Generic features and settings
In addition to the functional modules, the Planon app includes several generic features: Edit profile, Scan and Settings.
Edit profile
If you select the More ( ººº icon), you can tap the Edit profile option, to edit your personal details, in as far as they are editable.
Scan (QR code / NFC tag)
If you scan the QR code or NFC tag of a space, then one of these modules is opened:
• If the scanned space is a reservation unit, the Reservations module is opened. To create reservation, refer to .
• If the scanned space is not a reservation unit, the Spaces module is opened. see also .
 | When you scan the QR code of a meeting room (space unit) or desk (workspace) while you have an active reservation for it, the Reservation details page is automatically opened, to make it easier to add a request or adjust the reservation. |
Change property
To change the property, tap the Property icon at the top-right corner of the screen.
A list of properties is displayed, from which you can select the property. The search field allows you to search for the properties by entering a name of the property.
Settings
To change the settings of the Planon app, tap the Settings icon at the top-right corner of the screen.
The options listed in the settings menu are:
• Show preferences:
◦ At Display style, select either Tablet or Mobile, to optimize the view for your type of mobile device.
◦ At Dark mode, switch the Dark theme on or off.
• Show privacy info:
◦ Privacy statement: If you want to view the applicable privacy statement, tap the link in the Privacy menu, to open the link in your default browser. This is only possible, if your application manager has added the link in the System settings TSI > General settings. If there is no privacy statement link added, the message No privacy statement available is displayed in the privacy menu. See General settings fields.
◦ Show workspace location?: if you want to hide your current location (based on your reservation data) from the floor plan and from the Office attendance block on the app, switch this setting off. You will get a confirmation that your privacy settings are updated.
| | If the setting Show workspace location? is enabled, the text Hidden by user is displayed on the Attendance and Availability blocks. |
• Show about: Displays the URL used for logging in, the related Planon version and Store version.
• Admin tools: If you belong to a linked user group with 'admin' rights, tap this option to get access to admin tools within the app. For example, the Write NFC tags option. With this option, Android phone users can be allowed to scan Planon QR codes and write the content to NFC tags, from within the Planon app. They can write NFC tags for spaces, workspaces and assets. See also: .
| | For more information about on granting 'admin' rights within the app, see Start page in the Planon app - Mobile configuration documentation. |
• Log out: Tap the Log out option if you want to log out. A pop-up appears. You can confirm by tapping Log out or you can Cancel to return to the app.
| | • If the app configuration is updated by an application manager in Planon ProCenter , you must log off and log on again to see these updates in the Planon app. • Because the modules of the Planon app are configurable, any examples given may deviate from what is displayed on your app. For more information on App configuration, see About Planon app - mobile configuration. |