> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.verkada.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.verkada.com/guest/configuration/guest-sites/set-up-a-guest-tablet.md).

# Set up a Guest Tablet

The Guest tablet lets guests check in easily by selecting a [Guest Type](/guest/configuration/configure-guest-types.md).

### Download the Guest app

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**Download the** [**Verkada Guest app**](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verkada-guest/id1584871857) **on an iPad running iOS 15 or newer.**
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**Once installed, the Guest app displays a 6-character code. Save this code to add the tablet to Verkada Command.**
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## Add your first Guest tablet

### From a new site

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**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Workplace > Guest.**
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**Click Connect your tablet.**
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**Enter the 6-character code from the tablet and click Add this iPad.**

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**You will be redirected to the Guest dashboard. On the left navigation, click Guest Settings > Sites > Tablets to view your tablet.**
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### From an existing site

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**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Workplace > Guest.**
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**On the left navigation, click Guest Settings.**
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**At the top, select Sites and use the dropdown to select your site.**
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**Under Tablets > Add Tablet, enter the 6-character code from the tablet and click add this iPad.**
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**The tablet will display on the site settings page.**

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## Configure tablet settings

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To control all tablet settings, ensure your tablet runs the latest version of the Guest app.
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Admins can tailor each tablet to their site's needs. To configure tablet settings:

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**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Workplace > Guest.**
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**On the left navigation, click Guest Settings.**
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**At the top, select Sites > your site.**
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**Select Tablets > your tablet.**
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### Tablet mode

Under Tablet Mode, select either *Self Sign-in* or *Concierge Only*.

<table><thead><tr><th width="151.1796875">Mode</th><th width="256.4609375">Description</th><th>Example visual</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Self Sign-in</strong></td><td>By default, Verkada Guest tablets support visitor self-sign-in. Visitors can use the tablet to sign in through any Guest Type configured for tablet display, and invited visitors can also check in for their event on Self Sign-in tablets.</td><td><p></p><p><img src="https://1436127735-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZyuELZr7uIcXX3WnjX0N%2Fuploads%2FTAjCR1IIUqYJeZGQtee3%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=6bbd3e58-632f-4df8-bc3a-7b88ada782dd" alt="" data-size="original"></p></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Concierge Only</strong> </td><td>Guest tablets can be dedicated primarily for front desk use. Visitors can only begin entering information after a Guest user starts the sign-in from Command. Guest users can sign in visitors only through Guest Types enabled for Concierge Sign-in, and returning visitors can expedite sign-in using the Return Visitor option.</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Tablet layout

For tablets set to [Self Sign-in Mode](#tablet-mode), admins have two layout options:

<table><thead><tr><th width="113.29296875">Layout</th><th width="289.78515625">Description</th><th>Example visual</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Classic</strong></td><td>Lists all Guest Types <a href="/guest/configuration/configure-guest-types/control-guest-type-visibility.md">available for tablet self-sign-in</a> on the start screen. Visitors can sign themselves out from the top right of the screen.</td><td><img src="https://1436127735-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZyuELZr7uIcXX3WnjX0N%2Fuploads%2F3zEkdVKovLngjWqweLPN%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=1941bee4-976a-4fc7-8712-97ebb58242de" alt=""></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Focused</strong></td><td>The start screen has 2 options: <em>Sign in</em> and <em>Sign out</em>. After selecting <em>Sign in</em>, visitors can choose from all Guest Types <a href="/guest/configuration/configure-guest-types/control-guest-type-visibility.md">available for tablet self-sign in</a>.</td><td><img src="https://1436127735-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FZyuELZr7uIcXX3WnjX0N%2Fuploads%2FAqtxNmfWy6WdTlyHMVT8%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=47490f60-f499-4a30-bf77-c04b264b9f01" alt=""></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Additional tablet settings

<table><thead><tr><th width="216.171875">Setting</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Tablet Name</strong></td><td>Name of the tablet that is included in the details of visit records.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Entrance</strong></td><td>Entrances logically group one or more tablets in a site. From the entrance setting, admins can create a new entrance or apply the tablet to an existing one. Entrance names are included in the details of visit records.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Context Camera</strong></td><td>Link a camera to a tablet so visit records include footage of the visitor at the kiosk.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Language Selector</strong></td><td>Gives visitors the option to change the sign-in language from the default language.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Call Us button</strong></td><td>Allows visitors to call a staff member for help during sign-in.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Universal Scan button</strong></td><td>Recognizes known visitors with Guest Passes, Face Pass, and even employee badge barcodes. After scanning, Guest narrows the menu to recent Guest Types and relevant Guest Events.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mobile Sign-in QR code</strong></td><td>Option to show a <a href="/guest/configuration/guest-sites/manage-qr-codes-for-mobile-sign-in.md#short-lived-qr-codes">short-lived QR code</a> on the tablet.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>ID scanning camera</strong></td><td>The Photo ID Scan setting controls whether visitors use the front or rear iPad camera to scan their photo ID.</td></tr></tbody></table>

***

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**Prefer to see it in action?** Check out the [video tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdNkDawwGCE).
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