Home Assistant + Fully Kiosk: Step-by-Step Tablet Setup Guide

Home Assistant + Fully Kiosk: Step-by-Step Tablet Setup Guide

Turn any tablet into a powerful Home Assistant dashboard with this easy step-by-step guide using Fully Kiosk Browser! Whether you're wall-mounting a tablet or repurposing an old one, this video walks you through everything you need — from choosing the right device to installing Fully Kiosk, linking it with Home Assistant, and even handling privacy concerns.

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00:00 - Intro
01:07 - What to Consider Before Buying a Tablet
02:59 - Installing Fully Kiosk Browser
05:33 - Configuring Fully Kiosk Settings
13:31 - Linking Fully Kiosk Browser with Home Assistant
16:11 - Battery Charging Automation
19:30 - Installing Kiosk Mode HACS Repository
25:49 - Choosing 3D Printed or Pre-Made Tablet Mounts
27:49 - Tablet Camera Privacy Concerns
29:43 - Outro

🔗 Useful Links from This Video:
Fully Kiosk Browser (APK Download):
https://www.fully-kiosk.com/en/#download-box

How to install HACS in Home Assistant
https://youtu.be/z2Z9kpgtPgw

kiosk-mode HACS Add-on (GitHub Repository):
https://github.com/NemesisRE/kiosk-mode

Local Bytes Smart Plugs (UK-based):
https://www.mylocalbytes.com/products/smart-plug-pm

🔌 Charging Automations YAML
• Start charging when battery below 30%:
https://github.com/LazyTechGeek/HomeAssistant-FullyKiosk/blob/main/start_tablet_charging_below_30.yaml
• Stop charging when battery above 85%:
https://github.com/LazyTechGeek/HomeAssistant-FullyKiosk/blob/main/stop_tablet_charging_above_85.yaml

📁 Full repository:
https://github.com/LazyTechGeek/HomeAssistant-FullyKiosk

🔧 3D Files Available Here:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7102326

🧰 Suggested Sites for 3D-Printed or Pre-Made Tablet Mounts
https://www.thingiverse.com/
https://www.amazon.com
https://www.ebay.co.uk

🎵 MUSIC USED IN THIS VIDEO
Intro Track: Powerful Action Rock Trailer
🎤 Artist: RocknStock
🎧 Source: Pixabay
🔗 https://pixabay.com/users/rocknstock-28545072/

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