Scanning the Mobile Keycard

What is a mobile keycard?

It is software downloaded onto a phone that is used in a secure and encrypted manner within the Cohesion app. The mobile keycard has a unique identifier that replicates the physical badge commonly used in building access control systems, such as turnstiles. Similar to a physical badge, the mobile keycard can be used to unlock common space doors, turnstiles, and elevator kiosks in a building.

How to use your mobile keycard in three easy steps:

1. Enable Location Sharing on your device (iOS and Android):
   • iOS: Settings > Privacy > Location > Services > Enable
   • Android: Settings > Apps > Cohesion > Permissions > Location > Allow all the time

2. Open the app and ensure the mobile credential presented on the home screen of your mobile app is turned "on" prior to scanning.
   • The screenshot below is of the mobile keycard turned on:

3. Once Location Sharing is enabled and set to "Always," simply tap your phone to a keycard reader.
   • If location sharing is not allowed all the time, open the app to the mobile keycard and then tap your phone to a keycard reader.

Mobile Credential Tips:

Keep the Cohesion app on in the background to keep the keycard connected to Bluetooth.