For access you can utilise on 2N® IP Verso intercoms and 2N® Access Unit readers modern Bluetooth technology.

In 2N® Access Commander you can manage Bluetooth access in similar way as access using RFID cards or PIN codes.

In order to authorize users using Bluetooth, it is necessary to authorize mobile devices according to Bluetooth standard which is very secure!

This is process where you need to generate a pairing code in 2N® Access Commander that you then need to enter to 2N® Mobile Key app running on mobile device.


Requirements:

2N® Access Commander the latest version, this guide created on 1.14.0 version

2N®  Access Unit or IP Verso with the latest firmware, this guide created on 2.28.0 version, equipped with Bluetooth module

Mobile device (for example smartphone) supporting Bluetooth v4.0 a higher, with installed 2N® Mobile Key app, active Bluetooth (and GPS locating for Android phones).


In this article is described process how to setup Bluetooth from the beginning. If you already have added intercom in your 2N® Access Commander installation to zone correctly and users in groups so they can be connected with corresponding zones using access rules,pleae continue with step 6 in this guide.

 

Step by step guide:

  1. Login to web interface of your 2N® Access Commander installation.

  2. Go to section Devices and add your 2N® IP Verso (or 2N® Access Unit) to 2N® Access Commander.



  3. Go to section Zones and create a new zone or open an existing zone, add the intercom here. Verify that the zone is added into a Company.






  4. Go to section Groups and create a new user group or open an existing user group to add a desired user (that we wish to authenticate via Bluetooth) here. 




  5. Go to section Access Rules, create an access rule and connect zone from step 3 with user group created in step 4 of this guide.
    (Optionally you can create time profile when such rule is active.)



    Previous steps are described also in this video tutorial *Video - Basic setup - How to setup access and phone numbers in 2N® Access Commander




  6. Go to section Settings - BLUETOOTH and define which 2N device(s) with Bluetooth module can be used by users for pairing process. The access rule (previous step 5) must connect the zone where is this device and user group where we have users for Bluetooth access.



    Choose one or more devices for Bluetooth pairing procedure.
    Also select for how long will be pairing state active (ie. how much time does user have for pairing his smartphone with selected 2N device via Bluetooth).
    Once time we set up expires, you will need to repeat steps 7 - 9 again.



  7. Go to section Users, choose user you wish to authorize for Bluetooth access and go to Accesses subsection. 



  8. Now you need to generate the pairing code by pressing GENERATE button in PHONE part.



  9. In few moments 2N® Access Commander shows generated pairing code. User needs to enter this code in 2N® Mobile Key app in next step 10.




     

  10. Take your mobile device (smartphone) with installed 2N® Mobile Key near the selected intercom or Access Unit.
    Check if you have activated Bluetooth and Location on mobile device and start 2N® Mobile Key app.

    Choose PAIR NEW DEVICES and app will detect intercom with Bluetooth nearby.
    Once intercom is found, tap on it to pair.

       

  11. Once requested, please enter pairing code generated in step 9 of this guide.
    After you enter the correct code, the mobile device will be assigned with user in 2N® Access Commander.

     

  12. This device now can open door using 2N® Mobile Key app.