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So late last week, I got a Newsletter via my Association informing me that they had just gotten in the New Adapter for the iPhone where you could now use our iPhones to open/access our areas Lockboxes when out showing Houses.
Listen, I have been waiting for this for quite a while and I was extremely excited to dump my archaic ActiveKey and make a huge step into the 21st Century..!!
So, I hurried down to the Main Association Office and met with Heather Tenney, our Membership Director, to grab my Adapter. Luckily for me, there were still a few available. She wasn't sure what the response would be to this new piece of Technology, so she only ordered 10 of them. I acquire Lucky number 7..!!!
Now, it does require you to Download the App from the Apple App Store ( it's free, Schweet..!! ) and then you get the Adapter from your Local Association. The Adapter is quite small. Big enough to fit on a Keychain, which it's already set-up for!
You then pull off the end piece ( it just snaps out. It's shown separated further down in this blog in a Picture below ) and attach it in the input/female end of your iPhone. You know, where you Charge & sync you iPhone at!!
Then you just access the App, the main screen pops up with several buttons to choose from. Tap the button that says "Obtain Key", another screen pops up asking you for your PIN Code. Key in the code, a few short Beeps and WhamO..!! Push the bottom of your Keybox and out pops the Key.
The reason for the Adapter at this time is because a large Majority of the Supra Lockbox that are out there have Infrared sensors built into them. Soon, very soon, Supra will be producing Lockboxes with Bluetooth instead of Infrared and you can then, ditch the Adapter altogether....!! I know, Too Cool Huh??
Below are a few Pictures I took with the Adapter attached to my iPhone to show you how is looks hooked up and the App running. Below is a copy of the Webpage, giving you details, Links and instructions on how you can both download the App and basic features of the App itself. I hope many more of my Fellow iPhone Lovers / Realtors out there will be using this soon. Feel free to share you experiences so far if you have already been using it
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There are two service levels available: eKEY Basic which provides basic keybox functions. eKEY Professional (coming late this year)adds MLS data saved to your phone, links Google maps to the listings, and delivers showing details to your phone.
- Wireless Updates and Alerts
- Obtain Listing Keys
- Keep track of all your key boxes right from your phone
- Manage and Program your keyboxes
- Easily place and remove keyboxes from li
stings using your phone - Change your own shackle codes
We have created a Supra iPhone Adapter which plugs into the 30 pin dock connector. It adds Infrared to the iPhone. It is designed to hang from a key chain when not in use. When you are ready to show a house, just slide it out of its cover, and plug it into your iPhone.
eKEY Basic for iPhone is available now!
eKEY Professional for iPhone will be available in December of 2010.
How much does the Supra eKEY Adapter cost?
There is a one time fee of $54.95 (plus $3.95 shipping and any applicable taxes) to purchase the Supra eKEY Adapter. To use the eKEY software there is a monthly key fee like our other keys. The monthly key fee varies by Organization.
Will eKEY for iPhone work with the eKEY Fob (the one that works with the BlackBerry)?
The eKEY fob used for BlackBerry and Windows Mobile devices will not work with the iPhone. It was necessary to design an accessory specifically for the iPhone. Thus, we decided to create an adapter that would plug directly into the phone. In this way the eKEY for iPhone is a fully integrated solution.
How do I get eKEY for iPhone?
eKEY for iPhone is issued just like the other eKEYs. The Supra iPhone Adapter is available for purchase directly from Supra and from most Boards and MLSs. After you have your adapter, you can download the software from the App Store, and get an eKEY serial number and authorization code from your Board or MLS. Once the authorization code is entered into the software, you are ready to open lock boxes with your iPhone!
Moving from DisplayKEY or ActiveKEY is a very simple process. It will only take a few minutes at your local Board or MLS (whoever issued your current key), and you will be opening lock boxes with your iPhone.
What models of iPhones will be supported?
eKEY for iPhone will run on all current models of iPhone (2G, 3G, 3Gs). It will also run on the new iPhone 4. Note that for 2G, 3G, and 3Gs devices, you must have iPhone OS 3.1.3 or above.
How do I get the software on my iPhone?
The eKEY for iPhone app is on Apple App Store. The download is free. While the software itself is downloaded free, there will be an ongoing monthly charge for the key service. Download it now to check out the demo mode.
Is there a way to see how eKEY for iPhone works before I buy it?
Yes. There is a demo version of the software. It is on the App Store and it will let you check out all the eKEY Basic features. To start using it to open lock boxes you will just need to speak to your Board or MLS and get an authorization code (once the Supra eKEY Adapter is available).
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