This article provides detailed instructions on setting up and configuring Meeting Room and Seat signage on an iPad device, to streamline setting up your devices for Maptician signage. Whether you're implementing room/seat signage for a small office or a larger organization, we cover the hardware requirements, installation steps, and configuration tips for the iPad, ensuring seamless integration with Maptician's signage scheduling system. Additionally, you will find guidance on how to enhance the security and functionality of your device by configuring Guided Access mode.

Hardware Recommendations

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iPads

• Apple iPad 10.2"
  • 7th 8th or 9th Generation (Click for Model Reference Numbers)
  • 64GB recommended
• Apple iPad 10.9"
  • 10th Generation
  • 64GB recommended

Wall Mounts for iPad 10.2”

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• Heckler Wall Mount MX for iPad 10.2"
  • For 10.2-inch iPad 7th 8th 9th Generation
  • Model H646-BG
• Heckler Front Mount for iPad 10.2-inch 7th 8th 9th Generation
  • For 10.2-inch iPad 7th 8th 9th Generation
  • Model H609-BG
• Heckler Side Mount for iPad 10.2-inch 7th 8th 9th Generation
  • For 10.2-inch iPad 7th 8th 9th Generation
  • Model H604-BG
• Heckler Multi-Mount for iPad 10.2-inch 7th 8th 9th Generation
  • ADA-friendly Room Scheduling Enclosure
  • Allows mounting of iPad to mullions and drywall
  • Install vertically or at a 15-degree upward angle
  • Model H605-BG

Wall Mounts for iPad 10.9”

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• Heckler Wall Mount MX for iPad 10.9"
  • For 10th Generation iPad
  • Model H755-BG
• Heckler OnWall Mount for iPad 10.9"
  • For 10th Generation iPad
  • Allows you to wall-mount your iPad without cutting a large hole in your drywall
  • Model H756-BG
• Heckler Room Scheduler Mount for iPad 10.9"
  • For 10th Generation iPad
  • Mounts to door mullion
  • Models H753-BG (Side of mullion) and H754-BG (Front of mullion)

PoE Adapters (requires network switch with PoE ports)

• Redpark Gigabit + PoE Adapter for iPad
  • For iPads with a Lightning port (10.2” 7th 8th 9th Gen)
  • Model L6-NETPOE  
  • Purchase directly from Redpark 
    • A separate USB Micro B cable is required
  • Purchase from Heckler (includes USB Micro Cable)  
• PoE to USB-C Power and Data Adapter
  • For iPads with USB-C port (10.9” 10th Gen)
  • Model AF-USBC-PD / T519
  • Specifications & Configuration

USB-C Gigabit Power Adapter (Non-PoE)

• Redpark USB-C Gigabit + Power Adapter for iPad
  • For iPads with USB-C port (10.9” 10th Gen)
  • Model C6-NETUSBC
  • Purchase direct from Redpark

Installing Room Signage on an iPad

• Open Safari and enter your Maptician Room Signage URL
  • Use the following format for the URL:  https://yourcompanysubdomain.maptician.com/meeting-room/
• Click the Share button (circled in red below)

• Click the “Add to Home Screen” option (circled in red below) 

• On the Add to Home Screen click “Add.”  Safari will close and you should now see the shortcut for Maptician on the Home Screen.

Configuring Guided Access on an iPad 

1. On the iPad go to Settings > Accessibility > Guided Access
2. Turn on Guided Access
3. Set Display Auto-Lock to “Never” 

4. Configure a Guided Access Passcode
   1. Passcode settings: Tap “Set Guided Access Passcode” and enter a passcode
   2. IMPORTANT: Be sure to record this password for future use

Running Maptician Meeting Room Signage in Guided Access Mode

1. Launch Maptician Meeting Room Signage from the Home Screen
2. Triple-click the Home Button
3. Tap Start (upper right corner of the screen)

Ending Guided Access Mode

1. Triple-click the Home button
2. Enter your Guided Access passcode
3. Tap End (upper left corner of the screen)
   1. NOTE:  Maptician Meeting Room Signage will still be running after ending Guided Access Mode