This article guides you through using our Send to TV feature to connect Chrome OS devices. These can be set up to automatically run a browser loaded with your dashboard full screen – also known as Kiosk mode.
We no longer recommend the ASUS Chromebit to display your dashboards. Google will no longer provide firmware updates. This means the device won't be compatible with Chrome's Remote Device Management, a key part of using Chrome devices for using Kiosk mode. We now recommend other non-Chrome OS devices. If you have no choice but to use a Chrome OS operating system we recommend purchasing a Chromebox instead.
Requirements before you start
To setup up a Chrome OS device in Kiosk mode requires:
G Suite Super Admins on either Business or Enterprise editions with a Chrome Enterprise license can easily add Geckoboard as a Kiosk app. If you're a Super Admin or know who is in your organization, you can skip to step 1: setting up the Kiosk app on chrome device management.
Otherwise, please continue reading to learn how to configure your account to enable Kiosk mode on your Chrome device.
G Suite
To set up a Chrome OS device, you will require Super Admin level access within either the G Suite Business or Enterprise editions. If you're unsure which G Suite edition you’re using, check here (you must be logged in first).
And if you're new to G Suite, a free trial is available for both G Suite Business and Enterprise editions.
Chrome Enterprise license
You'll also need a Chrome Enterprise license to run Geckoboard in Kiosk mode. Without this, you will not see the option to use kiosk mode on your device.
To see whether or not you have a Chrome Enterprise license, check the Device Management page (you must be logged in first) and look for the Chrome devices icon in the navigation gallery.
If you have a Chrome Enterprise license, the Chrome devices icon will display the number of assigned devices and offer you the option to “Manage Chrome devices."
If you don’t have a Chrome Enterprise license, the Chrome devices icon will ask you to “Start your 60-day free trial.”
To get started with a Chrome Enterprise license, you can sign up for a free trial, or purchase a license either directly through Google or a Google authorized partner. To find one that suits your organization, go to Google's Partner Directory.
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Step 1: Setting up the Kiosk app on chrome device management
Once you have access to the Google Admin console, you can add Geckoboard as a Kiosk app for the upcoming enrolled devices by following these step-by-step instructions below:
Log in to your Chrome Device Management console and click the Device management icon from the gallery.
On the next page, click on Chrome management menu on the left.
Scroll down and click on Device settings. This option will only be available if you have a Chrome Enterprise license. If you don’t see this option, you can purchase a license or sign up for a free trial.
On the next page, scroll down to Kiosk Settings and click on Manage Kiosk Applications.
Click open theChrome Web Store and either type “geckoboard” in the search field or copy and paste the following app ID in the field:
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Hit Enter. You'll see Geckoboard, click Add.Click Save. You will see that there is 1 Kiosk App on your account now.
Under Kiosk Settings, click the drop-down menu under Auto-Launch Kiosk App. Select Geckoboard from the list.
Click Save.
Step 2: Enroll and set up your device
Now that Geckoboard has been added as the Kiosk app on your account, you can now start enrolling and setting up the Chrome device.
Powerwash the device if it’s been used prior to this setup. This will erase all data and restart setup.
After booting your device you'll see a welcome screen. Click the globe icon in the bottom left hand corner to set the language and keyboard, then click Let's go.
Next you'll need to connect to your Wi-Fi network. Select your network, input its password, and click Continue.
Read the Google OS terms before clicking Accept and continue.
Don't sign in yet. Instead, press Ctrl + Alt + E to go to the Enterprise enrollment screen.
Enter the email address and password from your Google admin welcome letter. You may be asked for a further code from Google Authenticator for 2 step verification. Consider if you need the email address and password for an existing G Suite user on your account that has eligibility to enroll.
Click Enroll device. You'll receive a confirmation message that the device has been successfully enrolled.
After the process, your Chrome device may reboot and Geckoboard will start as a Kiosk app.
Step 3: Connecting your Chrome OS device to Geckoboard
To connect your Chrome OS device, follow these steps.
After setting up your device to boot with Geckoboard, you should see a passcode on your screen.
On your regular computer, log into Geckoboard and click Send to TV in the top right corner of your screen.
Enter your passcode in the window that appears.
The screen is now connected and should be displaying the dashboard you’re currently on.
To change which dashboard or dashboard loop is displayed or to connect more devices, click Send to TV.