Introduction
Chrome Box Kiosk Mode offers a powerful and user-friendly solution for displaying your Arcules Views on large screens or TVs for monitoring areas continuously without interruption. Enjoy uninterrupted viewing and stay logged in without the need for frequent authentication. In kiosk mode, you can make the most of your display's real estate, making it ideal for dedicated monitoring stations or public viewing areas where ease of use is paramount.
By leveraging Chrome Box Kiosk Mode, you're not just viewing your surveillance feeds – you're optimizing your entire security monitoring process and enhancing situational awareness. Whether you're safeguarding a business, overseeing public spaces, or securing a private property, stay focused on what matters most, with minimal distractions and maximum efficiency.
Note: This feature is currently in limited release stage. While we've worked hard to ensure stability, you may encounter unexpected behavior. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this phase. To help us improve rapidly, please report any bugs or provide feedback directly to our support team.
Requirements
Hardware
Tested Model
ASUS Chromebox 4 with Intel® Celeron, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC storage, Power/DisplayPort Over Type C, Dual HDMI, Gigabit LAN, WiFi 6, USB 3.2, MicroSD Card Reader, VESA Mount, Chrome OS
Most chrome box devices are expected to work, however, the total number of channels viewable at a single time may be affected.
Network
For the best viewing experience, we recommend implementing and using the viewing stations with a WebRTC local connection. While the system is compatible with cloud-based feeds, please be aware that the quality may differ due to potential bandwidth limitations and packet loss inherent in cloud streaming.
To ensure smooth operation, verify that your Chrome Box device can access the local cameras and devices within your network setup.
Licenses
To remotely configure devices and apply policies, Google requires a Kiosk license. There are three primary methods to obtain these licenses:
Direct Purchase from Google
VAR/Distributor Acquisition
Bundled License and Hardware SKU
Configuration
Step 1: Setup and attach a Chrome Box in Kiosk Mode
Read the article here and follow the section Manually Enroll Devices and look out for kiosk mode options:
Step 2: Create a web application
Navigate to the kiosk section:
On the bottom right corner click `add by URL`:
Add your respective Application URL `https://manage.arcules.com`:
Depending on your use case fill out the optional configuration i.e. disabling various interaction types.
Step 3: Make the web application the default upon start up
From the drop down next to `Auto-launch app` select `Create React App Sample` then click save in the top right hand corner.
Arcules
Step 1: (POC only) Provide the email address
Important: To enable long-duration sessions on the device, we need to activate a specific setting in our backend system.
Please provide your point of contact with the email address you wish to use for this configuration. Once we receive this information, we'll apply the necessary flag in our backoffice to enable extended sessions for your user profile.
Additionally please ensure that the user has the relevant roles to be able to access and manage its views.
Viewer
Continuous Live Viewing
And access to the Sites and Locations where the relevant cameras reside.
Step 2: Setup the view station
Login Arcules platform once you have completed step one at the viewing station (local or remote)
Navigate to the view you wish to pin on the screen
In the top right hand side of the view, click the icon to enter kiosk mode.
To exit kiosk mode, hover to the top right corner of the view to reveal a cursor icon icon.
Additional Notes
If you wish to change the view, Ctrl+C will clear the view and repeat Step 2 in the Configuration to Arcules section above.
If you have updated the view on another machine, you may need to force refresh the Chrome Box (Control+Shift+R). If you don’t want to do this manually there are options to restart the devices on a regular cadence within the Google policy engine.