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Why Does The Light Ring Flash Red After Calibration?

If the calibration results in a red flashing light ring at the end of the third touch sequence, then a poor calibration was performed. This could be due to the position of your smart device/Kevo fob. When performing the calibration process, keep your device in...

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How To Calibrate A Kevo Fob?

This process calibrates your Kevo fob based on where you normally keep it when you want to enter your door. 1. Remove the battery cover from your lock, hold your Kevo fob to the back panel and press the white calibrate button on the top right side of the back...

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Do I Need To Calibrate The Kevo Fob With The Lock?

While it is not necessary to calibrate the Kevo fob, it is recommended to do so for enhanced security purposes.The calibration process enables Kevo’s inside-outside security feature. When enabled, Kevo’s sensor helps prevent your door from being unlocked by...

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Will Kevo Work If I Can’t Successfully Calibrate My Device Manually?

Kevo, 1st gen will still work with your device if you can’t calibrate it manually, but accepting an unsuccessful calibration is not recommended for security reasons. Your inside-outside security feature will remain disabled for your device, and your device’s...

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Why shouldn’t I manually calibrate my device while it is directly next to the lock?

Manually calibrating in this position can make the process even more difficult to obtain a calibration success. If you do complete manual calibration successfully in this close position, it will reduce your activation range and you will need to put your device...

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Why might manual calibration take multiple attempts?

During manual calibration, Kevo is learning its surroundings and where you normally keep your device. Multiple attempts are important to give Kevo an accurate reading. If you get an unsuccessful manual calibration, it is recommended that you change your...

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What If I Have My Smart Device/Fob In A Different Location From Where I Manually Calibrated?

There is a cushion built into the manual calibration process for such an event. If your Kevo is not driving the bolt and the light ring is flashing magenta, your smart device/Kevo fob out of range, or your smart device is pinging but Kevo is not driving the...

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What are the recommended positions to help achieve a successful manual calibration?

During manual calibration, always make sure to stand at an extended arm’s reach from Kevo and make sure your phone or fob has a clear line of sight to your lock. For best results, calibrate your device while it is in the empty front pocket of your pants. If...

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If Kevo Takes Multiple Attempts To Calibrate Manually, Will It Take Multiple Attempts To Unlock The Door?

Manual calibration is a one-time process for each device in your system, which enables Kevo’s inside-outside security feature. Once Kevo learns about your entryway and where you keep your device through calibration, locking and unlocking the door only takes...

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