Geofencing is a location-based technology that establishes virtual boundaries (geofences) around a designated geographic area. It defines a zone (such as around an office, warehouse, or store) and pinpoints when a user's mobile device (such as a phone) enters or exits it.
Important! Geofencing enables automatic clock-in and clock-out for employees.
The feature requires location permissions set to "always" and precise location access. The app must be active (logged-in user, permissions granted).
To set this up, go to your mobile device Settings → Apps → Calamari → Location.
How to set up geofencing in Calamari?
Navigate to the Calamari admin panel.
Select: Configuration → Time & Attendance → Methods → Mobile app → Configure.
Add a new terminal, specify the exact location on the map, and set a radius (from 100 to 1000 meters) within which employees can register their working hours.
You can choose to set automatic or manual clock-in/clock-out.
You can assign the terminal to the entire organization or to selected users.
An administrator can configure multiple terminals, each allowing clock-in/clock-out, and assign them to the entire organization or selected users.
Note: If an employee has access to another mobile terminal without geofencing enabled, the location feature will not function.
Employee Time Registration
The employee uses the Calamari mobile app to register their working hours.
The system uses GPS, cellular network, or Wi-Fi to monitor whether the device is within the designated zone.
If the device is within the zone, the employee can start or stop work using the START/STOP button.
Important: The app must have the appropriate location permissions granted.
Push Notifications
The Calamari app sends push notifications to the employee's phone when entering a zone where they can register their working hours.
To receive notifications, the app must have the appropriate background activity permissions granted.
Examples of use
controlling the presence of employees in the designated zone/workplace according to the working time schedule,
countering buddy punching,
monitoring the presence of employees in specific locations/zones, such as construction sites/customer premises.
Troubleshooting
Ensure the Calamari app has the correct location permissions.
The app needs permission to access the device's location services for geofencing to work properly.Check if the device is within the geofencing zone.
If the employee is not within the defined radius, the clock-in/out function will not work.If the problem persists, contact Calamari’s technical support.
They will assist you with troubleshooting and resolving any issues related to geofencing.
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