Keycafe
Keycafe describes itself as a smart key management system for businesses, combining SmartBox hardware with a cloud platform. Its site lists auto dealerships and car rental among many industries, including short-term rental, construction and real estate.
Keycafe: SmartBox
The platform is described as configurable, modular and expandable, with API automation and custom branding.
| Product or service | Function |
|---|---|
| SmartBox | Key storage hardware in the M-Series. |
| Cloud access control | Managing who can access which key. |
| API automation | An API for connecting Keycafe to other systems. |
| Custom branding | Branding options. |
Key access during an internet or power outage
Keycafe's MS5 specification supports expansion to 429 keys and authentication by PIN, badge, QR code or mobile app. keycafe.com
Its MS4 and MS5 offline mode uses the most recently synchronized key inventory and access permissions when connectivity is lost. Transactions are stored locally and synchronized after reconnection. support.keycafe.com
This means newly changed cloud permissions may not yet be present at an offline box. A dealership planning after-hours pickups should test both the authorized customer's access and an employee whose permission was recently changed, not just whether the screen remains powered. support.keycafe.com
Keycafe's battery guidance describes a 3,500 mAh backup and 50 to 100 exchanges depending on use. Battery continuity and current authorization data are separate parts of the outage plan. support.keycafe.com