Imagine this; a locked door, a guest without keys and on top of that no internet connection… Let’s add another challenge and place you right in the center of a traffic jam! Sounds stressful, right? Well only if you don’t have a digital key stored on your smartphone!

What is a digital key? A digital key is the virtual equivalent of a Tag; a tag being a physical device (contactless key fob) that works based on RFID. Remember how we always say tags replace that ring of keys? Now you also have your smartphone to replace that ring of keys. You might be thinking, that’s nice but I can already use my app on my smartphone to open doors. You are right, but this time you don’t even need internet connection!

“With digital key, you can use your smartphone as a tag/a key, opening the door without relying on internet connection; which makes digital key as secure as using a physical tag.”

Needless to say, the smartphone is in the center of all our lives. With digital key, you can use your smartphone as a tag/a key, opening the door without relying on internet connection; which makes digital key as secure as using a physical tag.

A digital key is stored on your digital device, and when presented to a lock, it uses BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) to open the lock. Digital keys can be managed the same way as physical access by access groups. You can grant designated access to visitors, employees, or even delivery services whenever it’s appropriate for them to enter. The convenience of being able to open doors via Digital key is undeniable.

Yet again, say goodbye to copying keys!

For more information, check out our mobile SDKs and start building a seamless door opening experience in your application.

SALTO KS provides a flexible access control management system that requires no software installation or the added expense of a fully-wired electronic product. Modern cloud-based, wireless access control system is easy and simple to use for businesses including Coworking Spaces, Coliving Buildings, Purpose Built Student Accommodation, Retail, Multi-Tenant Housing, Gyms and many more. Our best in class wireless access control solution and smart locks guarantee the efficiency for your business. Integrate smart locks, start easily managing wireless access control now!