Setting up your ZKTeco biometric attendance device with SmartBioTime takes less than 10 minutes. This step-by-step guide walks you through the complete process — from unboxing to seeing live punches on your dashboard.
What You Need
- A ZKTeco device (any model supporting ADMS or direct API push)
- Network connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) for the device
- Your SmartBioTime account credentials and device API key
Step 1: Register Your Device in SmartBioTime
- Log in to your SmartBioTime dashboard
- Go to Devices → Add Device
- Enter the device name, IP address, and location area
- Save — you will receive a unique API key for this device
Step 2: Configure the ZKTeco Device
- On the device, go to Menu → Communication → Cloud Server Settings
- Set the server address to your SmartBioTime API URL
- Enter the API key in the device server key field
- Set push interval to 60 seconds for real-time sync
Step 3: Enroll Employees
Employees can be enrolled directly on the device using the fingerprint scanner. SmartBioTime automatically syncs employee records and biometric templates across all devices in the same area — so you only need to enroll once.
Step 4: Verify the Connection
Back in your dashboard, the device status will show Online (green) once it sends its first heartbeat. You will see live punch events appear in real-time on the Live Monitor page.
Need Help?
Our support team at Tawdeeh Technical Service LLC provides free setup assistance for all SmartBioTime customers. Contact us or WhatsApp us for same-day support.