Installing SiteKiosk Online on an Android device lets you securely register and manage the device from the SiteKiosk Online Management Portal. This guide walks you through downloading the Android client, enabling the required Android settings, pairing the device through wireless debugging, and signing in so you can publish kiosk projects remotely.

Before You Begin

Make sure you have an Android device with internet access and valid SiteKiosk Online account credentials. You will also need access to the device settings because Android requires permission to install the application and enable wireless debugging during setup.

If you are looking for a guide to install on Windows, review our complete guide to download and install SiteKiosk Online for Windows systems. Organizations deploying employee-facing devices may also find our overview of HR kiosks for employee self-service helpful.

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Install SiteKiosk Online on Android

  1. On the Android device that you want to lock down, open Chrome or another web browser on the Android device and go to us.sitekiosk.online.
  2. From sitekiosk.com, you can select the profile link and choose SiteKiosk Online Login to open the SiteKiosk Online Management Portal.
  3. Sign in with your SiteKiosk Online account username and password.
  4. Select the Downloads tab from the dashboard.
  5. Click Android Client to download the SiteKiosk Online APK installation file.
  6. Select Accept if Android or the browser displays a warning about downloading the installation file.
  7. Wait for the APK file to finish downloading, then open the downloaded file to begin installation.
  8. If Android asks for permission to install applications from Chrome or your selected browser, select Settings and allow installations from that source.
  9. Return to the installation prompt and select Install.
  10. Select Open after the SiteKiosk Online application has been installed.

Accept Terms and Enable Setup Options

  1. Scroll to the bottom of the terms and conditions screen to activate the OK button.
  2. Select OK to accept the terms and begin configuring SiteKiosk Online.
  3. Select the settings option displayed by SiteKiosk Online to begin enabling Android developer options.
  4. Open About tablet or the comparable About Device page on your Android model.
  5. Locate Build number, which is commonly listed under software information or software settings.
  6. Tap Build number seven times until Android confirms that developer options have been enabled.
  7. Return to the SiteKiosk Online application using the Android Back button or the recent apps screen.
  8. Allow SiteKiosk Online notifications when prompted, because notifications are required to complete wireless debugging pairing.

Android menus can vary by manufacturer and operating system version. If a setting is named differently on your device, look for the equivalent option under About Device, System, Developer Options, or Notifications.

Pair Using Wireless Debugging

  1. In SiteKiosk Online, select the option to open Android developer options for wireless debugging.
  2. In Android Settings, open System and then select Developer options.
  3. Find and enable Wireless debugging.
  4. Select Allow if Android asks whether to always allow wireless debugging on the current network.
  5. Select Pair device with pairing code.
  6. Note the six-digit pairing code displayed by Android.
  7. Enter the six-digit code in the SiteKiosk Online pairing notification or dialog.
  8. Select the arrow or Enter icon at the right side of the code field to submit the pairing code.
  9. Confirm that SiteKiosk Online displays a successful pairing message.

If the code-entry prompt does not appear, confirm that notifications are enabled for SiteKiosk Online. On some Android devices, you may need to swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification center and locate the pairing notification.

 

SiteKiosk Online Android Pairing

Register the Device

  1. Return to SiteKiosk Online after pairing is complete.
  2. Clear the Display at Next Startup option if you do not want the provisioning instructions shown again.
  3. Select OK to continue to the SiteKiosk Online sign-in screen.
  4. Select the appropriate server for your account, choosing us.sitekiosk.online for a US-based SiteKiosk Online server or sitekiosk.online for the standard server.
  5. Enter your SiteKiosk Online username and password.
  6. Sign in to register the Android device in your SiteKiosk Online Management Portal account.
  7. Complete the on-screen exit gesture training by dragging from the upper-right corner through all four corners of the display.

Publish Your Kiosk Project

After registration, the Android device is ready to receive a project from the SiteKiosk Online Management Portal. The application may display a default screen until you publish a project to the device. Create or update your project in the portal, assign it to the registered device, and publish the changes remotely.

Click the following link for instructions to allow VNC remote desktop: https://sitekiosk.us/allow-vnc-remote-desktop-in-sitekiosk-online-android/

As an example, for an employee self-service deployment, you can begin with the Human Resources Services Kiosk free template. Before deploying devices in public or shared areas, review these self-service kiosk security considerations to help protect device access, user privacy, and administrative settings.

SiteKiosk Online Android Menu

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where do I download the SiteKiosk Online Android APK?

A: Sign in to the SiteKiosk Online Management Portal, open the Downloads tab, and select Android Client to download the APK file directly to the Android device.

Q: Why does Android warn me before downloading or installing the APK?

A: APK files are Android application installation packages. Android may display a warning because the file is being installed outside of the Google Play Store. Download the file only from your authorized SiteKiosk Online account and allow installation from the browser you used to download it.

Q: Why do I need to enable developer options?

A: Developer options are required so you can enable wireless debugging, which SiteKiosk Online uses during the Android pairing and provisioning process.

Q: How do I enable developer options on Android?

A: Open Android Settings, go to About Tablet or About Device, locate Build Number under software information, and tap it seven times. Android will confirm when developer options are enabled.

Q: I cannot find the SiteKiosk Online pairing prompt. What should I do?

A: Confirm that notifications are enabled for SiteKiosk Online. If the prompt is still not visible on screen, swipe down from the top of the display to open the Android notification center and look for the pairing notification.

Q: Which server should I select during device registration?

A: Select the server that corresponds to your SiteKiosk Online account. Use us.sitekiosk.online for US-based accounts and sitekiosk.online for other accounts.

Q: What happens after the Android device is registered?

A: The device appears in your SiteKiosk Online Management Portal, where you can assign and publish kiosk projects, update settings, and manage the device remotely.

Q: How do I exit SiteKiosk Online for Android?

A: During initial setup, SiteKiosk Online teaches the required exit gesture. Follow the on-screen instruction by dragging from the upper-right corner through all four corners of the display.

Q: Can I use SiteKiosk Online for an HR employee self-service kiosk?

A: Yes. SiteKiosk Online can be used to deliver employee-facing web applications, forms, documents, and HR resources on managed Android kiosk devices.

Q: Can I update the kiosk after it has been deployed?

A: Yes. Make changes to the assigned project in the SiteKiosk Online Management Portal, then publish the project to push the updated configuration to the registered device.