Installing Beebole as an app
Beebole is a Progressive Web App (PWA), which means you can install it directly from your browser without going through an app store. Once installed, Beebole appears as a standalone app on your home screen or taskbar.On iPhone or iPad
On Android
Tap the install prompt
Chrome displays an Install banner or you can tap the menu (three dots) and select Install app or Add to Home screen.
On desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Open Beebole in your browser
Navigate to your Beebole account URL in Chrome, Edge, or another compatible browser.
Install the app
Click the install icon in the address bar, or go to the browser menu and select Install Beebole.
Responsive layout
Beebole’s interface adapts automatically to your screen size. Whether you are on a large monitor or a small phone screen, all features remain accessible:- Desktop — Full layout with sidebar navigation, detailed tables, and expanded views.
- Tablet — Optimized layout that adjusts columns and spacing for medium-sized screens.
- Phone — Compact layout with simplified navigation and touch-friendly controls.
Theme settings
Beebole supports three theme options to match your visual preference:| Theme | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Light | Standard light background |
| Dark | Dark background that reduces eye strain in low-light environments |
| Auto | Automatically matches your device’s system theme setting |
The theme setting is personal and applies only to your account. It does not affect other people in your organization.
Logging time on mobile
The mobile timesheet is optimized for touch interaction. It presents your time entries as a scrollable list of days rather than a weekly grid, making it easier to navigate on a small screen.How to log hours
Open your timesheet
Tap the hamburger menu icon in the top-left corner to open the sidebar, then tap Timesheet.
Add a time entry
Tap the + button at the bottom of the screen (floating action button) or the + icon next to a specific day. The activity selector opens as a bottom sheet.
Select a project, task, or absence
Choose what you worked on from the list. Tap a project, task, or absence type to open the time entry editor.
Editing and deleting entries
- Tap a time entry card to open the editor bottom sheet and update the duration, project, or comment.
- Swipe left on a time entry to reveal the delete action. Confirm deletion in the dialog that appears.
Editing and deleting are disabled when the timesheet period is locked (submitted or approved). The swipe-to-delete gesture and tap-to-edit are both blocked until the period is unlocked.
Using the timer on mobile
Start the timer
On a time entry card, tap the play button on the right side of the card. The timer starts and the entry shows a running red counter.
Monitor the timer
While the timer is running, a timer bar appears at the top of the header showing the active project and elapsed time.
Submitting timesheets on mobile
When your timesheet is ready for approval, tap the Submit button in the header. The button is visible when the period is in draft or rejected state and you are viewing your own timesheet. After submission, the period is locked and the header shows the Submitted status badge. If your approver rejects the timesheet, the period unlocks and a Resubmit button appears in its place.Navigating periods with infinite scroll
The mobile timesheet uses infinite scroll rather than week-by-week navigation:- Scroll down to load future periods automatically.
- Pull down from the top of the list to load previous periods. A pull-to-refresh indicator shows when you have pulled far enough to trigger the load.
- Month banners appear in the scroll list whenever the date crosses into a new month.
- A Today button appears in the footer when today is out of view. Tap it to scroll back to the current day.
Approving team timesheets on mobile
Managers and administrators see a team button in the header (person group icon) with a badge showing the number of pending approvals.Open the approval sheet
Tap the team icon in the header. The approval bottom sheet slides up with two tabs: Pending and Team.
Related content
Timesheets
Learn all the ways to log and manage time entries on desktop and mobile.
Approvals
Submit and approve timesheets from any device, including directly from email.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to download Beebole from an app store?
Do I need to download Beebole from an app store?
No. Beebole is a Progressive Web App (PWA) that you install directly from your browser. There is no app store download required.
What can I do in Beebole on mobile?
What can I do in Beebole on mobile?
The mobile layout is focused on day-to-day time tracking: logging and editing time entries, running the timer, submitting your timesheet for approval, and (for managers) approving or rejecting team timesheets. More detailed configuration and reporting are best handled on a larger screen.
Can I use Beebole offline?
Can I use Beebole offline?
Beebole requires an internet connection to sync your data. However, the installed PWA may cache some interface elements for faster loading when you reconnect.
How do I switch between dark and light mode?
How do I switch between dark and light mode?
Click the button with your initials at the bottom of the sidebar to open the user menu, then pick Light, Dark, or Auto. The Auto option automatically follows your device settings.
Can an administrator set the theme for the entire organization?
Can an administrator set the theme for the entire organization?
No. Theme selection is a personal preference. Each person chooses their own theme independently.