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Check-in devices

Before you begin​

AiFi offers stores two options for check-in devices:

  • AiFi-owned devices.
  • Retailer-owned devices.

When integrating the app or a credit card terminal, determine if AiFi or the retailer controls the check-in device.

Check-in device location​

AiFi uses a flexible method for checking in, which works with different types of check-in devices, like credit card terminals or QR readers. These devices might be part of a larger entry kiosk. Each check-in device has its checkInDeviceId, which allows the AiFi or retailer device to identify where the customer authentication takes place.

The major differences between check-in device location are the following:

  • External check-in devices associate an entry code to the entry zone (behind the doors/gates associated with that device). The next people entering the store link with that entry code.
  • Internal check-in devices link with a scanning zone around them. This links the entry code with the people inside when the entry code signal reaches the store.

The following diagram shows the difference between the two methods:

External vs internal scanners