Paper sign-in sheets have had their time. The Odoo Attendance mobile app lets employees clock in and out from their phone while admins get a real-time view of who is on the clock. It pairs with an Odoo backend so HR, payroll and project costing all read from the same record.
The app surfaces employee details, attendance history with monthly filters, and pushes entry and exit alerts to admins. The current product version is 1.0.0 and supported Odoo framework versions are V14 and V15.
Background: why this kind of app exists
Field teams, retail staff and remote contractors are hard to track with badge readers. A phone-based check-in lowers friction and produces cleaner timesheets. Pairing it with Odoo means a single source of truth for hours worked.
Our analysis
The interesting design choice is what the app does not do: it is a check-in tool, not a workforce management suite. There is no scheduling, no geofencing and no photo verification in scope. For a small operation that just needs honest clock-in data landing in Odoo, that is plenty. For a multi-site contractor with compliance needs, you will outgrow it.
Who wins:** Small service businesses with field crews; HR teams tired of chasing timesheets from WhatsApp or spreadsheets.
Who loses:** Organizations needing geofence enforcement, photo proof, or scheduling integration out of the box. They should look at dedicated WFM platforms instead.
Trade-off:** The app is lightweight and fast to deploy—but the install path assumes you are comfortable with Odoo developer mode, dropping a folder into the add-ons path and updating the module list. If your Odoo instance is hosted and managed by a partner, coordinate with them on installation to avoid friction.
What to watch:** Framework compatibility. If you are eyeing Odoo 16 or later, confirm the vendor has released a compatible version before committing.
Who should care
| Team | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Field service managers | See check-in/check-out timestamps in real time; monthly history export simplifies payroll |
| HR administrators | Single source of truth for hours; no more chasing paper or spreadsheets |
| Small business owners | Low-cost, low-complexity clock-in that fits Odoo's existing stack |
| IT/Odoo admins | Installation requires developer mode and add-ons path access; plan accordingly |
Worked example: a small field-services team's week
Say you run a four-person install crew. Each morning, the lead opens the app, checks in from the first job site, and the office sees the timestamp. At lunch and on departure, the same. At month end, HR filters the history to one view, exports it, and payroll is done. Compare that to text messages, paper sheets or a shared spreadsheet, and the audit trail alone earns its keep.
Bottom line
The Odoo Attendance mobile app is a focused, no-frills check-in tool that integrates cleanly with Odoo's HR backbone. It will not replace a full WFM platform, and it does not try to. Install it if your team needs honest clock-in data feeding into Odoo; look elsewhere if you need enforcement, scheduling or compliance features.
Key takeaways
- The Odoo Attendance mobile app is a v1.0.0 module compatible with Odoo V14 and V15.
- It is a clock-in tool only; scheduling, geofencing and photo verification are out of scope.
- Installation requires Odoo developer mode and placing the zip in the add-ons path.
- Best suited to small field teams that need clean timesheet data feeding into Odoo HR.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Odoo Attendance mobile app support geofencing or photo verification?
No. The current version is a check-in tool only, with no scheduling, geofencing or photo verification features.
Which Odoo versions does the app work with?
The current product version is 1.0.0 and it supports Odoo V14 and V15.
How is the module installed in Odoo?
It ships as a zip file; you enable Odoo's developer mode, place it in the add-ons path and update the module list.
What data can admins see from the app?
Admins receive entry and exit alerts and can view employee profile details (name, photo, role, contact, email, work location) plus attendance history filterable by month.
What happens after installation?
After installation, an administrator can configure the mobile presence app through the Odoo backend, set up push notification credentials, and manage message templates for automated alerts. Employees can then log in and begin marking attendance directly from their mobile devices.