Kiosk Mode Guide

How to enable and sign in using the Kiosk mode on the Timecloud mobile app.

Download the App and Enable Kiosk Mode

The Mobile App is used for employee sign ins, manager view, and to enable kiosk mode.

1. Download the Mobile App:
   1. Google Play
   2. Apple App Store
2. Use your administrator login information (Timecloud email + Admin password).
   1. Note: Using your pin number instead will enter employee mode.
3. Navigate to 'Profile' in the bottom left hand corner. 
4. Tap on 'Kiosk Mode'. Note that once enabled, the app will lock and you will have to provide your admin password to unlock the app.

Locking the Kiosk

Once enabled, we can lock the device on to a single application based on the specific device guidelines.

1. Lock Apple device to a single app:
   1. Enable Guided Access. 
   2. Once enabled, open Timecloud and triple tap the home button.
   3. The device is now locked by the device's password to only display Timecloud.
2. Lock Android Device to a single app:
   1. Use App Pinning.

Clocking in

Once locked, the tablet can now be installed and the employees can begin clocking in.

1. To locate employee pin numbers, either use the 'Employee Full Details' Report, or click the 'i' for more information on the dashboard.
2. Enter the 4-digit pin on the Kiosk to access the punchboard.
3. (Optional) Select Job Tracking fields and add comments.
4. Use 'In' to clock in or 'Out' to clock out. Current status shows with a green or red dot in the top right corner.