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How do I install a Nimbio device?

Most installations take under an hour and wire in parallel to your existing gate operator.

Installers

Will Nimbio work with my existing gate?

A gate-agnostic retrofit that wires in parallel to your existing dry-contact input.

Administrators

What are the Nimbio device’s full hardware specifications?

A complete reference sheet for installers and technicians.

Installers

Does Nimbio need Wi-Fi to work?

No — a built-in multi-carrier SIM connects directly to AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile (works internationally too — contact us to confirm regional network support).

Administrators

How do I request access to my property in the Nimbio app?

Once your account exists, request access to your specific property so you can start opening the gate.

Residents

How do I download the Nimbio app and create an account?

Set up your account in under two minutes — all you need is your mobile phone number.

Residents

How do I navigate the Nimbio app?

A quick tour of the app’s main screens — where your keys live and how to find your profile.

Residents

What can I do from the Community Manager portal?

Approve or remove residents, control access gate by gate, and manage every key on your property.

Administrators

How does the Virtual Keychain help members manage access across multiple gates?

One app view for every access point a member is authorized to use, across multiple gates or doors.

Administrators

How do I review who accessed my property and when?

The Community Manager portal’s Access Logs screen shows every entry event for any 2-week window you choose.

Administrators

How do I verify and approve a new resident?

Approving a new resident takes one tap from the Community Manager portal’s Pending list.

Administrators

How do I group residents or keys by home or address?

Attach a physical address to a key so residents are organized by home or unit.

Administrators

How much does Nimbio cost, and what’s included?

One flat hardware cost, plus a subscription priced differently for residential and commercial properties.

Administrators

How do I share access to my gate with someone?

Share a Family, Doorbell, or Recurring key in under a minute — revoke it any time.

Residents

What are the different types of digital keys in the Nimbio app?

Three tiers of keys — Master, Shared, and Admin — plus three kinds of Shared Key.

Residents

How do I revoke a resident’s access or disable a shared key?

Two different actions — removing a whole member account vs. turning off a single key.

Administrators

What is GuestView and how does it work?

Nimbio’s built-in video intercom — no app, no hardware camera at the gate.

Residents Administrators

How do I manage GuestView as a resident?

Control your visitor directory listing, hand out access codes, and answer video calls from anywhere.

Residents

How do I set up a Scan-to-Enter QR sign for GuestView?

Turn a Short Code into a printable “Scan to Enter” sign for your gate.

Administrators

How do I set up NFC tap-to-enter for GuestView?

Professionally programmed and installed — there’s no DIY setup step.

Administrators

How does delivery driver access work with Nimbio?

Couriers never need the app or an account — a QR scan or NFC tap gives them a no-app way in.

Residents

How do I schedule my gate to stay open (Hold Open)?

Hold a gate open now, for a set number of hours, or on a recurring schedule.

Administrators

How do I check whether a gate is open or closed?

The controller reports the gate’s real physical position back to the app, live, from anywhere.

Administrators

How do I power cycle or restart my Nimbio device?

A simple restart resolves most connectivity hiccups.

Installers

What do the LED lights on my Nimbio device mean?

A quick-reference diagnostic for the three onboard LEDs — no app or call needed.

Installers

How secure is Nimbio’s cellular access?

Encrypted individual credentials, SSL/TLS everywhere, and no local Wi-Fi to probe.

Administrators

How do I update my payment method or view billing history?

Your subscription is billed to the property’s account on file.

Administrators

How do I get started with the Nimbio API?

A REST API and official Python SDK for building on top of Nimbio.

Developers

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