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How to setup Doorbell in kiosk mode

Written by Aksel

Unloc Doorbell Setup on iPad (with or without Visitor Registration)

This guide explains how to configure an iPad to run Unloc Doorbell in kiosk mode using the Kiosk Pro Basic app.

  • Install Kiosk Pro Basic

  • Configure Kiosk Pro Basic.

  • Allow camera and microphone access in Ipad settings.

  • Enable Guided Access to lock the device to the app


Install Kiosk Pro Basic

  • App: Kiosk Pro Basic

  • Developer: Kiosk Group, Inc.

  • Cost: 299 NOK

Install the app from the App Store before proceeding.


Kiosk Pro Basic Configuration

Admin

  • Enable Show Settings (On Touch Gesture & Password)

  • Set a secure password.

This prevents unauthorized access to settings.


Content

You should set the Homepage to your Kiosk Url, like this:

How to find the url?

  1. Scan your Unloc QR code using a phone

  2. Copy the URL instead of opening it

  3. Replace visit with kiosk in the URL

  4. Paste the updated URL into Homepage


Display

Disable everything.


Interaction

  • Disable touch input (touch should not be allowed)


Content Refresh

  • Idle Time Limit: 200 seconds

  • Refresh Homepage: Every 1 hour


Visitor Management

  • Allowed Domain: unloc.app


Advanced Settings

  • Allow Text Selection: Disabled

  • Reset UIScrollView Offset: Disabled


iPad Settings

App Permissions

Allow camera and microphone access:

Settings → Apps → Kiosk Pro → Enable:

  • Camera

  • Microphone


Guided Access

Guided Access locks the device to a single app and disables system navigation.

Enable Guided Access

  1. Open Settings

  2. Go to Accessibility → Guided Access

  3. Turn Guided Access on

  4. Set Display Auto-Lock to Never


Start Guided Access

  1. Launch Kiosk Pro

  2. Triple-click the power button

  3. (Optional) Disable the Sleep/Wake button under Options

  4. Tap Start


Exit Guided Access

  • Triple-click the power button and enter the passcode

If the passcode is forgotten:

  • Let the battery drain completely

  • Power the device back on

  • The iPad will return to the home screen

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