How to install your Arreya channel PWA as a Kiosk app

Each Arreya channel can be deployed as a Progressive Web App (PWA) and has settings to customize the look and feel of your PWA. The PWA can be force installed to managed devices via the Google Admin Console.

  1. After logging in to your Admin console, go to Devices. Arreya channel PWA as a Kiosk app
  2. In the navigation menu on the left hand side, select Chrome > Apps & extensions > Kiosks Kiosk App 
  3. Select the OU (Organization Unit) on the left hand side of the screen that you wish to configure. Only Chrome devices in this OU will have the settings applied.  
  4. Click on the KIOSKS tabKiosk App
  5. Hover your mouse on the Yellow Plus button on the bottom right corner of your screen, next click on the Add by URL option. 
  6. Enter the address of your Arreya Channel in the URL field. (e.g. arreyademo.arreya.com), click Save to add the PWA. You will be warned that permissions will automatically be granted to the web app. Click Agree to continue.
    Arreya Channel
  7.  After the PWA is added, you will see it in the App listing and the kiosk app will be installed by default. You must select the app to be automatically launched by selecting it in the drop down box next to Auto-launch app.


  8. Once you have set the app to auto launch, you can change the kiosk app settings by selecting the app in the app listing, and adjusting settings in the window on the right hand side. You need to turn on Allow App to Manage Power. We recommend turning on Enable Health Monitoring and Enable System Log Upload. Allow App to Manage Power

 

Please visit Getting started with Chrome Device Management  for more information regarding Chrome Device Management.

Chrome OS device PWA Installation Instructions

This article will cover installing your Arreya Channel PWA on a Chrome OS device where that isn’t force installing the PWA by policy.

 

  1. On your Chrome OS device, open the Chrome browser.
  2. Navigate to your Arreya channel URL (https://*yourchannel*.arreya.com). You can also send your users a link sent via an email, social media, or other method instead of manual entry.Chrome OS Device PWA 
  3. At the top right of the address bar, click the [Install +] buttonChrome OS 
  4. The application can now be found in the application launcher accessible from the bottom taskbar. You can also right click the application icon and pin it to your taskbar.Progressive Web App for Digital Signage

 

PWA support has been supported in Chrome since version 39. Contact us to learn more about Chrome OS Device PWA.

 

iOS PWA Installation Instructions

This article will cover installing your Arreya Channel’s PWA on an iOS device. The process is similar for iPhone and iPad devices.

 

  1. To add your Arreya Channel as a PWA on an iOS device, on your iOS device, open Safari or other browse.
  2. Navigate to your Arreya channel URL (https://*yourchannel*.arreya.com). You can also send your users a link sent via an email, social media, or other method instead of manual entry. Progressive Web App for Digital Signage
  3. Safari on iOS will not prompt you to install the application. Click the “Share” button on the bottom toolbar, then select the “Add to Home screen” option.
    pwa on an ios device
  4. After adding it to the Home screen, you will be able to open the application using the newly created shortcut.
    Digital Signage PWA

 

Web apps are partially supported in iOS starting with version 11.3. You may experience odd behavior in some versions. More about mobile browser support can be found at https://caniuse.com/#feat=web-app-manifest

Android PWA Installation Instructions

This article will cover installing your Arreya Channel’s PWA on an Android device.

 

  1. On your Android smartphone, open Chrome or the browser installed on your smartphone.
  2. Navigate to your Arreya channel URL (https://*yourchannel*.arreya.com). You can also send your users a link sent via an email, social media, or other method instead of manual entry. 
  3. If it’s the first time you have visited the site, you will see a popup below the address bar that prompts you to add it to your home screen. 
  4. If you have previously visited the site, or dismissed the notification, you can find the “Add to Home screen” button under the browser menu ( ⋮ ) in the upper right corner. 
  5. You may be prompted to manually add the icon to your home screen, or it may be added automatically.Android PWA
  6. After adding it to the Home screen, you can open the application using the newly created Android PWA shortcut.Progressive Web App on Android

 

Current versions of Chrome, Android Browser, and Firefox Mobile support adding the application to the homescreen. Please visit https://caniuse.com/#feat=web-app-manifest for more information about other mobile browsers.

How to force install your Arreya channel PWA by device policy

Each Arreya channel can be deployed as a Progressive Web App (PWA) and has settings to customize the look and feel of your PWA. You can force install to PWA to managed devices via the Google Admin Console.

  1. After logging in to your Admin console, go to Device Management > Chrome management.Force Install your Arreya Channel PWA by Device PolicyForce Install your Arreya Channel
  2. Once you are on the Chrome Management screen, click on Apps & extensions.Force Install your Arreya Channel PWA by Device Policy 
  3. Select the OU (Organization Unit) on the left hand side of the screen that you wish to configure. Only Chrome Users in this OU will have the settings applied.Force Install your Arreya Channel 
  4. Click on the USERS & BROWSERS tabForce Install your Arreya Channel PWA by Device Policy
  5. Hover your mouse on the Yellow Plus button on the bottom right corner of your screen, next click on the Web icon to open up the Add by URL option. Enter the address of your Arreya Channel in the URL field. (e.g. arreyademo.arreya.com) You can select whether the PWA will open in a new tab, or a seperate window. Click Save to add the PWA.Arreya Channel PWA by Device Policy
  6. After the PWA is added, you will see it in the App listing. The app will force install by default, and you have the option to pin it to the users’ taskbars.PWA by Device Policy

 

Please visit Getting started with Chrome Device Management  for more information regarding Chrome Device Management.