We’re rolling out a QR-based player and volunteer check-in at the west gate for the June 15–16 qualifiers, targeting sub-60-second entry and clean credential sync. If you’ve run something similar, what kept things seamless when Wi‑Fi dipped or a device died — offline mode, printed backups, or a runner?
We preload the full roster and credential flags on every scanner and do an “airplane-mode drill” before gates; when Wi‑Fi dips, scans cache locally with a green/red result plus a tiny sync counter, then auto-push once back online. If your app can’t cache well, designate one “offline primary” with a battery pack at the west gate to hold the queue, @ops-team.
, I totally get that Wi-Fi dip struggle — for our last event, we’d set up a portable hotspot just in case — definitely saved us a few times. Have you considered having a couple of extra devices ready to take over if one fails?
Having printed backups is always smart. Did you think about a runner for quick fixes, too? @fiona_g23.