How to Set Up Grafana Dashboard in AIScreen

Introduction

AIScreen’s Dashboards feature lets you automatically log in and display web-based dashboards like Grafana on your screens. This is ideal for showing real-time system monitoring, analytics, or server metrics across office, control room, or NOC displays — without manual interaction.

AIScreen currently supports two-factor authentication (2FA) through Google Authenticator and Microsoft Authenticator. If your Grafana instance uses a different 2FA method, we recommend switching to one of the supported options for seamless automation. Contact our support team if you need assistance.

Supported 2FA methods for dashboards:

• Google Authenticator Setup Guide
  
• Microsoft Authenticator Setup Guide

Step 1: Register and Log In

1.1 Register on Grafana and AIScreen

• Go to grafana.com and create a Grafana Cloud or self-hosted account if you don’t have one yet.
  
• Then, register at AIScreen.io to begin using the Dashboards feature.

1.2 Log In to AIScreen

• Use your email and password to access your AIScreen dashboard environment.

Step 2: Add the Grafana Dashboard App from the AIScreen App Store

2.1 Open the App Store

• After logging in, go to the Apps section and click Open App Store.

2.2 Find the Grafana App

• Search for Grafana using the search bar.
  
• Click the Grafana app to open the integration page.

2.3 Launch the Grafana App

• Click Go to App to begin setup.
  
• You’ll now proceed with login recording and URL configuration.

Step 3: Connect and Configure Grafana

3.1 Paste the Grafana URL

• In the dashboard settings, paste the direct URL of the Grafana dashboard you want to show into the Write URL field.
  
• Make sure it’s a valid public or authenticated link (e.g., a specific panel or board).

• An embedded browser window will appear on the right side — this is where you will perform the login.

Note: If 2FA is enabled, paste your Google or Microsoft Authenticator secret key into the 2FA field before recording.

3.2 Start Recording

• Click Start Recording and proceed to log in using your Grafana credentials.
  
• Complete any authentication steps inside the embedded window.

3.3 Stop Recording and Check

• Once you reach the correct dashboard view, click Stop Recording.
  
• A list of recorded actions and a live preview will appear.

• Check that the Grafana dashboard displays correctly.
  
• Set the Refresh rate (sec) — e.g., every 60 seconds — to control how often AIScreen verifies the page is live.

Step 4: Name and Finish

• At the top, give your configuration a name like Grafana Metrics Display and click Finish.

• AIScreen will now automatically log in and display the selected Grafana dashboard each time the screen starts.

Conclusion

• You’ve now configured your Grafana Dashboard in AIScreen with automated login and live display. Your real-time metrics and system data will always be visible on screen — no manual steps required.

• If you need help with 2FA setup or login recording, reach out to our support team at hello@aiscreen.io. We’re here to help keep your dashboards running smoothly.