Remote Matching is an alternative way to match a Gateway (Lock/Node) to the Master Key. In Remote Matching, the Master Key does not have to be physically connected to a Gateway, but it uses a unique, cryptographic code instead. This can be useful e.g. if the Gateway (Lock/Node) needs to be reset and the Master Key is not available in the same place. With Gateway 175 and Tosi Hub (VCL), remote matching is the only way to match it with the Master Key.
The process is begun by generating the remote matching code on the Gateway (Lock/Node) that shall be matched, which enables remote matching on the Gateway (Lock/Node) with that code only. Then, the remote matching wizard is opened on the Master Key on the desktop Tosi client software and the code is entered under Remote Matching menu. Next, the devices will establish a trust relationship over the Internet, after which the process is completed and the Gateway (Lock/Node) appears on the Master Key as after physical matching.
After the Key and Gateway (Lock/Node) are matched, the devices can be used normally, and the Master Key can for example create Master Key backups, Sub Keys, SoftKeys or Mobile Clients and connect Gateways (Locks/Nodes) together.
Note: Make sure to keep the Remote Matching code safe when transferring it to the Master Key as anybody who knows the Remote Matching code can match the Gateway (Lock/Node) and connect to it. If the Remote Matching code gets lost, deactivate remote matching on the Gateways (Lock’s /Node) web user interface and start it again by generating a new code.
Currently Remote Matching is supported on following Lock products:
You will also need Tosi desktop Key client software v2.15.0 or later to complete the matching process. Both the Lock and the Key need to be connected to the Internet for the feature to work.
If both devices are online, the process completes after a few seconds and the Gateway (Lock/Node) is now matched with the Master Key.