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iPad/iOS Kiosk Mode

Turn Your iPads into Powerful Kiosks with the Best iPad Kiosk App

Are you looking to transform your off-the-shelf iPads and iPhones into dedicated, secure, and efficient kiosks? Do you want to unlock the full potential of your Apple devices for specific business tasks while ensuring data security and preventing misuse? Look no further than 42Gears SureMDM, your comprehensive Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solution for iPad kiosk mode.

42Gears SureMDM empowers businesses to seamlessly convert any iOS device into a purpose-built kiosk, streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, and boosting productivity across various industries.

The Power of iPad Kiosk Mode

iPad kiosks offer a versatile and cost-effective solution, allowing businesses to deploy interactive touchpoints, self-service stations, and dedicated work tools. However, managing these devices, ensuring their security, and restricting them to specific functionalities can be a challenge.

This is where 42Gears SureMDM steps in. By enabling robust iPad kiosk mode and iPhone kiosk mode capabilities, SureMDM allows you to lock down your iOS devices, transforming them into single-purpose or multi-purpose machines tailored to your exact business needs.

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Features of SureMDM for iPad/iOS Kiosk Mode

SureMDM offers a rich set of features designed to provide complete control and flexibility over your iOS kiosks:

App Lockdown & Secure Browse

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Single and Multi-App Lockdown 

  • Set iOS devices to run only a specific, single application (Single App Mode) or a pre-approved selection of apps (Multi-App Mode).
  • This eliminates user distractions and ensures devices serve a dedicated purpose, preventing access to unauthorized applications.

Secure Browser Kiosk Mode (SureFox) 

  • Using the SureFox application, enable a highly controlled browsing environment by allowing only approved websites and blocking everything else, ensuring users access only trusted content on public-facing kiosks.
  • By locking the device into Safari using Single App Mode and enabling Web Content Filtering, organizations can ensure a seamless yet controlled browsing experience
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Comprehensive Device Control

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Peripheral Control 

  • Disable physical hardware buttons like  Auto Lock, Sleep/Wake, Volume, and Power to prevent users from exiting kiosk mode or tampering with settings.
  • Limit touch interactions to specific areas of the screen and restrict access to device features such as Cameras and Screenshots.
  • Enable Granular configurations such as Prevent/Disable AutoLock.
  • This safeguards against unauthorized actions and maintains the device's dedicated functionality.

Home Screen Branding 

  • Customize the iPad or iPhone's home screen and lock screen with your corporate logo and brand elements.
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Effortless Remote Management

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Remote Configuration & Management 

  • Centrally deploy and update all kiosk settings, applications, and content from the SureMDM console, regardless of device location.
  • This drastically reduces IT workload and saves significant time and resources, especially when managing large fleets of devices.

OS Update Management

  • Seamlessly control and push iOS and iPadOS updates to your kiosk devices.
  • This ensures devices remain secure with latest patches and maintain optimal performance without manual intervention.
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Application Management 

  • Silently install, uninstall, and configure enterprise applications without user interaction.
  • Leverage VPP to deploy apps to enable devices in Multi App mode.

Monitoring, Support & Streamlined Deployment

Real-Time Monitoring & Remote Support 

  • Gain immediate visibility into the status, battery levels, and geographical location of all your kiosk devices.
  • Utilize remote screen sharing to quickly diagnose and resolve issues, minimizing downtime and support costs.
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Automated Device Enrollment (ADE) with ABM 

  • Streamline the initial setup of new iOS devices with Automated device enrollment.
  • Devices can be automatically configured into kiosk mode and assigned policies right out of the box, simplifying large-scale deployments.

Password Protection

  • Secure access to kiosk settings and prevent unauthorized users from existing the controlled kiosk environment.
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Benefits of Using SureMDM for iPad/iOS Kiosk Mode

Implementing 42Gears SureMDM for your iPad/iOS kiosk deployment offers numerous advantages:

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Simplified Device Management

Centrally manage, configure, and troubleshoot your entire fleet of iOS kiosk devices from a single console.
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Increased Productivity

By limiting devices to work-specific applications, you ensure employees and customers stay focused on their tasks, boosting efficiency.
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Cost Savings

Transform affordable off-the-shelf iPads into dedicated kiosks, eliminating the need for expensive custom hardware. Remote management reduces IT overhead and maintenance costs.
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Improved User Experience

Provide a streamlined, intuitive, and consistent experience for your users, whether they are customers or employees.
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Enhanced Security

Protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access or misuse by locking down devices and restricting functionalities.
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Reduced Device Misuse

Prevent users from installing unauthorized apps, browsing harmful websites, or tampering with device settings..
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Brand Consistency

Reinforce your brand identity by customizing the kiosk interface with your company's branding.

