Check-in and Check-out & Facial Recognition preferences
What can be configured in check-in and check-out configuration?
You can specify the sources for check-in and check-out, enable tracking of check-in and check-out locations, facial recognition, and adjust preferences for viewing and editing attendance entries. Additionally, you can set up reminders for check-in and check-out for employees, enable notifications for managers if their reportees haven't checked in, and enable or disable employee attendance prediction.
To configure Check-in and Check-out and facial recognition preferences navigate to Settings > Attendance > Configuration > Check in and Check out
Default access permissions
Allow check-ins and check-outs from:
Select the options through which you want your employees to be able to check-in and check-out (Web, Mobile, or both).
Make location sharing mandatory during check-in and check-out:
Enabling this option allows employees to check-in or check-out only after they allow access to their location (Web, Mobile, or both).
Regarding location tracking in web:
> When the accuracy returned by the browser is below 1000 meters, the location shown is based on the available longitude and latitude.
> When the accuracy returned by the browser is between 1000 and 3000 meters, the location shown is based on the available latitude and longitude, along with the current accuracy level.
> When the accuracy returned by the browser is above 3000 meters, the location shown is based on the IP address, along with the current accuracy level.
> When a location couldn't be captured, the location shown is based on IP address.
> When the accuracy returned by the browser is below 1000 meters, the location shown is based on the available longitude and latitude.
> When the accuracy returned by the browser is between 1000 and 3000 meters, the location shown is based on the available latitude and longitude, along with the current accuracy level.
> When the accuracy returned by the browser is above 3000 meters, the location shown is based on the IP address, along with the current accuracy level.
> When a location couldn't be captured, the location shown is based on IP address.
Other options available here:
Track and show check-in and check-out location, Show all check-in and check-out entries: Use these options to define tracking and display of location and entries.
Restrict check-in and check-out entries made through iOS assistant: This security feature prevents check-in and check-out commands from iOS assistants.
Facial recognition
The facial recognition feature in Zoho People is used to capture user images to validate user identity and confirm employee presence. The image captured will be automatically face-matched with the already-stored Zoho People profile photo using AI before a check-in or check-out action is performed.
Facial recognition can work together with Zoho People Kiosk feature
Here are the associated options:
Capture and save photos during check-in and check-out:
To capture and save photos without face-matching verification, check the corresponding options for web and mobile.
Capture and verify photos during check-in and check-out:
To verify the image by face-matching with the profile image stored in Zoho People, check the corresponding options for web and mobile.
Permission to view and edit entries
Select the appropriate permissions above for viewing and editing attendance entries. Include notifications to be sent to specific users or reporting managers, if needed.
Check-in / check-out reminders
Set up reminders to notify employees to check-in and check-out based on their work shift hours. You can also customize the reminder emails to your preference.
Enable this option to notify the reporting manager if their reportees haven't checked in on their workday.
Check-in and Check-out time predictions
This feature displays each employee's predicted check-in and check-out times based on their work shifts. Their usual check-in and check-out time are displayed in their profile view, helping you anticipate their availability on their workday. The predictions are calculated from their last two months of attendance data.
Enable the setting to display predictions and set permissions on who can view the predictions.
Upon enabling the setting, all employees can view their own usual check-in or check-out time.
Enable permissions based on your organizational preferences:
- Reporting Manager - Can view the usual check-in and check-out times of their direct and all reportees.
- Department Members - Can view the usual check-in and check-out times of other members within their department.
- All Employees - Can view the usual check-in and check-out times of all employees across the entire organization.
If there are insufficient attendance data for an employee, predictions will not be displayed.
View predictions
To view an employee's usual check in and check out time:
- Search for an employee using the global search on the home page.
- Navigate to Attendance > Team > Reportees to view all of your reportees data.
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