SALTO KS Cloud Based Smart Locks App User Guide

SALTO KS Cloud Based Smart Locks App

Product Information

• Specifications
  • Product Name: SALTO KS
  • Type: Cloud-based smart access control solution
  • Real-time capabilities: Best-in-class
  • Platform: Scalable and flexible
  • Software: Unified software and hardware solution
  • Integration: Endless integration possibilities

Product Usage Instructions

• Introduction
  • SALTO KS is a reliable cloud-based access control solution designed to secure any door in a building. It offers a flexible platform for managing unlimited locations from a single dashboard.
• Access Control Methods
  • Grant access easily with various methods such as digital keys, PIN code entry, or remote unlocking. Manage access rights for specific users based on days, timeframes, and locks.
• Real-time Monitoring
  • Stay up-to-date with real-time activity insights and notifications for specific events like rejected entries or doors left open. Gain valuable data to enhance security and user experience.
• Integration Capabilities
  • Streamline operations with limitless integration support for connecting SALTO KS with other software platforms and building applications.
  • Enjoy seamless integration possibilities for enhanced functionality.

FAQs

• Q: Does SALTO KS require on-premise server rooms?
  • A: No, SALTO KS is a cloud-based solution that does not require on-premise server rooms or software installation.
• Q: Can I manage multiple locations from a single dashboard?
  • A: Yes, SALTO KS offers a flexible platform to manage unlimited locations from one central dashboard.

Platform Overview

• A guide to getting started with the SALTO KS cloud-based access control solution.
• SALTO KS is a reliable cloud-based access control solution with a unified software and hardware solution and an open ecosystem.
• Designed to secure any door in a building, making access control easier than ever, offering a flexible platform for your business to manage unlimited locations — all from one dashboard.

Introduction to SALTO KS

SALTO KS is the scalable and advanced cloud-based ACaaS solution that’s built to fit your business needs, today and tomorrow. Have full control of all functions and features from the web app or use the mobile app to keep track of events, remotely unlock, or block users on the go, with all doors, users, and locations managed from a single place. SALTO KS smart access offers multiple ways of opening doors, including with a digital key. From a fully remote, wireless management platform. It’s a reliable solution that requires no on- premise server rooms or software installation, with endless integration possibilities to improve the user experience and building safety.

• Always up-to-date from anywhere in real-time
  • SALTO KS cloud technology delivers security with more simplicity, greater value, faster responses, and a better user experience.
  • This means it is now possible to remotely monitor every access point from anywhere at any time on any device – offering greater control and flexibility.
• Access made easy and secure
  • Grant access easily with a range of different access control methods. Select the day(s), timeframe(s) and lock(s) to grant access to specific users.
  • Collect all user access rights on a single, smart credential; send and receive digital keys, PIN Code door entry, or open doors from any distance, even if you are on the other side of the world.
• Analyze valuable data and activity insights
  • Gain activity insight in real-time. Notifications for specific events, such as rejected entries, doors left open or system maintenance tasks.
  • You can even set notifications for specific events, so you’re always up-to-date.
• Streamline your operations with limitless support for integrations
  • All-in-one access control platform with endless cloud-based integration possibilities.
  • Making it fast and secure to integrate your access control system with other software platforms and connect with existing building applications.
  • All-in-one cloud access control platform. All in real-time.
  • SALTO KS – Keys as a Service – is the scalable and advanced cloud-based Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) solution solution that’s built to fit your business needs, today and tomorrow.
  • This solution requires no software installation and has remote management capabilities and endless integration possibilities.

Platform architecture and system settings

SALTO KS is a reliable cloud-based access control solution with a unified software and hardware solution and an open ecosystem. Designed to secure any door in a building, making access control easier than ever, offers a flexible platform for your business to manage unlimited locations — all from one dashboard.

• Cloud Software
  • Enhanced Control: User-centered, web-based management software delivers enhanced control, and integrates seamlessly with existing operations.
• Hardware
  • Electronic Lock: Smart, modern designs; easy to install and maintain. Avoids the cost and complexity of traditional mechanical access solutions.
• Access Methods
  • Digital Key: Makes access easier for staff, users & visitors. Options include smartphones (iOS or Android), smart credentials, or PIN codes.
• Ecosystem
  • Integrations: API-ready methodology allows easy integration with third parties for a comprehensive Smart Building ecosystem.
• Robust security, safety and privacy.
  • At SALTO KS, our infrastructure is maintained and updated continuously, with high-end security practices that consist of multiple security layers ranging from 2FA to user provisioning.
  • As an ISO 27001-certified business, we have capable security tools in place to ensure data security, stability and availability of the platform.
  • We regularly carry out penetration tests to evaluate our different security mechanisms.
  • SALTO KS is constantly updated so that it is compatible with new hardware releases from SALTO Systems.

Infrastructure

• The industry-leading cloud-based access control solution.
• Provides smart, reliable, and 24/7 secure real-time access with an easy-to-use system that integrates all physical security needs through smart, easy-to-install and wireless smart standalone electronic door locks with limitless support for integration across a growing Technology Partners ecosystem.

Admin / Operator

• * Have full control of all functions and features from the web app to keep track of events, carry out remote openings, or block users on the go, with all doors, users, and locations managed from a single source.

Cloud

• SALTO KS makes use of Microsoft Azure’s trusted cloud infrastructure to ensure continuous availability to our users around the world.

Access Method

• Replace physical credentials; send and receive Digital Keys, Apple Watch, Wear OS smartwatch, PIN Code door entry, or open doors from any distance, even if you are on the go.

API & Mobile SDKs

• To make the most out of SALTO KS, clients have access to our self-build API and all of its features, being able to integrate it with their systems to improve their services even more.

