Hardware¶

Kiosk management¶

A kiosk is a self-service station that allows employees to check in and check out for work shifts.

There are two ways to set up a kiosk:

Laptop and desktop PC

Running a kiosk in a web browser is the cheapest and most flexible option. You can print employee badges with any thermal or inkjet printer compatible with your web browser.
Tablet and mobile phone (Android or iOS)

Tablets and mobile phones take up much less space, and their touchscreens are easy to use. Consider putting them in a secure stand at the front desk or mounting them securely on a wall.

Tip
We recommend using an iPad together with the Heckler Design WindFall Stand

RFID key fob readers¶

Employees can scan personal RFID key fobs with an RFID reader to manage check-ins and check-outs quickly and easily.

An RFID key fob is placed on an RFID reader

Tip

We recommend using the Neuftech USB RFID Reader.

Note

An IoT box is not required.

Barcode scanners¶

Employees can scan the barcode on their employee badges to manage check-ins and check-outs quickly and easily. The kiosk mode works with most USB barcode scanners connected directly to a computer. Bluetooth barcode scanners are also supported natively.

Tip

We recommend using the Honeywell product line. If the barcode scanner is connected directly to a computer, it must be configured to use the computer’s keyboard layout.

Note

An IoT box is not required.