This feature allows you to securely manage your corporate-owned Android devices by locking them to a single public app from the Play Store, while permitting necessary background apps to run silently.

Getting Started with Android Kiosk Policies

To begin configuring your dedicated devices, follow these steps :

Navigate to the Settings menu and select Policy Management to view the list of available hierarchical and advanced policies.
Click on Android KIOSK Policies from the list to open its configuration page. By default, you will be taken to the Apps section where you can manage the main Kiosk App and Background Apps.

The Apps section is divided into two parts: Kiosk App and Background Apps.

Kiosk App Select the single app that devices will run in kiosk mode. Only one app can be selected per policy. To replace the current app, click Replace via Playstore and select a new app from the Play Store.

Background Apps Background apps are essential for keeping critical processes running. Add apps that need to run silently in the background while the device is in kiosk mode.

To add a new background app, click the Add from Play Store button. This opens a modal where you can search for and select apps directly from the Google Play Store.

For each background app, you can choose to Install/Update it automatically on the device or Block it using the radio buttons. To remove an app from the list, click the delete icon.

Setting Up Device Restrictions

Restrictions help you control exactly what users can and cannot do on the kiosk device, ensuring the device is used strictly for its intended purpose.

Navigate to the RESTRICTIONS section on the left sidebar. Click on Kiosk to configure essential device permissions, such as power button behavior, system error warnings, system navigation, and status bar visibility.
Click on General under the RESTRICTIONS section to manage settings for the camera, microphone, and other system features like factory reset and volume adjustments.
Next, click on Security under RESTRICTIONS to control lock screen features. This includes managing notifications, camera access, and biometric authentication methods.
Click on Network under RESTRICTIONS to configure settings related to cellular networks, Wi-Fi escape hatches, and Bluetooth access.

Applying MDM Configurations

MDM configurations allow you to enforce security standards and connectivity seamlessly across your kiosk fleet.

Navigate to the MDM CONFIGURATIONS section on the left sidebar and click on Password. Here you can enforce password policies, such as the required password type, minimum length, and mandatory 24-hour password entry.
Click on Network under MDM CONFIGURATIONS. Toggle the switch to enable network configurations, then click Add to create a new Wi-Fi profile. Fill in the required details such as the Wi-Fi Name, Security Type, and Password in the modal that appears.
Click on OS Update under MDM CONFIGURATIONS. Toggle the switch to enable this policy, which allows you to define when automatic OS updates are permitted to occur on the devices.