Can workers update jobs from the kiosk?

Yes, if you enable editing in your kiosk settings. Workers authenticate with a 4-digit PIN and can log progress with quantities, notes, and photos. They can also start/stop time tracking and block or unblock operations.

How often does the display refresh?

You set the auto-refresh interval in minutes. This keeps the display always in sync with your production data, so your team always sees the latest status.

Feature

Turn Any Screen into a Live Production Floor Display

Mount a TV on your workshop wall and give your entire team real-time visibility into production. Board's kiosk mode shows a live, auto-refreshing kanban board — no login required, no special hardware needed.

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How Kiosk Mode Works

Getting a live production display running takes just three simple steps. Create your view, generate the URL, and you're done.

Create a Custom Kanban View

Set up your board in Board's settings. Choose which columns, card types, and team members to display. Filter by project, status, or any custom field.

Generate a Kiosk URL

Copy the unique kiosk link from your view settings. This URL stays the same and updates in real-time as your board changes.

Open on Any Screen

Paste the URL into any web browser on a TV, monitor, or smart device. The display auto-refreshes and stays in focus with no manual intervention.

Configuration Options

Customize your kiosk display to match your workflow and environment. Every option is configurable in one place.

Kanban View Selection

Choose which view to display. Different screens can show different production lines or departments.

Visibility Filters

Show or hide completed, archived, or draft operations to keep the board focused on active work.

Light & Dark Theme

Switch between light and dark modes based on your workshop's lighting conditions and energy savings.

Auto-Refresh Interval

Set refresh frequency in minutes. Keep your display always in sync with current production data.

Allow Editing

Optionally enable workers to update job status, quantities, and notes directly from the kiosk display.

Show Search Bar

Display a search field so workers can quickly find specific jobs or operations without scrolling.

Interactive Kiosk with PIN Authentication

When you enable editing, workers authenticate with a simple 4-digit PIN. No login credentials, no friction — just tap and go.

Enter PIN: Worker walks up and enters their 4-digit code. Takes under 5 seconds.
See Assigned Jobs: The display shows operations assigned to that person, sorted by priority.
Log Progress: Update quantities, add notes, attach photos, and mark jobs complete.
Time Tracking: Start and stop timers for each operation without leaving the display.
Block/Unblock: Flag operations that are waiting on materials or dependencies.

Update Complete in Under 10 Seconds

PIN entry + job selection + status update. Workers don't wait. Bottlenecks are visible to the whole team in real-time.

Hardware — Keep It Simple

Any screen with a modern web browser will work. Most workshops already have something lying around.

Works With:

Smart TV — Built-in browser (Samsung, LG, Vizio, Sony, etc.)
Amazon Fire Stick — Silk browser, runs Board perfectly
Google Chromecast with Google TV — Full browser support
Raspberry Pi — Connected to any monitor, ideal for cost-conscious shops
Old Laptop or Desktop — Plug into any monitor or TV via HDMI

Sizing & Placement:

40–55 inch display recommended for workshop visibility from 10–15 feet away
Wall-mount at eye level near a natural gathering point (toolroom, shift handoff area)
Internet connection required — WiFi works; fast fibre is not necessary
Total cost (if you have a TV): essentially zero

Why Floor Displays Change Workshop Culture

A single visible board is more powerful than a dozen status meetings. Here's what we see in workshops that use kiosk mode:

Workers Self-Direct

Nobody has to ask "what's next?" They look at the board, see their queue, and get moving. Fewer interruptions to managers.

Shared Accountability

When bottlenecks are visible to everyone, the team solves them together. No more blame; faster problem-solving.

Faster Daily Meetings

Your morning standup goes from 20 minutes to 5. Everyone's already seen the board. You just discuss the exceptions.

Fewer Interruptions

Workers check the display instead of interrupting the manager. Operations stay in flow. Throughput goes up.

How It Fits Together

Kiosk mode is one piece of Board's complete production system. It works seamlessly with our other tools:

Production Kanban

The board that powers your display. Learn more →

Time Tracking

Workers start/stop timers from kiosk. Learn more →

Customer Tracking

Share progress links with clients. Learn more →

Mobile App

Update jobs and track progress on the go.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, any screen with a web browser works. Smart TV browsers, Amazon Fire Stick, Chromecast, Raspberry Pi, or even an old laptop will run the kiosk mode perfectly. We recommend a 40–55 inch display for workshop visibility from across the room. If you already have a TV in your workshop, the hardware cost is essentially zero.

Yes, if you enable editing in your kiosk settings. Workers authenticate with a 4-digit PIN and can then log progress with quantities, notes, and photos. They can also start and stop time tracking, block or unblock operations, and mark jobs complete — all without needing to log in or navigate to another app.

You set the auto-refresh interval in your kiosk settings. Choose any interval in minutes that works for your workflow. The display will automatically fetch the latest data from Board on your schedule, keeping the kiosk always in sync with your production data without requiring any manual refresh.

Yes, each kiosk URL can use a different custom kanban view. This lets you display different production lines, departments, teams, or workflows on separate screens throughout your workshop. Create multiple views in Board's settings, generate a unique kiosk URL for each, and deploy them wherever you need visibility.