Run Kiosk Ads

Rock’s check-in system provides a convenient and welcoming experience, often with kiosks set up for parents to easily check in their children. When a parent approaches a kiosk, they simply press the "Start" button or use the QR Code button. From there, the kiosk guides them through the check-in steps and prints out the appropriate labels for their children.

When the kiosk isn’t in use, it displays a “Welcome” screen. By default, this screen has a large central “Welcome” image, with Start and QR Code buttons off to the side. But rather than just a simple greeting, Rock offers a way to make this screen space more impactful through Kiosk Ads.

With Kiosk Ads, you can replace or complement the default image with one or more of your own. This lets you promote your organization’s events, make an announcement, or highlight volunteer opportunities—all front and center. Simply upload your custom images at the recommended size of 2200x1400, and you’re ready to capture attention and share what matters most.

Setting Up Custom Kiosk Ads

To set up Kiosk Ads in Rock, you’ll use Content Channels. Each ad displayed on the kiosk is a Content Channel Item. Rock provides a pre-configured Content Channel specifically for these ads, called "Default Check-in Kiosk Ads.”

To get started, navigate to Admin Tools > Content Channels and select the "Default Check-in Kiosk Ads" Content Channel. You’ll see a list of existing ads (Content Channel Items) available to your kiosks.

As pictured below, if you decide to set up a new Content Channel for kiosks, just remember to select "Device Ads" as the Channel Type. This ensures compatibility with the check-in kiosks. After it's created, you'll need to update the Check-in Configuration Type's General Settings for the welcome screen to show items from your new Content Channel.

Next, let's take a closer look at a Kiosk Ad Content Channel Item. Pictured below you can see a custom Item that's been created.

• Title - Add a clear, descriptive title so you can easily tell your ads apart.
• Start/Expire - You can set start and end dates for when the ad appears on kiosks. Neither field is required, so feel free to use one without the other.
• Image - Upload your image here. The recommended size is 2200x1400 to ensure it displays properly on kiosks.
• Display Duration - Specify how long the image stays on screen. You can assign unique durations to each ad; it can be 5 seconds for one and 30 seconds for another, or 10 seconds for all of them. Each image has its own timing.
• Campuses - For churches with multiple locations, you can choose which campuses should display the ad, tailoring the content to each audience.

And that’s it! With the above Content Channel Item in place, your welcome screen (located at /nextgen-checkin) will automatically pick up the new image and display it according to your configuration.