Probation Check In

Apple iPad Kiosk Setup

Download the Probation Check In App

Click this link on your Apple iPad

Download App from AppStore
Or try this method;
  • From the Apple iPad, Open the App Store
  • At the top look for the Search box and enter "Probation Check In"
  • Install the Probation Check In App from Check In systems
  • After it is installed, go to Settings > iTunes and sign out

Setup the App

All the setup of questions, labels and time schedule are configured using the website interface. Log in to the website with Admin credentials, go to the Admin menu and select Configuration. Set your questions, prompts and time schedule.

When first run, the app will ask for a System ID and Kiosk Password. This will be the original credentials sent when the subscription or trial was first started. You can also find these credentials in the website interface under the Admin -> Account Information.

The app will automatically verify your credentials and download your latest configuration. This includes all the labels, questions and time schedule for the kiosk. If you decide to change the configuration, go to the website, adjust the configuration and then return to the iPad and type UPDATE at the first screen. This will download any changes to the configuration.

Securing the iPad®

Open the Settings App on the iPad and make these general settings changes.

  • Bluetooth -> Off
  • Screen Time->Turn Off Screen Time
  • Siri & Search->Listen for "Hey Siri"->Off
  • Siri & Search->Press Home for Siri->Off
  • General->Software Update->Automatic Updates->Download iPadOS Update->Off
  • General->Software Update->Automatic Updates->Security Responses & System Files->Off
  • Display & Brightness->Appearance->Light
  • Display & Brightness->Auto-Lock->Never
  • Apple ID->Sign Out

If your stand does not cover the home button, you may want to run Guided Access on the iPad to further secure the app. This will remove the swipe down abilities to open the notifications area and it will lock the home button to a passcode.

Enable Guided Access®

Guided Access allows you to secure the home button and restrict access to any other program including the notifications area.
  • Launch the Settings app on your iPad.
  • Tap on Accessibility.
  • Tap on Guided Access under the General section.
  • Toggle Guided Access On.
  • Tap on Display Auto-Lock and tap never
  • Tap on Passcode Settings and tap set guided access code (choose one you will remember)
  • Open the Check In App
  • Triple Tap the Home Button
To get out at anytime, triple tap the home button and enter the passcode.