How to Set Up Checkmate App On Digital Menu Boards

Welcome to the world of Checkmate – your tool for creating stylish and interactive digital menus! Want to wow your guests, increase their interest and make the ordering process convenient? Checkmate helps you turn your menus into real works of art. Easy setup, flexible designs and intuitive controls – forget about complications and focus on what matters most: inspiring your customers and growing your business. With Checkmate, your ideas come to life easily and your screens become real attention magnets. Set up the perfect display of your dishes and offers so that they look attractive, modern and professional. Take the first step to success – start using Checkmate today!

Last update: January 4, 2025

Step 1: Registration and Login
Step 2: Add the Checkmate App from AIScreen App Store
Step 3: Setting Up the Checkmate App
Step 4: Choosing a Theme and Customizing Appearance
Step 5: Customize Fonts and Colors

Before using the Checkmate App, you need to complete the following registrations:

1.1. Registration

Register with AIScreen: Visit AIScreen Registration to create an account. If you’re already registered, simply log in.

How to Set Up Checkmate App On Digital Menu Boards

Register with Checkmate: Visit Checkmate Registration and complete your account setup if you haven’t already. If you already have an account, proceed to the next step.

After registration, ensure your restaurant menu is uploaded to the Checkmate POS System. If this step is complete, skip ahead.

1.2. Find the Checkmate App in the Store

Step 2: Add the Checkmate App from AIScreen App Store

2.1. Opening the App Store

Once logged in, select the Apps section from the left menu.
In the upper right corner, click the Open App Store button to open the app catalog.

2.2. Searching for the Checkmate App

Use the search bar in the App Store.

Select the app when it appears in the search results.

Click on the Checkmate app icon.

2.3. Opening the Checkmate App

In the popup window, select Go to App.

Step 3: Setting Up the Checkmate App

A login window will appear.
Enter your Checkmate credentials (email and password) and click Sign In.

3.2. Selecting a Location for the Menu

In the Displayed menu field, choose the location where your menu will appear.
Selected locations will automatically sync in the app

3.3. Title Settings, Screen Type, and Saving

Enter the project name.

Select the screen orientation (horizontal or vertical).

Save your settings.

3.4. Menu Setup

Here, you can upload and set up your menu to display on screens.
In the Sections visibility field, specify which menu categories should display.

Step 4: Choosing a Theme and Customizing Appearance

4.1. Themes and Show Food Images

In the Theme section, select a theme that suits your brand.

4.2. Number of Columns

In the Number of columns field, select how many menu categories will be displayed on the screen at the same time.
Example: Choose 2 columns for side-by-side categories or 4 columns for a grid layout.
Adjust based on your screen size and preferred display style.

4.3. Align Title Categories

The Align Title Categories feature allows you to control the alignment of category titles on the screen.
- Enabled (On): Aligns all category titles to the center of their respective columns.
- Disabled (Off): Aligns category titles to the left of their respective columns.

4.4. Show Food Images

Use the Show food images toggle to display or hide food images.

4.5. Adjusting Menu Item Visibility

Use the Fields visibility setting to hide or show:
- Item name
- Descriptions
- Prices.

4.6. Display Style for Out of Stock Items

In the Out of stock items field, choose how unavailable items should appear (e.g., strikethrough or hidden).

4.7. Customizing Background Image and Opacity

The Background Image and Opacity Settings allow you to personalize your menu display with custom visuals for enhanced branding.

Navigate to the Background Image field.

The slider ranges from 0% (fully transparent) to 100% (fully opaque). Adjust as necessary to maintain readability of the menu content while showcasing the image.