How can I integrate biometric devices for my school?

You can integrate biometric devices in NextOS by setting attendance mode to Automatic, adding the device, and mapping users (students/staff) to the device.

Step 1: Set Attendance Mode

1. Navigate to Settings > Staff > Attendance > Attendance Mode.
2. Set the Mode to Automatic for the required departments (staff) or class sections (students) whose attendance will be marked via biometric devices.
   • Only users with Automatic mode enabled will appear in Map User Groups.

Step 2: Add the Biometric Device

• Navigate to Settings > Staff > Attendance > Biometric Devices.
• Click Add (top-right corner) and enter the following details:
  • Device Name – Any identifiable name (preferably location/department-based).
  • Device Type –Select the supported type (Biometric + RFID / Bio + RFID + Face).
  • Serial Number – Enter exactly as printed on the device (must be accurate).
  • Manufacturer – Select eSSL (recommended) or Others
  • Location – Where the device is installed and being used.
  • Direction – Select IN or OUT or BOTH as applicable.
• Click Add to save the device.

Step 2: Verify Biometric Status

Once the biometric device is successfully configured and connected to the NextOS server, it will start showing as Online in the system. You can verify it from –

• Navigate to Settings > Attendance > Biometric Devices
• Check the Last Online column status next to the device name.
• Ensure the status shows Online along with the latest timestamp, confirming the device is properly connected and communicating with NextOS.

Step 4: Map Users to the Device

• Go to Map User Groups and click on the required biometric device.
• Under the STUDENT tab, select the classes to link and click Save.
• Switch to the STAFF tab, select the departments to link and click Save.

Step 5: Verify Users Sync Status

• Select the biometric device in Map User Groups to view sync statuses.
• Click View All to see the list of synced students and staff.
  • Pending status indicates the device is not syncing—ensure it’s configured, online, and connected to the internet.

This setup enables automatic attendance recording through bio-metric devices for students and staff.