Key takeaways

  • Use resident key in Apple Wallet to unlock ButterflyMX-controlled doors and gates with a simple tap using your iPhone or Apple Watch.
  • Easily manage your key through the ButterflyMX mobile app and sync it across devices.
  • The setup process takes less than a minute, and you can continue using the app while it completes in the background.

 

 

ButterflyMX makes it easy to unlock doors and gates with just a tap using resident key in Apple Wallet on iPhone or Apple Watch, eliminating the need to dig for keys or open an app. This makes accessing your property faster, easier, and more secure than ever. This guide walks you through how to set up your key in the ButterflyMX mobile app, ensuring seamless access to your property with just a tap.

 

How to create a resident key

  1. Open the ButterflyMX app
  2. Navigate to the ‘Account’ section and select ‘Manage Wallet Pass’
  3. Tap ‘Add to Apple Wallet’
  4. Follow the prompts 
  5. Use your key

 

Step 1: Open the ButterflyMX app

Open the ButterflyMX app on your iPhone.

 

Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Account’ section and select ‘Manage Wallet Pass’

Navigate to the ‘Account’ section in your ButterflyMX mobile app and select ‘Manage Wallet Pass’.

 

How to use resident key in Apple Wallet

 

Step 3: Tap ‘Add to Apple Wallet’

Tap ‘Add to Apple Wallet’ and wait for your key to be generated. This process might take up to 60 seconds. Keep the app open during this process.

Note: Each user can have only one key per iPhone. This key can be shared with a linked Apple Watch. Adding a new key will remove the old key from all devices.

 

Add your ButterflyMX pass to Apple Wallet

 

Step 4: Follow the prompts

Follow the prompts to add your key to your Apple Wallet.

 

Follow the prompts to add the pass to your Apple WalletPress 'done' to complete the process of adding your pass to your Apple Wallet

 

Step 5: Use your key

You’re now ready to use your key! Your key is automatically shared with your linked Apple Watch, so you can use either device to gain access. Simply hold your iPhone or Apple Watch up to the ButterflyMX reader to unlock your door or gate.

 

Use resident key in Apple Wallet to open doors and gates with just a tap

 

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Eliza Quine

I manage ButterflyMX's access platform, making sure the right people can open doors at the right time. I live in Boston.

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