# PushPulse Tablet App

## PushPulse Tablet App Overview

### What is the PushPulse Tablet App?

The **PushPulse Tablet App** runs on the custom PushPulse Tablet and is designed for shared spaces like entrances, hallways, nurses’ stations, and offices. Once paired, it stays in a kiosk-style display and can also be used to **trigger alerts** (with a code) and **receive alerts** from other users.

### Key concepts

* **Location**: A physical site (campus, facility, building).
* **Space**: A specific area within a location (Front Lobby, Children’s Wing, ICU Desk, etc.).
* **Paired device**: A tablet that’s linked to your account and assigned to a space.

### What you can do with the tablet

* Pair the tablet using your org’s pairing code
* Display a kiosk screen (location + space + time + weather)
* Optionally show:
  * Logo
  * Calendar (embedded)
  * Slideshow or background image
* Trigger approved alerts from the tablet (requires staff/admin code)
* Receive alerts sent from mobile or web app

## Pair (Link) a Tablet to Your Account

### Before you start

You’ll need your org’s **pairing code**.

#### Where to find the pairing code

You can find the pairing code in either place:

* **Web app**: **Devices → Settings**
* **Mobile app**: **Profile → scroll to bottom** (Pairing Code, Admin Code, Staff Code)

### Step-by-step: Pair a tablet

1. Open the **PushPulse Tablet App** on the tablet.
2. When prompted, enter your **pairing code**.
3. Choose the **Location** and then the **Space** you want the tablet assigned to.
4. Confirm pairing.

Once paired, the tablet enters **kiosk mode** automatically.

### What happens after pairing?

* The tablet displays a kiosk screen showing:
  * Location name
  * Space name
  * Time
  * Weather
* The device will appear in the web app under **Devices** so admins can configure it.

### If pairing fails

Try these quick checks:

* Double-check the pairing code (and confirm you’re using the correct org’s code).
* Confirm the tablet has an internet connection.
* If you recently rotated codes, make sure you’re using the latest pairing code from **Devices → Settings**.

## Using the Tablet: Kiosk Display & Sending Alerts

### Kiosk display (default view)

After pairing, the tablet stays in a kiosk-style view and can show:

* Location + space name
* Time/date (optional)
* Weather (optional)
* Logo (optional)
* Connection status (optional)
* Calendar (optional)
* Slideshow (optional)

These are controlled by an admin in the **web app** (see “Devices” articles below).

### Triggering an alert from the tablet

The tablet includes a **shield icon** in the top-right corner for quickly starting an alert.

#### Start an alert

1. Tap the **shield icon** (top-right).
2. Enter a PIN:
   * **Staff access code** or **Admin access code** both work.
3. Select the alert you want to send.
4. A countdown begins. You can:
   * **Type `send now`** to send immediately, or
   * Cancel to stop the alert.

> Tip: Consider limiting who knows the staff/admin codes. Treat them like keys.

### Receiving alerts on the tablet

Tablets can also **receive alerts** sent from:

* Mobile users 
* Web app users
* Other authorized senders in your org

When an alert is received, it will display on the tablet based on your organization’s alert behavior.


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