To use an iOS device with embed signage, the player application will need to be installed and run the device. To do this, follow these steps:
Ensure the device has a working internet connection
Visit the app store and search for embed signage - or click here for a direct link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/embed/id1322410532?ls=1&mt=8
Install the application
Launch the appllication
Run embed signage in single app / guided access mode
To run the embed signage application as a single application kiosk, it is possible to use an iOS feature called Guided Access.
To enable Guided Access on the iOS device, follow these steps:
Open “Settings”
Go to “General” > “Accessibility”
Scroll and select “Guided Access”
Turn Guided Access “ON”
Select “Set Passcode”
Enter a passcode (used to prevent users from leaving “Guided Access” mode)
Launch the embed signage app
Once it’s loaded, triple click on the home button to configure the Guided Access application settings
Configure the relevant settings:
Hardware Buttons
Sleep / Wake Button – enable this to stop people being able to use the home button to quit the app. Also puts into kiosk mode preventing the device from going to sleep
Volume Buttons – enable this feature to stop anyone changing the device volume. If you want audio on your tablet, predetermine the volume and then enable this feature to lock it
Touch – enable / disable the touch functionality of the tablet
Motion – Turn motion off to fix the device in landscape or portrait mode. Turn on motion to enable device rotation based on orientation
Click “start” to begin running embed signage with the configured settings
If you need to exit “Guided Access” mode, triple click the home button and enter your “Guided Access” passcode and then select “End”