Use Cases: Transforming Industries with iPad/iOS Kiosks

42Gears SureMDM's versatile iPad kiosk mode capabilities are transforming operations across a wide range of industries:

iPad Kiosk Software for Education

Classroom Devices

Classroom Devices

Dedicated tablets for specific learning apps, digital textbooks, and educational games.

Digital Libraries

Digital Libraries

Interactive terminals for accessing e-books, research materials, and library catalogs.

Interactive Learning Stations

Interactive Learning Stations

Kiosks for self-paced learning modules, quizzes, and multimedia content.

iPad Kiosk Software for Healthcare

Classroom Devices

Patient Check-in

Self-service kiosks for appointment check-ins, demographic updates, and consent forms.

Interactive Learning Stations

Information Terminals

Providing patient education, hospital directories, and visitor information.

Digital Libraries

Medical Device Control

Securely controlling medical equipment and accessing patient data.

iPad Kiosk Software for Hospitality

Classroom Devices

Digital Menus

Interactive menus for restaurants and cafes, allowing guests to browse dishes, customize orders, and view nutritional information.

Digital Libraries

Guest Feedback

Kiosks for collecting real-time guest feedback and surveys.

Interactive Learning Stations

Room Service Ordering

Tablets in rooms for easy ordering of room service and amenities.

Interactive Learning Stations

Self-Check-in

Expediting guest check-in and check-out processes in hotels.

iPad Kiosk Software for Manufacturing

Classroom Devices

Shop Floor Data Collection

Ruggedized iPads as data entry terminals for tracking production, inventory, and quality control.

Interactive Learning Stations

Machine Control Interfaces

Securely controlling machinery and monitoring operational parameters.

iPad Kiosk Software for Transportation

Classroom Devices

Ticketing Kiosks

Self-service stations for purchasing tickets and printing boarding passes.

Interactive Learning Stations

In-Vehicle Entertainment

Dedicated tablets for passenger entertainment in taxis, buses, or private vehicles.

Digital Libraries

Logistics Tracking

Devices for real-time tracking of shipments, delivery confirmations, and route optimization.

iPad Kiosk Software for Retail

Classroom Devices

App Lockdown

Restrict iPads to specific retail apps like POS, product catalogs, or feedback forms for focused use.

Digital Libraries

Secure Browsing

Allow access to only approved websites, blocking distractions and potential misuse.

Interactive Learning Stations

Remote Management

Monitor, configure, and update devices centrally—saving time and reducing in-store IT hassles.

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Brand Experience

Customize kiosk screens with your logo, themes, and promotional banners to reflect your retail identity.

Transform your Apple devices into powerful, purpose-built tools with the best iPad kiosk app ‘SureMDM’. From enhancing customer experiences to optimizing internal operations, our comprehensive iPad kiosk mode solution provides the control, security, and flexibility your business needs to thrive in a connected world.

FAQs about iPad/iOS Kiosk Mode

What is an iPad kiosk mode?

Kiosk Mode, a commonly used term across the industry, is powered by Apple’s Single App Mode(SAM). It locks the iPad or iPhones to a single app or selected apps, blocking access to other features. It ensures secure, focused use for business or customer-facing tasks.

Why Does Your Business Need a Dedicated iPad Kiosk Solution?

Dedicated iPad kiosk solutions like SureMDM offer enhanced security, increased productivity, reduced operational costs, and improved user experiences. They allow businesses to leverage the versatility of iPadOS devices for specific tasks without the risks associated with general-purpose usage, ensuring data integrity and device longevity.

How do I enable Kiosk Mode on an iOS or iPadOS device?

While iOS has a built-in feature called Guided Access, a robust MDM solution like 42Gears SureMDM provides much more comprehensive and scalable iPad kiosk mode capabilities. With SureMDM, you can remotely enable Single App Mode or Multi-App Mode, configure app allowlists, restrict hardware buttons, and apply various security policies across multiple devices from a central console.

Can multiple devices be managed remotely in Kiosk Mode?

Absolutely. One of the core strengths of 42Gears SureMDM is its ability to remotely manage and configure thousands of iOS devices in kiosk mode from a single web-based console. You can push updates, change configurations, troubleshoot issues, and monitor device health without physical access to each device.

How does 42Gears provide iPad Kiosk Mode?

42Gears provides robust iPad kiosk mode through its flagship Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) product, SureMDM. SureMDM integrates seamlessly with Apple Business Manager (ABM) for streamlined enrollment and offers a comprehensive suite of features, including Single App Mode, Multi-App Mode, secure browsing with SureFox, peripheral control, remote management, and advanced security policies, to empower businesses to create and manage dedicated iOS kiosks efficiently.

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