• Kevo eKeys FAQs

  • What Is An EKey?
    An eKey is an encrypted electronic key.  The eKey moves your physical key into the digital world and significantly improves your home access experience.  With the Kevo app, you can enjoy the security and convenience of complete eKey management:
    - Send an eKey to anyone, anywhere, anytime
    - Temporarily disable or permanently delete any user from the Kevo system
    - eKeys never expire and can be reassigned from one person to the next  
  • Which EKeys Types Have Access To Lock/Unlock Remotely Using The Kevo Plus?
    Both the "Owner" and "Admin" eKeys have access to lock and unlock your Kevo via Kevo Plus.
  • How Do I Reassign The Same An EKey To A New User?
    To reassign an eKey, simply delete an eKey from one user and send an eKey to another user. Your eKeys never expire, so they will always be linked to your Kevo account.
  • How Do I Delete Someone's Ekey Access To The Lock?

    You can remove anyone to whom you sent an eKey by selecting the user in either the mobile app or web portal and deleting their eKey.

    USING THE WEB PORTAL:

    1. In the Kevo web portal, navigate to "My Locks & eKeys."
    2. Select the lock associated with the eKey you wish to delete.
    3. Check the box next to the eKey you wish to disable or delete.
    4. Click"DELETE".

    USING THE MOBILE APP:

    1. In the Kevo app, navigate to "My Locks & eKeys."
    2. Select the lock associated with the eKey you wish to delete.
    3. Tap the "eKeys" tab at the bottom of the screen (second tab from the left).
    4. Tap the "edit" button in the top right corner. It will turn blue when you can edit eKeys.
    5. Select the eKey(s) you wish to modify and select either "DISABLE" or "DELETE".

  • What Is A Scheduled EKey?
    A scheduled eKey allows you to control access times. You control the days of the week and time of day the eKey allows the recipient access to your Kevo lock.
  • What Is A Guest EKey?
    A Guest eKey allows you to give your Guest unlimited access for 24 hours. Guest eKeys automatically expire 24 hours after they are sent.
  • Do I Need IOS 7 For Guest And Scheduled EKeys?

    In order to enable Guest and Scheduled eKeys the latest version of the Kevo mobile app is required and the smart device has to run iOS 7. If you would like to enable Guest and Scheduled eKeys we recommend that you update your device to iOS 7.

    If you have iOS 6 or older, you will only be able to download Kevo app 1.0.39 from the app store. This older mobile app version does not offer Guest and Scheduled eKeys.

  • Can I Purchase An EKey And Use It For Multiple People Who Need Temorary Access?
    Yes, as long as the eKey is deleted from one user, it can be reassigned to another user.
  • Can More Than One Person Use The Same EKey At The Same Time?
    An eKey can only be assigned to one person at a time. To reassign an eKey, an Owner or Admin user must delete an eKey from one user in order to send it to another user. As a security measure, each lock user should set up their own unique Kevo account.
  • How Can I Keep The Same User And Change The EKey Type?
    An "Anytime eKey" can be changed to be given "Administrator" rights after sending. For all other eKey types: eKeys are not transferable, they are reusable. This means you can send an eKey to one user, delete the eKey when you no longer want them to have it, then reassign it to someone else. The owner has a total of 9 eKeys to send to other users.
    To change the rights to an "Anytime eKey":
    1. Navigate to the "My Locks & eKeys" screen within the Kevo app.
    2. Select your lock.
    3. Tap the eKeys icon on the bottom of the screen (second tab from left).
    3. Select the user you wish to edit.
    4. Slide to enable "Administrator" button
  • How Do I Delete EKeys For Other Users?

    FOR THE MOBILE APP:

    1. In the Kevo mobile app, navigate to "My Locks & eKeys."
    2. Select the lock associated with the users you wish to delete.
    3. Tap the "eKeys" icon at the bottom of the screen (second tab from the left).
    4. Select the user(s) you wish to remove and select "Delete eKey".

    FOR THE WEB PORTAL:

    1. In the Kevo web portal, navigate to "My Locks & Keys."
    2. Click on the lock associated with the users you wish to delete.
    3. Clikc on the "DETAILS" button
    4. Click "Delete" next to the user you wish to remove

  • How Do I Send An EKey Via The Web Portal?