Web App / Mobile App

• Intuitive management Web App and Mobile App to easily administer digital keys, revoke access, open remotely, change access modes, monitor the latest entries, and make managing your system easier than ever.

IQ

• The IQ comes in different variants (Wi-Fi, PoE, cellular) to connect to the cloud and Bluetooth to connect to the smart lock.
• Secure access even when your network fails. When offline mode is active, users with access permissions will grant permission to access – you are protected and maintain access.

Credentials

• Industry-leading security practices, including advanced encryption, to provide users a secure and seamless keyless and mobile experience for users, visitors and staff.

Electronic Lock

• Unique, simple-to-install and retrofit design with fully customizable options that combines proven robustness, the highest quality in materials, the latest technologies, and elegant design – making it suitable for a wide range of access control applications.

How it works

The SALTO KS platform helps system operators leverage our smart access control technology, reducing costs, giving user access levels and events more visibility and flexibility, and providing users with better, more secure keyless experiences at a lower cost. The SALTO KS cloud-based smart access solution makes things appear simple, but they are not. When a system operator creates a new user, they can enable different access methods select doors, dates and time frames, and connect our system with their preferred third-party integrations. And we do all of this in milliseconds.

• Securely manage access: Unlock doors using your phone’s Digital Key, a PIN Code, or a Credential.
• Real-time access control platform: Cancel a user or disable a lost key from the SALTO KS dashboard or mobile app instantly. Have full control over who is accessing as well as data on specific access points and times.
• Integrations: Simplify complexity and manage multiple systems and setups using a single platform.

Key Features and enhancements

CORE TECHNOLOGY

• SVN Data-on-Card —
• BLUEnet Wireless •
• Justin Mobile •
• Apple Wallet •

ACCESS METHODS

• RFID Credential/ Keycards •
• Digital Key Bluetooth LE (1) •
• Digital Key Bluetooth NFC •
• PIN Code •
• Remote opening •
• Offline opening •
• Face ID/ Face Recognition •
• Emergency opening •

(1) Compatible with Apple Watch and Android Wear OS Smart Watches.

OPENING MODES

• Standard •
• Office mode •
• Timed office •
• Automatic opening •
• Automatic opening + office •
• Toggle •
• Timed Toggle •
• Exit leaves open mode •

ADMINISTRATOR – SYSTEM OPERATOR

• Export/Import Functionalities •
• Automatic Key Assignment •
• Unlimited Smart Access Points •
• Event Stream •

ADVANCED SECURITY

• 2FA & Single-Sign-On •
• Temporarily block an account after multiple failed login attempts •
• Cloud Hosting & SLA •

PLATFORM SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

• On-prem – Server Hosted —
• Cloud Application •

INTERFACING

• Core Access Control APIs/SDKs •
• Web & Mobile apps •
• PODs/ Units/ Partitions •
• Multi-site Management •
• Control Input & Output of Access Controllers •

MONITORING

• Online Monitoring Features •
• Audit Trail (export, filtering, sorting…) •
• Store Events & Incidents (>24-months) •

INTEGRATIONS

• API & SDK •
• PMS integrations •

LIFT ACCESS

• Elevator Management System •

LOCKER SYSTEM

• Personal Mode •
• Free-assignment Mode •

HOSPITALITY: CHECK-IN/ OUT

• Check-in & Check-out •
• PIN Code for Guest •
• Tag Key for Guest •
• Digital Key for Guests •

Tech. Specs

• System Requirements
  • For optimal performance with SALTO KS cloud apps, we recommend you keep the operating system of your computer or mobile device up to date.
  • For web and mobile apps, we support only the current version of the operating system.
• SALTO KS Web-App
  • The SALTO cloud smart access management web app and associated websites, such as the SALTO KS platform, are all designed to work optimally in the latest versions of Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.
  • You may have trouble using certain features on older versions of browsers.

OPERATING SYSTEM

IQ Gateway

• PoE and/or WiFi (2.4Ghz or 5 GHz). For redundancy, the WiFi connectivity can be provided by a 4G USB stick as a backup.

Firewall settings

• If your firewall restricts outbound connections, you must configure the TCP ports as the SALTO KS platform exclusively establishes outbound connections.

API

• The SALTO KS API allows developers and technology partners to seamlessly build advanced solutions on top of the KS platform.

SALTO KS Mobile-App

• As a SALTO KS user, can download and install SALTO KS apps in any language in which the products are available.
• So you can have different language versions depending on your needs and smartphone region configuration.

IP and MAC

• SALTO KS smart network devices (IQ Gateway) work with IP addresses assigned by DHCP. As an alternative DHCP can assign a fixed IP based on MAC.

WiFi

• The WiFi connectivity isn’t compatible with networks that mandate a user to submit login credentials before granting network access.
• Usually, this type of network is encountered in public hotspots and certain guest networks in office environments, but home-based wifi networks rarely require such a setup.

Credentials

SALTO KS offers flexible mobile and physical credentials that make sure access is easy and without compromising on security.

• Open API for integrating SALTO KS digital key (Bluetooth LE & NFC) with your app
• iOS & Android app
• Mifare DESfire Cards and Tags

CONTACT

• SALTO Systems.
• Get in touch with our team.
• Give us a summary of your needs, your next project
• and we’ll get back to you.
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• Italy, Portugal, US (NYC – Atlanta – LV), Canada, Mexico,
• Costa Rica, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Chile, UAE, India,
• South Africa, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Korea,
• Vietnam, Australia, and New Zealand.
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• SALTO Systems reserves the right to modify technical specifications, designs and performance without notice.
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