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How does FlowLogic use location (geolocation) services?

See how FlowLogic uses GPS, WiFi, phone tower and IP address to locate staff for timesheets and security, and how to register a home or office location.

Key Points

  • FlowLogic uses geolocation to keep track of staff location for timesheet management and security. You'll see it in the maps on staff timesheets and in Geo Logs under the Logs icon.

  • FlowLogic can work out a location from GPS (within a few metres), WiFi (within a few hundred metres), phone towers (up to a few kilometres) or your company's stored I.P. address.

  • Devices with GPS, such as smartphones and most tablets with a SIM card slot, give the most consistent and accurate results. Laptops, desktops and tablets without a SIM card slot don't typically have GPS.

  • Device settings such as GPS accuracy, location cache and browser location permissions affect results. Use the highest accuracy setting available where possible.

FlowLogic uses Geolocation services to keep a track of Staff Location for Timesheet Management and Security purposes. This is often seen in the Maps as displayed on the Staff Timesheets, and can be accessed through the Geo Logs , under the Logs icon.

Geolocation Methods

Below is a description of the various ways FlowLogic can try to determine a user's location.
  • GPS: This uses satellites and knows your location within a few metres.
  • WiFi: The location of nearby WiFi networks helps FlowLogic know where you are within a few hundred metres.
  • Phone Tower: Your connection to a mobile network can be accurate up to a few kilometres.
  • I.P. Address: The street address of your company's fixed internet connection can be stored in FlowLogic's settings.

Devices

Devices with GPS capabilities will generally give the most consistent and accurate geolocation results. Examples of GPS capable devices are:
  • Smartphones (mobile phones).
  • Most tablets and iPads with a SIM card slot.
Examples of devices that do not typically include GPS capabilities are:
  • Tablets and iPads without a SIM card slot.
  • Laptop computers.
  • Desktop computers.

Device Settings

GPS Accuracy : Most GPS capable devices will have settings to control the accuracy of geolocation requests made by Apps and websites. These settings are primarily used to manage device battery life as GPS-based geolocation will use more battery power than other, less accurate, methods. Use of the highest accuracy setting available is recommended where possible. Location Cache : Most mobile phones will cache geolocation results in order to conserve battery. This cached result is usually used until your phone detects a change in mobile phone tower or WIFI network. Browser "Location" Settings : Web browsers will alert users if a website is trying to determine their location. Users can choose to allow or block the site from knowing this information. Default Location : On some Desktop and Laptop devices, a default location can be set in the Devices settings, that will be used as the default for Geolocation Services. Consult the Help for your operating system for Instructions on how to set the Default Location for your device.

Office-only log in

If your organisation needs staff to log in to FlowLogic only from the office, contact FlowLogic Support to discuss the options.

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