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Last updated: May 26, 2026

Start inspections from assets

Learn how to start inspections directly from an asset via the web app and mobile app, so captured data is consistently associated with the right asset to help track its performance over time.

Why start inspections from assets?

Starting an inspection directly from an asset allows you to capture all data and readings attributed to the right asset every time. Adding asset questions to your templates ensures that each inspection consistently collects data about the same asset. This gives your team a reliable way to track each asset's performance and condition, whether you're managing one or multiple assets across sites.

For example, a site supervisor performing routine checks on heavy equipment can always log readings against the correct machine without manual input. This makes it easier to spot recurring issues and prioritize maintenance for specific assets to keep them running reliably.

Start an inspection from an asset

  1. Log in to the web app.

  2. Select Assets in the sidebar or select it in More.

  3. You can choose how you want to view your assets by selecting Table, Gallery, or Map on the upper-right of the page. You can also filter by type or site.

  4. Search and select the asset.

  5. Click on the asset's right-hand side and select Start inspection. Click more from the right-hand side of the asset and select start inspection.

  6. Alternatively, click Add on the upper-right corner of the page and select Start inspection. From the asset profile page, click Add. Then select "Start inspections."

  7. In the pop-up window, click the dropdown menu and select a linked template or search for one that you want to use.

  8. Click Start inspection.

  9. Progress through the inspection accordingly.

You can start a scheduled inspection from an asset only if you are assigned to the schedule.

Start a scheduled inspection from an asset

  1. Log in to the web app.

  2. Select Assets in the sidebar or select it in More.

  3. You can choose how you want to view your assets by selecting Table, Gallery, or Map on the upper-right of the page. You can also filter by type or site.

  4. Search and select the asset.

  5. In the Overview tab, go to the "Activity" section and select the scheduled inspection. In the asset profile page, go to the activity section and find the scheduled inspection.

  6. Alternatively, click the Activity tab at the top of the page and select the scheduled inspection. On the asset profile page, click the "activity" tab, and select the scheduled inspection.

  7. In the side panel, click Start inspection.

  8. Progress through the inspection accordingly.

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