Biometrics & Attendance · Guide

Biometric Attendance in Power Cuts and Weak Internet: Will It Work?

Terminals store punches and send them later.

Month end should not be an argument.

Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that.

In this guide you will see:
  • Terminals store thousands of punches
  • A small UPS bridges cuts
  • Data sends when connected
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-19Updated 2026-10-192 min read
On this page01. The short version02. Four things to know03. Before and after04. In stock now05. Get a free survey06. FAQ
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Quick answer

Terminals store punches and send them later. A time attendance terminal records each person with their own finger or face.

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Key takeaways

  • Terminals store thousands of punches
  • A small UPS bridges cuts
  • Data sends when connected
  • Optional for remote sites

01The short version

Power cut ~ battery or UPSNo internet ~ punches storedBack online ~ data syncsReport ~ nothing lost
Biometric Attendance in Power Cuts and Weak Internet: Will It Work?

02Four things to know

MemoryTerminals store thousands of punches
BackupA small UPS bridges cuts
SyncData sends when connected
SolarOptional for remote sites

03Before and after

Before

System offline
Staff cannot clock in
Lost records

After

Stored and synced
Staff clock in anyway
Nothing lost
A face recognition terminal

04In stock now

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05Get a free survey

When to call a professionalTell us about your site. We survey for free, quote in writing, then supply, install, configure and train. See the price guide. Call 0113 301 244 or WhatsApp us.

06Frequently asked questions

How many punches can it store?

It depends on the model. Many store tens of thousands.

Can it run on solar?

A small solar kit can power a terminal on remote sites.

Do you deliver outside Nairobi?

Yes. We deliver countrywide and survey Nairobi and the surrounding counties for free.

What is a time attendance system?

It is a terminal at the door plus software. Staff scan a finger, face or card, the terminal records who arrived and when, and the software totals hours, lateness and overtime for payroll.

Why customers choose Qyvea

Genuine brandsManufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box.
One team, start to finishThe people who advise you also install and support it.
Fast answersWhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi.
Easy to buyPay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
Risk taken off you7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations.
Customers say soRated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews.

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