Does this have to stay connected to a computer at all times? Looking to find out exactly how it works.
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No, it's basically like a little computer all by itself. You put it in the wall and employees clock in and out and it stores them all in the memory of the clock (something like 20,000 punches). You can access the info by hooking it up to USB, but it's kind of slow. I hooked it up to my network using the Ethernet port on the bottom. Now I can access the data any time, and it's pretty fast. If you can do that too, I'd recommend it.
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Yes it has to be connected but you can connect through bluetooth. You can connect your device directly to it if you wanna keep it charged.
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No it does not (in most instances). I have always used it with just a single USB connection.
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I just tested it and no it does not. When plugged in, it turns off and begins charging which causes it to disconnect from the device it is paired with. HomeSpot NFC-Enabled Bluetooth Audio Receiver for Sound System seems to have the functionality you are looking for.Edit: Nick is correct it does work, but you have to turn it back on. I did not, however, have the issue where the device still thought it was connected if I only held the power button for a moment after connecting. It seems to have different hold times for the button to work on different days. I use it in my car as a delivery driver so it stays plugged in a lot. I just tested it and no it does not. When plugged in, it turns off and begins charging which causes it to disconnect from the device it is paired with. HomeSpot NFC-Enabled Bluetooth Audio Receiver for Sound System seems to have the functionality you are looking for.Edit: Nick is correct it does work, but you have to turn it back on. I did not, however, have the issue where the device still thought it was connected if I only held the power button for a moment after connecting. It seems to have different hold times for the... » Read More I just tested it and no it does not. When plugged in, it turns off and begins charging which causes it to disconnect from the device it is paired with. HomeSpot NFC-Enabled Bluetooth Audio Receiver for Sound System seems to have the functionality you are looking for.Edit: Nick is correct it does work, but you have to turn it back on. I did not, however, have the issue where the device still thought it was connected if I only held the power button for a moment after connecting. It seems to have different hold times for the button to work on different days. I use it in my car as a delivery driver so it stays plugged in a lot. « Show Less
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Ours has been in daily use for well over a year and we have had only a few connectivity issues. About the same as any of our other laptops, tablets, etc., and restart (at worst) always resolves the connection. For us, it is almost never actually turned off. I'm not a super tech-y person, but based on experience with other computers and devices over the years, I think they should be shut down occasionally to "reset". Maybe if we did turn it off regularly we wouldn't have had any issues...?
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I just read this. Very good info. But does the computer have to be on the internet all the time or just on. I do not mind keeping it on but I find my router often goes off the internet if I leave it too long. Can you Help LaRaine
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No connection to a computer needed besides to charge. It pairs with your devices using Bluetooth
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Automatically, no. You have to push the button for it to reconnect. And it drops the connection typically after 5 or 10 minutes of non-use.
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You always have a connection to the internet unless you turn the computer off or go to hibernation, sleep mode is still connected and will still do updates and such. I am connected within 1 minute after entering my password. I guess I never paid that much attention to that though, and I'll just say that I cant tell that its a wireless connection. It connects just as fast as my gaming rig with a direct connection.never had a problem, and its been a year.
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It wont stay synced...I loose connection at least once every 3-5 minutes and I am extremely close to the computer. I have an Mac so not sure if that is the issue or not...cant find any help online.
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It connects to the computer via a FireWire connection. Most PCs don't have this.
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This is a USB controller, it doesn't actually do anything when not plugged into a computer. It comes with a USB cable that powers it and connects it to a computer.
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It needs to be connected physically to a computer. We have cable that is direct and also WiFi, it has worked with both. The tuner screws one end into a cable and the other end into computer via USB.
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no, it is only connected through USB to your computer and your computer must be on for you to use it.
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I had problems getting it to maintain connection. The answer to your question is, yes, it does. However, the overall product was questionable in my opinion. I returned mine.
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I only use my laptop. It doesn't seem to reconnect automatically but its as easy as clicking on the button at the top of my computer that makes it reconnect.
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Not sure what you are asking; but, I keep my cameras plugged into my home desktop computer all the time. I can see the cameras from any computer/phone, anywhere at anytime and monitor my home. I would guess you don't need to keep it plugged up all the time, but the cameras do record to the computer when ever there is motion, as long as they are plugged in and on.