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XL Sidekick — Real-Time Production Visibility in Your Pocket
XL Sidekick is a free mobile app that puts real-time line status, downtime logging, and the live scoreboard on any phone or tablet — no new hardware, just your existing network.
Genuinely free: unlimited users and devices, free updates and free support, on both iOS and Android.
Overview
What Is XL Sidekick?
XL Sidekick is Vorne’s free companion app for the XL platform. Install it on smartphones or tablets and it turns every phone in the plant into a live window on production the same real-time OEE, downtime and job data your XL scoreboards and browser reports show, now in your pocket.
It offers three screen types Action, Data and Scoreboard supports switching between two chosen languages without losing context, and works with any XL device on software version 2.21 or later. There is nothing to buy: the app is free, with unlimited users and devices.
XL Sidekick is free download it today. The 45-day free trial applies to the XL devices and platform, so you can see the whole system in action on your own line.
Free Means Free
No purchase, no licences, no per-seat fees. Download it and put it on as many phones and tablets as you like.
- Free download on iOS and Android
- Unlimited users and devices
- No licences or per-seat fees
- Free software updates
- Free technical support
- Works with any XL device on v2.21+
Meet the App
Your Whole Plant, Two Taps Away
Open the app and every monitored line is right there: current state, live OEE, target versus actual, and the reason the line is down. Supervisors walk the floor with the numbers in hand; managers check any line from the office, a meeting room or the road.
Because Sidekick reads directly from your XL devices over your existing network, everyone sees the same real-time figures as the floor scoreboard — one source of truth, no exports and no delay.
Hover or tap a point on the app to explore it
Screen Types
Three Views, One Source of Truth
Every screen in XL Sidekick maps to how people actually work on the floor, act on the line, check the data, or watch the scoreboard.
Action
Assign down reasons, enter reject quantities, start the next part or job, and perform production actions in real time from wherever you’re standing.
Data
View real-time production data by shift, part and hour, so you can see exactly how the current run is tracking against target.
Scoreboard
Mirrors exactly what operators see on the XL line scoreboard the same numbers, in real time, on any phone or tablet.
Genuinely Free
Everything Included, Nothing to Buy
XL Sidekick is not a paid add-on and not a subscription — it’s a free part of the XL platform. The 45-day trial applies to the XL devices themselves, not the app.
What you don’t pay for
- No purchase price — the app is free
- No licences
- No per-seat or per-device fees
- No support fees
- No paid upgrades
What’s included
- Unlimited users and devices
- Action, Data and Scoreboard screens
- Multi-language support (two chosen languages)
- Free software updates
- Free technical support
Compatibility
Works With Your XL Devices (Version 2.21+)
XL Sidekick connects to any XL device running software version 2.21 or later — whichever model is on your line. Updates are free, so bringing an older device up to date costs nothing.
XL810
The most popular XL model, with a built-in rugged LED scoreboard readable across the floor. Explore the XL810 production scoreboard.
XL HD+
A compact edge device that drives any HDMI screen with real-time OEE dashboards. Explore the XL HD+ OEE monitor.
XL Touch
XL with a built-in touchscreen for operator interaction right at the line. Explore the XL Touch.
Welcome to the XL Platform
Part of the Bigger XL Platform
Sidekick doesn’t replace your scoreboards or reporting — it extends them to mobile. Behind the app sits the full XL platform with browser-based reporting via OEE IntelliSuite.
Built-In Reports
60+ built-in reports downtime, OEE, top losses, shift and part reports ready out of the box, no setup required.
Custom Reports
Unlimited custom reports with drag-and-drop widgets, by any criteria shift, part, team or reason, with straight export to Excel.
Integrate With Ease
Connect XL data to your PLC, MES or ERP through the XL API or pre-built partner solutions or run standalone on your own network.
Alerts & Emails
Subscribe to alerts and end-of-shift reports by email daily or weekly so issues that need attention find you.
Line Status At-a-Glance
Real-time status for every monitored line running, down, changeover or break, empowering operators to make timely adjustments.
Fast to Deploy
XL devices are typically live in about 4–8 hours, with no servers to maintain and no software to install. Sidekick then adds mobile access for free.
Get the App
Download XL Sidekick
XL Sidekick is a free download on both stores. Install it, point it at an XL device on your network (software v2.21 or later), and you’re live.
Apple (iOS)
For iPhone and iPad, via the Apple App Store. Free download, free updates.
Android
For Android phones and tablets, via Google Play. Free download, free updates.
Our Solution Packages
XL Platform + Practical Guidance
The XL & OEE IntelliSuite platform paired with hands-on guidance for correct setup and daily use so your data is structured, clear, and usable. Built on 25+ years of experience across industries, with proven approaches and real field examples.
Not sure where to start? A performance audit pinpoints your biggest losses first or explore consulting & training. Email info@tqm.be or call +32 474 33 73 47.
What’s included in our solutions approach
XL platform & OEE IntelliSuite
- Real-time visibility into OEE, downtime, and performance
- Clear dashboards for operators and management
Structured setup
- What to measure and where, with a bottleneck focus
- A clear downtime structure
- KPIs aligned with your process
Reporting & daily use
- Reports for daily use by shift and team
- Insight per shift, day, and longer periods
- A clear view of your losses
Practical application
- Handling typical user cases and questions
- Alignment with your way of working
- Periodic review with clear observations
TRUSTED ACROSS MANUFACTURING
Built for the Way Your Plant Runs
Food & Beverage
Filling, packaging and high-mix lines where changeovers and micro-stops quietly erode output.
Packaging
Multi-line operations where one dashboard reveals where capacity is leaking first.
Automotive & Pharma
Regulated, takt-driven environments that need trusted data and short-interval control.
Metal & Heavy Fabrication
Cutting, forming and welding lines where changeovers and unplanned stops are measured in tonnes, not units.
Logistics & Warehousing
Pick, pack and dispatch operations where throughput and takt time decide whether the truck leaves on time.
Electronics & Precision Assembly
High-mix, low-tolerance lines where micro-stops and changeovers are hardest to see without real data.
FAQ
XL Sidekick FAQ
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Does XL Sidekick replace the XL scoreboard or reporting?
How do I get started?
Let’s Discuss Your Plant
Put live production data in every pocket — and on every scoreboard. Start with one line, prove the value, then decide whether to scale.