Recommended Devices
Hardware options for your peeq display
iPads & Tablets
Tablets are the most popular choice for peeq displays. Check your junk drawer — you probably have one already. Great screens, easy to set up.
iPad (Any Generation)
iPads make excellent peeq displays. We've run an iPad Mini 4th Generation (2015) continuously for over a year — that's a 10+ year old device! If your iPad runs Safari, it'll run peeq. See our iPad Setup Guide for configuration tips.
Recommended models:
- iPad Mini — Compact, great for smaller spaces or desks
- iPad (standard) — Good balance of size and visibility
- iPad Air / Pro — Larger screens, better for wall mounting
Android Tablets
Samsung Galaxy Tab, Amazon Fire tablets (with browser sideloaded), or any Android tablet with a web browser works great. Fire tablets are an especially affordable option.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab — High-quality displays, various sizes
- Amazon Fire HD — Budget-friendly, sideload Chrome for best experience
- Lenovo Tab — Good value, reliable for always-on use
E-Ink Displays
E-ink displays are easy on the eyes, visible in direct sunlight, and use very little power. Perfect for always-on displays. peeq provides PNG image endpoints that e-ink devices can fetch and display on a schedule.
TRMNL
TRMNL is a purpose-built e-ink display designed for dashboards. Battery-powered (lasts months!), wall-mountable, and works out of the box with peeq's PNG endpoints. No hacking required.
Jailbroken Kindle
Older Kindles (especially the Kindle 4, Kindle Paperwhite 1-3, and Kindle Touch) can be jailbroken to display custom content. With tools like kindle-dash, you can fetch peeq's PNG and display it. The screen refreshes periodically with zero glare.
Good candidates:
- Kindle Paperwhite (Gen 1-3)
- Kindle 4 (the small non-touch model)
- Kindle Touch
DIY E-Ink (Raspberry Pi, ESP32)
For the tinkerers! Build your own e-ink display using:
- Raspberry Pi + e-ink HAT — Waveshare and Pimoroni make great displays (2.7" to 7.5")
- ESP32 + e-paper — Low power, can run on batteries
- Inkplate — All-in-one ESP32 boards with recycled Kindle screens
peeq provides PNG endpoints that any device can fetch on a schedule (every 5-15 minutes is typical).
Phones & Other Devices
Old Smartphones
That drawer full of old phones? Perfect for desk displays! Use a small stand and the Now & Next view. iPhones and Android phones both work. Great as a meeting clock or personal schedule reminder.
Smart Displays
Some smart displays with web browsers can show peeq:
- Amazon Echo Show — Has a built-in browser (Silk)
- Google Nest Hub — Limited browser, but can display via casting
- Facebook Portal — Has browser capability
Dedicated Monitor + Mini PC
For larger installations (office lobbies, common areas), a small monitor with a Raspberry Pi, Intel NUC, or any mini PC running a browser in kiosk mode works well. Set the browser to auto-start in fullscreen mode pointing at your peeq dashboard.