Introduction
One of the most valuable features of a smart lock – and one of the least discussed – is household access management. When everyone in your home has their own code, you have complete visibility and control over who enters your home and when. This guide covers how to set up and manage multi-user access on your FEOCEY smart lock.
Why Individual Codes Matter
The Problem with Shared Codes
If your family shares a single code, you have no way to know which family member accessed the home at any given time. A shared code provides convenience but sacrifices security and accountability.
The Smart Lock Advantage
With individual codes, you know:
- Which family member entered and left
- What time the kids returned from school
- Whether the housekeeper arrived on schedule
- When a former employee’s code was used (if at all)
Setting Up Individual Codes
For Each Family Member
- Open FEOCEY Home App and navigate to Access Codes
- Tap “Add User” and enter the person’s name
- Select a 4-8 digit code for their personal use
- Set the code type: Permanent, Temporary, or Recurring
- Save and confirm the code with the person
Code Types Explained
- Permanent codes: Never expire. Ideal for immediate family members who live with you.
- Temporary codes: Expire at a set date/time. Perfect for house sitters, vacation guests, or contractors.
- Recurring codes: Work during specific time windows. Ideal for housekeepers, dog walkers, or childcare providers who visit on a set schedule.
Managing Children’s Access
School Age Children
Assign each child their own code. You will receive a notification every time they use it, giving you peace of mind when they return from school. Set up recurring codes so they work during school days and commute hours.
Teens
Consider combining individual codes with trust-based schedules. You can set a code to only work outside school hours, preventing school-day absences. However, discuss this with your teen – transparency builds trust.
Service Provider Access
House Cleaners
Set up a recurring code that only works on your cleaner’s scheduled day. For example, every Tuesday between 9 AM and 3 PM. When the cleaning is done, either let the code expire or deactivate it immediately.
Dog Walkers and Childcare
Similar to cleaners, set up recurring codes for the exact schedule the service provider works. If schedules change, update or create a new code in under 30 seconds from the app.
Emergency Contacts
Consider providing a code to trusted neighbors or family members who live nearby. In an emergency, they can access your home without you needing to share a permanent code.
When Relationships Change
Roommates Moving Out
When a roommate moves out, delete their code immediately. This takes 2 seconds in the app. No need to change locks, no need to collect keys.
Contractor or Service Completion
Once a contractor finishes work, delete their temporary code. If they need future access, create a new temporary code.
Former Employees
For property managers: immediately revoke access for any housekeeper, landscaper, or maintenance staff who is no longer employed. A clean exit process takes 2 seconds and eliminates any risk of unauthorized re-entry.
Activity Monitoring
The FEOCEY Home App maintains a full activity log showing:
- Date and time of every lock/unlock event
- Method used (app, keypad code, or physical key)
- Which specific code was used (identifying the person)
You can export this log for any 30-day period – useful for verifying a housekeeper’s hours or confirming when your child arrived home.
Conclusion
Family access management on a smart lock is not just about security – it is about peace of mind. Know who is coming and going, grant access on your terms, and revoke it instantly when circumstances change. FEOCEY’s access management system puts you in complete control of your home’s entry points.