Which clock-in method fits your business?
Pick a method to see what it needs. All methods work side by side, in one report.
Web and mobile: remote clock-in
The employee opens the browser or the app and taps clock in, then clock out at the end of the day. A location can be attached to the clock-in, depending on company settings and device permissions.
- Where you clock in
- From anywhere
- What the employee needs
- A browser or the app
- What the site needs
- A device with a browser and an internet connection
- How soon you start
- Right after sign-up
- Who supplies it
- Included in the subscription
NFC tag: clock in from your phone at the work point
The employee taps a compatible phone on the tag and clocks in through the app. The tag is linked to the workplace, and the employee's account identifies who is clocking in. The tag itself needs no power or network.
- Where you clock in
- At any entrance with a tag
- What the employee needs
- A phone that supports NFC
- What the site needs
- A passive tag; the phone needs the app and an internet connection
- How soon you start
- Once the tags arrive and are set up
- Who supplies it
- We make and ship them
NFC card: clock in without a personal phone
A tablet is installed at the entrance, and each employee has a personal card. Tap the card on the tablet and the clock-in is recorded instantly, with the employee's name on screen to confirm.
- Where you clock in
- At a fixed point by the entrance
- What the employee needs
- Just a personal card, no phone
- What the site needs
- An NFC-capable Android device, set up as a kiosk and connected to the internet
- How soon you start
- Once the cards arrive and the kiosk is set up
- Who supplies it
- We make and ship them
You don't have to pick just one
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between clocking in from mobile and clocking in at a station by the entrance?
Mobile clock-in is done from the employee's own device, from anywhere, and is checked against the GPS location recorded with the clock-in. Station clock-in is done at a fixed physical point by the entrance, so the clock-in is tied to the door itself.
Which clock-in method can I set up on my own, without ordering hardware?
You can start with clocking in from the browser once the account is open and employees are invited. NFC tags, cards and a kiosk need compatible equipment and setup.
What about an employee who has no smartphone?
A personal NFC card tapped on a tablet at the entrance is the easiest way for them: no app to install, no password to remember, and no need to take out a phone.
How much does it cost to add a clock-in method?
Clocking in from the web, from mobile and at a tablet station is included in the subscription. NFC stickers and NFC cards are physical hardware ordered separately: write to us at support@rayclock.co.il and get a quote.
What is the difference between an NFC sticker and an NFC card?
An NFC sticker is stuck on the wall at the entrance, and the employee taps their phone on it: the sticker identifies the place, the phone identifies the employee. An NFC card is the employee's personal card, tapped on a tablet at the entrance: the card identifies the employee, the tablet identifies the place. The sticker suits teams where everyone has an NFC phone; the card suits teams without a phone, or where using one during work is inconvenient.
We have many branches or field sites. Which clock-in method fits?
You can place an NFC tag at every branch or site. The tag needs no power or network, but clocking in is done in the app on a compatible phone with an internet connection. Each tag is linked to a site, and you can also combine mobile clock-in with location verification.
Can we use several clock-in methods together?
Yes. You can run all the methods side by side and give each employee the one that suits them. All clock-ins go into the same report and are calculated by the same engine under the Hours of Work and Rest Law, and each clock-in also keeps its source: mobile, sticker or card.