Salto KS Keychain general questions

What is Salto KS Keychain?

Salto KS Keychain is lighter, faster, streamlined version of the Salto KS mobile app, focused on delivering the core functionality of Digital Key access. It's perfect for everyday users who need a fast, efficient, and user-friendly way to open doors with their smartphones.

With the absence of administrative tools, Salto KS Keychain is smaller than the Salto KS mobile app, ensuring quick downloads, minimal storage usage, and faster performance. This makes it ideal for users with limited device capacity or weaker internet connections. Just like Salto KS, the Salto KS Keychain app is available for both iOS and Android and supports Digital Key functionality for Apple Watch and Wear OS smartwatches.

What is the main difference between Salto KS Keychain and the Salto KS mobile app?

The primary distinction between the Salto KS Keychain mobile app and the Salto KS mobile app is in their core functionalities. Salto KS Keychain is a lightweight app dedicated solely to unlocking, aimed at the simple and practical task of opening doors. Conversely, the Salto KS mobile app includes extensive management features, enabling you to oversee locks, events, people, and IQs.

The Salto KS Keychain app is a streamlined, lightweight alternative, offering a straightforward and effortless door-opening experience.

What are the key features of Salto KS Keychain?

The Salto KS Keychain app offers the following key features:

• Faster access: unlock doors instantly with your Digital Key and NFC technology (available for Android) or use your personalized widget.
• Lightweight: the app uses minimal data and storage space on your device. Store all your Digital Keys in one place while saving memory.
• User-friendly interface: simple, sleek, and intuitive design with Digital Key as focus. Choose between the Dark or Light Mode settings according to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
• Secure: the same reliable security protocols as Salto KS to ensure your access is always safe.
• Smartwatch integration: integrate your Salto KS Keychain app with your Apple Watch or Wear OS smartwatch to open doors using your wearable device.

How does Digital Key in Salto KS Keychain work?

The Digital Key in the Salto KS Keychain app works the same way as in the Salto KS app.

Digital Key on your smartphone: First make sure your Bluetooth is on. Next, tap on the Digital Key button or the widget. Now that the Digital Key is active, tap the back of your phone against the lock, and it will flash green with a sound to indicate that the door is successfully unlocked.

Digital Key on your smartwatch: Press the Digital Key button on the screen or tap the Digital Key complication, then tap your watch to a lock to unlock the door. You do not need your smartphone present.

Digital Key via NFC opening: Android users can benefit from NFC technology and only need to unlock their phone and tap it to lock it. They do not need to open their app or tap on any buttons.

Digital Key via Widget: To use the widget, swipe left to your widgets or home screen, press the single button that says Use Digital Key, and tap your phone to the lock.

How can I add the Salto KS Keychain Widget on my phone?

The Salto KS Keychain Digital Key Widget for iOS

There are two ways to add the widget on your iOS device. The first option is to add a widget to your 'Today View' screen that lists your widgets. Unlock your phone and swipe right to your 'Today View' screen and scroll down to the end where you will see an Edit button. Once you click on it, you will be able to add the Salto KS Keychain Digital Key Widget.

The second method is to press and hold a blank spot on your home screen upon which you will see a + sign button in the top left corner of the screen. Click here, search for the Salto KS Keychain Widget and then select the widget of your choice. You can then drag and drop the widget wherever you desire.

The Salto KS Keychain Digital Key Widget for Android

Android users must first unlock their phones and navigate to their home screens to add the widget. Now, press and hold a blank spot until a pop-up menu appears where you can select the widget tab. To add the widget of your choice, in this case, Salto KS Keychain Digital Key, tap on the widget and hold it. You can now drag and drop the widget among your apps.