Working with Geofences

About this task

Geofences in SOTI MobiControl are a powerful way to manage mobile devices based on their physical location.
What Are Geofences?

  • Virtual boundaries: Geofences are invisible perimeters you define on a map—like drawing a shape around a building, city block, or entire region.

  • Location-based triggers: When a device enters or exits this defined area, SOTI MobiControl can automatically perform actions.

What are Geofences used for?

  • Device Monitoring & Control
    • Automatically relocate devices to different groups based on location.
    • Trigger alerts or notifications when a device crosses a geofence boundary.
  • Security Enforcement
    • Restrict access to sensitive apps or data outside approved zones.
    • Prevent unauthorized use of corporate resources when devices leave designated areas.
  • Workforce Management
    • Eliminate “buddy punching” by clocking employees in/out based on their device’s location.
    • Track field workers or delivery drivers in real time.
  • Safety & Training
    • Send safety reminders or training videos when workers enter hazardous zones (for example, forklift areas or construction sites).
  • Customer Engagement
    • Retailers can push promotional messages to customers’ devices when they enter a store.

Viewing Existing Geofences

  • The popup displays all previously defined geofences.
  • Geofences are listed alphabetically (A–Z).
  • Selecting a geofence highlights it on the map.
  • Use the 3-dot menu beside each geofence name to:
    • Rename the geofence
    • Delete the geofence

Creating a New Geofence

  1. Access the Manage Geofence display by following the steps in Accessing Geofences using Signal Policies or Accessing Geofences using the Lockdown Dashboard.
  2. Select Add Geofence.
    Select Add Geofence
  3. Use the map tools to draw your geofence outline.
    • A geofence must include at least 3 points.
    • Names must be unique.
    • Intersections are not allowed.
    Use map tools to draw the geofence
  4. Enter a name for your geofence.
  5. Select Save to confirm.
    • The geofence is added to the list and selected.
    • Refreshing the list applies A–Z sorting.
    The geofence is added to the list and selected

Map Tools

  • Includes standard features like zoom controls and map type switching (Satellite, etc.).
    The Map Tools include standard features
  • Use the search bar to find the location to place your geofence.
    Use the search bar to find locations to place your geofence

Permissions

  • Only users with the 'Manage Geofences' permission can access this feature.

  • If you do not have permission, the Manage Geofences button is not visible.

Note: Other location-related permissions (for example, View GPS Locations, Locate) do not affect geofence management.