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VMS Kiosk Setup and Management

Kadence’s Visitor Management System (VMS) Kiosk transforms your front desk into a seamless, self-serve check-in experience.

Written by Liza
Updated today

Mounted at your building entrance, the Kiosk lets visitors check in to their booking without needing the Kadence app or a confirmation email. Their host is notified automatically, keeping your workplace secure, professional, and running smoothly.


Who can do this?

As a Global or Building Admin, you have full control over Kiosk devices across all buildings.

Action

Global Admin

Building Admin

Add a Kiosk device

Yes

Yes

Configure Kiosk settings

Yes

Yes

Edit existing Kiosks

Yes

Yes

Remove or deactivate a Kiosk

Yes

Yes


Before you begin

Make sure you have the following in place:

  • The building is already set up in Kadence

  • You’ve installed the Kadence Kiosk app on your device

  • You’re using a supported device:

    • Neat Frame devices

    • Android tablets

    • iOS devices (e.g. iPad)


Step 1: Install and launch the Kiosk app

  1. Download the Kadence VMS Kiosk app onto your device:

  2. Open the app

  3. On first launch, a 6-digit setup code will appear on screen

This code securely links your physical device to your Kadence workspace.

The setup code refreshes every 15 minutes. If it expires, simply wait for a new code to appear.

Register Kiosk

Step 2: Pair the device in Kadence

  1. Log in to Kadence as a Global or Building Admin

  2. Enter the 6-digit device code displayed on your Kiosk

  3. Click Validate Code

Alternatively, as a Global Admin:

  • Navigate to Settings → Visitor Management → Kiosks

  • Click Add Kiosk

Once validated, your device will be linked and ready for configuration.

New Kiosk

Step 3: Configure your Kiosk

After pairing, customise how your Kiosk looks and behaves.

1. Assign a building

Select the building this Kiosk belongs to. This ensures:

  • Visitors are checked into the correct location

  • Bookings are validated against the right building

2. Name your device

Give your Kiosk a clear, recognisable name, such as:

  • “London Reception”

  • “HQ Front Desk”

  • “Level 1 Check-in”

This helps you manage multiple devices across locations.

New Kiosk details

3. Visitor instructions

Customise what visitors see throughout their journey:

  • Post check-in – e.g. “Please take a seat in the lobby — your host will be with you shortly.”

  • Unsuccessful check-in – Provide guidance if something goes wrong

  • Check-out instructions – Let visitors know what to do when leaving

Clear messaging helps reduce confusion and keeps your reception running smoothly.

Visitor instructions

4. Kiosk customisation

Tailor the visual experience to match your workplace:

  • Choose a colour mode and theme

  • Set a default language

Visitors can switch language at the start of check-in if needed.


Step 4: Save and activate

  1. Click Save to apply your settings

  2. The device will automatically sync and update

Once complete, your Kiosk is live and ready for visitor check-ins.


Managing your Kiosks

To manage existing devices:

  1. Go to Settings → Visitor Management → Kiosks

  2. Select a Kiosk from the list

As a building admin, you can manage Kiosks on a per building level:

  • Navigate to Buildings from the left-hand menu

  • Click the three vertical dots (⋮) next to a building

  • Select Edit building

  • Click Visitor Management from the top menu

  • Scroll down to Kiosks

From here, you can:

  • Edit settings – Update configuration at any time

  • Force a sync – Push updates instantly to the device

  • Deactivate or remove – Unlink the device from the building

Removing a Kiosk will require it to be re-paired before it can be used again.

Kiosk list

Frequently Asked Questions

Do visitors need the Kadence app or a QR code to check in?

No - visitors can check in directly at the Kiosk using their email address. No app, QR code, or pre-registration link is required.

What happens when a visitor checks in?

Their host is automatically notified, and the visit is logged in Kadence for visibility and reporting.

Can I use multiple Kiosks in the same building?

Yes - you can deploy multiple Kiosks across entrances or floors. Each device can be named and managed individually.

Can I customise the Kiosk branding?

Yes - you can tailor the Kiosk with colour modes, themes, and messaging to match your workplace experience.

Can visitors check in for any booking?

Visitors can check in to bookings associated with their email address for the selected building.

What happens if a visitor cannot be checked in?

The Kiosk will display your configured ‘unsuccessful check-in’ message, helping guide the visitor on next steps.

Does the Kiosk work offline?

No - Kiosks require an internet connection to validate bookings, notify hosts, and sync visit data in real time.

Can I move a Kiosk to another building?

You’ll need to update the device configuration or reassign it to a different building in Kadence.

What happens if I remove a Kiosk?

Removing a device unlinks it from your workspace. It will need to be re-paired using a new setup code before it can be used again.

Can I update Kiosk settings after setup?

Yes - you can edit settings at any time and push updates instantly using the ‘Force sync’ option.

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