Android device setup as a Room Display

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Android device setup as a Room Display

Welcome to our guide for connecting your Android device to your Resource in Roomzilla.

Take a look at our introduction article about Room Displays to explore the benefits this feature provides.

 

Here are a few things to keep in mind:

  • Only a “Room” type resource can be paired with a tablet. If you want to use displays for desks, laboratory equipment, or others, set them as the “Room” type.
  • After the first pairing, the device remembers its connection with a Resource, and when restarting, losing the Internet connection, etc., there is no need to re-enter the PIN (the device will pair automatically after turning on again).
  • After pairing a Resource or opening the Roomzilla application on a remote device, it is necessary to tap anywhere on the screen to unmute sound notifications.
  • To unpair a Room from the device, you need to clear cookies from the roomzilla.me domain (“Clear History and Website Data” option).
  • If you experience issues with your paired tablet, please refer to our article on troubleshooting your Room Displays

 

1. On the Roomzilla web page – generate the PIN [A]:
Login to Roomzilla as an Administrator and head to the “Resources” tab [1]. Then click the “Pair” button [2] in the selected resource’s row.

 

The PIN is valid for 15 minutes. If you fail to pair the tablet within this time, click again [2] to generate a new one.

 

2. On the remote device – scan below QR code or open the browser and enter the URL directly: https://tablets.roomzilla.me/ (URL is the same for every resource):

3. Add this page to the Home Screen (before pairing, to remove the address bar, [1 – 4]):


4. Open the Shortcut you have created to view Roomzilla in full-screen mode:

5. Enter generated resource’s PIN [A]:

6. Done! Now your tablet will be connected to Roomzilla.

You can now pin the Roomzilla app to prevent the device from being used for other purposes.


Other settings – Brightness & Auto-Lock

Change the option for “Auto-Lock” to “Never” so the screen will no longer go into rest mode. We also recommend turning down the brightness on your device to ensure lower power usage.


Pinning an app

If you pin the Roomzilla app, it will block users from exiting Roomzilla and using your tablets for other actions.

Note: ​​Available screens and settings may vary by software version and device model.

1. Head to “Settings” > Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Pin Windows > turn the toggle on:

2. After pairing a resource using the Roomzilla shortcut, press the “Recents” button [1], then view more options [2] and “Settings” [3]:

3. Select to “Pin this app”[4] and confirm [5]: