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How to Use Kiosk Mode

Learn how to set up Kiosk Mode so students can check in, register for classes, and confirm attendance directly from your gym device.

Kiosk Mode turns your gym device into a self-service check-in station.

Students can use it to register for classes, confirm their attendance, or check in manually if they do not have their phone.

It is especially useful for kids, parents, and less tech-savvy students who may need a simpler way to check in at the gym.

Step-by-step Guide:

1. Enable Kiosk Mode

Kiosk Mode is disabled by default.

To enable it, contact MAAT Support.


2. Choose Your Kiosk Settings

Contact us if you want to change:

  • How long it takes before the screensaver starts

  • Whether the screensaver shows a video or an image carousel

  • How would you like to exit the Kiosk Mode

This helps you keep the kiosk branded and easy to use inside your gym.


3. Open Kiosk Mode

You can open Kiosk Mode from the Daily Overview in the Manger Mode

To access it:

  • Tap Switch to Manager from your Profile page to access Manager Mode.

  • Tap Daily Overview if you’re not taken there automatically.

  • Select Kiosk Mode in the top right corner

  • Select "I understand how to exit the kiosk mode" than click on Confirm

The kiosk will open on the class schedule for the current day.


4. Registering to a Class

Students can register to a class from the kiosk in different ways.

Fast Check-in:

Fast Check-in is the recommended experience.

Students who already registered for class from the MAAT app can scan Can scan the Kiosk QR code to confirm their attendance.

This removes the need for a coach or admin to manually approve them at the class.

The kiosk will automatically check the student into their next registered class.

Register & Check-in

Students can directly register to the class directly from the kiosk

This option is used when the student didn't previosly registered with their phone

To do this:

  • Tap the class on the kiosk screen

  • Scan the class-specific QR Code

Note:

We recommend students register from the MAAT app before coming to class for the fastest experience.

Search by Name

Students can also find themselves manually.

This option is used when the student does not have a phone.

To do this:

  • Tap the class on the kiosk screen

  • Tap Search by Name

  • Search for the student profile

  • Enter the date of birth as a identity check

  • Confirm the check-in


5. Confirm Check-in from the Class List

If a student is already registered for a class, they can also tap their name from the class list.

They will be asked to confirm their identity using their birthday code.

After confirmation, MAAT will register their attendance.


6. Understand Class Statuses

The kiosk automatically opens around the current time of day.

(e.g. If it is 11:00am, the kiosk will show the schedule around 11:00am)

Class statuses may appear differently:

  • Grey classes are past classes, but students are still able to register by tapping on them

  • Closed classes are not available for registration


7. Exit Kiosk Mode

There are different ways to exit Kiosk Mode.

Depending on your kiosk settings, MAAT will show you the correct exit method.

You may be able to exit by:

  • Pressing and holding with 3 fingers

  • Tapping quickly 5 times

  • Closing and reopening the app

Important:

Only managers or admins should exit Kiosk Mode because, after exiting it, you'll be in Manager Mode with access to all the admin only tools.


8. Use Kiosk Mode on iPad

For the best experience, use Kiosk Mode on an iPad.

The iPad experience is smoother, easier to scan, and better for students checking in before class.

You can also use Kiosk Mode from a phone, but the experience is less recommended.

On mobile, students need to tap "Scan to Register" to open the QR code scanner.


9. Enable Guided Access on iPad

If you use an iPad, we recommend enabling Guided Access.

Guided Access helps lock the iPad inside the MAAT app.

This prevents students from:

  • Closing the app

  • Opening other apps

  • Pulling down the control center

  • Accessing manager areas

To set it up, follow Apple’s official guide here:
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/111795

Important:

Guided Access is an Apple setting, not a MAAT setting and it's available only on iPad, not on Android's Tablet

Note:

For the best experience, we recommend using Kiosk Mode on an iPad placed in a visible area of the gym.

10. Installation Guide

Choose your kiosk setup based on where the iPad will be placed and how much supervision it will have.

Supervised iPad

Use this setup when the iPad is placed in a supervised area, like the reception desk.

Recommended setup:

Security: Low
Installation Cost: Low


Unsupervised iPad — High-Trust Area

Use this setup when the iPad is placed in an unsupervised but trusted area, like near the changing rooms.

Recommended setup:

Security: Medium
Installation Cost: Medium


Unsupervised iPad — Low-Trust Area

Use this setup when the iPad is placed in an unsupervised area, like near the entrance or front door.

Recommended setup:

  • Guided Access enabled

  • Locked kiosk case with keys (e.g. https://tinyurl.com/4mbzruex)

  • Floor stand drilled or secured to the floor

  • Charging cable protected or hidden

Security: High
Installation Cost: High


Note:
For all setups, we recommend using an iPad with Guided Access enabled. This helps keep the device locked inside the MAAT app.

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