GPS field staff location lock
Geofencing Attendance
An attendance mechanism that only accepts check-ins when the user's mobile device GPS position falls within a predefined geographic boundary.
Useful for field teams, construction sites, and mobile staff where verifying that check-ins happen at the correct physical location is essential.
Frequently Asked Questions about Geofencing Attendance
How accurate is geofencing for attendance?
GPS geofencing accuracy is typically 3–10 metres, sufficient for most site boundaries. For indoor environments, Wi-Fi positioning can supplement GPS.
Can employees fake their location?
Nialabs can detect mock location usage on Android and iOS and reject or flag those check-in attempts automatically.
Does geofencing work without a smartphone?
Geofencing attendance requires a smartphone with GPS. For sites without reliable mobile coverage, a fixed biometric kiosk at the site entrance is recommended instead.