    Note: To send an eKey in the app, you must be an Owner or Admin user of the desired lock.

    From the Main Menu on the Portal
    1. Choose the lock you would like to share access to.
    2. Select button to ""Send eKey""
    3. Select the eKey recipient by selecting from ""ADD NEW USER"" button
    4. Enter the email address
    5. Click on ""ADD USER"" button
    6. Select type fo eKey and finish the settings
    7. Click on the ""Send eKey"" button

  • How Do I Send An EKey Via The Mobile App?

    Note: To send an eKey in the app, you must be an Owner or Admin user of the desired lock.

    From the Main Menu in the App:
    1. Choose the lock you would like to share access to.
    2. Select icon to send and eKey
    3. Select the eKey recipient by selecting from your Kevo Users, device Contacts, or Add by Email *Note device contacts must have an email address associated with it.
    4. Tap on the type of eKey you wish to send; Anytime, Scheduled, or Guest
    5. Set any related eKey options, depending upon the type of eKey you choose
    6. To send the eKey, click on "Send eKey" button

  • What If I Send An EKey To The Wrong Email Address?
    You can always revoke an eKey at anytime. You can then send the eKey to the correct email address.
  • What Is An Admin?
    An Admin is an eKey type that allows the recipient to send, disable, reassign, and delete eKeys. An Admin user can delete other Admin eKeys, but they cannot delete the Owner. Owners and Admins also have the ability to see Kevo's history and receive notifications, and if connected to Kevo Plus, they can control and view the lock status remotely.
  • What Happens To My Owner EKey If I Purchase/Replace My Smart Device?
    If the owner replaces their existing smart device, the Owner eKey will transfer to the new device when they sign into the mobile app on the new device.
  • How Many Smart Devices Can Work With One Kevo Smart Lock?
    Only 10(includes the owner) smart devices can be paired to one Kevo Lock and up to 8 fobs.
  • How Many Kevo Smart Locks Can I Install In My Home On A Single Kevo Account?
    There is no limit to the number of Kevo locks that will work with a Kevo account.
  • Who Can Send EKeys?
    Only the Owner or an Anytime Admin can send eKeys. Users with Anytime eKeys cannot send eKeys.
  • What Is The Difference Between An Admin And An Anytime EKey?

    An Admin eKey allows the user to lock/unlock Kevo, send, disable, reassign and delete eKeys, see lock history, and receive notifications. Also, if the lock is connected to a Kevo Plus, the Admin eKey and lock and unlock remotely through the App.

    An Anytime eKey allows that user to lock/unlock your Kevo, but they cannot manage other eKeys, view lock history or receive notifications.

  • What Are The Different Types Of EKeys?

    Owner eKey: When you set up your phone to work with the Kevo Smart Lock, your phone will automatically receive the only Owner eKey. The Owner eKey allows the user to manage other users, view the lock's history, receive notifications, and delete the lock if needed. Owner – only 1 owner eKey per lock. This eKey will be able to perform remote locking/unlocking using the Kevo Plus Gateway.

    Anytime eKey with Admin Privileges : Like an Owner eKey, an Admin eKey gives the recipient the ability to manage users; they have the ability to delete all eKey types with the exception of the Owner. Also, Admin can view the lock's history and receive notifications, as well as issue additional eKeys. In addition to the Owner, the Admin eKey will be able to perform remote locking/unlocking using the Kevo Plus Gateway.

    Anytime eKey: This eKey allows 24/7 access and never expires but unable to issue additional eKeys.

    Scheduled eKey: This eKey allows you to pre-set time constraints for the recipient. You control the days and the time of the week when the eKey will be active.

    Guest eKey: This eKey allows you to give your Guest unrestricted access for a 24 hour period and will then be automatically deleted. If this eKey is not used within 24 hours after the eKey has been sent, it will expire. Guest eKeys can be sent to the same person or different people each time. Guest – eKey that expires within 24 hours.

  • How Many EKeys Does The Kevo Smart Lock Include?
    Each Kevo Bluetooth Enabled Deadbolt comes with up to 24 eKeys—one for the Owner and the rest to share with friends, family member, or guest that has a Kevo-compatible smartphone.
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