Explanation
Kiosk mode turns a headset, tablet, or PC into a single-purpose device: the chosen application launches automatically at startup and the user cannot exit it. No access to the store, system settings, other apps, or Wi-Fi configuration. This guarantees that a device handed to the public or used in a workshop always starts in the same conditions, with no way for a user to alter the setup or install something else.
Real-world example
A Pico G3 VR headset shipped in an easybox360 case boots straight into the easyviewer360 app - no way to return to the Android home screen or launch YouTube: the user can only follow the VR experience.
Practical applications
- Self-service VR headsets: visitors cannot explore the system or install apps
- Training tablets: the facilitator has a single tool, with no risk of mishandling
- Interactive kiosks (museums, tourist offices): the public uses the content with no escape route
- Enterprise device fleets: uniform lockdown, remote-managed updates via MDM
How to enable kiosk mode
Native kiosk mode (manufacturer)
- Pico Business offers a built-in kiosk mode (Pico G2/G3, Neo, etc.)
- Meta Quest for Business includes a kiosk launcher for Quest 2/3/Pro
- Lenovo ThinkReality: native kiosk on the enterprise range
Example: Activate kiosk mode from the Pico Business portal to lock 30 headsets to the same training app
Kiosk mode via MDM (Mobile Device Management)
- ArborXR, ManageXR, Famoco: services that push kiosk mode to any XR headset
- Centralized configuration: a single lockdown policy for the whole fleet
- Remote control: change the app, push updates, restart - without touching the headset
Example: A construction company configures 80 Quest 3 headsets in kiosk mode via ArborXR; every headset boots straight into the safety-training app
Kiosk mode on tablet / PC
- Android: Screen Pinning or dedicated apps (Fully Kiosk Browser, Mobile Lock)
- iOS / iPadOS: Guided Access or Apple Configurator
- Windows: Assigned Access kiosk mode in Windows Pro/Enterprise
Example: An easybox360 piloting tablet is locked on the piloting app: it cannot be minimized or switched during a session
VR scenario
An easybox360 case shipped for industrial training: 10 Pico G3 VR headsets locked in kiosk mode on easyviewer360, plus the piloting tablet locked on its piloting app. The trainer powers everything on in the morning, runs the day, powers it off at night. Zero risk that a learner ends up in a headset's Android menu, or that another trainer installs an unrelated app.
Why it matters in professional VR
- Guarantees that a device handed to a user always starts in the same state, anywhere, with no surprise
- Eliminates the risk of a user exiting the application (intentionally or by accident)
- Drastically reduces support: no questions like "how do I get back to the app?"
- Essential for large-scale deployment: without kiosk mode, every headset becomes a potential issue
- Combined with an MDM, it is the foundation of a managed XR fleet in the enterprise