Company
Date Published
Author
Brian Gann
Word count
619
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Grafana's tutorial on creating kiosks for displaying dashboards on a TV outlines the steps to set up Grafana dashboards using a Raspberry Pi or similar devices in kiosk or TV mode, providing a visual and automated display solution. The tutorial addresses the lack of comprehensive documentation on this feature and guides users through the process of logging into Grafana servers, switching display modes, and starting playlists. It includes instructions on configuring a Raspberry Pi, installing necessary utilities, and setting up secure remote access via SSH. The tutorial also covers cloning the Grafana kiosk Git repository and running specific commands to display Grafana dashboards on a TV, whether using a local, hosted, or anonymous Grafana login. The guide aims to simplify the process of creating engaging and informative visual displays, encouraging users to showcase their setups on social media.