Mobile Guardian now enables schools to manage all enrolled devices and various types of hardware, such as printers and mobile hotspots, through the Inventory Management section. This feature allows administrators to add and manage additional hardware and devices efficiently.
Manually Adding Inventory
Access the Inventory Management Section
- Log in to your Mobile Guardian School Dashboard.
- On the navigation panel on the left-hand side, click on Devices.
- In the drop-down menu, click on Inventory.
Add a New Inventory Item
- On the Inventory page, click on Add Inventory Item in the top left corner.
- A pop-up window titled Add new device will appear.
Fill in the Device Information
- Name: Enter the name of the device.
- Description: Describe the device.
- Type: Select the type of device (e.g., Mobile, Laptop, Tablet). If the device type is not listed, tick the Can’t find type box to add a custom device type.
- Serial Number: Enter the serial number of the device.
- Asset ID: Enter the asset’s identification number.
- Status: Indicate the status of the device (assigned to someone or currently in inventory). If assigned, specify the student or user.
- Once all the necessary information is filled in, click on the Create Button in the bottom right-hand corner of the window.
Confirmation
- Congratulations, you have successfully added the device to your inventory list.
Checkout Process
Select the Device
- Click on the device you wish to take action on. A form will appear on the screen.
- Click on the Check Out button.
- A checkout window will appear. Fill in the Student/User and the Reason for checking out the device. Click on the Update button once all details are filled in.
Check-in Process
Select the Device
- In the inventory list, click on the arrow symbol on the right-hand side of the user or device you want to check-in.
- A check-in pop-up window will appear. Add the Check-in Notes and click on the Update button.
- You have successfully checked in the device.
Viewing Device History
You can view the history of the device, including check-in and check-out records, to keep track of the device's usage and allocation.
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