In my kitchen I have previously mounted an Android Tablet for a physical dashboard to have quick access to Hubitat web dashboards. It works well using Fully Kiosk Browser to "wake up" the dashboard when I approach it. Two problems. First, as the Android tablet is always plugged in, I've had 2 LiPo b…

My wife and I were on vacation recently and the condo had a large dashboard, probably 16X24 inches. My wife could see it in my eyes and the wheels turning in my head. "It's too big." I have always wanted a large, mounted dashboard. Maybe someday.

My only recommendation would be to be more to the point with your title of the topic, if it is a 4K touchscreen you want....

Yeah, doubt that size would get spouse acceptance, there are 15 inch variations out there, may try.

[image] jpnorthof60: First, as the Android tablet is always plugged in, I've had 2 LiPo batteries swell rendering the tablet dead. Installing the Tasker app for about $4 on the tablet and plugging it into a Smart plug will solve that problem. I have one tablet and two phones on the wall set u…

[image] stephen_nutt: Let me know if you want details. Yes please! :smiley: As much as I like Tasker it's another rabbit hole that I'm avoiding as much as possible. And I'd love it if there was a separate thread outlining the process I could point people to. :wink:

[image] Ranchitat: And I'd love it if there was a separate thread outlining the process I could point people to. Both @sburke781 and I have recommended Tasker for this on many occasions so let me see what I can find. Stand by......... EDIT: It didn't take nearly as long as I thought it wou…

I'm also in the process of making it a little easier.... But still some work to do before a proper release... [image] [ALPHA] Mobile Controller - Get Your Mobile Device Status and Control Them Custom Apps Mobile Controller (MC) brings your Android device into your home a…

[image] stephen_nutt: Stand by......... EDIT: It didn't take nearly as long as I thought it would: Thanks for the link! I'll give it a try on my older tablet that has a swelling issue. Funny that my oldest tablet is fine after multiple years of constant charging. :thinking:

[image] jpnorthof60: So looking at 4k touchscreen options - wondering if anyone else has accomplished this. 4K touchscreen monitors are expensive (but worth it if this works) - could drive with Raspberry Pi, NUC PC... I'd suggest looking at portable secondary monitors, typically intended for …

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I'm also in the process of making it a little easier.... But still some work to do before a proper release...