Software gets the attention, but visitors experience your system through hardware — the tablet they tap, the kiosk they stand at, the badge that prints. Get the kit right and check-in feels effortless; get it wrong and you create daily friction and support headaches.
Kiosks and tablets
- Match the form factor to the space — a floor-standing kiosk for a lobby, a counter tablet for a smaller desk.
- Prefer widely available, serviceable devices you can source and support locally.
- Mount securely, at an accessible height, with clear sightlines.
- Plan for power and network — and for what happens if the network drops.
Badge printers
Decide between label and card printers based on volume and how professional the badge needs to look. Factor in consumable cost and availability — a printer is only as good as your ability to keep it stocked and running.
Scanners and cameras
QR scanning speeds up pre-registered and touchless arrivals, and a camera supports photo capture and, in India, Live Face. Keep it simple: reliable, standard peripherals beat exotic ones.
Start light
You rarely need everything on day one. A tablet with a browser can run check-in; add kiosks, printers and scanners as volume and needs justify. Match hardware spend to your actual visitor load rather than a wish list.
Hardware with Certopact
Certopact Access runs on standard tablets and PCs and works with common kiosks, printers and scanners — so you can start light and scale the hardware as you grow. See the buyer's checklist.