How To Use STQRY Kiosk

Created by Glen Barnes, Modified on Wed, 5 Jun at 1:08 AM by Natalie Nguyen

STQRY Kiosk offers an invaluable solution for businesses and organizations. Here are a few reasons why people need to use STQRY Kiosk:

Interactive Experiences: By utilizing multimedia content, including images, videos, and interactive elements, STQRY Kiosk engages customers in a dynamic and captivating manner.
Increased Customer Engagement: With STQRY Kiosk, businesses can provide an immersive experience that encourages customers to actively participate.
Information and Education: Customers can navigate through the content at their own pace, delve deeper into specific topics, and gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter. This knowledge-sharing aspect enhances the customer experience and adds value to their visit.

A STQRY Kiosk starts with an initial Screensaver, then opens to the initial STQRY Kiosk screen, and from there can connect with unlimited STQRY Kiosk and Standard screen(s) and Media files.

A diagram showing the hierarchy of different elements in a Kiosk app

Screensaver: The screensaver serves as the initial screen that appears when the kiosk is idle or in standby mode. It can display branding elements, enticing visuals, or promotional messages to attract attention and encourage users to interact with the kiosk.
STQRY Kiosk screens: These screens are specifically designed to be displayed in full-screen mode on the kiosk device. These screens encompass two types—Screen with hotspots and Web screen. While Screen with hotspots serves as interactive maps, enabling hotspot designation, Web screen offer limitless possibilities. You can integrate web content like a feedback form or a web link into the app.
STQRY Standard Screens: These standard screens are designed to appear as popup windows within a STQRY Kiosk screen, allowing you to present information, media, and interactive elements in a user-friendly and visually appealing manner.
Media Files: Within a STQRY Kiosk screen, you can incorporate various media files to enrich the interactive experience. These media files can include images, videos, audio clips, or even AR files.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use the STQRY Kiosk:

Step 1: Upload Media Files

Access the STQRY builder platform, go to the Content section and navigate to the Media section.
Select the media files you want to display on your kiosk, such as images, animations, videos, audio files or AR files.
Upload your media files to the platform, ensuring that they comply with the system requirements specified for STQRY Kiosk. For further instructions on how to complete the media file upload, please refer here.

Step 2: Create Standard Screens under Content

Under the same Content section, choose the Screen section.
Create standard screens by adding text, images, videos, or other screen elements.
Customize the layout and design of each screen to suit your preferences. We currently do not support Location Map, Quizzes and Badges on STQRY Kiosk.

Step 3: Create a STQRY Kiosk Project under Projects

Move to the Projects section of the platform.
Click on "Create New Project" and give your project a name.

Step 4: Create STQRY Kiosk Screens, Link Content and Build the App Structure

Within the newly created project, you will find options to set up STQRY Kiosk screens.

Follow these steps:

Add New Screen: click on the "Add New Screen" button at the bottom left to create a STQRY Kiosk screen that will be displayed in full-screen size on the kiosk. There are two types of STQRY Kiosk screens: Screen with hotspots and Web screen. For the initial screen after the screensaver, it is recommended to include a Screen with hotspots, serving as the table of contents for app navigation.

1. Screen with hotspots

Upload an Image: you can upload an image from the library or upload a new one from your device. Choose an image that suits the content and purpose of the screen.
Menu Options: On the left-hand side of the screen, you will see a menu with the following options:
- Name of the Screen with Hotspots: customize the screen title to differentiate it from other STQRY Kiosk screens, especially if you have multiple screens.
- Titles: keep or change the Kiosk Project name.
- Background Image: Choose the scrolling setting from the drop-down menu for the uploaded image, such as vertical, horizontal, zoom able, or none, to determine how the background image behaves.
- Hotspots: Use this option to locate and add hotspots to the Screen with hotspots. These hotspots can be linked to various elements within your kiosk project, including Kiosk screens, STQRY standard screens, or Media items.
Initial Screen: By default, you are working on the initial screen. If you create additional STQRY Kiosk screens, you can change the initial screen to another one within your project.

2. Web screen:

You can also establish a STQRY Kiosk screen as a Web screen by using a web link, HTML, or a zip file. To understand the distinctions, please consult our help article: Maximizing App Engagement with STQRY's Web Screens.

Feel free to create as many STQRY Kiosk screens as necessary to fulfill your project requirements and deliver a rich and engaging experience for your audience. To create more STQRY Kiosk screens, simply click on Add New Screen.

STQRY Kiosk screens can be linked to one another. For instance, a hotspot could be linked to another Screen with hotspots, offering detailed information about a specific exhibit or product. Another hotspot may trigger a virtual tour opening on a Web screen while a different hotspot could open a media item displaying images related to a specific topic.

Once you've completed the app content, navigate to the buttons in the top right corner

See Changes: This option opens a brief video explaining the new Kiosk interface.
Launch Preview: Use this button to preview your app on our various simulators.
Project Settings: This section allows you to modify settings at the project level.
- Basic Settings: Change or add new language(s) to the app. For instructions on supporting multiple languages, refer to the separate help article provided: Adding Languages to the App.
- Screen Saver Settings: As mentioned earlier, these settings control the behavior and content displayed on the screen saver when the kiosk is idle or in standby mode.
- Branding: Customize the colors used in the app to align with your branding and create a consistent visual identity.

Step 5: Preview and Launch the STQRY Kiosk Project

Before launching the project, use the preview feature to ensure everything is set up correctly.
Preview the kiosk project to verify the flow, media content, and screen transitions.
Once satisfied, save your changes and proceed to launch the STQRY Kiosk project.

Step 6: Edit the STQRY Kiosk Project

While building, you can easily launch the app whenever you make any changes.
If you need to make changes to the kiosk project after launching, you should tap 5 times at the bottom right corner on the Screensaver, enter the passcode and tap on Sync Content. You should contact your CSM to get the passcode. For more detailed information, refer to our help article here.

By following these steps, you'll be able to use STQRY Kiosk to create engaging interactive experiences for your visitors or customers. Should you require any assistance or have further questions, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team at support@stqry.com. Happy app building!