# 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](https://www.google.com/search?q=remote+controlled+plug), which lets you switch it on and off remotely.

## Recommended devices

### Windows hardware

We have [a kiosk app for Windows](https://support.geckoboard.com/en/articles/6055752-use-a-windows-os-device-to-display-a-dashboard-on-a-screen), 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:

|     |     |     |     |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Device** | **Type** | **OS** | **Availability** |
| MeLE PCG02<br> | Mini PC Stick | Windows 11 | 🇺🇸 [US](https://www.amazon.com/MeLE-Fanless-PCG02-Industrial-Ethernet/dp/B08V8VJF6L)<br>🇪🇺 [EU](https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Portable-Computer-Ethernet-Business-Industry/dp/B08T5ZWYKS/)<br>🇬🇧 [UK](https://www.amazon.co.uk/MeLE-Fanless-PCG02-Industrial-Ethernet/dp/B08V8VJF6L/?th=1)<br>🇦🇺 [OC](https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08LYRQZ59/) |

### Raspberry Pi

Our [kiosk app](https://support.geckoboard.com/en/articles/6055756-use-a-raspberry-pi-to-display-a-dashboard-on-a-screen) supports any Raspberry Pi that runs the latest Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit) version. However, we only recommend the [Pi 4 Model B](https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-4-model-b/) and [Pi 5](https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-5/) (for the Pi 4 Model B, we recommend a minimum of 4GB of RAM). For software, we support Raspberry Pi OS Trixie.

|     |     |     |     |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Device** | **Type** | **OS** | **Availability** |
| Raspberry Pi (single board and kits available)<br> | Mini PC | Raspberry Pi OS | 🌎 [Worldwide](https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-5/) |

### 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](https://support.geckoboard.com/en/articles/10261912-use-screencloud-to-display-a-dashboard-on-a-screen) on how to use [ScreenCloud](https://try.screencloud.com/geckoboard-referral) to display your dashboards.