Kindoo Access Control System

[ELHawkes]

Turning off Auto Sync between Kndoo and LCR
If we were to choose to have auto sync turned off for any or all callings that are currently enabled, would turning off the auto sync between Kindoo and LCR automatically delete those callings/users out of Kindoo, or would they remain in Kindoo for manual management?

This is a great question. I am guessing YES, but we are going to try this out in our stake. I'll let you know what happens.

Hi, were you successful in having Auto Sync turned off?
If you were, what did you learn that you can share with us?
Thanks

[cougs]

Excuse me if this was already posted. It seems as though most of the license assignment happens at a stake level. Is there typically also someone at the ward level authorized to add/remove users and assign temporary licenses? Can there be multiple people at the ward level that can do this? Can this be done from the Kindoo app or does it require signing on to the Kindoo website?

[swigginton]

Is there typically also someone at the ward level authorized to add/remove users and assign temporary licenses? Can there be multiple people at the ward level that can do this?

Licensing is at the stake level. In the FM groups I've worked with, we only give KIndoo manager rights to a stake person (typically the Tech Specialist). We don't give authorization to the wards, because they would have access for the entire stake, which could create issues.

Can this be done from the Kindoo app or does it require signing on to the Kindoo website?

The functionality of the app and website are pretty much the same. Kindoo managers can manage access from either.

[cougs]

Is there typically also someone at the ward level authorized to add/remove users and assign temporary licenses? Can there be multiple people at the ward level that can do this?

Licensing is at the stake level. In the FM groups I've worked with, we only give KIndoo manager rights to a stake person (typically the Tech Specialist). We don't give authorization to the wards, because they would have access for the entire stake, which could create issues.

Can this be done from the Kindoo app or does it require signing on to the Kindoo website?

The functionality of the app and website are pretty much the same. Kindoo managers can manage access from either.

Thanks for the response! So there's a single point of contact in the entire stake, overseeing all buildings, to handle temporary access requests such as for wedding setups, family parties, random one-offs, etc?

Also, a very minor point but bishops in my area have authorized limited use of the gym for non-organized, informal basketball for ward members. This is usually accomplished through the borrowing of a key fob. With Kindoo is the only way this can happen is through the Stake Kindoo manager?

[swigginton]

So there's a single point of contact in the entire stake, overseeing all buildings, to handle temporary access requests such as for wedding setups, family parties, random one-offs, etc?

In the training I've done, we recommend each stake has a primary Kindoo manager and at least one backup. Bishoprics and the stake presidency know to notify the primary manager each week as callings change. The backup manager is there if needed (primary manager is unavailable, etc.). The backup is typically the stake clerk or stake building rep (usually, whichever is more tech-savvy). It typically only takes couple of minutes to add/remove users each week, so not a big burden.
For temporary users, it's up to the stake and mostly depends on the frequency of those events. In my stake, we have 2 building schedulers who each cover meetinghouses in their part of the stake. We have given them Kindoo manager access, but they are instructed to only add temporary users. All permanent users are handled through the primary Kindoo manager. That makes it easy for the scheduler to handle the entire process for temporary use of the building. If you don't have a lot of temporary needs, the building scheduler can notify the stake Kindoo manager to add the temp user.

Also, a very minor point but bishops in my area have authorized limited use of the gym for non-organized, informal basketball for ward members. This is usually accomplished through the borrowing of a key fob. With Kindoo is the only way this can happen is through the Stake Kindoo manager?

For those, we have approached it in a couple of different ways:
It's likely someone in that group will already have Kindoo access and can be the one to unlock the building.
If that's not the case, or you want to designate a lead person for that activity, they can be added as a Kindoo user. I've seen stakes set up their lead pickelball, volleyball, basketball, Zumba, etc., person with Kindoo access. They just need to understand it will consume a stake license.
Good questions!