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Check-In

B1 Admin supports self check-in at services through the companion B1 Checkin app. Members can check themselves and their families in at kiosks or dedicated devices when they arrive, making the process fast and reducing the workload on your volunteers.

How It Works​

The B1 Checkin app connects to your B1 Admin attendance setup. When a member checks in, their attendance is automatically recorded against the correct campus, service time, and group. You do not need to enter attendance manually for anyone who uses the check-in system.

Setting Up Check-In​

  1. Configure your attendance structure first. In B1 Admin, go to Attendance > Setup and make sure your campuses, service times, and groups are in place. The check-in app relies on this configuration. See Attendance Setup for details.
  2. Install the B1 Checkin app on the devices you plan to use. The app is available on the following platforms:
  3. Sign in to the B1 Checkin app using your church's account credentials.
  4. Select the campus and service time for the current gathering.
  5. Members can now search for their name on the device and check in.
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Place check-in devices in visible, easy-to-reach locations such as lobby entrances or welcome desks. A brief announcement during services helps members know the option is available.

Tablets -- any of these work well with the app:

  • Compact: Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite 8.7"
  • Large Screen: Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5"
  • Budget: Amazon Fire HD 10

Printers -- check-ins work with Brother label printers for printing name tags:

  • Best: Brother QL-1110NWB (supports multiple tablets via Bluetooth and WiFi)
  • Good: Brother QL-810W (supports multiple tablets via WiFi)
  • Budget: Brother QL-1100 (WiFi only)

Labels: Brother DK-1201 (1-1/7" x 3-1/2")

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Follow your printer's setup instructions to connect it to the same WiFi network as your tablet. You can find Brother printer drivers and setup guides on the Brother support site.

What Gets Recorded​

Every check-in creates an attendance record in B1 Admin. You can view these records on the Attendance and Groups tabs just like manually entered attendance. There is no difference in how the data appears -- both methods feed into the same reports.