Keep a Kiosk Screen On

Prevent an unattended kiosk display from dimming or locking while customers and visitors need it.

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Kiosks need predictable, always-visible screens. A browser wake lock can help during a visible web kiosk session, but production kiosks should also use managed operating-system power policies.

Plan for browser restarts, network loss, device updates, and power recovery. The web tool is useful for trials and temporary displays; managed settings are safer for permanent installations.

Build a reliable always-on kiosk

  1. 1

    Test a browser wake lock

    Verify support on the exact kiosk browser, operating system, and hardware.

  2. 2

    Set device power policy

    Disable unattended display sleep using managed OS or device settings.

  3. 3

    Plan automatic recovery

    Launch the kiosk on boot and recover after browser, network, and power interruptions.

Frequently asked questions

Is browser wake lock enough for a permanent kiosk?

It helps, but a managed device power policy is more reliable for unattended production use.

Will the lock survive a browser restart?

No. The page must reopen and request a new wake lock after a restart.

Can I use this for digital signage?

Yes for testing or a supervised display. Use kiosk management and burn-in-aware hardware for long-term signage.

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