Setting up KIOSK mode on your Android/Windows tablet
Learn how to enable Kiosk mode on an Android/Windows tablet : enhanced security, simplified interface, full application control, and a better user experience.
Ideal for interactive kiosks, points of sale, or industrial environments, this mode allows you to transform a tablet into a dedicated terminal. There are four main solutions, each with its own advantages and limitations.
Depending on your needs, they can vary in cost, features and flexibility.
In this article, we present you 4 effective methods to enable Kiosk mode on Android.
Options for securing an Android tablet in Kiosk mode :
- Fully Kiosk Browser (paid version): Allows you to lock your tablet to a web page with a password, without a watermark. A reliable and secure solution for use on a single device.
- Limited user account (which allows access to only one specific application)
- Screen pinning (native Android feature): Built directly into Android, but easily bypassed. Less suitable if the tablet is open to the public.
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MDM (Mobile Device Management): Ideal for a fleet of tablets. These solutions allow for centralized management, advanced security policies, and remote locking.
(Examples: esper.io, scalefusion.com)
The Methodology: How to Enable Kiosk Mode on an Android Tablet
Fully Kiosk Browser
Pre-installation :
- Install the Fully Kiosk Browser app
- Buy the license (approx. €7/device)
Configuration :
- Put your URL in "Start URL"
- Enable "Kiosk Mode" to block Android keys
- Set an admin password
- (option) Enables “Autostart Fully on Boot”
Advantage :
- Easy to set up
- Very secure (password, gesture blocking)
- Professional design, no ads or watermarks
- Automatic start possible
Inconvenience :
- Paid license per device
- No centralized management (except via their paid Remote Admin)
Limited user account
To enable kiosk mode on Android, open Settings and go to "Users" or "Cloud & Accounts," depending on your device.
Tap “Add User” or “Add Profile,” then choose “Limited Profile.” Select only the app you want to make accessible; all others will be hidden.
To activate this profile, open the notification panel and switch users via the icon at the top. This mode allows you to restrict usage to a single application for added security.
Advantage :
- Free solution
- Good security for limited use
- Does not require a third-party app
Inconvenience :
- Longer setup time
- Unintuitive interface
- Not suitable for intensive use or self-service
Screen pinning
- Go to Settings > Security > Screen Pinning (or search for "Screen Pinning")
- Enable it and check "require code to unpin"
- Open the app to block
- Open multitasking (square button)
- Click the app icon > Pin
Source : Storyplay'r
Advantage :
- Natively integrated into Android
- Free and quick to set up
Inconvenience :
- Easily bypassed if poorly configured
- Less suitable for a public environment
MDM
- Create an account on the site
- Register your tablets (via QR code or Scalefusion app)
- Create a Kiosk policy (choice of visible apps, web page, blocked buttons)
- Deploy the configuration remotely
Advantage :
- Centralized management of multiple devices
- Very secure, remote locking
- Automation and remote updates
- Monitoring and reporting
Inconvenience :
- Requires a monthly subscription
- Initial setup a little more technical
These solutions integrate seamlessly into professional Android environments: interactive kiosks, points of sale, industrial tablets, or digital signage panels. With tools like Fully Kiosk, Scalefusion, or MDM, you can guarantee security, access control, locked displays, and a dedicated interface. Ideal for parental control, public displays, enterprise mobility, and Android fleet management in a secure environment.
You benefit from rapid setup, remote monitoring, system button locking, compatibility with Android 13, and a robust solution suitable for intensive use. Integration into IoT projects, automation systems, or embedded systems is also easy. Our tablets, PDAs, and panel PCs are ready to use. Discover them at Sparwan.
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