Your front desk, without the queue
A visitor's first stop is your sign-in kiosk. If it's slow, hard to find or out of order, they're queuing at reception before they've even met you.
We supply the hardware your visitor management app runs on: secure tablet stands, kiosks with built-in label printer mounts, and counter stands for reception. It works with SwipedOn and other leading sign-in apps.
Built for Busy Receptions
What a visitor sign-in kiosk needs
A visitor kiosk is used by people who have never seen it before, often in a hurry, and with no one to show them how. It has to work first time, every time.
Four things come up in almost every workplace: easy to find, so visitors don't walk straight past it. Always on, because a flat or frozen tablet sends everyone back to the paper book. Badges printed on the spot, so staff can see who's a visitor at a glance. And security, because the kiosk sits in the most public spot in your building and holds visitors' personal information.
A digital register also gives you an accurate list of who's on site, which matters for your health and safety plans, such as an evacuation roll call.
What a visitor kiosk stand actually does
A good kiosk stand does three jobs: it protects the tablet, controls what visitors can access, and puts the screen where people will actually use it. Get all three right and sign-in runs itself. Miss one and it becomes another job for reception.
Built for Everyday Impact
Protection
Your sign-in tablet is used by every visitor, contractor and courier who walks through the door. A housing absorbs the knocks, bumps and spilled coffees that damage unprotected tablets in a busy reception.
Most damage isn't dramatic. It's a bag swung into the stand, a contractor leaning on it, or a cable yanked out of the wall. A lockable steel or aluminium housing takes those hits instead of the tablet's glass.
Floor kiosks like the Bouncepad Floorstand + Brother Printer Bracket hold the tablet in a lockable case on a weighted base, so the tablet and the label printer are protected together.
Control What Users Can Access
Restriction
A good enclosure physically blocks the ports, the power button and often the Home button, so visitors can't exit your sign-in app, reset the device or walk off with it.
It works alongside software lockdown, not instead of it. The enclosure controls what people can physically touch. Software such as Guided Access or Single App Mode controls what they can do on screen. A locked-down tablet in an open stand can still be carried off, and a sealed enclosure can't stop someone browsing away from your visitor app.
This matters more than it seems. Your visitor register holds names, phone numbers and companies, which are personal information under the Privacy Act 2020. A kiosk locked to one app keeps that information where it belongs.
Positioned to Perform
Presentation and positioning
A sign-in tablet propped on the reception counter looks temporary, and visitors often walk straight past it to the front desk. A dedicated kiosk by the entrance looks like part of the building, and visitors use it without being asked.
Place it in the visitor's natural path, between the door and reception, at a comfortable height for standing users and wheelchair users. The Bouncepad Wing adds a magnetic branding panel, so the kiosk carries your logo or a welcome message.
If floor space is tight, a counter stand or slim wall mount does the same job. Keep the label printer within arm's reach, so visitors can grab their badge without help.
Planning & Considerations
Choosing the right size
Choosing the right size
Enclosures are cut for a specific tablet model, not a screen size.
Two iPads with the same screen size can have different cameras, buttons and thickness, so always order against the exact model. Use our iPad model checker to find yours, or on Android go to Settings, About tablet.
Check your printer model too. Bouncepad printer mounts are designed for Brother QL-800 series label printers such as the QL-820NWB and QL-810W. Confirm the exact model with us before ordering.
If you're rolling out kiosks across several sites, choose a tablet early in its life, so every site matches. Get in touch if you're unsure.
Locking the tablet to one app
Locking the tablet to one app
On iPad, Guided Access locks the device to a single app, so visitors only ever see your sign-in screen.
Turn it on in Settings, Accessibility, Guided Access, set a passcode, open your visitor app and triple-click the top button. Keep the passcode with reception and IT, not one person.
Guided Access doesn't always survive a power cut or restart. For a kiosk that must be ready every morning, use Single App Mode through device management instead. It reapplies automatically. Our tablet enclosure guide covers both step by step.
