checking on salon remotely? - tanTALK

malibunc · 03-23-2006, 07:07 PM

Anyone out there have a system that they use to remotely view who's currently clocked in at your store(and make sure that they clock in\out on time) and what the current sales are for the day? I'd like to be able to see these and other information via the web when I'm not at the store.

Thanks,
MalibuTans

JensSunQuest · 03-23-2006, 10:11 PM

Man that would be great....I know people who view their stores on their computers throught their secruity system but I have never heard of the system you mention....I would love it....soo if anyone knows lets us know:)

Electric_Sun · 03-24-2006, 08:04 AM

There are ways of doing that, but might be overly complicated for a non-techie. What software are you using? There are web based cameras that you can view over the internet (Dlink has several). There are programs called 'VNC' that allow you to view the screen of a remote computer and control the mouse so you can pull up any report remotely that you can locally.

capetan · 03-24-2006, 08:26 AM

PCANYWHERE!

BooBop · 03-24-2006, 08:37 AM

http://www.gotomypc-trial.com/gotomypc-2g.htm

Try this one. Works well and you can even take control of your salon computer.

CoastalChick · 03-24-2006, 09:14 AM

If you are running Helios, they offer a "Back Office" funtion that allows you to view any report on a certain computer using it's IP address.
Also, you can view the screen of any computer using a program called the VNC. Again you need the IP address. Call Helios and ask them.

Thomas Leggate · 03-24-2006, 01:27 PM

Programs listed above (PC Anywhere, GoToMyPC, Remote Desktop), with the exception of Helios Backoffice, take control of the computer that you are accessing from your remote location. Keep in mind that this station won't be available to be used by your employees during your connection period.

If you are accessing a 2nd PC (like in your office that isn't used when you're not there) they all work great.

applehat · 03-24-2006, 02:05 PM

Are you saying to take over control and them still see?...

TightVNC. google it. Its awsome.

And, are you talking about a Clock In / Out system? I wrote my own...

clubtan1 · 03-24-2006, 02:13 PM

Also, do you want to add a camera at the salon so you can see what's going on too?

Electric_Sun · 03-24-2006, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by applehat

Are you saying to take over control and them still see?...

TightVNC. google it. Its awsome.

And, are you talking about a Clock In / Out system? I wrote my own...

^^I don't think VNC programs take control so the local PC is still usable. You'll really freak out your people when they see the mouse move on it's own.

03-23-2006, 07:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
malibunc Join Date: Jan 9 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	checking on salon remotely? Anyone out there have a system that they use to remotely view who's currently clocked in at your store(and make sure that they clock in\out on time) and what the current sales are for the day? I'd like to be able to see these and other information via the web when I'm not at the store. Thanks, MalibuTans

03-23-2006, 10:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
JensSunQuest Join Date: Jan 20 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Fla Age: 40 Posts: 775 Rep Power: 21	Re: checking on salon remotely? Man that would be great....I know people who view their stores on their computers throught their secruity system but I have never heard of the system you mention....I would love it....soo if anyone knows lets us know:)

03-24-2006, 08:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
Electric_Sun Just chill out, will ya! Join Date: Feb 27 2006 Location: BFF Field Office #2 Posts: 445 Rep Power: 92	Re: checking on salon remotely? There are ways of doing that, but might be overly complicated for a non-techie. What software are you using? There are web based cameras that you can view over the internet (Dlink has several). There are programs called 'VNC' that allow you to view the screen of a remote computer and control the mouse so you can pull up any report remotely that you can locally. __________________ Ban Virgin

03-24-2006, 08:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
capetan I love Derf!! Join Date: Mar 26 2005 Location: Trapped Under A Eurowall! Posts: 330 Rep Power: 21	Re: checking on salon remotely? PCANYWHERE!

03-24-2006, 08:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Age: 66 Posts: 7,766 Rep Power: 28	Re: checking on salon remotely? http://www.gotomypc-trial.com/gotomypc-2g.htm Try this one. Works well and you can even take control of your salon computer.

03-24-2006, 09:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
CoastalChick Join Date: Mar 1 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 67 Rep Power: 0	Re: checking on salon remotely? If you are running Helios, they offer a "Back Office" funtion that allows you to view any report on a certain computer using it's IP address. Also, you can view the screen of any computer using a program called the VNC. Again you need the IP address. Call Helios and ask them. __________________ Keep smiling - it makes people wonder what you've been up to.

03-24-2006, 01:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Thomas Leggate Join Date: Jan 5 2005 Location: Salem, OR Age: 51 Posts: 35 Rep Power: 0	Re: checking on salon remotely? Programs listed above (PC Anywhere, GoToMyPC, Remote Desktop), with the exception of Helios Backoffice, take control of the computer that you are accessing from your remote location. Keep in mind that this station won't be available to be used by your employees during your connection period. If you are accessing a 2nd PC (like in your office that isn't used when you're not there) they all work great. __________________ Thomas Leggate Area Manager/Consultant Complete Software Solutions, Inc. (877) 277-0445 toml@completesoft.com http://www.completesoft.com (video store software) http://www.solistan.com (tanning salon software)

03-24-2006, 02:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
applehat Tan Talk Industry Pro member Join Date: Jul 31 2005 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 35 Posts: 436 Rep Power: 20	Re: checking on salon remotely? Are you saying to take over control and them still see?... TightVNC. google it. Its awsome. And, are you talking about a Clock In / Out system? I wrote my own... __________________

03-24-2006, 02:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
clubtan1 Join Date: Jan 31 2005 Posts: 2,114 Rep Power: 57	Re: checking on salon remotely? Also, do you want to add a camera at the salon so you can see what's going on too?

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