Glossary
Smart lock and key plan glossary
The terms you come across with smart locks, digital keys and key plans, explained briefly and clearly.
| Term | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Bridge | A small device near the lock that connects the lock to the internet, so you can set codes remotely. |
| Keypad | A keypad outside the door on which you type a PIN code. |
| Latch | The part of the lock that holds the door. A smart lock can retract the latch so the door opens. |
| PAK (Personal Access Key) | A personal key that lets a program access your Tedee account. Today you preferably connect by logging in. |
| OAuth | A safe way to give a program permission without sharing your password. |
| API | A connection that lets programs talk to each other, for example a booking system with Sojolock. |
| iCal | A calendar link with booking dates. Contains no guest details. |
| Medium (AirKey) | A phone or card with which you open a lock. |
| KeyCredits | Credit at EVVA with which you issue AirKey keys. |
| Key plan | An overview of which key opens which cylinder. |
| GMK / MK | Grand master key and master key: keys that open several cylinders in a key plan. |
| Cylinder | The part in the door in which the key turns. A smart lock operates the cylinder. |
| SKG | A Dutch quality mark for burglary resistance of locks and cylinders, in stars. |
| 2FA | Two-step verification: next to your password a code from an app, for extra security. |
| Webhook | An automatic message from one system to another when something happens. |
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