To display a Geckoboard dashboard on a TV, you need a computer device connected to your screen. This guide covers our recommended devices.
What makes a good dashboard display device
As a rule of thumb, any computer that can run the latest version of Chrome or Firefox browsers can also power a large screen to display dashboards.
The best devices for dashboard display also support using kiosk-mode apps, which will automatically load your dashboard in full screen when the device powers on, with no manual interaction needed.
Why use dedicated hardware
Unlike casting from your laptop or using smart TV browsers, a dedicated device:
Runs 24/7 without performance degradation
Recovers automatically after power outages
Doesn't tie up your personal computer
Provides consistent, reliable dashboard display
For a seamless experience, we suggest connecting the device running our kiosk app to a smart plug. That way, you can switch the device and TV off and on remotely.
Recommended devices
Windows hardware
We have a kiosk app for Windows, and below are its minimum requirements:
Windows 10 / 11, 32-bit or 64-bit
Dual-core processor or higher (preferably quad-core processor or higher)
4 GB of RAM or higher (preferably 8 GB of RAM or higher)
32 GB of storage or higher (preferably 64 GB or higher)
HDMI port
WiFi or Ethernet
Able to run the latest version of Chrome or Firefox
Given its availability and compatibility with the above requirements, we recommend:
Raspberry Pi
Our kiosk app supports any Raspberry Pi that runs the latest Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit) version. However, we only recommend the Pi 4 Model B and Pi 5 (for the Pi 4 Model B, we recommend a minimum of 4GB of RAM). For software, we’ve tested up to Bookworm, the latest version as of March 2024.
Device | Type | OS | Availability |
Raspberry Pi (single board and kits available)  | Mini PC | Raspberry Pi OS |
Station P1 Pro from ScreenCloud
Powered by ScreenCloud OS, the Station P1 Pro device is a powerful digital signage tool. With 4GB of RAM, a 6-core CPU, and a 4-core GPU, this plug-and-play device provides native integration with Geckoboard for easy setup.
Learn more in our guide on how to use ScreenCloud to display your dashboards.