Setting up NexBoard

What You Need to Set up NexBoard

Tablet Requirements

You need at least one tablet meeting the requirements detailed below to use NexBoard. You can choose to set up several tablets with NexBoard if you want more than one point of sale in your space.

For the best experience, choose consumer tablets (not enterprise or kiosk models) from established brands with access to the App Store or Google Play.

Our app isn't compatible with Amazon Fire tablets or any other tablet that doesn’t use the App Store or Google Play to download apps.

We recommend tablets under 5 years old to ensure they continue receiving regular OS updates that keep our app running smoothly. See the detailed requirements below.

Screen size	WiFi	Bluetooth	OS version
9 to 12 inches for optimal display (7 inches minimum)	Tablets must be able to connect to WiFi.	Tablets must support Bluetooth 4.0 (also known as BLE) or above.	iPadOS - Version 15.6 or later Android - Version 12 or up

Try to find a balance between the tablet requirements and your budget. Newer tablets cost more upfront but support the latest OS for longer. Older or refurbished models can be a more affordable starting point, just keep in mind they may need replacing sooner.

An Admin Account Dedicated to NexBoard

We recommend you create an admin specifically for NexBoard to avoid repeating your setup.

You can create a full unrestricted admin or a restricted user with a role that includes the following permissions:

AccessToken - All
Booking - All
Business - All
Checkin - All
Coworker - All
RefreshToken - All
Resource - All

For more details, check out User Roles for Apps.

Disabling Auto-lock on Your Tablets

You need to disable the auto-lock on your tablets to ensure their screen doesn't automatically shut off after a few minutes.

Android

Open the tablet's Settings.
Tap Display & Brightness.
Tap Auto-Lock.
Select Never.

iOS

Open the iPad's Settings.
Tap Display & Brightness.
Tap Auto-Lock.
Select Never.

Setting up NexBoard

Download the app on your iOS or Android tablet.
Open the app.
Log in using admin credentials.

Select your location.

Select the resource you want to link to the tablet.

You're all set! Your customers can start using the app straight away to book this resource or check its availability.

You'll need to repeat the setup process if you don't use the app for over 14 days.

You can repeat the process on any other tablet using the same admin account to connect more resources.

For more details on how customers can book using NexBoard, check out our article on Booking Resources Using NexBoard.