JotForm APP: Automate the Forms so no manual intervention is needed

  • darryn
    Asked on March 3, 2019 at 2:17 PM

    Hello, I use Jotform often and have a form I would like to have on an Ipad and place in Kiosk at a wedding show so guests can walk up and submit the form. Is there an app, widget or procedure that can somewhat automate this so I can "set it and forget it" ?

  • jonathan
    Replied on March 3, 2019 at 5:27 PM

    The form is an online web form. You can open it on your iPad using the browser.

    There is no integration needed to open the form on your iPad device. You can leave it open on your iPad using its URL i.e. https://www.jotform.us/form/22917805362153

    You can add the form in your ipad homescreen using the Add to Homescreen widget 

    https://widgets.jotform.com/widget/add_to_home_screen

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  • darryn
    Replied on March 3, 2019 at 8:59 PM

    Thanks Jonathan, been playing around with it today and have it working like your method, but I was trying to setup something super smooth so I did not have to keep an eye on the Ipad and it could run unattended. With a browser, a guest could X out or something like that. A super cool app would be;

    Pull in your Jotform by ID#

    Adjustable timeout so would go back to blank form if user walked away

    Auto return to blank form after submission

    Password to exit app


    Just an idea from a Kiosk geek. Once my Ipad is installed in the Kiosk, the home button is covered. We love apps that are fully automated :)


  • roneet
    Replied on March 4, 2019 at 4:08 AM

    Let me forward the thread to our backend team as a feature request for evaluation. We cannot provide any ETA for implementation if accepted at this moment. This depends on the developer's availability and the number of users requesting the same feature. However, rest assured, once there's any progress on this request, you'll be surely informed via this thread.

  • eugene
    Replied on March 4, 2019 at 5:34 AM

    We have been working on the brand new JotForm Mobile App: JotForm Next.

    It seems like the feature you asked for has been covered with the new app. There is a built-in kiosk mode in this!

    The beta version of the App is available for both IOS and Android.

    For IOS: Follow this link (https://testflight.apple.com/join/3xHu92f2)

    For Android: Follow this link (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jotform.v2) or search the "JotForm Next" in the Google PlayStore.

    We have a “Give Feedback” button within the app. We would be more than happy if you could share your thoughts with us.

    Hope to see you as our beta user!

  • darryn
    Replied on March 4, 2019 at 9:43 AM
    AWESOME!, I just tested the beta version and looks like it will be perfect for my event. My event is Thursday night 2/7, it’s a wedding expo and I am a wedding videographer. We will have jars with candy and if a guest submits the form they can take a jar. Ipad will be in Kiosk unit below. I am happy to report back about the beta version but wanted to invite you to follow up in case I forget LOL.


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  • darryn
    Replied on March 4, 2019 at 2:43 PM
    Actually, it worked this morning, now it does not seem to be “syncing”? I do test submission, it says it was sent, but nothing appears in my submissions online OR on the ipad app. I tried logging out and in again, same dealio. Could this be due to a Beta version? Super excited for this to work.


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  • Victoria_K
    Replied on March 4, 2019 at 4:22 PM

    Hello, In order to report a problem to our developers, I have moved your latest response as separate thread: https://www.jotform.com/answers/1750321