Kid-facing board
Large task tiles, visual cues, two-child layout, and simple tap-to-complete behavior.
Open-source routine board for Meta Portal
PortalKids
I built this for our kitchen Portal so my kids can see routines, tap off tasks, and use icons before they can read everything. A few parents asked for it, so this is the simplest installer path I have so far.
Early build. Free, home-network focused, and not an App Store app.
Beginner path
Install from a Mac over USB
The installer includes the Android tools, the PortalKids app, and the optional Mac hub. You do not need Android Studio or Java installed.
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Enable USB debugging
Turn on developer options on the Portal, then allow USB debugging.
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Connect the Portal
Plug it into the Mac with USB and wait for the installer to show it is ready.
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Click install
The Portal app starts standalone. The Mac hub is optional for always-on admin and backups.
What it does
Parent admin
Edit children, routine windows, tasks, icons, colors, and reset times from a local web page.
Standalone first
The Portal can run by itself. An always-on Mac hub is available if you want central admin or multiple Portals later.
A few honest notes
- This is a personal open-source project, not a commercial product or paid service.
- The current Mac installer is ad-hoc signed. If macOS blocks it, right-click the app and choose Open.
- It is meant for home networks. There is no cloud account or remote access service.
- If something breaks, open an issue on GitHub with the Portal model, macOS version, and what the installer showed.