Get your display running in 10 minutes.

Use a Dedicated Account

Set up a new account on your tablet specifically for FamGlow. This keeps your personal Gmail, photos, apps, and purchase history completely separate from the wall display.

• Android

  Create a new Google account (e.g., <family_name>.famglow@gmail.com) and sign into the tablet with it.

• iPad

  Sign out of your personal Apple ID and create a new one, or use Screen Time / Guided Access to lock the tablet to FamGlow only.

• Fire HD

  Register the device under a separate Amazon account — not your primary shopping account.

Display & Power Settings

These settings keep your display running 24/7 without interruption.

• Screen timeout: Set to "Never turn off" — FamGlow is a live display and must stay on.
• Passcode / PIN: Disable the lock screen. A passcode will interrupt the display after any restart.
• Brightness: Set to maximum. Wall displays need to be readable from across the room.
• Always plugged in: Connect to a power source permanently. Battery mode causes the screen to dim and eventually sleep.

Set Your Timezone

In your tablet's system settings, confirm the timezone matches your location. FamGlow also reads your timezone during setup — make sure both match, or notifications and calendar events will show at the wrong time.

Silence Notifications & Distractions

• Silence other apps: Disable notifications for every app except FamGlow. You don't want news alerts from other apps interrupting your display.
• Voice assistants: Disable Siri, Google Assistant, or Alexa wake word detection if you don't want accidental activation near the display.
• Do Not Disturb: Consider enabling a DND schedule (e.g., midnight–6am) if you prefer a quiet display overnight.

Wi-Fi

FamGlow requires a constant internet connection for calendars, weather, news, and sports.

• Connect the tablet to your home Wi-Fi and confirm auto-reconnect is on.
• Make sure the display is within reliable range of your router — a weak signal causes widgets to stop updating.

Volume

Turn volume up to hear FamGlow's notification chimes. If you're mounting the tablet on the wall, test from across the room — many tablets have quiet speakers when facing a wall.