How do I add a new users to access my lock?

Our product allows for many different ways to share access. Some products may not have all of these access methods. 

There are many ways you can share access over the lock with people. We are going to break it down pending on the level of access, how access can be generated or created, and how easy is it to use.

Click here to find some sample scenarios to help you find the best access method for your situation. 

We have created a table with some general information about the access methods. 

Passcodes

Passcodes are easy to use and share.

How Much Access?/Access Level: Low

Passcodes can only unlock the lock. 

There are six different types of passcodes depending on when you want them to be valid for.

What is required to program/set up these: 

• Smartphone
• Most types of codes do not require you to be near the lock. 

For more information and how to set up passcodes : All you need to know about passcodes

Key cards or fobs

Key cards or fobs are easy to use and share.

How Much Access?/Access Level: Low

Key cards or fobs can only unlock the lock. 

Key cards or fobs can be set to work on a permanent, timed, or recurring basis.

What is required to program/set up these: 

• Smartphone
• Fob
• You will need to near the lock. 

For more information on how to set up key cards or fobs depending on which product you have:

How to program fobs/cards?

Mechanical Key

Mechanical keys are easy to use and share.

How Much Access?/Access Level:Low

Mechanical keys can only be used to unlock the lock.

Mechanical keys do not have to be generated and are unique to every lock. Depending on which product you have, keys may not be able to be duplicated for your lock.

What is required to program/set up these: 

• You to be physically near the lock.

Fingerprints

Fingerprints are easy to program and to use.

How Much Access?/Access Level:Low

Fingerprints can only be used to unlock the lock.

Fingerprints can be set to work on a permanent, timed, or recurring basis. 

What is required to program/set up these: 

• You to be physically near the lock.
• Smartphone

Wireless key fobs/ Remote

Wireless key fobs are easy to program and use.  A wireless key fob will allow you to lock and unlock the lock. Wireless Key fobs are sold separately. 

How Much Access?/Access Level:Moderate

A wireless key fob will allow you to lock and unlock the lock.

A Wireless key fob will only work on one lock.

What is required to program/set up these: 

• A Wireless Key Fob
• You to be physically near the lock.
• Smartphone

 E-keys

 These are the more complicated form of access to program and share. 

How Much Access?/Access Level:High

Ekeys allow a user to use their smartphone to lock and unlock. If the lock is connected to a Sifely Gateway, an ekey can be programmed to allow for remote unlocking/locking. 

Ekeys can be set to work on a permanent, timed, or recurring basis.

What is required to program/set up these: 

• 2 Smartphones
• 2 Sifely Smart Lock app accounts

For more information and how to set up ekeys: How to share app access of a lock?

Authorized Admins

 These are the more complicated form of access to program and share.

How Much Access?/Access Level: Very High

 Admins are able to do the following:

• Lock and unlock using their app.
• Create their own forms of access such as passcodes, key cards, fingerprints, and other e-keys. 
• Edit some settings on the lock.
• If the lock is connected to a Sifely Gateway, an authorized admin can remotely be unlocking/ locking. 

What is required to program/set up these: 

• 2 Smartphones
• 2 Sifely Smart Lock app accounts

For more information and how to set up Authorized Admins: How to share admin access of my lock?

Sample Scenarios

Here are some scenarios to consider when choosing how to share access. 

•  Here are some things to consider
•  How long will this person need access to this door?
• What level of access do they need?
• Will you be near the lock? 

 You are a homeowner and have family members.

•  In this case, family members will most likely need long-term access to the door. They will also probably need a higher level of access to allow them to create their own passcodes and other forms of access.
• We recommend making them admins since they will be using this door over a long period of time.

 You own a rental property and want to share access with the tenant.

•  In this case, a long-term tenant may need a higher level of access.
•  If you want the tenant to manage their own door, you can make them an admin or they can create their own codes and other forms of access as needed.
•  You can also give the tenants passcodes or fobs to enter and exit. 

 You run a short-term rental/Airbnb/VRBO and want your guests to have access.

• In this case, a short-term guest needs a low level of access. 
• You can generate a passcode for the guest to use during their stay.

You have an office and multiple employees that need access.

• In this case, employees depending on their role may need a low, moderate, or high level of access. 
• Since the employees will be using the lock often, we recommend an eKey or a fob for quick access to enter and exit.

You need to let temporary workers in such as construction workers or plumbers.

• In this case, these individuals will need a low level of access. 
• You can generate a code for them that will stop working after their job is done.