Time Entry Method: Tablet Mode (Shared Kiosk Clocking)
📱 Time Entry Method: Tablet Mode (Shared Kiosk Clocking)
✅ What This Covers
This article explains how to use Tablet Mode in Ontraccr — (Which can be) a dedicated kiosk setup that lets multiple users clock in and out on a shared device (e.g., in a lunchroom or site trailer).
🧭 Where to Configure Tablet Mode
Admins can set up tablet accounts in:
Settings > Tablet Mode
🔧 How Tablet Mode Works
- Create a Tablet Account in settings
- Install the Ontraccr mobile app on a tablet device
- Log in using the tablet account credentials
- Device switches to Tablet Mode interface:
- Shows a searchable list of workers
- Users tap their name, clock in/out, or switch tasks
🔐 Configuration Options
When setting up a tablet account, you can restrict:
| Option | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Projects | Limit clock-ins to specific projects |
| Teams | Limit visible users to a single team |
| Linked Supervisor | Link account to a specific user (for toggling into tablet mode) |
| Auto-Logout Timer | Set to 1–5 minutes after each use (recommended: 1 min) |
🔗 Features That Tie In
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 📍 GPS Stamping | Location captured if device has network access |
| 🕵️ Admin Oversight | All tablet entries appear in Time Cards under "Entered via Tablet" |
| 🔄 Rounding & Cost Codes | All settings apply the same as other live methods |
| 📂 Reporting | Time entries tagged as "Tablet" in exports & filters |
🧪 Best Use Cases
- Job sites where workers don’t use personal phones
- Sites with shared access or where real-time attendance is monitored
- Trailer/lunchroom setups with minimal admin needs
💡 Tips & Edge Cases
- ✅ Workers clock in by selecting their name — no password required
- 🔁 If Auto Logout is not enabled, users must tap “Logout” manually after clocking in
- 🧠 Linked supervisors can toggle between standard account and tablet mode using the same device (secure password prompt)