Skip to main content
All CollectionsKiosk Modes on TabletsApple iPad
Kiosk Mode for iPad (Guided Access)
Kiosk Mode for iPad (Guided Access)

How to turn on kiosk mode on your iPad with the Guided Access

T
Written by Team
Updated over 2 years ago

Valid for iPadOS 13.0 and higher

The "Mirror Display Auto-Lock" function is not supported in the new iPadOS version anymore. Please, set the "Display Auto-Lock" function to "Never".

Set up Guided Access on iPad

Tab Settings > Accessibility > Guided Access

  • Turn Guided Access on.

  • Set a passcode that controls the use of Guided Access and prevents someone from leaving an active session.

  • Set the Display Auto-Lock function to Never.

Start a Guided Access session

To start a Guided Access session:

  1. Open MeetingRoomApp.

  2. Triple-click on the Home button.

  3. Adjust settings for the session.

  4. Click on Start.

End a Guided Access session

  1. Triple-click on the Home button.

  2. Enter the Guided Access passcode.

iOS 12.4.2 and lower

In iOS 12.1.1, Apple has added a new setting under Guided Access Mode called Mirror Display Auto-Lock. When it is turned on, Guided Access Mode will obey the setting in Display & Brightness. When off, the screen will turn off after 20 minutes of inactivity.

Set up Guided Access on iPad

Tab Settings > Accessibility > Guided Access to set up Guided Access.

  • Turn Guided Access on.

  • Set a passcode that controls the use of Guided Access and prevents someone from leaving an active session.

  • Set the Display Auto-Lock function to Never.

Start a Guided Access session

To start a Guided Access session:

  1. Open MeetingRoomApp.

  2. Triple-click on the Home button.

  3. Adjust settings for the session.

  4. Click on Start.

End a Guided Access session

  1. Triple-click on the Home button.

  2. Enter the Guided Access passcode.

Did this answer your question?