# Heat Map

# Overview

The **Kiosk Status** section provides a real-time overview of all registered kiosks. It displays the current connection status, activity, and location of each kiosk, allowing administrators to monitor kiosk availability from a single dashboard.

Navigate to **VirtuKiosk → Kiosks** to view kiosk status.

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# Kiosk Status

Each kiosk card displays important information, including:

- **Kiosk Name**
- **Mapped Account**
- **Connection Status**
- **Last Online Time**
- **Kiosk Type**
- **Activity Status**

Example:

- **Status:** Casual *(Inactive for 2–8 hours)*
- **Online:** Jul 23, 2026 11:47 AM

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# Status Categories

The dashboard categorizes kiosks based on their current status:

- **Online** – Kiosk is connected and actively communicating with the server.
- **Offline** – Kiosk is currently disconnected.
- **Casual** – Kiosk has been inactive for a short period (for example, **2–8 hours**).
- **Unmapped** – Kiosk has not been mapped to any account.

These categories help administrators quickly identify the operational state of each kiosk.

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# Search Kiosks

Use the **Search** box to quickly locate a kiosk by its name or other available details.

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# Kiosk Location Map

Selecting a kiosk opens its **Location Map**, allowing administrators to view the kiosk's geographical location.

The map helps administrators:

- View the kiosk's current location.
- Verify where the kiosk is installed.
- Identify the kiosk on an interactive map.
- Monitor kiosk deployment across different locations.

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# Manage Kiosks

Administrators can:

- View real-time kiosk status.
- Monitor online and offline kiosks.
- Check the last online timestamp.
- View kiosk locations on the map.
- Search for specific kiosks.
- Identify unmapped kiosks.

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# Best Practices

- Regularly monitor kiosk status to ensure uninterrupted operation.
- Review offline or casual kiosks for connectivity issues.
- Verify kiosk locations using the map when deploying or troubleshooting devices.
- Ensure every kiosk is properly mapped to the correct account.

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> **Important:**  
> The **Kiosk Status** dashboard provides a real-time overview of kiosk connectivity and activity. Clicking on a kiosk opens its **Location Map**, making it easy to verify the kiosk's installation location and monitor its operational status.