Restrict Clock-In to Bluetooth Range

Home > Management Mode > Clock-In Records and Management > Clock-In Point Settings > Select Clock-In Point > Restrict Clock-In to Bluetooth Range

From the Management Mode home page, select Clock-In Records and Management, then Clock-In Point Settings and the required clock-in point. Open Restrict Clock-In to Bluetooth Range to configure this method. The feature lets a phone detect a specified Bluetooth device or signal. It is suitable for indoor or mobile work environments where GPS reception is weak and does not require a traditional time clock.

A Bluetooth signal can indicate whether a phone can detect or connect to a specified device, but signal strength cannot be converted directly into an exact distance and does not provide centimeter-level positioning. The actual detection range and reliability depend on the Bluetooth device, phone model, walls, distance, and other wireless signals. Test the feature at the site with the phones that will be used for clock-in before setting the working range.

Feature Overview

  • Range condition: Uses the configured rule to determine whether a user's (employee's) phone can detect or connect to a specified Bluetooth device.
  • Low-power use: Bluetooth is generally suitable for low-power connections, but actual battery usage depends on the phone, scan frequency, and usage pattern.

How to Use

  1. Prepare a Bluetooth device: Turn on a detectable or connectable Bluetooth device at the clock-in location, such as a Bluetooth speaker or printer.
  2. Add an allowed device: Search for nearby Bluetooth devices and add the device used for clock-in to Selected Bluetooth Devices.
  3. Clock in: The user (employee) turns on Bluetooth, grants the required permissions, and follows the instructions in SwipePoint to clock in.
  4. Review records: Successfully submitted clock-in data is stored in SwipePoint's cloud service for managers to review later.

Advantages

  • Indoor alternative: Adds another clock-in condition at sites where GPS reception is weak.
  • Flexible clock-in: Does not require a dedicated time clock; users (employees) can clock in with compatible phones and the specified Bluetooth device.
  • Easy review: Managers can review successfully submitted clock-in records in the system.
  • Flexible deployment: Managers can choose a suitable Bluetooth device for the site, but must first test compatibility and signal range.

Suitable Use Cases

  • Indoor environments: Offices, meeting rooms, workstations, warehouses, or factories.
  • Mobile work: Work situations that require flexible clock-in conditions.

Notes

  • Signal range: Test repeatedly at the expected clock-in locations to avoid incorrect results caused by a signal that is too weak, too strong, or obstructed.
  • Device compatibility: Confirm that the phones in actual use can detect or connect to the specified device and that SwipePoint has the required permissions.
  • Device status: Some Bluetooth devices may sleep, disconnect, or turn off. Make sure the device is on and detectable or connectable when users clock in.

Require a Photo

Home > Management Mode > Clock-In Records and Management > Clock-In Point Settings > Select Clock-In Point > Restrict Clock-In to Bluetooth Range > Require a Photo

From the Management Mode home page, select Clock-In Records and Management, then Clock-In Point Settings and the required clock-in point. Open Restrict Clock-In to Bluetooth Range to configure this method. When the option is off, users (employees) can choose whether to upload a photo. When it is on, they must follow the instructions and take a photo during clock-in, such as a clock, street number, or another view that a manager can review.

A photo is supporting information only and cannot by itself prove the user's identity, location, or time. Follow applicable privacy, data protection, and labor laws when collecting and retaining photos.

Before using this feature, the organization creator must subscribe to the Premium Storage plan so cloud space is available for clock-in photos.

Require GPS Location for Clock-In

Home > Management Mode > Clock-In Records and Management > Clock-In Point Settings > Select Clock-In Point > Restrict Clock-In to Bluetooth Range > Require GPS Location for Clock-In

From the Management Mode home page, select Clock-In Records and Management, then Clock-In Point Settings and the required clock-in point. Open Restrict Clock-In to Bluetooth Range to configure this method. By default, GPS location is not required, and users (employees) can choose whether to upload their GPS coordinates during clock-in. Enable Require GPS Location for Clock-In if every user (employee) must upload GPS coordinates.

Important:

  1. GPS locations can be spoofed: Requiring GPS coordinates cannot completely prevent users from falsifying a location with technical tools.
  2. Location data may be missing or inaccurate: Phone hardware, location permissions, indoor conditions, or signal interference can prevent coordinates from being uploaded or reduce their accuracy.
  3. Photos are supporting information only: Enable Require a Photo when more information is needed for review, but neither a photo nor GPS coordinates should be treated as conclusive proof of identity, location, or time.

Selected Bluetooth Devices

Home > Management Mode > Clock-In Records and Management > Clock-In Point Settings > Select Clock-In Point > Restrict Clock-In to Bluetooth Range > Selected Bluetooth Devices

From the Management Mode home page, select Clock-In Records and Management, then Clock-In Point Settings and the required clock-in point. Open Restrict Clock-In to Bluetooth Range to configure this method. Selected Bluetooth Devices lists the devices allowed for this clock-in point. A user's (employee's) phone must detect or connect to one of these devices, according to the configuration, to meet the Bluetooth clock-in condition.

