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Launching The HALO App

How to start your event

Emily Devlin avatar
Written by Emily Devlin
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Learn how to navigate your in-app settings and launch your booth experience using the HALO app.



1. Sign Into the HALO app

Simple Booth offers a few app versions—your preset settings will only work with the HALO app.

  • Make sure you’re using the HALO app, not Classic

  • Sign in with your account credentials


2. In App Settings Navigation

After signing in you’ll land on your Preset List.

At the bottom of the screen, you’ll also see tabs for:

  • Galleries

  • Offline Queue

  • To run your booth, you’ll launch your preset.


3. Ways To Launch

Quick Launch

Swipe left on your preset from the preset list, then tap the blue rocket ship icon.

  • Ideal if your settings are already configured and synced

  • Takes you directly to the Preflight Check screen

From Your Settings

Tap your preset to view or update your in-app settings first.

When you’re ready, tap the blue "Launch" button in the top-right corner.


4. Preflight Check

After tapping Launch, you'll arrive at the Preflight Check screen — a helpful tool designed to:

Confirm Permissions

If it’s your first time launching the app after installation, you’ll be prompted to grant permissions (e.g., camera access).

These must be enabled before launch buttons become accessible.

Choose Your Launch Mode

  • Test Mode: Allows you to return to settings easily while you're getting set up

  • Booth Mode: Locks the app into a loop for participants; works best with Guided Access to prevent exiting

Review Device Status

The lower section of the Preflight Check lists helpful system info and setup reminders:

  • Warnings (e.g., low storage, not plugged in) will appear at the top

  • General info (e.g., connected WiFi, linked gallery) will appear below


5. Returning to your settings

Returning to settings during your event isn’t obvious, and that’s intentional.

It prevents guests from accidentally or intentionally accessing configuration options.

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