Automatically toggle between fully kiosk dashboard and app

josh · September 2, 2021, 2:42pm

Another approach might be to use an automation app like AutomateIt directly on your tablet. I’ve seen people use the app AutomateIt to switch between apps.

Keeping Fully Kiosk Browser "On Top"

The app AutomateIt might be used to accomplish this as well.

For example, AutomateIt has an “Application Status” trigger which can be used to trigger an AutomateIt rule whenever an app is opened.

So I’m thinking you might be able to create a rule that says something like:
IF "Amazon Alexa" app is activated
THEN open app "Fully Kiosk Browser" 
    (with a delayed execution of XX seconds)
The Fire tablets I have nearby me at the moment don’t have voice activated Alexa on them, so I’m not able to test to the full flow.

PS. The Fire Tablets don’t expose the Settings screen for the “Activity Stats” feature that lets AutomateIt know when an app is open.

You’ll have to sideload an app called Activity Launcher . Open Activity Launcher, scroll down and expand Settings and select Apps with Usage Access, then toggle AutomateIt on.