What is GPS Check-In?
GPS check-in is a feature that records a field rep’s location at the moment they log a customer visit, verifying they were physically present.
GPS check-in captures a device’s geographic coordinates at the moment a field rep logs the start (and often end) of a customer visit. This creates a timestamped, location-verified record that the visit actually took place at the intended site, rather than relying solely on the rep’s self-reported notes.
Beyond basic verification, GPS check-in data can be aggregated to analyze visit frequency per account, time spent on-site, and travel patterns across a territory, giving managers visibility they would not have with manual reporting. It is commonly combined with geofencing to automatically validate whether the check-in falls within an acceptable distance of the registered customer address.
For check-in systems to be genuinely useful, they need to work reliably in the field, including in areas with weak connectivity, and should minimize friction for the rep so it doesn’t become an obstacle to actually completing visits. Auto check-out features, which end a session automatically at day’s end, help keep records clean without extra manual steps.
Lavisho TT’s GPS check-in includes automatic check-out at midnight, road-distance mileage calculation, and an anomaly audit map, and pairs check-in data with visit reports that can include selfies and voice notes for additional verification and context.
GPS Check-In — common questions
What data does a GPS check-in typically capture?
The device’s location and timestamp at the moment a rep starts and ends a visit, sometimes with photos or notes attached.
Does GPS check-in work without internet access?
In offline-first systems like Lavisho TT, check-ins can be logged without signal and synced once connectivity returns.
What is auto check-out?
A feature that automatically ends an open check-in session, for example at midnight, so records stay accurate without manual closure.
How does mileage tracking relate to GPS check-in?
Some systems calculate road-distance mileage between check-in points, useful for expense reimbursement and route analysis.
Related pages
Related products
- GPS Field Tracking
See where reps check in, verify visits with geofencing and selfies, and catch suspicious activity with an anomaly audit map.
- Field Force Management
Give managers visibility into every customer visit with GPS check-ins, route planning and offline-first mobile logging.
Glossary
- Geofencing
Geofencing is a location technology that creates a virtual boundary around a place, triggering actions like check-in verification when a device enters or exits it.
- Field Force
A field force is a team of sales, service, or distribution staff who work primarily outside the office, visiting customers or sites in person.
- Sales Activity
A sales activity is any recorded interaction with a prospect or customer, such as a call, email, meeting, or field visit, tied to a deal or account.
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