How to configure the iBeacon verification method (Model 2)

The iBeacon verification method uses Bluetooth beacons installed at a location to confirm an employee’s presence when they clock in.

Day.io supports iBeacon Model 2, which requires compatible hardware and the BeaconSet+ mobile app to capture technical details. Employees must have Bluetooth enabled on their phone when clocking in.

Key actions or configuration

1. Prepare the iBeacon
   • Install a compatible iBeacon (model 2) at the location.
   • Download the BeaconSet+ app on a smartphone to collect the device’s data.
   • Switch on the beacon and keep the phone nearby to capture information.
     
     
2. Access the location
   • In the Day.io panel, go to Locations.
   • Select the desired location or create a new one.
   • Open the Verification tab and click Add verification.
   • In the Select verification window, choose iBeacon (Mobile).
   • Click Select to open the configuration form.
     
     
3. Enter the technical information
   • Using the BeaconSet+ app, read the following information from the beacon:
     • UUID – universal unique identifier.
     • Major – beacon subgroup identifier.
     • Minor – secondary identifier.
     • MAC (optional) – beacon’s MAC address.
     • UID (optional) – unique identifier if provided by the model.
   • Populate the form fields with the collected data.
   • Click Create to save.
     
     
4. Test the validation
   • Ensure the beacon is powered and the battery is sufficient.
   • Instruct employees to enable Bluetooth and approach the beacon when clocking in using the mobile app.
   • In Attendance > Punch log, confirm that the Verification column shows “iBeacon” and that punches outside the range appear as pending.
     
     

Other actions available

• Delete the iBeacon method – Use the trash icon in the Verification tab to remove the method and register another.
• Update device data – If the beacon is replaced or its UUID/Major/Minor changes, delete the method and re‑register it.

Tips or troubleshooting

• Position the beacon centrally and visibly within the area to ensure adequate range.
• Periodically check the beacon’s battery to avoid validation failures.
• Devices with Bluetooth disabled will not be validated; remind employees to keep Bluetooth on.

Best practices

• Label each beacon physically to match the name registered in the system for easier maintenance.
• Test validation with different phone models to ensure compatibility.

Frequently asked questions

1. Do I need a separate app to configure the iBeacon?
   Yes. Use the BeaconSet+ app (or another manufacturer’s app) to read the UUID, Major and Minor before registering them in Day.io.
2. Can I have more than one iBeacon per location?
   No. Day.io allows only one verification method per location. To use multiple beacons, create separate locations or job sites.
3. What happens if an employee’s Bluetooth is off?
   The punch will not be validated via iBeacon and will appear as pending for approval.