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These articles focus on how to implement Enterprise Logins, User codes and Notifications through the PointCentral integration package we offer.
  • General System Operation
  • PointCentral Enterprise
  • Smart Lock, Garage and Door Sensors
  • Water protection
  • Thermostat / Temp Sensors
  • Video / Doorbell / Image Sensor
  • Smart Lights
  • Access Control
  • Voice Integrations
  • Installer Support
  • Security
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    • General System Operation
    • PointCentral Enterprise
    • Smart Lock, Garage and Door Sensors
    • Water protection
    • Thermostat / Temp Sensors
    • Video / Doorbell / Image Sensor
    • Smart Lights
    • Access Control
    • Voice Integrations
    • Installer Support
    • Security
  • Editing Enterprise Group Login Template to Allow Residents to Create Guest codes

    This article shows how to setup the template for a new Enterprise group to enable Residents to create limited-use Guest codes for their units without having visibility to Enterprise codes on the lo...
  • How to Create a Resident App Login (dedicated hub for unit)

    This article shows you how to create a Resident App login in the PointCentral system (RPM version of software, not MDU) for a dedicated hub for an individual unit. This will enable them to use thei...
  • How to Create a Resident App login (shared hub scenario)

    This article shows you how to create a Resident App login in the PointCentral system for a shared hub scenario. Note this requires an additional step to prevent the resident from accessing all lock...
  • How a Resident can setup a temporary Guest Code

    This article shows a resident how to setup a Guest code for their unit. 1. Login to PointCentral.com (or go to the PointCentral App) and go to "Users". This assume your landlord has setup a login f...
  • What to do when a hub is offline or showing "radio not responding"

    This article explains what to do when a hub is offline or showing "radio not responding" in the app or website (see below picture for example). When a hub is offline remote commands to locks and th...
  • How to Create a Resident User Code at the Enterprise level

    This article shows how to setup User Codes at the Enterprise Level. This is much more efficient than setting up codes at the Unit level and allows you to administer codes across an entire group. We...
  • What to do when a thermostat is offline or showing "malfunction"

    This article explains what to do when a thermostat is showing offline or malfunction. This means that the thermostat has lost communication with the hub and will 1) not respond to remote commands t...
  • How to Combine Two App Logins together (for a unit door and a common door)

    Using the Customer Website (https://secure.pointcentral.com/loginpage.aspx): Have the customer choose the account they would like to mainly use to access all of their accounts. This is the login...
  • How to Create User Codes for Systems with Access Control Doors plus Smart Locks

    This article shows how to setup User Codes at the Enterprise Level for MDU systems that also have Access Control Doors. This is primarily for larger buildings with many residents and electric strik...
  • How to Create Building Access Users in MDU systems

    This article shows how to setup building access for vendors in MDU systems. This is for electronically controlled strikes / mag-locks only for building doors, NOT unit door access via smart locks. ...
  • How to manually process a resident move-in (no PMS integration)

    This article shows how to move a resident into a unit when a PMS integration is not enabled. This will create a unique PIN code for the resident AND a login to the App so the resident can control t...
  • Creating an Employee All-Access User for systems with locks and building access control

    This article shows how to create an All-Access User for an internal employee for systems that have both smart locks AND electronic access control for building doors. There are two ways to create ...
  • How to change a user code in PointCentral System

    This article shows how to generate a new code for a resident or vendor. Note: you cannot choose the code yourself - the system will assign automatically. If you don't like the code you can continue...
  • How to add an enterprise App login to a new group

    This article shows how to add an existing enterprise login to a new property parent group so you can view both groups from a single login. What you need: Login Name and Email address for the user y...
  • How to download video clips on the SVR

    Here is a demo video for how to download video clips from the SVR: https://youtu.be/sBczXT4ienc To download clips from an SVR/CSVR: Log into the Customer Website. Click Video. Click SVR Timel...
  • How to Create Enterprise Notifications for Low Batteries and Unplugged Hubs

    This article shows how to setup Enterprise notifications. This is recommended for alerting property managers / owners of low batteries, when hubs become disconnected, and other items. 1. Login t...
  • Create an Enterprise App login for an All-Access user

