Set Up Android Display (Chrome Browser)

Complete guide to configuring your Android display with Chrome

12 min readLast updated: 1/15/20240

Set Up Android Display (Chrome Browser)

This guide walks you through the complete setup of your Android display for the LobbyFlight flight information system. We recommend using Chrome browser for the best experience.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure the following is available:

  • Android display: Running Android 7.0 or higher
  • Internet connection: Stable WiFi or Ethernet
  • Chrome browser: Pre-installed or install from Play Store
  • Display URL: Found in your hotel portal under "Preview"

    • Step 1: Initial Device Setup

    Network Connection

  • Open Android settings (swipe down from top, tap gear icon)
  • Go to "Network & Internet" or "WiFi"
  • Select your hotel network
  • Enter the password
  • Wait for connection confirmation

    • Tip: For professional installations, we recommend Ethernet over WiFi for more stable connections.

    Set Time Zone

  • Settings → System → Date & Time
  • Disable "Automatic date & time" if problems occur
  • Set correct time zone manually (e.g., "Europe/Vienna")
  • Enable "Use 24-hour format"

    • Step 2: Install and Configure Chrome

    Install Chrome (if not present)

  • Open Google Play Store
  • Search for "Chrome"
  • Tap "Install"
  • Wait for installation to complete

    • Initial Chrome Configuration

  • Open Chrome
  • Skip the sign-in dialog (tap "No thanks")
  • Decline Chrome sync (not needed for display use)

    • Step 3: Open Display URL

    Option A: Using QR Code (Recommended)

  • Open the camera app on the display
  • Point at the QR code from your hotel portal
  • Tap the notification to open the URL
  • LobbyFlight loads automatically

    • Option B: Enter URL Manually

  • Open Chrome
  • Tap the address bar
  • Enter your display URL:

    • https://lobbyflight.com/display/[your-hotel-id]

  • Press Enter
  • Wait for the flight display to load

    • Step 4: Add to Home Screen

    Adding to the home screen creates a direct link and enables fullscreen mode.

    Steps:

  • With LobbyFlight open in Chrome
  • Tap the menu (three dots top right)
  • Select "Add to Home screen"
  • Confirm the name "LobbyFlight" or customize it
  • Tap "Add"
  • An icon appears on the home screen

    • Start from Home Screen:

  • Press the Home button
  • Tap the LobbyFlight icon
  • The display opens directly in fullscreen mode

    • Step 5: Fullscreen Mode Configuration

    Enable Kiosk Mode (Recommended)

    For professional setups, we recommend a kiosk app like "Fully Kiosk Browser":

  • Install "Fully Kiosk Browser" from Play Store
  • Enter your display URL as start page
  • Enable "Kiosk Mode"
  • The display now runs without the Android UI

    • Alternative: Chrome Fullscreen

    Without kiosk software, you can use Chrome's fullscreen:

  • Open LobbyFlight in Chrome
  • Tap the menu (three dots)
  • Tap the fullscreen icon (square)
  • Chrome runs in fullscreen mode

    • Note: Swipe gestures can accidentally close fullscreen mode.

    Step 6: Automatic Start Setup

    After Device Restart:

    You can configure the device to automatically start the display after a power outage:

    Option A: Fully Kiosk Browser

  • Settings → Other Settings → Launch on Boot: ON

    • Option B: Android Settings

  • Settings → Apps → Default Apps
  • Set Chrome or Fully Kiosk as default browser
  • Use an autostart app like "AutoStart"

    • Recommended Display Settings

    Screen Brightness:

  • Daytime: 70-80%
  • Evening: 40-50%
  • Night (24h lobbies): 20-30%

    • Screen Timeout:

  • Set to "Never" or maximum value
  • This prevents the display from turning off

    • Power Saving Mode:

  • Disable for displays in continuous operation
  • Settings → Battery → Power Saving → OFF

    • Troubleshooting

    Screen Goes Black

    Problem: The screen turns off after a while

    Solution:

  • Settings → Display → Screen timeout → "Never"
  • Disable energy saving mode
  • Use "Stay Awake" option (developer mode)

    • Display Reloads Constantly

    Problem: The page reloads in a loop

    Solution:

  • Check internet connection
  • Clear Chrome cache: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data
  • Restart the device

    • QR Code Not Recognized

    Problem: Camera doesn't detect the QR code

    Solution:

  • Clean the camera lens
  • Adjust lighting (avoid reflections)
  • Use a QR scanner app instead
  • Manually enter the URL

    • "Hotel Not Found" Error

    Problem: Display shows error page

    Solution:

  • Verify the URL is correct
  • Check that the hotel is active in the system
  • Contact LobbyFlight support

    • Slow Loading Speed

    Problem: Flight data loads slowly

    Solution:

  • Test internet speed (min. 1 Mbps required)
  • Position closer to the WiFi router
  • Use Ethernet instead of WiFi
  • Clear browser cache

    • Advanced Settings

    Developer Mode (Optional)

    For advanced settings, enable developer mode:

  • Settings → About phone
  • Tap "Build number" 7 times
  • Enter PIN if requested
  • Developer options are now available

    • Useful Developer Options:

  • Stay awake: Screen stays on while charging
  • Show touches: Helpful for troubleshooting
  • Window animation scale: Set to 0.5x for faster animations

    • Network Settings for IT Administrators

    Required ports:

  • HTTPS: 443
  • DNS: 53

    • Required domains:

  • lobbyflight.com
  • *.lobbyflight.com
  • fonts.googleapis.com
  • fonts.gstatic.com

    • Maintenance Tips

    Daily:

  • Visually check if display is running
  • Check for error messages

    • Weekly:

  • Restart the device
  • Check for system updates

    • Monthly:

  • Clear browser cache
  • Perform Chrome updates
  • Clean the display screen

    • Next Steps

    After successful setup:

  • Configure display rotation
  • Set up kiosk mode
  • Customize branding

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