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All Parakey features - Incredibly many features
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Parakey

How Parakey works
Product news
Subset of the Parakey product portfolio
General
  • Complete cloud and smartphone-based access control system with the smartphone as key, smart hardware and integration possibilities
  • Continuous development and enrichment of new functionality according to the needs of customers, partners and users
  • Developed in Sweden, produced in Sweden and Germany

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Cloud service and security
  • 24/7 monitoring for secure operation
  • Fully GDPR compliant
  • Encrypted and unique messages for all communications
  • Continuous security updates
  • Hosting
  • Backup of data
  • Infinitely scalable
User-friendly remote administration

Web Portal

Learn more about the Web Portal
To the Help Center
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General
  • Remote administration
  • Computer, tablet and smartphone support
  • Multi-language support
  • Manage different time zones
  • Role-based restrictions regarding who can do what
  • Sophisticated search filters

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Dashboard
  • Summary of what is happening in, for example, the property
  • Feed with recommended actions, if required

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Administration
  • Send mobile keys in seconds
  • Send bulks of mobile keys
  • Time-restricted keys
  • Revoke and block keys
  • Bulk management of key and lock schedules
  • Temporarily block all keys at a place, "Lock down"
  • Bulk import of users
  • Group users
  • Custom fields for additional information about users
  • Exporting users' email addresses
  • Schedule when users can use their account at your place as well as removal of users

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Delegated administration

Delegated administration is often used to allocate rights to, for example, a commercial tenant to administer a property perimeter protection for its staff.

  • Delegate the administration of one or more locks to Underlying Locations
  • Add restrictions to the number of users a Sub place may invite
  • Block a Sub place and its users
  • Categorize Sub places for a better overview
Onboarding and support
  • Automated onboarding of administrators
  • Chatbot for self-help
  • Support chat with Parakey support
  • Help Center
  • Add support information about where users should turn in case of questions.

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Mobile keys

A mobile key can unlock one or more locks, have restrictions and be sent to one or more users.

  • Temporary keys with time restrictions
  • Temporarily block keys
  • Schedule days and times for keys to be valid
  • Enable manual "keep unlocked" per key
  • Change which locks a key can unlock, in real time
  • Key valid 24h offline
  • Notification when receiving a new mobile key

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Locks
  • Scheduled unlocks
  • Naming locks
  • Enable/disable NFC opening
  • Share the right to administer locks with other places and Parakey customers
  • Adjust unlock duration per lock in real time
  • Battery status for hardware that is battery powered

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Security and logs
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Detect suspected account sharing
  • Warning about and preventing account sharing
  • High traceability with filtering possibilities
  • Event logs - who entered where and when
  • Admin logs - which administrator did what and when
  • GDPR compliant logs - personal data is anonymized after a selectable number of days
  • Possibility to exclude event logs from shared locks
Your smartphone as a key

App

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Unlocking
  • Automatic door recognition
  • NFC opening ("tap") with your phone
  • Manual "keep unlocked"
  • Transfer times for scheduled unlocks
  • Unlock even without internet access (Offline)
  • Infinite number of mobile keys

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Installer tools
  • Installation guide with self-tests
  • Connect NFC stickers to locks
  • Estimate the range and placement of Parakey devices
  • Adding locks to places
  • Naming locks
  • Update software in Parakey devices (can also be done by users with  administrative rights).
  • Service features for e.g. battery replacement for battery-powered Parakey devices

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Administration via app

Feature that enables simpler/basic administration from the app if you as a user has been granted that permission.

