General settings in Homelok
Overview
You can change the following elements of your installation via Settings > General:
- Name
- Address
- Time zone
- Digital key art
- Key renewal duration
If you have access to multiple installations make sure you're operating in the correct one before making changes. You can check which installation you're operating in or switch to a different one via the installation drop-down menu in the top of the screen, next to the Salto Homelok logo.
'Edit installation' screen
Digital key art
When you set up an installation for the first time you can create an image using the digital key art feature. The image you create here will be seen by users who are using digital keys on their mobile devices to access your installation.
You can either use the default colors and themes, or upload a custom image
The image itself should be one that helps keyholders identify your installation. For example, you can upload a photo of your installation which includes your company logo. Or you can use the default colors and themes available in Homelok to create your own design.
If you upload your own image, and you include a logo, you should make sure the logo appears in the top left corner of the image. Your installation name displays in the bottom left corner of the image.
If the installation name text isn't visible using the default text color, you can change it using the Text color option. You can either use the color selector available or enter the specific Hex, RGB or HSL code in the Text color field.
You can preview the digital key art before saving it.
You can change the text color of the installation name if you upload a custom image
Image format
If you upload your own image, it must have the following attributes:
- Minimum size: 1600×1000px
- Maximum weight: 10 MB
- Either JPEG or PNG format
Key renewal duration
Key renewal duration defines the maximum time a key remains valid before requiring an update at an online door.
Configuration:
- Default: 7 days
- Alternative: 14 days
- Location: Settings > General > Edit installation
- Applies globally to all keys in your installation
Key renewal duration allows you to define the maximum time keys are valid before requiring an update
Extending the duration to 14 days increases the validity period of lost or stolen keys. Consider your security requirements before making this change.
For a detailed explanation of how key renewal duration works, including security implications, SVN-Flex updates, and auto-extension behavior, see Key renewal duration in core concepts.
Relationship to card key updater
For key renewal duration to function properly, doors must have the Card key updater option enabled. If you disable Card key updater on a door, it will not act as an updating point, which affects how key renewal duration works in your installation.
See the card key updater section in electronic locks for how to configure this option and SVN-Flex in core concepts for full technical details.
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