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Can the Agendrix App Replace a Biometric Time Clock?
The Agendrix app takes a photo of the employee as they clock in and out, which can replace the need for a biometric time clock in some cases. Using a photo clock validates the identity of employees when they clock in, out or take a break.
The Agendrix photo punch does not replace time clocks that recognize biometric characteristics such as iris or fingerprints when employees clock in and out.
What Is a Biometric Time Clock?
A biometric time clock is a time and attendance system that uses people’s unique characteristics (fingerprints, eyes, face shape, voice, etc.) to identify employees and record they hours they work.
How Does a Biometric Punch Clock Work?
Biometric punch clocks use sensors to recognize specific employee characteristics to record the hours they work. For example, they use facial recognition or fingerprint scanning to validate time entries.
When an employee clocks in during their shift, the time clock accepts the clocking-in only if the characteristics match the information recorded in the system.
Why Use a Biometric Time Clock?
Using a biometric time clock enables companies to better manage their employees’ working hours. By installing a biometric time clock, companies can verify the identity of employees, while ensuring that they are in the right place at the right time.
What Are the Benefits of a Biometric Time Clock?
Using a biometric time clock typically offers the following benefits:
- Eliminates time and identity theft
- Reduces payroll processing errors
- Simplifies tracking of employee absences
What Is the Difference Between Biometric and Digital Time Clocks?
A biometric time clock uses unique biological characteristics such as fingerprints and facial features to recognize employees. It can then authorize time entries.
A digital time clock registers employee time entries in a computer or cloud-based system using the employee’s personal identification number.
What Are the Different Types of Time Clocks?
The various time clocks used in companies include the following:
- Digital time clock: records hours worked using an employee identification number (PIN) and stores the information on a computer or in the cloud.
- Mechanical time clock: records hours worked using a physical medium such as a punch.
- RFID or barcode time clock: records hours clocked using a physical reader and a card (or chip).
- Fixed-telephone time clock: records hours by associating a telephone number with a precise location when clocking in and out.
- Biometric time clock: records hours clocked in after verifying employees’ unique biological characteristics (such as fingerprints) when clocking in and out.