  • Send 'shareable' keys
  • Temporary keys with time restrictions
  • Add and remove users
Information
  • When keys are valid
  • Locks that you have / do not have access to and will have access to.
  • Automatic welcome email
  • Quick and easy onboarding
  • Help Center
  • Support information for users that is entered via the Web Portal

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Security
  • Encrypted communication
  • Key valid 24h offline
  • Only possible to be signed in on one device at a time
  • Block users
  • Unique opening message, cannot be reused
  • Extra security layer with biometric identification at unlocking

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Operating system
  • Google Play Store - Android
  • App Store - iOS
  • Huawei EMUI
The world's smallest access control system

Slim

More about Parakey Slim
Circuit diagrams
Parakey Slim, exposed
General
  • Encrypted communication (128-bit AES encryption)
  • Unique opening messages
  • Offline, internet connection not required
  • Status LED (RGB)
  • Manual "keep unlocked"
  • Scheduled unlocks
  • Choose between manual or automatic locking
  • OSDP 2 support (Launch in 2025)

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Control
  • Existing access control system
  • Security alarm
  • Electrical strikes
  • Motor locks
  • Electromagnetic locks
  • Solenoid handle locks
  • Elevators
  • Garage doors
  • Speed gates / turnstiles
Technical specification
  • Size: 46(L) x 46(W) x 20(H) mm
  • Weight: 37g
  • Casing material: PC Wonderlite 122U
  • Mounting: 2 screw holes via included mounting plate
  • Communication: Bluetooth Low Energy (up to 30 meters in line of sight)
  • Input voltage: 12-24V stabilized DC (Voltage protected)
  • Power consumption at 12 VDC: 2 mA idle, 35 mA when unlocked
  • Power consumption at 24 VDC: 4 mA idle, 20 mA when unlocked
  • Maximum relay load: 1A at 28 VDC
  • Outputs: 2 relay outputs, 1 of which is combined OSDP communication.
  • Inputs: 1 input for exit button

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Certifications
  • SSF 3523 (Ongoing)
  • SSF 1075 (Distribution, storage and use of digital keys) (Ongoing)
Maximum performance and range

Control Unit

More about Parakey Control Unit
Circuit diagrams
Parakey Control Unit from the front
General
  • Encrypted communication (128-bit AES encryption)
  • Unique opening messages
  • Offline, internet connection not required
  • Real-time clock with backup battery
  • Tamper detection
  • Status LED (RGB)
  • Manual "keep unlocked"
  • Scheduled unlocks

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Control
  • Existing access control system
  • Security alarm
  • Electrical strikes
  • Motor locks
  • Electromagnetic locks
  • Solenoid handle locks
  • Elevators
  • Garage doors
  • Speed gates / turnstiles
Technical specification
  • Input voltage: 10-28 VDC (Voltage protected)
  • Dimensions: 124(L) x 124(W) x 45(H) mm
  • Weight: 290 g
  • Communication: Bluetooth Low Energy (up to 80 m in line of sight)
  • Inputs: 3
  • Outputs: 4

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Inputs & outputs

Pre-configured from the factory to be able to act as a stand-alone access control system as well as controlling an existing system.

  1. Input for exit button
  2. Door sensor input
  3. Power supply of lock (up to 2A, adjustable output voltage)
  4. Unlock signal (max 20mA, adjustable output voltage)
  5. Signal input for opening (5-28 VDC)
  6. Relay output (NC/NO)
  7. Relay output ("Alarm Bypass", NC/NO)

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Certifications
  • SSF 3523 (Ongoing)
  • SSF 1075 (Distribution, storage and use of digital keys) (Ongoing)

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Enrich all doors with mobile access

Door Handle

More about Parakey Door Handle
Installation instructions
Parakey Door Handle from the right with LEDs on
General
  • Access control system built into the handle
  • Encrypted communication (128-bit AES encryption)
  • Unique opening messages
  • Offline, internet connection not required
  • Status LED (RGB)
  • Manual "keep unlocked"
  • Choose between manual or automatic locking
  • Battery powered
  • Built-in mechanical return spring

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Certifications
  • DIN EN 16867:2020
  • DIN EN 1906:2012
  • DIN EN 1634-2:2009
  • DIN EN 60529:2014
  • DIN EN 179:2008
  • SSF 3523 (Ongoing)
  • SSF 1075 (Distribution, storage and use of digital keys) (Ongoing)
Technical specification
  • Unlocking: Via app
  • Radio: Bluetooth Low Energy (2.4 GHz)
  • Range: Up to 10 meters in line of sight
  • Battery: 1 pcs CR123A (3V)
  • IP rating
    • IP40 (Indoor version)
    • IP66 (Outdoor version)
  • Temperature range
    • +5 to +55°C (Indoor version)
    • -25 to +65°C (Outdoor version)

