PromptPhotoBooth

PromptPhotoBooth

Connect your iPad

Follow these steps to connect your iPad directly to the booth via the Ethernet cable. You only need to do the full setup once — after that, it's just plug in and go.

What you need

📱 iPad with USB-C port
🔌 USB-C to Ethernet adapter
🔗 Ethernet cable
🖥️ PromptPhotoBooth Raspberry Pi
First-time setup — do this once
1

Plug the USB-C Ethernet adapter into your iPad, then connect it to the Pi with the Ethernet cable.

2

Open Safari on the iPad and go to:

http://promptphotobooth.local:8001

⚠️ Use Safari — Chrome and other browsers do not support camera access on iPad.

3

Safari will ask to download a configuration profile. Tap Allow.

4

Go to Settings → General → VPN & Device Management

Tap PromptPhotoBooth CA, then tap Install in the top-right corner. Enter your iPad passcode if prompted, then tap Install again to confirm.

5

Go to Settings → General → About → Certificate Trust Settings

Find PromptPhotoBooth CA and toggle it on. Tap Continue on the confirmation dialog.

6

Go back to Safari and open the booth:

https://promptphotobooth.local:8000

The app will load without any security warning. Allow camera access when prompted.

Every day use
1

Plug in the Ethernet cable.

2

Open Safari and go to https://promptphotobooth.local:8000

3

You're ready. 🎉

Tip: To prevent the iPad screen from locking during a photo booth session, go to Settings → Display & Brightness → Auto-Lock and set it to Never. Keep Safari open and in the foreground while the booth is running.