Confirm that each listed device name is correct and that the device is on and detectable or connectable by the phones in actual use during clock-in.

Search for Nearby Bluetooth Devices

Home > Management Mode > Clock-In Records and Management > Clock-In Point Settings > Select Clock-In Point > Restrict Clock-In to Bluetooth Range > Search for Nearby Bluetooth Devices

From the Management Mode home page, select Clock-In Records and Management, then Clock-In Point Settings and the required clock-in point. Open Restrict Clock-In to Bluetooth Range to configure this method. Search for Nearby Bluetooth Devices lists the devices detected by the current scan. Select + beside a required device to add it to Selected Bluetooth Devices.

A Bluetooth device may not appear if it is asleep, disconnected, turned off, or outside the detectable range. Make sure the device is on and detectable, then search again.

Turn On Bluetooth

To use SwipePoint's Bluetooth features, first turn on Bluetooth on the phone and grant the permissions requested by the operating system. Menu names may vary by operating-system version, phone manufacturer, or display language.

iPhone (iOS)

  1. Turn on Bluetooth: Go to Settings > Bluetooth, then turn on Bluetooth.
  2. Allow SwipePoint to use Bluetooth: The first time you use a Bluetooth feature in SwipePoint, follow the iOS prompt to allow access.
  3. Check the permission manually: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Bluetooth and confirm that SwipePoint is enabled.
  4. Try again: Return to SwipePoint and follow the on-screen instructions to search for a device or clock in again.

Android

  1. Turn on Bluetooth: Use Quick Settings, or open Connected devices, Connections, or Bluetooth in Settings. The name varies by phone.
  2. Open SwipePoint's permission page: Go to Settings > Apps > SwipePoint > Permissions.
  3. Grant the relevant permissions: Allow Nearby devices and any related permission requested by the system. Older Android versions may also request location permission when scanning for nearby Bluetooth devices.
  4. Try again: Return to SwipePoint and follow the on-screen instructions to search for a device or clock in again.

If SwipePoint says pairing or connection is required, follow the on-screen instructions. Not every Bluetooth device must be paired in system settings first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is Bluetooth range clock-in, and what are its advantages?

A: Bluetooth range clock-in lets a phone detect or connect to a specified Bluetooth device to determine whether the clock-in condition is met. It is suitable for indoor locations where GPS reception is weak and offers flexible deployment. The actual range and reliability depend on the device, phone, walls, distance, and wireless interference, so test it at the site first.

Q2: How do I configure Bluetooth range-restricted clock-in?

A: Go to Home > Management Mode > Clock-In Records and Management > Clock-In Point Settings, select a clock-in point, and open Restrict Clock-In to Bluetooth Range. Then configure the allowed Bluetooth devices. Before saving, confirm that the devices can be detected or connected to by the phones that will be used for clock-in.

Q3: How does Bluetooth range clock-in work, and how precise is it?

A: The phone detects a connection or signal from a specified Bluetooth device, according to the configuration, to determine whether the clock-in condition is met. Bluetooth signal strength cannot be converted directly into an exact distance and does not provide centimeter-level positioning. Test repeatedly at the site and allow a reasonable working range.

Q4: Which other features can add information for attendance review?

A: Managers can enable Require a Photo and Require GPS Location for Clock-In as needed. Photos and GPS coordinates add information for review, but they can be affected by photo reuse, location spoofing, permissions, hardware, and signal conditions. They are not conclusive proof of identity, location, or time. Before requiring photos, the organization creator must subscribe to the Premium Storage plan.

Q5: How do I set the Bluetooth devices allowed for a clock-in point?

A: On the Restrict Clock-In to Bluetooth Range settings page, open Search for Nearby Bluetooth Devices and select + beside the required device to add it to Selected Bluetooth Devices. Confirm that the device name is correct and that the device is on and detectable or connectable during clock-in.

Q6: How do I enable SwipePoint's Bluetooth access on an iPhone?

A: Go to Settings > Bluetooth and turn on Bluetooth. The first time you use the feature, follow the iOS prompt to allow SwipePoint access. To check manually, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Bluetooth and confirm that SwipePoint is enabled.

Q7: How do I enable SwipePoint's Bluetooth access on Android?

A: Turn on Bluetooth from Quick Settings or the phone's Bluetooth settings. Then go to Settings > Apps > SwipePoint > Permissions and allow Nearby devices and any related permission requested by the system. Older Android versions may also request location permission. Names vary by Android version and phone.

Q8: What risks should I consider when requiring GPS location for clock-in?

A: GPS coordinates may be inaccurate, missing, or spoofed and should not be treated as conclusive proof. Managers can also require a photo and manually review unusual records, but photos provide supporting information only. Follow applicable privacy, data protection, and labor laws when collecting and retaining data.

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