Recommended computer devices for displaying Geckoboard on a screen

Find out which computer devices reliably display Geckoboard dashboards on a screen, and what to look for when choosing one.

Updated over 3 weeks ago

What makes a good dashboard display device

Any computer that can run the latest version of Chrome or Firefox can power a large screen for displaying dashboards.

The best devices also support kiosk-mode apps, which automatically load your dashboard in full screen when the device powers on, with no manual interaction needed.

Why use dedicated hardware

Unlike casting from your laptop or using smart TV browsers, a dedicated device:

• Runs 24/7 without performance degradation
• Recovers automatically after power outages
• Doesn't tie up your personal computer
• Provides a consistent, reliable dashboard display

For a seamless experience, we suggest connecting the device running our kiosk app to a smart plug, which lets you switch it on and off remotely.

Recommended devices

Windows hardware

We have a kiosk app for Windows, and below are its minimum requirements:

• Windows 10 / 11, 32-bit or 64-bit
• Dual-core processor or higher (preferably quad-core processor or higher)
• 4 GB of RAM or higher (preferably 8 GB of RAM or higher)
• 32 GB of storage or higher (preferably 64 GB or higher)
• HDMI port
• WiFi or Ethernet
• Able to run the latest version of Chrome or Firefox

Given its availability and compatibility with the above requirements, we recommend:

Raspberry Pi

Our kiosk app supports any Raspberry Pi that runs the latest Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit) version. However, we only recommend the Pi 4 Model B and Pi 5 (for the Pi 4 Model B, we recommend a minimum of 4GB of RAM). For software, we support Raspberry Pi OS Trixie.

Station P1 Pro from ScreenCloud

Powered by ScreenCloud OS, the Station P1 Pro device is a powerful digital signage tool. With 4GB of RAM, a 6-core CPU, and a 4-core GPU, this plug-and-play device provides native integration with Geckoboard for easy setup.

Learn more in our guide on how to use ScreenCloud to display your dashboards.