Wireless access control company, CellGate, has just announced a full family of digital Virtual Key options for Watchman® W480, W482, W461, W462, WXL and WXL2 multi-family models.
CellGate’s Virtual Keys are QR Code or Pin Code keys that can be issued to visitors of a multi-family property. The property administrator can determine if they are the only ones that can issue Virtual Keys, or if their residents can issue them- and even which type of Virtual Keys they may issue.
CellGate’s Virtual Key types
● Individual Keys: These are shared with only one visitor & provide recurring and restricted access to a property. They are issued as a QR Code and refreshed after each use, thus eliminating screenshot sharing and increasing security. Individual Keys can be limited by day, time, or even number of uses, and well as have restrictions on which entry point(s) they will open. They are ideal for visitors who need recurring access like dog walkers, landscapers, pool cleaners, and regular babysitters. Individual Keys can be stored in a smartphone’s electronic wallet or calendar for easy access.
● Temporary Event Keys: These can be shared with multiple visitors & provide access for between 1-hour and up to 7 days, unrestricted. This means they are valid for the entire time window allotted. They can be issued as a QR code or PIN code. Temporary Event Keys are ideal for one-time events like parties, movers or short-term guests. These keys are accessed on the invitation link sent to the visitor’s phone by the administrator or resident.
● Single Use Keys: These can be issued to visitors who need quick, one-time-only access. They are also provided as either a QR Code or a PIN Code. Single-use keys are ideal for one-time needs like food deliveries, service technicians or real estate showings.
CellGate’s family of Virtual Keys provides a multitude of multi-family property management and resident benefits including eliminating QR Code screenshot sharing and pin code sharing, enhancing visitor management and adding a greater layer of security.
Virtual Keys can be created by property managers via CellGate’s administrative engine, TrueCloud Connect™ or via the CellGate app.
Residents can issue Virtual Keys via the CellGate app only. TrueCloud Connect logs data on who created each Virtual Key and when, and each usage attempt made with a Virtual Key, including a picture of the visitor utilising it. This level of administrative detail allows properties to address any property access issue immediately with clear information on what happened where, by whom and at what time.
