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# Guided Access (Kiosk Mode)

Running an unattended booth? **Guided Access** is a built-in iOS feature that locks your iPad to ALIVE — preventing guests from accidentally (or intentionally) swiping away from the app.

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## What Is Guided Access?

Guided Access is an iOS accessibility feature that restricts the iPad to a single app. When enabled:

* Guests **cannot leave ALIVE** — no swiping home, no switching apps
* **Hardware buttons can be disabled** — prevents volume changes or accidental screenshots
* The iPad becomes a **dedicated kiosk** for your photobooth

This is essential for unattended booth setups where you're not standing next to the iPad.

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## How to Enable Guided Access

### Step 1: Turn On the Feature

1. Open iPad **Settings**
2. Go to **Accessibility** → **Guided Access**
3. Toggle **Guided Access** on
4. Set a **passcode** (you'll need this to exit Guided Access later)

[screenshot: Guided Access settings in iOS]

### Step 2: Start a Guided Access Session

1. Open **ALIVE** and go live with your event
2. **Triple-click the side button** (or Home button on older iPads)
3. Tap **Start** in the Guided Access screen

The iPad is now locked to ALIVE.

### Step 3: Exit Guided Access

When you're done:

1. **Triple-click the side button**
2. Enter your **passcode**
3. Tap **End**

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## Recommended Settings

When starting a Guided Access session, tap **Options** to configure:

| Setting | Recommendation |
| --- | --- |
| Side Button | **Off** — Prevents guests from putting the iPad to sleep |
| Volume Buttons | **Off** — Keeps volume consistent |
| Motion | **Off** — Prevents rotation issues |
| Touch | **On** — Guests need touch to use the booth! |
| Time Limit | **Off** — Let the booth run as long as needed |

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## Tips

* **Set a memorable passcode** — You'll need it to exit, and there's no "forgot passcode" option for Guided Access
* **Test before the event** — Make sure everything works in Guided Access mode before guests arrive
* **Combine with ALIVE's exit password** — Use both Guided Access AND ALIVE's built-in exit password for double protection
* **Disable notifications** — Turn on Do Not Disturb to prevent notification banners from appearing during the event

| Guided Access + Do Not Disturb + ALIVE's exit password = a bulletproof unattended booth setup. Guests can only interact with the photobooth — nothing else.