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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

Uniguard Pro Kisok - Unifi Protect Alarm Keypad
Uniguard Pro Kiosk - Unifi Protect Alarm Keypad

HOW TO SETUP THE TABLET?

iPad / iOS Device

  1. Enable Guided Access:

    • Open Settings → Accessibility → Guided Access

    • Turn on Guided Access

    • Set a passcode (different from your device unlock code)

    • Enable "Display Auto-Lock" to prevent screen from sleeping

  2. Open the Panel URL in Safari

    • Navigate to your panel URL in Safari

    • Tap the Share button and select "Add to Home Screen"

    • Open the app from your home screen for fullscreen experience

  3. Start Guided Access:

    • Triple-click the side or home button

    • Tap "Start" in the top right

    • The iPad is now locked to the alarm panel

Android Tablet

  1. Install a Kiosk Browser App:

    • Download "Fully Kiosk Browser" or "Kiosk Browser Lockdown" from Google Play Store

    • These apps lock the device to a single webpage

  2. Configure the Kiosk App:

    • Enter your panel URL as the homepage

    • Enable kiosk mode to prevent exiting the app

    • Set a password to exit kiosk mode

    • Enable "Keep screen on" to prevent sleep

  3. Set as Device Administrator (Optional):

    • Grant the kiosk app device administrator permissions

    • This prevents users from uninstalling the app or changing settings

Amazon Fire Tablet

  1. Enable Show Mode:

  2. Swipe down from the top and tap Settings

  3. Tap "Device Options" → "Show Mode"

  4. Turn on Show Mode

  5. Configure Web Browser:

  6. Open Silk Browser and go to your panel URL

  7. Set as homepage in browser settings

  8. Consider installing "Fully Kiosk Browser" from Amazon App Store for better kiosk experience

Ready to get started?

Try Uniguard Pro today for free and unlock the hidden potential from your Unifi cameras and sensors.

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