Keeping the screen awake
Keeping the screen awake
On iPad, go to Settings, Display & Brightness, Auto-Lock and select Never, so the sign-in screen is ready when the first visitor arrives.
- If Auto-Lock is greyed out, Low Power Mode is on.
- If you manage devices centrally, set the timeout there instead, as it overrides the local setting.
Many visitor apps also have their own kiosk or screensaver mode. Check your app's settings so it returns to the welcome screen after each sign-in.
Power, data and PoE
Power, data and PoE
A kiosk with a label printer needs power for two devices. Plan a power point near where the kiosk will stand, and make sure the printer is on the same network as the tablet if it prints over Wi-Fi.
For wall and counter installs, Power over Ethernet (PoE) delivers power and network to the tablet over one cable. It needs a PoE-enabled switch or injector. See PoE Texas adapters and our PoE guide.
Cable management
Cable management
In a reception, a visible cable looks untidy and is a trip hazard.
- Choose a floor stand with internal cable routing, so cables run inside the pole.
- Use the stand's rear compartment or base to hide power adaptors.
- Don't block the enclosure's ventilation with coiled cable.
- Avoid placing kiosks in direct sun by glass doors, which can cause overheating.
Browse power and cables.
Find the right kiosk for your reception
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Visitor registration bundles
Explore BundlesKiosks and stands with Brother label printer mounts, for sign-in and badge printing in one place.
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Counter and desk mounts
Explore Desk MountsSecure counter stands for reception desks, which rotate to face visitors when they sign in.
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Floor stands
Explore Floor StandsFreestanding kiosks for entrances and lobbies, with weighted bases and hidden cabling.
What to specify
Every reception is different. Here's what to look for, and what most often gets missed.
| Setting | Hardware | Key specification | Most commonly missed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate lobby with badge printing | Bouncepad Wing + Brother Printer Mount | Branding panel; printer mount; hidden cabling | Kiosk placed behind the reception desk, out of the visitor's path |
| Busy reception with badge printing | Bouncepad Floorstand + Brother Printer Bracket | Lockable case; printer bracket; weighted base | No power point planned near the kiosk |
| Budget badge-printing kiosk | Core Floorstanding + Brother Printer Mount | Any USB-C tablet; printer mount; freestanding | Ordering the wrong Brother printer model |
| Reception counter | Bouncepad Core Counter Twist | Rotates between staff and visitor | Cable running across the counter |
| Small office or no floor space | Tab Secure Slim Wall Mount | Low profile; locked enclosure | Mounted too high for wheelchair users |
| Contractor and staff sign-in | Tab Secure Desk | Ports covered; locked to one app | Left on the home screen with other apps open |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which visitor management apps does this work with?
Which visitor management apps does this work with?
Our stands and kiosks hold the tablet, so they work with any app that runs on it, including SwipedOn and other leading visitor management apps. Check your app supports your tablet and label printer.
Is the label printer included?
Is the label printer included?
No. Printer mounts and brackets are designed for Brother QL-800 series label printers, which are sold separately. Confirm your printer model with us before ordering.
Where should the visitor kiosk go?
Where should the visitor kiosk go?
In the visitor's natural path, between the entrance and reception, where staff can see it. Avoid spots in direct sun or behind the reception desk, where visitors won't find it.
Floor stand or counter stand?
Floor stand or counter stand?
A floor stand is easier for visitors to find and leaves the counter clear, and it's the best choice if you print badges. A counter stand suits smaller receptions where staff greet every visitor.
Can the tablet be stolen from the kiosk?
Can the tablet be stolen from the kiosk?
Choose a lockable enclosure and a weighted or fixed base. Many stands also have a Kensington slot for a cable lock. Combined with app lockdown, this keeps both the tablet and your visitor data secure.
Do you offer pricing for resellers or multiple sites?
Do you offer pricing for resellers or multiple sites?
Yes. IT providers, visitor management software partners and resellers can become a wholesale partner for volume pricing and dedicated support. For help planning a rollout, get in touch or call 09-979-5479.