click AutoPilot tab

  2. Expected result: Table displays all AutoPilots using this kiosk configuration

AutoPilot Information

The AutoPilot table shows:

  • Name: AutoPilot identifier

  • Manager: Assigned administrator with profile avatar

  • Users: Total number of users in AutoPilot

  • Devices: Total number of devices in AutoPilot

AutoPilot Management

Search and Filter:

  1. Use Search in autopilot name/manager field

  2. Click Sort by dropdown for Name organization

  3. Apply Manager and Status filters as needed

Pagination:

  • View results in groups of 25

  • Navigate between pages using pagination controls

  • Expected result: "1-25 of 50" format shows current position

Step 5: Track Device Deployment

Access Devices Tab

  1. Click Devices tab

  2. Expected result: Table displays all devices currently using this kiosk

Device Information Display

Each device entry shows:

  • Name: Device identifier with type icon (laptop, phone, tablet)

  • Serial Number: Hardware serial number

  • OS: Operating system and version

  • Assigned to: User assignment with profile avatar or "Unassigned"

  • Status: Current kiosk deployment state with color indicators

Device Status Indicators

Status Types:

  • 🟢 Activated: Kiosk actively running on device

  • 🔵 Pending: Device hasn't received kiosk settings (possibly offline)

  • 🔴 Deactivated: Kiosk disabled from device (user-initiated, password protection)

Color-Coded Status:

  • Green dot: Device online and kiosk functional

  • Blue dot: Deployment in progress or device offline

  • Red dot: Kiosk disabled or device issues

Device Filtering and Search

  1. Use search field to find specific devices

  2. Apply filters:

    • Operating system: Filter by platform

    • Assigned to: Filter by user assignment

    • AutoPilot: Filter by AutoPilot membership

    • Status: Filter by deployment status

  3. Sort by options: Name, Serial Number, OS, Assignment

  4. Expected result: Filtered results update table display


Next Steps

Immediate actions:

  • Monitor device status regularly for deployment issues

  • Review AutoPilot assignments for optimal device grouping

  • Test configuration changes on small device groups first

Related configurations:

  • Update AutoPilot policies to include kiosk assignments

  • Configure device enrollment to automatically apply kiosk settings

  • Set up monitoring alerts for kiosk deployment failures


Advanced Options

Multi-Platform Management: Use the Settings tab to maintain consistent kiosk experiences across different device types while accommodating platform-specific features.

AutoPilot Strategy: Assign single kiosk configurations to multiple AutoPilots for different user groups while ensuring no device receives conflicting kiosk assignments.

Status Monitoring: Implement regular device status reviews to identify patterns in kiosk deactivation and address user experience issues.


Troubleshooting

Pending Status Persistent:

  • Symptoms: Devices remain in Pending status for extended periods

  • Cause: Device offline, network connectivity issues, or enrollment problems

  • Solution: Verify device connectivity, check enrollment status, restart device if necessary

Unexpected Deactivated Status:

  • Symptoms: Previously active kiosks show Deactivated status

  • Cause: User disabled kiosk from device (Android password protection, manual exit)

  • Solution: Re-enable kiosk from device, review kiosk exit settings, provide user training

AutoPilot Assignment Issues:

  • Symptoms: Expected devices not receiving kiosk configuration

  • Cause: Device not member of assigned AutoPilot or conflicting kiosk assignments

  • Solution: Verify AutoPilot membership, check for multiple kiosk assignments, review device enrollment status

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