    This article shows how to create an Enterprise login across several groups.This is primarily for owners or property managers that need App access to the Occupied, Vacant and Building Access control...
  • What to do when a lock is in malfunction

    Occasionally, a lock will lose the wireless connection to the hub and go into "malfunction / unknown" state. This happens because the hub may have been moved, or the lock has a marginal signal with...
  • What to do when a lock is offline or in malfunction

    Occasionally, a lock will lose the wireless connection to the hub and go into "malfunction / unknown" state. This happens because the hub may have been moved, or the lock has a marginal signal with...
  • Recommended process for property managers to load and verify codes for new residents on systems with locks and building door control

    1. Check status of the lock in the Group dashboard to ensure it is online and that there are no malfunctions with it. If hub is offline, check to make sure hubs powered and the light is solid white...
  • How to find the backup code for a resident

    1. To find the backup code for the lock, from the Enterprise Group, click on the unit of interest 2. At the Unit level, click on Users 3. Click on Backup Code User 4. You can then view the...
  • How to setup Enterprise Thermostat Rules / Templates

    This article explains how to setup Enterprise thermostat rules for multi-dwelling systems that have PointCentral software loaded. This allows the owner/property manager to setup limits 1) Login ...
  • How to create Enterprise Battery Report

    This article shows you how to create an Enterprise Battery reports. These are handy to send to the property manager or owner on a daily, weekly or monthly basis to get a summary of battery status a...
  • How to setup Enterprise Activity Reports

    This article shows you how to create Enterprise Activity reports. These are handy to send to the property manager or owner on a daily, weekly or monthly basis to get a summary of property status fo...
  • How to move units between Enterprise Groups (Occupied and Vacant)

    This article shows how to move units between Enterprise Groups. This is done when a resident moves in or out of a unit, and allows automated settings to apply to locks, thermostats and other items ...
  • How to manually process a resident move-out

    The Move-Out button can be used in the event the Property Management Software (PMS) data is not up to date or a move-out is needed immediately. Follow these steps to remove PointCentral access wh...
  • How to manually process residents for move-in (with PMS automation enabled)

    Long-term rental property managers with an integrated property management system (PMS) now have more flexibility to manually process resident move-ins. In the PointCentral User Site, they can view ...
  • How to setup a unit for unattended showings / self-guided tours

    This article shows how to setup units for self-guided tours. Here is a video that shows you the steps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4AqDKASG-E 1. Go the Enterprise Menu, Select your Vacant grou...
  • Creating a resident unit login for systems with building access control

    This article explains how to manually create an App login that combines the building access control with the unit automation. This can only be done through the www.pointcentral.com website login (n...
  • Setting up a guest code

    This article shows a resident how to setup a Guest code for their unit, both thru the App and thru the Website. Here is how to do it by the App: 1. Login to PointCentral App and click the three bar...
  • Different move-in options for residents (when PMS integration enabled)

    There are 3 ways to process a resident when the property management software integration is in place. 1) Automated through the Property Management System - This happens at the top of every hour ...
  • Create guest codes for buildings with common doors

    This article explains how to setup guest codes for properties that have a unit door plus common area doors, via the website and the App. Via Website: 1) Login to pointcentral.com with your user nam...
  • Create App login for shared hub with unit lock and building access control

    This article goes thru the steps needed to setup a resident app login for buildings that utilize shared hubs, with building access control. Note this only allows residents to have access to the bui...
  • How to add a mobile credential to a User

    This article shows how to add a mobile credential to an Access Control User. Note - there are only 30 mobile credentials for free per account - additional credentials entail a monthly charge. 1) ...
  • How a resident can access the access control system through the App

    This article shows how a resident can access the access control system through their unit app. This assumes the proper linkages have been made between the access control and resident unit (contact ...
  • How to resolve a severe heating/cooling alert

    This alert means that the HVAC system is not heating or cooling properly. If you are a resident please contact your property manager. Here are potential causes: - Check air filter of HVAC system. -...
  • How to search for lock mechanical issues

