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Temporary QR Users with Expiry Dates (via the IoT-Portal AI Chatbot) In this short video, Michael shows how to add temporary users with an expiry date using the AI chatbot on the IoT-Portal. This makes it easy to generate a full page of QR codes that you can print out for visitors, giving them time-restricted access. You can also email or text a QR code to a user if desired. Temporary users are a simple way to grant access anonymously for people who don’t need to be permanently added to your device. It’s more secure than giving out keypad codes!...

To use the Jablotron Oasis Alarm system with the CQ5 dialler the following wiring should be used.  The power is derived from the alarm panel using the U+ and GND terminals. The default behaviour is for the alarm to pull the IW terminal to GND when the alarm sounds which is ideal for connection to IP1 on the Priory Access CQ5 alarm dialler. The alarm dialler is available here:CQ5 4G/5G GSM Alarm Dialler for Burglar Alarms

NB-IoT, LTE-M and GSM all have their uses still. NB-IoT gives you stable, reliable, operation in low signal areas, LTE-M is fast and gives enhanced coverage and GSM is the perfect fall back network offering a bit of everything (we'll miss 2.5G Edge when it goes!).However, EE-NB-IoT is borderline useless at the moment. Vodafone 2G is currently causing us a headache and LTE-M is still new and sometimes has some teething problems. It's good to be able to switch off a technology or specific network in certain places - this is why we have the RAT Modal on the IoT...

TL;DR: Our Door Entry Access Control system is the clear winner for Airbnb, small offices, and gyms. Why? It ships with simple cloud connectivity over the mobile network and has low ongoing pricing — exactly what we designed it to do.  We asked ChatGPT to tell us how we compare to the competition. It's answer didn't surprise us. Below is straight from ChatGPT after we asked it to tidy up the HTML. Original question: “How does our product rank with the competition?” View the 4G/5G Access Controller Why it wins for short-stay & small sites Cellular-first: no on-site Wi-Fi/Ethernet needed...

Add QR Code Access Remotely to your Door or Gate with the Priory Access 4G/5G Access Control System Michael shows how easy it is to issue a new QR access code to a guest—perfect for Airbnb hosts and property managers. Send secure access to anyone, anywhere, without visiting the property. In the video you’ll see: Open the Priory Access app or Live Screen. Create a new user and generate a unique QR code. Set time limits for one-off or recurring visits. Send the QR instantly by SMS, email, or messaging app. Why Airbnb & holiday-let hosts love it Contact-free check-in:...