Recommended Hardware & Accessories

TimeKeeper works with the majority of Android and iOS devices (current minimum iOs supported version is 13.4 and Android 7.0 (2016)*), so you're free to make your own choice on which to use.

There are a number of simple requirements that the device must have for TimeKeeper to run successfully:

Hardware Requirements for Tablet

1. If you are planning to use facial recognition, the device must have a front facing camera (to take clock in photographs)

2. The device must have internet connectivity be that over ethernet, data or Wi-Fi (preferred)

3. Hardware accessories should work in Portrait mode

4. We recommend using a device that was released no longer than 5 years ago.

Hardware Requirements for Mobile

1. The device must have a GPS sensor - i.e. the device must be able to detect "Your Location" in Google Maps

2. The device must have internet connectivity be that over ethernet, data or Wi-Fi (preferred)

This covers the majority of mobile and tablet devices. So if you have an existing Android or iOS device, it will likely work with TimeKeeper.

Recommended Value Tablets

Generally we recommend a 10 inch tablet if using on-premise, as everything on screen will be easily visible.

7 inch tablets will also work fine, it just might be more difficult to see everything on a smaller screen. 

Samsung Galaxy Tablets

Samsung Galaxy A9+ Available on Amazon

Samsung Galaxy A9 Available on Amazon

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Available on Amazon

Lenovo Tab E10 10.1 Inch

10-inch Android Tablet

Available on Amazon

Tablet Mounts (Wall + Tablet)

Perhaps you want to fix your tablet to the wall or to a desk, if security is top of your mind. There are a number of options available. TimeKeeper currently only functions in portrait mode, so you need a stand that will allow you to fix the tablet this way.

Adjustable Tablet Stand

Available on Amazon

Sleek looking stand but unsecured.

Armour Dog Tilt and Swivel Mount

Can be fixed to the wall or to a table. Comes with a Kensington lock and key.

Available at Armour Dog

Bouncepad

Wall Mount

Notes: Check out which devices work with the Bouncepad, as they are designed to suit specific devices

Available at Bouncepad

Accessories

Rugged Cases

If the tablet will be used in an area where it requires extreme protection (such as a construction site), you may require a rugged tablet case.

TECHGEAR G-SHOCK Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 11 inch cover

Available on Amazon

Ethernet Accessories

If you don't have Wi-Fi, you might require a few adapters to both power your tablet and provide it with internet via ethernet simultaneously.

Power over Ethernet Accessories

Most modern tablets only have one charging port (usually USB-C), so you’ll need a special adapter to connect to Ethernet and keep the tablet charged at the same time.

We recommend using a SimulCharge™ PoE Ethernet Adapter, which is designed to:

• Charge your tablet and connect it to the internet at the same time

• Prevent the battery from overcharging (which can cause it to swell or fail)

• Keep the internet connection stable, even if the network briefly drops

For critical setups employee timeclocks or public displays, we recommend the eSynC-PE model, which can automatically fix certain network issues without needing someone to unplug and restart it.

Other Adaptor Options

eSynC-PE-MINI - a smaller version of the main adapter

nSynC-PE - a more affordable version (doesn’t include battery protection or automatic network recovery)

Tablet Enclosure - a full case with built-in adapter and VESA mount (great for wall-mounted setups like time clocks)

Note: Works for specific tablets only, see list below as of September 2025:

Samsung Galaxy S6 LITE

Samsung Galaxy A9+ (must contact Saratota in Advance)

Samsung Galaxy S9

Lenovo M8

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (10.1″) *Tested personally and recommended

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (8.0″, 9.7″)

Samsung Galaxy Tab E (9.6″)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0″, 9.7″**)

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (8.0″, 10.1″)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S (8.4″, 10.5″)

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro (10.1″, 12.2″)

The regular Galaxy A9 (not the A9+) hasn’t been tested yet and may not work.

Buy at Saratota Direct here or buy from TimeKeeper - contact [email protected].

Data Usage:

Device data usage in TimeKeeper is mostly negligible, but can depend on which app features are being used. For example, if downloading documents, a single document may be a few MB.

If clocking in and out, twice a day on mobile, without facial recognition you can expect to use a couple of MB per month.

If you’re using facial recognition, it’s around 1MB per clock entry (700kb but we round up for a buffer)

So that’s 2MB per day or approximately 75MB per month (based on working 30 days a month). This is an upper bound estimation with a buffer included.

You can also check the TimeKeeper specific data usage in the apps section of your the smartphone or device being used. 

Updated 27th January 2026.