    After new lock installs we recommend periodically checking the units for mechanical alignment issues. This can occur from a resident not closing the door all the way and the deadbolt hitting the do...
  • Creating a guest code for building access thru an individual system login

    This article shows how to create a user code for a short-term rental owner that syncs the code with building access control. This is for The Muse HOA owners. How to do via the Website login: 1) L...
  • Self-management of Resident User Codes

    This article explains how a resident can regenerate their own assigned user code. Note: you cannot choose your own code, codes are generated randomly for security reasons. If your system is showing...
  • Resident video doorbell pairing

    These instructions show how to add an installed video doorbell to the customer App, when the doorbell is already connected to a common WIFI network. This applies to both the ADC-VDB750 and ADC-VDB...
  • Resident Video Doorbell pairing (including wifi setup)

    These instructions show how to add an installed video doorbell to the customer App when a WIFI connection needs to be made - i.e the doorbell is not connected to a managed WIFI network upon move-i...
  • How to add ADC-T40k-HQ to wifi

    This article explains how to add the ADC-T40k-HQ combo hub/thermostat to WiFi. This is recommended for residents to give dual-path communication (in case WiFi or cellular goes out). Note that the h...
  • New PointCentral Community Dashboard

    The PointCentral Dashboard is accessible from both the Parent and Subgroup levels. The PointCentral Dashboard aims to save time and help you easily find what you need without navigating through mul...
  • Setting up Liftmaster MyQ wifi garage controller with PointCentral

    This article explains how to get a Liftmaster MyQ wifi garage opener connected to the ePropertyCare system. Part 1: Get LiftMaster MyQ connected to Wi-Fi: Open the myQ app and log in or c...
  • Setting up garage door alerts

    This article explains how to setup alerts for your garage door, such as when it is opened or closed, or if it is left open for a period of time. 1) Click on Notifications in the left menu 2) Cli...
  • Central Station Monitoring information and considerations

    This article discusses key information, processes and considerations with central station monitoring. Here are the recommended steps to take: 1) Add the Central Station to your mobile phone conta...
  • How to create an arming schedule for a security system

    Arming Schedules can be customized to automatically arm and disarm a system for each individual day of the week or across multiple days. Arming Schedules provides users with robust scheduling optio...
  • How to setup alerts for self-guided tours

    This article explains how to setup alerts for 1) when a self-guided tour is BOOKED, and 2)when a prospect starts a self-guided tour. 1. From the main dashboard click click "Notifications" in lef...
  • Setting up resident safety button

    This article explains how to setup the resident safety button in the App:
  • How to create a video health report

    This article shows how to create a video health report on-demand, or to be sent each month. Log into the Customer website. Click Activity. Click Reports. Click New Report Click Video Health Report...
  • How to enable preloaded codes

    This article explains the benefits of preloaded codes and how to set them up. PointCentral allows property managers to preload five user codes onto all locks in their Enterprise groups. By preloadi...
  • Installing bluetooth video doorbells and setting up recording rules

    This articles shows the step-by-step process for setting up the new alarm.com video doorbells (ADC-VDB775) that use bluetooth enrollment to get on the WIFI network. The bluetooth enrollment is for ...
  • How to receive a mobile credential

    When a mobile credential is created (upon move-in or afterwards), you'll receive an emailTo accept a mobile credential invitation and begin using the mobile credential: When the invitation is rec...
  • How to setup doorbell chime

    This article shows how to setup the indoor doorbell chime after a move-in. This is needed if this setting is not configured properly during the resident doorbell enrollment process. 1. Login to t...
  • How to resend the welcome email to a resident

    This article shows the steps to resend a welcome email to a resident. If a resident does not activate their account within 48hrs the welcome email link will expire and require being resent. Note - ...
  • video intercom (VIMD) setup for residents and guests

    This article explains how to setup video intercom call notification for residents using the alarm.com video intercom. For residents: The following is an example of the push notification the res...
  • video intercom enrollment and setup

    This article explains how to enroll in the intercom directory. Intercom recipients receive an email invitation with instructions on how to download the mobile app and enroll. Note: Users will n...
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