# Overview

The **iHospitality Hub** is a shared kiosk and device application within the **Spendwell iHospitality Suite**. It provides employees with a centralized device, such as a tablet or iPad, to access and perform daily hospitality operations.

An administrator or manager configures a physical device as an **iHospitality Hub** and selects the modules that should be available on that device. Employees can then identify themselves using their **Employee ID and PIN** or **Face Login** and access the available modules.

Each employee's activity is recorded against their individual employee profile, while the Hub credentials remain associated with the physical device.

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## Key Features

- **Shared Device Access** – Multiple employees can use the same tablet or iPad.
- **Employee Authentication** – Employees can identify themselves using Employee ID/PIN or Face Login.
- **Module-Based Access** – Administrators can control which modules are available on each Hub.
- **Employee-Level Activity Tracking** – Activities are recorded against the employee performing the action.
- **Device-Based Configuration** – Each physical device is registered and configured as an individual Hub.
- **Centralized Operations** – Employees can access multiple operational functions from a single device.

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## Available Modules

| Module | Description |
|---|---|
| **Clock In / Clock Out** | Employees record their working hours, take breaks, clock out, and add manual entries to correct missed punches. |
| **Front Desk** | Employees view and manage tasks assigned to their shift and update task progress from **Open → Active → Completed**. |
| **Maintenance** | View and manage assigned maintenance tasks. |
| **Housekeeping** | View and manage assigned housekeeping tasks. |
| **Report Lost Item** | Report a guest’s lost item and manage the report. |
| **Found Items** | Record and manage items found on the property. |
| **Storeroom Inventory Assignment** | Assign stock items to a storeroom and manage inventory assignments. |
| **Storeroom Stock Deduction** | Record stock used or consumed by deducting it from storeroom inventory. |

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## How the iHospitality Hub Works

The iHospitality Hub follows a simple workflow:

1. **Hub Setup**  
   An administrator or manager registers the physical tablet or iPad as an iHospitality Hub.

2. **Module Configuration**  
   The administrator selects the modules that should be available on the Hub.

3. **Hub Authentication**  
   The device is configured with its Hub credentials.

4. **Employee Identification**  
   The employee identifies themselves using Employee ID/PIN or Face Login.

5. **Module Access**  
   The employee sees only the modules enabled for that Hub.

6. **Perform Activity**  
   The employee performs the required operational activity.

7. **Activity Tracking**  
   The activity is recorded against the authenticated employee.

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## Access and Authentication

### Hub Authentication

The Hub is associated with the physical device and uses its configured credentials to identify the registered Hub.

Hub credentials belong to the **device**, not to an individual employee.

### Employee Authentication

Employees authenticate themselves separately when accessing Hub modules.

Supported authentication methods include:

- **Employee ID and PIN**
- **Face Login**

This allows multiple employees to securely use the same shared device while maintaining individual employee activity tracking.

> **Important:** The employee must have **Can iHospitality Hub Login** enabled in their user role to access the iHospitality Hub.

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## Module Access Control

Each Hub can be configured with a specific set of modules based on the operational requirements of the location.

For example:

| Hub Type | Enabled Modules |
|---|---|
| **Front Desk Hub** | Clock In / Clock Out, Front Desk, Lost & Found |
| **Housekeeping Hub** | Clock In / Clock Out, Front Desk, Inventory Management |
| **Operations Hub** | Clock In / Clock Out, Front Desk, Inventory Management, Lost & Found |

Employees can access only the modules configured for the Hub they are using.

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