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Shared tablet time clocks still beat shared logins

A tablet on the wall with personal PINs is an old idea that still works — if you treat it like equipment, not a leftover iPad.

6 min read Shops, kitchens, warehouses Updated Oct 2026

Shared logins destroy accountability. Shared hardware with individual PINs keeps a physical ritual without buying biometrics.

shared tablet time clock: Add a Cloq-it PIN kiosk at your door. Try it free for 14 days. Start free →

Kiosk setup

  1. Mount near the true start of workDoor, not back office.
  2. Guided access / kiosk modePrevent app hopping.
  3. Assign PINs, ban sharingReset on staff changes.
  4. Post the break rules beside itPolicy in the eyeline.

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Shared-device PIN flows are part of the product. Pair with phone GPS for people who leave the building.

Kiosk risks
RiskMitigation
PIN shoulder-surfingPrivacy sleeve + camera policy
Tablet walks awayMount + cable
Someone punches a friendCulture + spot checks + optional GPS

Common questions

iPad or cheap Android?
Whatever you can keep charged and locked down. Reliability > brand.
Can kiosk and phones coexist?
Yes — common for mixed office/field companies.

Add a Cloq-it PIN kiosk at your door.

Set up your company, invite your team, and be clocking in within the hour. Cancel anytime after the trial.