Setting up a Customer-Facing Kiosk for ThriftCart

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Some stores wish to have a customer-facing kiosk to show customers the items that they are purchasing as the cashier rings them up. This article has the steps to set up such a tablet. We generally recommend a Samsung Galaxy tablet (paid link), because they are widely supported.

Setting Up the Customer-Facing Kiosk for ThriftCart

Here are the detailed step-by-step instructions to set up a customer-facing kiosk for ThriftCart:

  1. Access the Kiosk URL on the Tablet:

    • On the tablet, open a browser and navigate to https://kiosk.thriftcartpay.com.

  2. Get Link Code:

    • Click on the "Get Link Code" button on the tablet's screen.

  3. Log into ThriftCart Account (Not on the Tablet):

    • On a separate device (e.g., a computer), log into your ThriftCart account and go to https://[YOURACCOUNTNAME].relationhq.com/thriftcartpaykiosklink.

  4. Enter the Link Code:

    • Enter the link code obtained from the tablet on the ThriftCart account page.

  5. Refresh Tablet:

    • Click the green refresh button on the tablet.

  6. Pair Kiosks to Registers:

    • On the computer, click "Pair linked kiosks to registers."

  7. Select Register ID:

    • Select the appropriate register ID that the tablet should be paired with.

Ensuring the Tablet Stays On

To ensure the tablet screen remains on indefinitely:

  1. Download the Fully Kiosk Browser & Lockdown App:

    • Go to the Google Play Store and download the "Fully Kiosk Browser & Lockdown" app.

  2. Open the App and Access Settings:

    • Open the app and navigate to the settings page.

  3. Navigate to Device Management:

    • In the settings, find and navigate to the “Device Management” section.

  4. Enable Screen Settings:

    • On the Device Management page, turn "Keep Screen On" and "Keep Screen On (Advanced)" to the “on” status.

  5. Close the App:

    • Once these settings are enabled, you can close the app, and the screen will remain on permanently.

Summary

This guide ensures that your customer-facing tablet is correctly paired with the ThriftCart POS system and remains functional without turning off during use. This setup improves the user experience by maintaining continuous operation and seamless integration with the ThriftCart POS.