How to Add or Edit a Device
When you add or edit a device in Timecloud, you can configure its identity, notifications, job tracking, and physical location.
Getting there
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Go to Settings > Devices.
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Click Add to create a new device, or click an existing device row to edit it.
Device fields
Serial Number (required)
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A unique identifier for the device.
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When adding a new device, Timecloud auto-generates a serial number. You can replace it with your own.
Alias
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A friendly name for the device (e.g., "Warehouse Entry", "Main Office").
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Helps you quickly identify devices in the list.
Notifications
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Toggle on to receive notifications from this device.
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Toggle off to silence notifications.
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Notifications are on by default for new devices.
Calculate Punch State from Shift
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This option appears only if your company has the Auto Check Type feature enabled.
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When toggled on, the device automatically determines whether a clock-in is a start or end of shift based on the employee's roster.
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This is a device-level control — you can enable it for some devices and disable it for others.
Job Layers
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If your company uses Job Tracking, you can link the device to specific job layers.
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Select the relevant job item for each layer from the dropdown.
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Clock-ins from this device will be associated with the selected job items.
Device Location
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Search for an address to assign a physical location to the device.
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Clock-ins from this device will use this geolocation.
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Use the search box to find the address, then select it from the results.
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To remove a location, clear the search field.
Saving your changes
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Click Save to confirm your changes.
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Click Cancel to discard and close the form.