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  • Common GPS Issues - Android
    A GPS signal may not always be stable. There are several conditions that can cause your phone not to have a strong GPS signal such as your phone/tablet’s capabilities, software, or location settings. Here are some steps you can try to fix the problem: Turn location services _on/off _ (30 seconds). Make sure that location settings are set to high accuracy by following the directions: Settings > Additional Settings > Privacy > Location > Set to High Accuracy. Toggle airplane mode (30 secoSome readers
  • Common GPS Issues - iOS
    A GPS signal may not always be stable and there are several reasons it may not be tracking your path and mileage consistently. There are several conditions that can cause your phone not to have a strong GPS signal such as your phone/tablet’s capabilities, software, or location settings. Here are some steps you can try to fix the problem: Make sure that location settings is set to Always if you want mileage tracking or background tracking. Go to Settings > Privacy > **Location SettingSome readers
  • Will iPhone or Android hotspot (tethering) give the iPad or a tablet a GPS position?
    No and here is why. No, iPhone or Android phone hotspot/tethered to a tablet or iPad will provide the iPad/tablet with a GPS position. Timeero works by “asking” the iPad/tablet location services for an accurate position. If the iPad/tablet decides the position information it is receiving is not enough, it will not save the GPS position to the Timeero app. When a GPS position is being provided by a GPS inside the iPad/tablet, this signal will usually be of high quality and rapidly updatedFew readers
  • Waypoints Playback
    Occasionally the GPS points on the map can be hard to view. Even worse, following or tracing the path traveled can be very confusing so we created Waypoints Playback. WayPoints Playback With Waypoints Playback, you can play the path traveled for any time shift. Simply go to Show Map and click on the play button to play the path traveled.Few readers
  • Restrict Clock In by Location
    Overview With geofence clock-in restriction, you can block employees from clocking in if they are outside of the job site. This is a great way to prevent employees from clocking in while driving on their way to work. This also enforces greater accountability to make sure employees are clocking in from the areas they are scheduled to work. How to enable location restrictions To turn on this settiFew readers

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