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Learn how the integration between RemoteLock and Chekin works

Updated over a week ago

This is a quick guide to show you how to connect your RemoteLock account to Chekin!

First thing you have to do is accessing your Chekin account from the login page

Then go to the "properties" section:

1 - Scroll down and find Remote Access section, click on Connect:

2 - Once activated, a pop-up window will appear asking you to select how many properties to activate the functionality on and the total cost of the tool.

3 - Next, you must select your smart lock provider, RemoteLock.

4 - Once you have selected it, click on "next" and you will see this pop up.

5 - Click on "link my account".

6 - The system will redirect you to a new tab where you will have to add the account name. Once you have added it, click on "connect".

7 - You will be redirected to RemoteLock sign in page; access with your credentials, then authorize Chekin to connect to your info:

8 - Once you do that you will be redirected back to Chekin and you will see RemoteLock already connected.

After that you will be able to connect Chekin properties to RemoteLock keys. Go to the properties section and click in the property where you want to activate Remote Access.

Providers managed through RemoteLock

Through integration with RemoteLock you can link some of the locks offered by these providers:

August

  • August SmartLock + Connect

  • August SmartLock Pro + Connect

  • August Wi-Fi Smartlock

  • August Smart Keypad

Emtek

  • Emtek EMPowered Locks (with Yale Access)

OpenEdge

  • OpenEdge 500 Series Lever or DB (Wi-Fi)

Yale

  • All Yale Assure Locks and Assure Levers (NO Z-Wave)

  • Yale Access (CBA)

  • All Yale nexTouch Keypad Locks

  • Yale Smart Delivery Box

  • Yale Smart Cabinet Lock

Remote Lock also support the Linus Smart Lock - The lock will need to be connected to the internet by using the Yale Connect Wi-Fi Bridge: https://www.yalehome.com/it/en/products/yale-home-range/yale-connect-wi-fi-bridge/yale-connect-wi-fi-bridge and they strongly recommend for best Guest Access experience is to also leverage the Yale Smart KeyPad: https://www.yalehome.com/it/en/products/yale-home-range/yale-smart-keypad/yale-smart-keypad

Configuring the door

Once you have connected your Chekin account with your provider, you will need to select the gateway for that property for us to send codes to your guests.

Note: we will show you later on the email sending possibilities we offer you.

To link your door to your property, you must follow the steps below:

  1. Find the "Doors" section in the "Remote Access" section.

  2. Click on the "add door" button.

  3. A pop-up window will open in which you will have to select the type of door, its ID and the name you are going to give it in Chekin.

  4. Among the door types you will have to choose between: building door; flat door; smart box; unknown.

  5. Choose the door corresponding to your property in the ID section.

  6. Enter the name of the door.

  7. Click on "add".

  8. Click on "save".

How and where to configure your emails

Just below the section where you add the doors associated to that property you will find the email settings section that your guests will receive with the door access codes.

You have the option to add text instructions and select the timing of sending these codes.

Note: you can select all available options, although you should be aware that some may interfere with each other, such as the options "after all guests have registered" and "when the main guest has registered".

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