My Buildings

View lock info, battery life, unit activities

My Buildings

My Buildings Overview:

Where to find lock information, Battery health and user activities.

See below video for step by step walkthrough. - Approximate watch time 30 seconds.

My Buildings Overview Breakdown

Key Steps 

1. Accessing the My Buildings Tab

  • Open the Grata web application.
  • Locate and click on the 'My Buildings' tab to access the building overview.

2. Viewing Building Information

  • Once in the My Buildings tab, select the specific building you wish to view.
  • Review the general overview which includes:
    • List of all residents
    • Unit information
    • Battery information
    • Lock information
    • Amenities list
    • Battery status.

3. Understanding User Access Levels

  • Determine your access level:
    • If you can see multiple buildings, you are classified as an organization manager.
    • If you can only see one building, you are classified as a building manager.

Cautionary Notes

  • Ensure you have the correct permissions to access the buildings you need.
  • Double-check the building information for accuracy before making any changes or updates.

Tips for Efficiency

  • Familiarize yourself with the layout of the My Buildings tab to navigate quickly.
  • Regularly check battery and lock information to ensure all systems are functioning properly.

View Lock Information:

Where to find lock information including user pin, master pin and intercom pin.

See below video for step by step walkthrough. - Approximate watch time 30 seconds.

View Lock Info Steps

Viewing Lock Information in My Buildings

Step 1: Access My Buildings Tab

  • Navigate to the My Buildings tab.
  • Select the building you wish to view.

Step 2: View Residents and Units

  • Once in the building, you will see a list of all residents and their corresponding unit numbers.

Step 3: Select the Lock to View

  • Click on the specific lock you want to view.

Step 4: View Lock Information

  • Click the View Info button.
  • You will see details such as:
    • Unit number
    • Lock ID
    • Master PIN
    • Any visible user PINs or guest PINs.

Step 5: Identify Unpaired Locks

  • If the View button is not clickable, the lock is unpaired.
  • This indicates that the hardware is not communicating with the software.

Step 6: Complete the Pairing Process

  • To resolve the unpaired lock issue, follow the pairing process outlined in the lock information tab on the Help Center.

Step 7: Seek Further Assistance

  • If you need additional help, feel free to reach out to our support team.

Battery Life:

Where to find battery information. What battery level icons represent, when to change batteries, best practices for battery health.

See below video for step by step walkthrough. - Approximate watch time 1 minute.

Battery Life Breakdown

Key Steps

1. Accessing Battery Status

  • Click into the building in the web portal.
  • Navigate to the battery status section on the side panel.

2. Understanding Battery Status Monitoring

  • Note that battery status is monitored through app usage.
  • Ensure that a resident or property management team member uses the app to unlock the door for battery life communication.

3. Viewing Lowest Battery Levels

  • Navigate to the battery status tab.
  • Press the arrows to sort by the lowest battery level.

4. Interpreting Battery Status Indicators

  • 'NA' indicates that battery life is unavailable due to lack of communication with the lock.
  • If battery level shows under 20%, replace the batteries as soon as possible.

5. Identifying Recent App Users

  • The resident logged in the battery status will be the last person who used the app to unlock the door.

6. Managing Battery Replacements

  • Decide whether residents or property management will handle battery replacements.
  • Consider buying batteries in bulk for cost efficiency.

Cautionary Notes

  • Ensure that the app is functioning properly to avoid miscommunication regarding battery status.
  • Be aware of the potential for 'NA' status indicating communication issues with the lock.

Tips for Efficiency

  • Regularly check battery status to prevent low battery issues.
  • Maintain a stock of batteries to ensure quick replacements when needed.
  • Communicate with residents about their responsibilities regarding battery replacements.

View User Activity:

How to view unit activities. Including door locks & unlocks, viewing newsfeed etc.

See below video for step by step walkthrough. - Approximate watch time 1 minute.

View User Activity Breakdown

Key Steps

Step 1: Access User Profile

  • Navigate to the My Buildings tab.
  • Scroll down to find the desired user or resident.
  • Click on the user or resident's profile. 

Step 2: View Activities

  • Once in the user profile, locate the 'Activities' section at the bottom.
  • Click on 'Activities' to proceed.

Step 3: Set Date Range

  • Adjust the date range to view activities from a specific period.
  • You can set the date range back as far as needed.

Step 4: Load User Activities

  • After setting the date range, the app will load all activities completed by the user within that timeframe.

Step 5: Review Activity Details

  • Review the list of activities, which may include:
    • Deals viewed
    • Logins and logouts
    • Access events (e.g., unlocked doors)

Cautionary Notes

  • Grata is only able to display the last 150 user activities. If additional information is required please reach out to our support team.