Friday Kiosk Setup (Android Tablet) #

Purpose: To configure a secure, “always-on” hardware station for employee time tracking.
Frequency: Initial setup and as needed for employee troubleshooting.

System Configuration & Navigation #

Because Android menus vary by manufacturer (Samsung, Google, etc.), use the Search Bar within the Settings app if you cannot find specific menus.

Required Settings #

• Stay Awake: Search for Build Number under About Tablet. Tap it 7 times to unlock Developer Options. Inside Developer Options, enable Stay Awake. This ensures the screen never dims while the tablet is plugged in.
• App Pinning: Search for Pinning or Pin App in the Settings search bar. Toggle it ON and ensure Ask for PIN before unpinning is enabled.

Friday Kiosk App Setup #

1. Install the Friday Kiosk app from the Google Play Store.
2. Log in using your Friday Admin email and password.
3. Select your company and set the clocking method to Camera.
4. Allow the app access to the camera and location services.

Registering Employee Faces #

1. Navigate to Settings within the Friday app and select Register Employee Faces.
2. Tap the Plus (+) icon next to the employee’s name.
3. Ensure the employee is in a well-lit area and looking directly at the camera to complete the scan.

Troubleshooting: Face Registration Issues #

A common error occurs when the system refuses to register a face or says the face is already in use. This typically happens with re-hires or employees who have switched roles (e.g., Contractor to Full-Time).

Duplicate Face Data #

Friday prevents the same face from being linked to two different profiles. If an employee was terminated and rehired under a new profile, their face data may still be attached to their inactive original profile.

Resolving Duplicate Face Data #

1. Reactivate the old profile: In the Friday web dashboard, temporarily change the status of the original/old employee profile to Active.
2. Clear the face data: On the tablet kiosk, go to Register Employee Faces, find the old profile, and click the Red X to delete the registered face.
3. Deactivate the old profile: Return to the web dashboard and set the old profile back to Inactive.
4. Register the new profile: You can now successfully register the face onto the employee’s current, active profile.

Security & Device Placement #

• App Pinning: Once the app is open, tap the Recent Apps button (three lines), tap the Friday Icon, and select Pin this app. This prevents employees from using the tablet for anything other than clocking in.