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Digitalize all imaginable locks

Cylinder

More about Parakey Cylinder
Installation instructions
Parakey Cylinder from the side with LED lights
General
  • Access control system built into the cylinder
  • Encrypted communication (128-bit AES encryption)
  • Unique opening messages
  • Offline, internet connection not required
  • Status LED (RGB)
  • Manual "keep unlocked"
  • Choose between manual or automatic locking
  • Battery powered

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Certifications
  • DIN EN 15684
  • DIN EN 60529:2014
  • SSF 3523 (Ongoing)
  • SSF 1075 (Distribution, storage and use of digital keys) (Ongoing)
Technical specification
  • Unlocking: Via app
  • Radio: Bluetooth Low Energy (2.4 GHz)
  • Range: Up to 10 meters in line of sight
  • Battery: 2 pcs CR2 Lithium 3V
  • Bringer: Short (standard version)
  • Size of electronic cylinder
    • 40(D) x 43(L) mm (Indoor version)
    • 45(D) x 45(L) mm (Outdoor version)
  • IP rating
    • IP65 (Indoor version)
    • IP66 (Outdoor version)
  • Temperature range
    • -20 to +65°C (Indoor version)
    • -25 to +65°C (Outdoor version

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Professional digital lock

PDL

More about Parakey PDL
Installation
Parakey PDL, uncovered
General
  • Battery powered - no need for wired power to the door
  • Offline, internet connection not required
  • Encrypted communication (128-bit AES encryption)
  • Unique opening messages
  • Status LED
  • Reuse cylinder, handle and thumbturn with a return spring

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Unlocking
  • Smartphone app
  • Existing physical key
  • Thumbturn on the inside of the door
  • Mechanical emergency opening
Technical specification
  • Input voltage: 3.6 V lithium battery
  • Battery life: up to 30,000 unlocks
  • Dimensions: 225(L) x 20(W) x 77(D) mm
  • Communication: Bluetooth Low Energy (up to 30 meters in line of sight)

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Lock
  • Developed in partnership with dormakaba
  • Standard dimensions for Scandinavian entrance doors SS817375:2018
  • Hook bolt for "night locking"
  • Form factor: Module

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Certifications
  • SSF 3522 - Class 3
  • SSF 3523 (Ongoing)
  • SSF 1075 (Distribution, storage and use of digital keys) (Ongoing)
Access management on autopilot, unlock from your app

Integration

Learn more about integrations
API documentation
iPhone SDK and several integrations and Zapier
API
  • Public API for administration of users, keys and export of event logs
  • Add, delete and edit users
  • Send, revoke and edit mobile keys
  • Export event logs or subscribe via webhooks
  • Batch / bulk management
  • Support for meta data
  • "Alias ID" to associate objects between databases and Parakey
  • Support for "Partner Integration", add an integration to multiple places

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Zapier
  • Connect Parakey with over 7,000 services you use today via the Zapier integration hub (link)
  • Triggers: (i) Door is Unlocked
  • Actions: (i) Send Key, (ii) Send or Update Key, (iii) Remove Key
  • Search: (i) Door Unlock Count, (ii) Get Key Info, (iii) Get User Info
Native integrations
  • Nexudus
Deep linking (App switching)
  • Open the Parakey app from web or third-party app
  • Deep linking to automatically select the door you want to unlock
  • Populate username and password for quick login for first time users
  • Return to the third party app after an unlock

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SDK Public launch 2025
  • Unlock from third-party app without the need for the Parakey app to be installed
  • Integrated Bluetooth engine and error handling
  • Encrypted information and the highest security
  • "Unlock" modal for quick UX implementation

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