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Chorby Hub · Complete iPad setup

Give your iPad Hub a great home

Set up Chorby Hub on a wall or countertop, keep the iPad powered and cool, then use Apple Guided Access so kids can use the family board without leaving Chorby.

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Placement

Choose a safe, useful spot

The best Hub is visible to the family, comfortable to reach, and nowhere near water, cooking heat, direct sun, or a cable someone can pull.

Wall-mounted Hub

A permanent family board that stays safe and easy to reach.

  • Choose a central spot everyone can comfortably reach without climbing. Keep the iPad away from sinks, cooking heat, steam, direct sun, and heating vents.
  • Use a purpose-built tablet mount rated for the iPad’s size and weight. Follow the mount maker’s wall and fastener instructions, and keep the top button, speakers, vents, and charging port clear.
  • Route power with cable clips or a cover, leave gentle slack at the charging plug, and avoid any loose loop a child or pet could pull.

Countertop Hub

A flexible setup for kitchens, family rooms, and shared desks.

  • Use a sturdy, wide-base, non-slip tablet stand in landscape. Press and swipe across the screen before settling on the spot; the stand should not tip or slide.
  • Set it back from the edge and away from sinks, splashes, food prep, and hot appliances. Run the cable behind the stand instead of across a walkway.
  • Choose a location with reliable Wi-Fi and a nearby outlet. Avoid pillows, fabric, or tight enclosures that trap heat around the iPad.

iPad security

Lock Chorby on screen with Guided Access

Chorby’s Parent PIN protects Chorby controls, including Exit Hub. Guided Access is the iPadOS feature that prevents Home and app switching.

  1. 1Open Chorby Hub first so the iPad is already showing the family display in landscape.
  2. 2Open the iPad Settings app, then go to Accessibility → Guided Access and turn Guided Access on.
  3. 3Tap Passcode Settings → Set Guided Access Passcode. Choose a passcode only a parent knows; you can also allow Face ID or Touch ID to end a session.
  4. 4Return to Chorby Hub and triple-click the top button. On an older iPad with a Home button, triple-click the Home button instead.
  5. 5If the Accessibility Shortcut menu appears, tap Guided Access. On first use, keep Touch on, tap Done if shown, then tap Start.
  6. 6Press Home to test. Chorby should remain visible and the iPad should stay inside the Guided Access session.
  7. 7To leave later, triple-click the same button, authenticate with the Guided Access passcode, Face ID or Touch ID, then tap End.
If triple-click does nothing: return to Settings → Accessibility → Guided Access and confirm it is on. You can also open Settings → Accessibility → Accessibility Shortcut and select Guided Access.

Everyday care

Keep the Hub powered, readable, and ready

Power & battery

Keep an always-on iPad powered without adding unnecessary heat.

  • Use a compatible, safety-certified charger and an undamaged cable. Replace charging gear that is frayed, loose, discolored, or unusually hot.
  • On a supported iPad, open Settings → Battery → Battery Health and turn on 80% Limit. Apple currently supports this on iPad Pro (M4) and later, iPad Air (M2) and later, iPad mini (A17 Pro), and iPad (A16).
  • If 80% Limit is not shown, let iPadOS manage charging normally. Keep the iPad ventilated and move or unplug it if the device, cable, or charger becomes unusually hot.

Display care

Keep the board readable while giving the screen a daily break.

  • Use the lowest brightness that remains comfortable to read in the room. Higher brightness means more heat, power use, and display wear.
  • Chorby Hub keeps the display awake while it is open. In Chorby Hub Settings, turn on Auto Darken Schedule and choose overnight darken and wake times.
  • Avoid direct sunlight and regular exposure above 95°F / 35°C. If iPadOS pauses charging or shows a temperature warning, let the iPad cool before continuing.

Keep it ready

A quick monthly check prevents most unattended-display surprises.

  • After an iPad restart or system update, reopen Chorby. Hub mode is remembered, but you may need to start a new Guided Access session.
  • Inspect the mount or stand, cable, charger, and charging port. If the iPad warps, its screen lifts, or it becomes unusually hot, unplug it and contact Apple.
  • Chorby works offline, but it needs Wi-Fi to sync changes across family devices. Check the connection if the board appears stale.

Official Apple instructions

Apple may adjust labels between iPadOS releases. Use these current Apple guides if a setting on your iPad looks different.

Apple: Guided Access Apple: iPad battery & charging