Introducing an Alarm Keypad for Unifi Protect
We built the Uniguard Pro Keypad Kiosk app to be suitable for use with any tablet. Finally, use your UniFi Protect sensors like a real alarm with a working keypad!
WORKS WITH ANY TABLET IN KIOSK MODE
KEYPAD FOR UNIFI PROTECT


HOW TO SETUP THE TABLET?

iPad / iOS Device
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Enable Guided Access:
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Open Settings → Accessibility → Guided Access
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Turn on Guided Access
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Set a passcode (different from your device unlock code)
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Enable "Display Auto-Lock" to prevent screen from sleeping
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Open the Panel URL in Safari
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Navigate to your panel URL in Safari
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Tap the Share button and select "Add to Home Screen"
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Open the app from your home screen for fullscreen experience
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Start Guided Access:
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Triple-click the side or home button
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Tap "Start" in the top right
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The iPad is now locked to the alarm panel
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Android Tablet
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Install a Kiosk Browser App:
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Download "Fully Kiosk Browser" or "Kiosk Browser Lockdown" from Google Play Store
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These apps lock the device to a single webpage
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Configure the Kiosk App:
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Enter your panel URL as the homepage
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Enable kiosk mode to prevent exiting the app
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Set a password to exit kiosk mode
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Enable "Keep screen on" to prevent sleep
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Set as Device Administrator (Optional):
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Grant the kiosk app device administrator permissions
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This prevents users from uninstalling the app or changing settings
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Amazon Fire Tablet
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Enable Show Mode:
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Swipe down from the top and tap Settings
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Tap "Device Options" → "Show Mode"
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Turn on Show Mode
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Configure Web Browser:
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Open Silk Browser and go to your panel URL
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Set as homepage in browser settings
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Consider installing "Fully Kiosk Browser" from Amazon App Store for better kiosk experience
