How do I set up and use trackers?
Pair a tracker, assign activities, and track time by flipping the device
This article is for: Standard user, Manager, Admin, Account owner
Trackers are physical Bluetooth devices with two sides. Each side can be assigned to a different activity or project. Flip the tracker to switch between activities and automatically start tracking time. Trackers are managed in the desktop app.
Contents
- Pair a tracker
- Assign activities to tracker sides
- Edit a tracker name
- Connect and disconnect a tracker
- Unpair a tracker
Pair a tracker
Before you can use a tracker, you need to pair it with the TimeTac desktop app via Bluetooth.
Follow these steps
- Open the TimeTac desktop app.
- Navigate to Tracker in the menu.
- Click Add tracker.
- Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your device.
- The app searches for nearby trackers. Select your tracker from the list.
- Click Save to complete the pairing.
Tip: Keep the tracker close to your computer during the pairing process for a stable Bluetooth connection.
Assign activities to tracker sides
Each tracker has two sides. You can assign a different activity or project to each side so that flipping the tracker switches between them.
Follow these steps
- Navigate to Tracker in the desktop app.
- Select the tracker you want to configure.
- Click Edit.
- For each side, select an activity and optionally a project.
- Click Save.
Edit a tracker name
Give your tracker a custom name to easily identify it.
Follow these steps
- Navigate to Tracker in the desktop app.
- Select the tracker.
- Click Edit.
- Enter a new name in the name field.
- Click Save.
Connect and disconnect a tracker
You can temporarily disconnect a tracker without unpairing it. This stops time tracking without removing the device from your account.
- Connect: Navigate to Tracker, select the tracker, and click Connect.
- Disconnect: Select the tracker and click Disconnect.
Unpair a tracker
Unpairing permanently removes the tracker from your account. You can pair it again later if needed.
Follow these steps
- Navigate to Tracker in the desktop app.
- Select the tracker you want to remove.
- Click Delete.
Warning: Unpairing a tracker does not delete any time entries that were already recorded with it.