Site and venue requirements
A BoothIQ kiosk arrives pre-built. The hardware (PC, touchscreen, camera, printer, payment device) is already inside the enclosure, the operating system is locked down, and BoothIQ is already installed and configured. You don't need to choose hardware, install drivers, or manage Windows.
What you do need is a venue ready to receive the kiosk: somewhere to put it, power to plug it into, and (ideally) a network connection. This article tells you what your space needs to provide.
Who this is for: Operators planning where a kiosk will live, and installers verifying a venue is ready before the kiosk is delivered.
Floor space
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Footprint | Plan for the kiosk's full footprint plus a clear area in front for customers to stand and pose |
| Customer area | At least 4 ft (1.2 m) of clear floor in front of the kiosk so customers can stand back to be in frame |
| Walk-around | Leave room behind or beside the kiosk so a technician can reach the printer paper door without moving the booth |
| Surface | A flat, level floor — carpet is fine if the kiosk has a stable base |
If you're putting the booth in a tight space (a hallway, a photo nook, a corner of a bar), measure the kiosk's outside dimensions before delivery — your BoothIQ point of contact can give you exact numbers for the model you're getting.
Power
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Outlet | One standard wall outlet near the kiosk location (100-240 V depending on your country) |
| Circuit | A regular branch circuit is enough; the kiosk doesn't need a dedicated line |
| UPS | Strongly recommended — a brief power blip mid-print can waste media. Any small consumer UPS the kiosk plugs into is fine |
| Cable run | If the outlet isn't directly behind the kiosk, hide or rate-protect the run so customers don't trip on it |
Lighting
The customer experience depends on the camera being able to see your customers. The booth has its own internal camera, but lighting in the room still matters.
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Brightness | Even, indirect light at face level. The booth doesn't need studio lighting, but it should not be in a dark corner |
| Direction | Avoid bright lights behind the customer (windows, spotlights) — they cause silhouetting |
| Color temperature | Mixed lighting is fine; the camera handles white balance automatically |
| Outdoor | Not recommended. If the venue is outdoor, the booth needs cover from rain and direct sun |
Network (optional but recommended)
A BoothIQ kiosk works completely offline. The customer experience does not need internet at all. But if you connect the booth to your network, you unlock:
- Cloud sync of sales and credit history
- Remote monitoring and alerts from the cloud dashboard
- Template downloads and updates from your cloud library
- Remote commands (reboot, add credits, log download)
- License renewal
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Internet speed | 5 Mbps download / 1 Mbps upload minimum |
| Connection type | Wi-Fi or Ethernet — both supported. Ethernet is more reliable |
| Outbound ports | HTTPS (TCP 443) to the BoothIQ cloud API. No inbound ports from the public internet are required |
| Wi-Fi setup | Done from the WiFi tab inside the BoothIQ admin dashboard — you don't need to connect at the Windows level |
If your venue has a captive portal Wi-Fi (the kind that pops up a browser login page), tell your BoothIQ contact ahead of time — captive portals don't work well with locked-down kiosks, and you may need a separate guest SSID or an Ethernet drop.
Environmental
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Indoor room temperature — roughly 50-90°F (10-32°C) |
| Humidity | Normal indoor humidity. Avoid bathrooms, pool decks, and uncovered outdoor areas |
| Dust | Avoid heavy dust environments (workshops, construction zones). The thermal printer is sensitive to dust |
| Vibration | Not on a moving surface (no boats, trailers, or active dance floors) |
What you do not need
- A Windows PC to install BoothIQ on. The kiosk arrives with everything pre-installed.
- A separate camera, printer, or payment device. They're already inside the booth.
- Driver installation, Windows Update, display calibration, or any other operating-system setup.
- A keyboard or mouse. The booth is touch-only.
- Anti-virus software, browser, or office suite — the kiosk is locked down to BoothIQ.
If something on this list shows up in another doc, it's outdated — let support know.
Verify your venue is ready
You're ready to receive a BoothIQ kiosk when:
- You've identified the spot the booth will live, with enough space in front for customers to stand back.
- There's a working power outlet within reach of that spot.
- Lighting at face level is reasonable — not pitch dark, not bright back-lighting.
- (Optional) You have either a Wi-Fi network you can give the booth, or an Ethernet drop within reach.
- Temperature and humidity are normal indoor conditions.
Next steps
- What's in the box — See the components a BoothIQ kiosk ships with.
- First-time setup — Power on the booth and reach the welcome screen.