Access methods
Akiles allows you to open doors in different ways, depending on how the system is configured. Access methods define how a user can activate a gadget (door). Each gadget can allow one or several access methods. The Akiles system allows the following access methods:
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Cloud (from downloaded App or webApp -browser-): Cloud opening allows you to open a door from the Akiles application or from your phone’s browser. To use this access method, your phone needs an Internet connection and the Akiles device needs to be connected to the Akiles Cloud, since the opening is performed by sending the command to the device through the Akiles Cloud.
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Bluetooth (from downloaded App): Bluetooth opening allows you to open a door from the Akiles application when you are near the device (approximately 5m-10m away). To use this access method, your phone does not need an Internet connection and the Akiles device does not need to be connected to the Akiles Cloud, since the opening is performed through direct communication between your phone and the Akiles device via Bluetooth.
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Mobile NFC (Near Field Contact -contactless- from downloaded App): NFC opening also allows you to open a door from the Akiles application by bringing your phone close to the device. Like the Bluetooth opening method, to use this access method your phone does not need an Internet connection and the Akiles device does not need to be connected to the Akiles Cloud, since the opening is performed through direct communication between your phone and the Akiles device via NFC.
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Mobile NFC (Near Field Contact -contactless- from Apple / Google Wallet): NFC opening from Apple / Google Wallet also allows you to open a door without needing to have the Akiles application downloaded, simply by bringing your phone close to the device. Like the Bluetooth opening method, to use this access method your phone does not need an Internet connection and the Akiles device does not need to be connected to the Akiles Cloud, since the opening is performed through direct communication between your phone and the Akiles device via NFC.
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PIN code (numeric between 4 and 20 digits): PIN code opening allows you to open a door without needing to use your phone or having the Akiles device connected to the Akiles Cloud, since the opening is performed through manual entry of your assigned PIN code by the user. An interesting aspect of this access method is that with the same PIN code, the user will be able to open all doors for which they have access permission.
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Physical NFC cards (Near Field Contact -contactless-): NFC opening using physical NFC cards allows you to open a door without needing to use your phone or having the Akiles device connected to the Akiles Cloud, since the opening is performed through direct communication between the Akiles Pro NFC card and the Akiles device via NFC.
For a person to be able to use the access methods, in addition to configuring these methods in their section, they must be invited to use Akiles. This is done by creating a member and adding their email address, enabling the Magic Link option or both:
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Email invitation: The user receives an email indicating that they have been invited to use Akiles. Upon accessing, they can log in to the Akiles WebApp and, if they later decide to download the Akiles App, they can log in with the same email address. If they prefer, they can first download the App and then log in with the email address they were invited with.
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Magic Link invitation: It is also possible to invite a member by sending them a Magic Link via WhatsApp or any communication channel you have with them. Upon opening that link, the user accesses the Akiles WebApp directly from their phone. In the same way as with email, if they decide to download the App, they can also log in using that Magic Link. If they prefer, they can also first download the App and then log in with the Magic Link you sent them.