2026-06-06, 04:12 AM
Hi everyone,
I am running OpenPlotter 4 on a Raspberry Pi 5 and would like to use an Android tablet as a dedicated dashboard display while keeping everything on a local Wi-Fi network without internet access.
My goal is to show real-time data such as GPS position, speed, heading, wind information, and depth on the tablet, with the dashboard automatically opening when the tablet connects to the boat's Wi-Fi.
What is the most reliable way to achieve this in OpenPlotter? Should I use Signal K dashboards, a web app, or another solution? Also, is there a recommended method to make the dashboard load automatically in full-screen kiosk mode on Android?
I would appreciate hearing how others have set up a similar system.
Thanks!
I am running OpenPlotter 4 on a Raspberry Pi 5 and would like to use an Android tablet as a dedicated dashboard display while keeping everything on a local Wi-Fi network without internet access.
My goal is to show real-time data such as GPS position, speed, heading, wind information, and depth on the tablet, with the dashboard automatically opening when the tablet connects to the boat's Wi-Fi.
What is the most reliable way to achieve this in OpenPlotter? Should I use Signal K dashboards, a web app, or another solution? Also, is there a recommended method to make the dashboard load automatically in full-screen kiosk mode on Android?
I would appreciate hearing how others have set up a similar system.
Thanks!