Apple · Free course
Configuring Apple Devices for Kiosk Mode
How to lock iPad, iPhone and Apple TV to a single app for a dedicated purpose, then set up, maintain and support kiosk devices day to day, using a shop music controller as a worked example.
- Modules
- 3
- Time
- 32 min
- Level
- Beginner
- Cost
- Free
What you'll learn.
- What kiosk mode is, why organisations use it, and which Apple devices support it
- How App Lock, Guided Access and Autonomous Single App Mode differ, and why supervision is required
- How to set up a kiosk iPad step by step, from supervised enrolment to configuring and testing App Lock
- How to keep kiosk apps and iPadOS up to date, and how to take a kiosk out of App Lock for maintenance
- How to handle a missing kiosk, common support calls, and retiring or resetting a device
Who it's for.
IT engineers and service desk staff who deploy or support Apple devices. A general awareness of MDM is helpful but not required.
Course outline.
- Module 1: Why Kiosk Mode?
- Module 2: Setting Up a Kiosk
- Module 3: Running Kiosks Day to Day
Learn. Quiz. Earn a badge.
Short modules, a quick quiz after each one, and a badge when you finish the track. Pick up where you left off.
Start track →Is this course free?
Yes. Public courses in the Dr Logic Academy are free. You just need an Academy account to save your progress.
How long does it take?
About 32 minutes, across 3 short modules. Go at your own pace and pick up where you left off.
How does it work?
Each module ends with a short quiz. Pass them all to complete the track.
Do I earn a badge?
Yes. You earn a badge when you complete the track, and it shows on your Academy profile.
Do I need an MDM?
The main setup uses an MDM with Automated Device Enrollment. The course also covers Apple Configurator for single devices without an MDM, and Guided Access for temporary use.
Can a Mac be used as a kiosk?
Mac has no general equivalent of App Lock. Autonomous Single App Mode is available, but it only works with apps built to support it.
Is it only about music controllers?
No. The music controller is the worked example, and the course covers other common kiosk use cases too.
