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Saving and Sharing QR Codes

Video Tutorial: Watch the companion video V06: Saving and Sharing QR Codes for a visual walkthrough of these steps.

Overview

Once you've created zones, you'll want to save and share the associated QR codes. This article covers how to save QR codes to your phone, share them with team members, restore zone access on a new device, and export commission reports.

Saving QR Codes to Your Photo Library

Saving QR codes to your phone ensures you have a backup and makes sharing easier.

Prerequisites

Before saving QR codes, ensure the app has permission to access your photos: - iOS: Settings → Keilton → Photos → Allow access - Android: Settings → Apps → Keilton → Permissions → Storage/Photos

Steps to Save

  1. Navigate to More → My Zones.
  2. Select the zone whose QR code you want to save.
  3. Tap the Save button located beneath the zone name.
  4. The QR code saves automatically to a folder called MyQRCode in your photo album.

You can save both Admin and User QR codes. Repeat the process for each code type you need to save.

Tip: Save both Admin and User codes for each zone as a backup. Consider emailing copies to yourself for additional security.

Sharing QR Codes

There are two primary methods for sharing QR codes with others.

Method 1: Direct Scanning

  1. Navigate to More → My Zones.
  2. Select the zone you want to share.
  3. Tap either Admin or User to display that QR code.
  4. Have the other person open their Keilton+autani app.
  5. They navigate to More → My Zones → Scan or Select QR code.
  6. They scan the code displayed on your screen.

This method is ideal for in-person handoffs where both parties are present.

Method 2: Sending a Saved Image

  1. Open your photo library and navigate to the MyQRCode folder.
  2. Select the QR code you want to share.
  3. Use your phone's share function to send via email, text message, or other messaging app.
  4. The recipient saves the image and scans it using the Album option in the app.

This method works well for remote team members or when documentation is needed.

Critical: Sync Before Sharing

Before sharing any QR code, ensure your zone data has synced to the cloud.

A red dot next to the zone name indicates unsynced data. If you share a code before syncing, the recipient may not receive the complete configuration.

To Force Sync:

  1. Navigate to More.
  2. Tap Force Sync.
  3. Wait for the sync to complete (the red dot will disappear).
  4. You may now safely share the QR code.

Warning: Never share QR codes while a red dot is displayed. The recipient's access may be incomplete or non-functional.

Restoring Zone Access

If you need to restore access to a zone—on a new phone, after reinstalling the app, or on a secondary device—you can do so by scanning a saved QR code.

Steps to Restore

  1. Open the app and navigate to More → My Zones.
  2. Tap Scan or Select QR code.
  3. Either:
  4. Scan a printed or displayed QR code, or
  5. Tap Album and select a saved QR code image
  6. The app adds the zone to your list with all lights, groups, and settings intact.

Your access level (Admin or User) matches the type of code you scanned.

Exporting Commission Reports

You can export a detailed commission report for documentation and project handoff.

Steps to Export

  1. Navigate to More → My Zones.
  2. Select the zone you want to document.
  3. Tap the Export button.
  4. Confirm by tapping Export in the dialog.
  5. Review the report, then tap the Share button to send via email or save to files.

Commission reports are useful for: - Project documentation - Client handoff packages - Maintenance records - Compliance documentation

Sharing Methods Comparison

Method Best For
Direct on-screen scan In-person handoff, immediate access needed
Email/message saved image Remote team members, documentation trail
Printed QR code Building managers, permanent wall-mounted reference
Commission report Project documentation, formal client handoff

Troubleshooting

Issue Solution
Red dot won't clear after Force Sync Check your internet connection and try again
QR code won't save to photos Verify photo access permission in phone settings
Shared code doesn't work for recipient Ensure data was synced (no red dot) before sharing
Can't find saved QR codes Look in the MyQRCode folder in your photo library
Recipient gets "invalid code" error Re-sync your data and share a fresh code

Quick Reference

Task Steps
Save QR Code More → My Zones → Select zone → Save
Share (in person) Display QR on screen → Other person scans
Share (remote) Photos → MyQRCode → Select → Share via email/message
Restore Access More → My Zones → Scan or Select QR code → Album → Select saved QR
Export Report More → My Zones → Export → Confirm → Share
Force Sync More → Force Sync

Based on Keilton+autani App User Guide v9.7