Key cutter integrations are integrations associated with door lock systems that you can use to create room keys for your property. Once installed, during check in guests can follow instructions on the kiosk and cut keys on their own. This helps reduce queues at reception and minimizes the workload for front desk staff.  

 

Note: The maximum number of keys a guest can create is equal to the number of guests in that reservation, for example, a guest in a 2-person reservation can cut 1 or 2 keys.  

 

In this article you can learn about:

• Pre-requisites for the set up
• How to set up a key cutter integration
  • Step 1: Connect the integration
  • Step 2: Select your connected devices
  • Step 3: Connect the kiosk 

 

Pre-requisites for the set up  

• A key encoder that is connected to a computer by USB or ethernet cable. 

 

How to set up a key cutter integration  

Step 1: Connect the integration 

Note: If your property already uses a key cutter integration, do not connect a second one. Adding duplicate integrations may cause configuration issues.

 

1. In Mews Operations, go to the main menu  > Marketplace.
2. In the search bar on the left, enter the name of the key cutter integration you want to connect with, and click Explore.
3. Click Connect integration.

 

Note: You can find a list of all key cutter integrations here.

 

Step 2: Select your connected devices

1. In Mews Operations, go to the main menu  > Marketplace.
2. Click My subscriptions.
3. Locate the Mews Kiosk integration and click Edit.
4. Under Connected devices, click to select your key cutters from the dropdown menu.
5. Click Save.

 

 

 

Step 3: Connect the kiosk 

1. In Mews Operations, go to the main menu  > Settings > Services.
2. Select a Bookable service, for example, Stay.
3. Click Kiosks, then select the kiosk you want to connect.
4. Under Key cutter select the appropriate integration. 

 

This connects your key cutter to your Mews Kiosk.  

 

You can learn more about setting up Mews Kiosk here.