Logbook Usage

This document serves as a comprehensive guide for end users on how to use the auto-tracking feature with motion detection in the Trip LogBook. Auto-tracking allows you to effortlessly monitor trips using your phone, automatically logging activities such as driving, biking, running, and using public transportation.

Auto-Tracking with Motion Detection

The Synkli app acts as a mileage tracker using GPS technology to monitor your location and determine when your phone is on the move. The app uses a combination of your GPS coordinates and your phone’s accelerometer (activity recognition) to distinguish between different activities such as walking, biking, and driving.

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    Synkli app monitors your location without storing or saving it until driving speed is detected.
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    The app uses motion detection to start and stop tracking trips based on your speed and activity.

How to Activate Auto-Tracking with Motion Detection


Follow these steps to enable auto-tracking with motion detection in the Synkli app:

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    Open the Synkli app: Launch the app on your smartphone.
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    Go to Deduction and open LogBook: Navigate to the "Deduction" section and open the "LogBook".
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    Tap Auto-tracking: Select the "Auto-tracking" option.
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    Switch Smartphone Motion Detection ON: Turn on the "Smartphone Motion Detection" feature.

Once activated, Synkli will begin recording your trip when driving activity is detected through your GPS coordinates and phone’s accelerometer. The app will stop recording after detecting no driving activity for approximately 1 minute. You will then be prompted to continue recording, save, or discard the trip. If you choose to save it, a trip entry will be created in your logbook.

Reviewing Tracked Trips:

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    Access Trip Center: All tracked trips can be found in the "Trip Center".
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    Review Trips: View and edit each trip, classify them as business or personal, and choose to save or discard them.
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    Approval: After reviewing, click "approve" to finalise them for reporting.
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    Suggestion: It is recommended to review your trips daily or weekly.

Deleting Unnecessary Trips:


Delete any tracked trips that are not needed, such as those from a train ride, bus trip, etc.

Notifications:


Ensure that alerts and notifications about the app’s usage are enabled. After a trip stops, you will receive a notification confirming the trip log.

Additional Auto-Tracking Settings


You can easily toggle the auto-tracking feature on or off:

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    Toggle Auto-track ON/OFF: Use the “Auto track” toggle switch on the dashboard of the LogBook to turn the feature on or off as needed.

Manual Trip Tracking

This document provides detailed instructions for users who prefer to track trips manually instead of using the auto-tracking feature in the Synkli app. Manual tracking offers flexibility and control over the recording of trips, allowing users to start, pause, and stop tracking as needed.

Manual Trip Tracking Overview:


Manual trip tracking allows users to record trips without enabling auto-tracking. This feature is ideal for those who wish to have complete control over when their trips are recorded.

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    Flexibility: Manually start and stop trip recording.
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    Control: Decide when to record, pause, or stop trips.
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    Customization: Categorise trips as business or personal.

How to Enable Manual Trip Tracking


To use manual trip tracking in the Synkli app, follow these steps:

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    Open the Synkli app: Launch the app on your smartphone.
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    Navigate to LogBook: Go to the "LogBook" section where tracking options are located.
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    Enable Manual Tracking: Find the manual tracking option underneath the auto-tracking feature.
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    Start Tracking: Press the "Start Tracking Trip" button to begin recording your trip.

Managing Your Trip


During a manually tracked trip, you have the option to:

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    Pause: Temporarily stop recording your trip.
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    Resume: Continue recording after a pause.

This allows you to manage your trip recording based on your requirements.

Categorising and Saving Trips


At the end of a manually tracked trip, you can:

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    Categorise: Assign the trip as either a business or personal trip.
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    Save or Discard: Choose to save the trip for future reference or discard it if it is not needed.

Identifying Trip Types

Each trip recorded in the Synkli app is marked with a tag to indicate whether it was tracked automatically or manually. This helps users easily identify the type of tracking used for each trip.

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