Kiosk Mode adds an extra level of security for shared devices.
When enabled, users are automatically logged out after a configurable period of inactivity. A shortcut button is also available on the main screen for quick logout.
Setting up Kiosk Mode via MDM
Kiosk Mode can be configured via your Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution.
Self-serve setup is supported for Microsoft Intune and Workspace ONE on both iOS and Android. Other MDM providers are also supported, but may require guidance from the Blink team.
Self-serve setup is supported for:
iOS via Microsoft Intune or Workspace ONE
Android via Microsoft Intune or Workspace ONE
To get started, please follow the relevant guide below:
Microsoft Intune
Configure Kiosk Mode on iOS - Microsoft Intune
Configure Kiosk Mode on iOS - Microsoft Intune
Follow the steps below to configure Kiosk Mode for Blink on iOS devices using Microsoft Intune.
1. Add Blink App
Go to Apps > iOS/iPadOS > Add
Select iOS Store App
Search for “Blink”
Add the app to your app catalog
2. Create App Configuration Policy
Go to Apps > iOS/iPadOS > App configuration policies
Click + Create
Select Managed devices
Choose Blink as the target app
Select platform: iOS/iPadOS
3. Configure Kiosk Settings
Under Settings, select Enter XML Data and paste the following:
<dict>
<key>kioskModeEnabled</key>
<true/>
<key>kioskTimeoutSeconds</key>
<integer>300</integer>
</dict>
kioskModeEnabled→ Enables Kiosk ModekioskTimeoutSeconds→ Inactivity timeout in seconds
If not specified, the default timeout is 300 seconds.
4. Assign and Deploy
Assign the policy to your target device group
Create and deploy the policy
Configure Kiosk Mode on Android - Microsoft Intune
Configure Kiosk Mode on Android - Microsoft Intune
Follow the steps below to configure Kiosk Mode for Blink on Android devices using Microsoft Intune.
1. Add Blink Kiosk App
Go to Apps > Android > Add
Select Managed Google Play app
Search for “Blink Kiosk”
Approve and sync the app
2. Create App Configuration Policy
Go to Apps > Android > App configuration policies
Click + Create
Select Managed devices
Choose Blink Kiosk as the target app
3. Configure Kiosk Settings
Add the following configuration keys:
kiosk_mode_enabled→ Enable or disable Kiosk Mode (true/false)kiosk_mode_timeout→ Inactivity timeout in seconds
If not specified, the default timeout is 300 seconds.
4. Assign and Deploy
Assign the policy to your target device group
Create and deploy the policy
Workspace ONE
Configure Kiosk Mode on iOS - Workspace ONE
Configure Kiosk Mode on iOS - Workspace ONE
Follow the steps below to configure Kiosk Mode for Blink on iOS devices using Workspace ONE.
1. Add Blink App
Go to Apps & Books > Applications > Native
Add a Public App
Search for “Blink” in the App Store
2. Configure App Settings
Select Blink
Navigate to App Configuration
Add a new configuration for your target smart group
3. Configure Kiosk Settings
Enter the following configuration:
<dict>
<key>kioskModeEnabled</key>
<true/>
<key>kioskTimeoutSeconds</key>
<integer>300</integer>
</dict>
kioskModeEnabled→ Enables Kiosk ModekioskTimeoutSeconds→ Inactivity timeout in seconds
If not specified, the default timeout is 300 seconds.
4. Assign and Deploy
Assign the configuration to your smart group
Save and deploy
Configure Kiosk Mode on Android - Workspace ONE
Configure Kiosk Mode on Android - Workspace ONE
Follow the steps below to configure Kiosk Mode for Blink on Android devices using Workspace ONE.
1. Add Blink Kiosk App
Go to Apps & Books > Applications > Public
Search for “Blink Kiosk” in Managed Google Play
Approve and add the app
2. Configure App Settings
Select Blink Kiosk
Navigate to App Configuration
Add a new configuration for your target smart group
3. Configure Kiosk Settings
Add the following configuration keys:
kiosk_mode_enabled→ Enable or disable Kiosk Mode (true/false)kiosk_mode_timeout→ Inactivity timeout in seconds
If not specified, the default timeout is 300 seconds.
4. Assign and Deploy
Assign the configuration to your smart group
Save and deploy
If you have any questions during setup, or are using a different MDM provider, feel free to contact your Customer Success Manager or email support@joinblink.com.