BluSi - User Manual

1. Introduction

BluSi is a mobile access control application for buildings in Switzerland. It allows you to open the doors of your building directly from your phone, manage access for your inhabitants, and create temporary access for your guests.

The app is available on iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play) in two languages: French and English.

User types The application adapts to each user:

Owner — Configures the BluSi Box and manages access. Can enable or disable user administration.
Inhabitant — Opens doors daily. Can, if authorized, manage users within their group.
Guest — Uses the app with or without an account, through temporary access codes.

2. Installation and first launch

1

Download the app
Search for "BluSi" on the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) and install the app.

2

Create an account
Open the app and create an account with your email address. Your phone will be automatically registered as a personal device.

3

Accept an invitation
If someone invited you, go to Profile > Accept an invitation and scan the QR code or enter the code manually.

Invitation acceptance screen with QR code scanner

Tip You can also enter the invitation code manually if you cannot scan the QR code.

3. App navigation

The BluSi app is organized around three main tabs accessible from the bottom navigation bar:

Notifications — Pending access requests and history
Map — Interactive map with all your BluSi properties
Profile — Your personal information, settings, and BluSi Box management

Map tab

Notifications tab

Profile tab

4. Map and door opening

The Map tab displays all BluSi Boxes you have access to on an interactive map. Blue markers indicate locations of equipped doors.

4.1 Open a door

To open a door you have access to:

1

Open the Map tab and locate the property

2

Tap on the blue marker to display the door details

3

Tap the blue Open button to unlock the door

Map with door details - Code, Open, and Details buttons

"Directions" button Tap the directions icon at the top right of the card to open GPS navigation to the property.

4.2 Use a temporary code

If you received a temporary access code (4-digit number), you can use it to open the door:

1

Tap on the door marker on the map

2

Tap the grey Code button

3

Enter the 4-digit code and tap Open

Temporary access code entry dialog

4.3 Request access

If you don't have access to a door yet, you can send a request to the inhabitants:

1

Tap on the property marker on the map

2

Tap the blue Request access button

3

Choose an inhabitant and send a message or start a video call

Map with "Request access" button

List of inhabitant groups

Send a message to an inhabitant

The inhabitants will receive a notification and can accept or decline your request within 60 seconds.

"Waiting for approval" banner after sending the request

5. Notifications and access requests

The Notifications tab shows pending access requests. When someone requests access to your door, you receive a push notification on your phone.

5.1 Respond to a request

For each request, you can see:

The person's name (or "Unknown user" if not registered)
The address and door involved
The remaining time before expiration (countdown)
The message sent by the person

Three actions are available:

Accept (green checkmark) — Opens the door for the person
Decline (red cross) — Denies access
Video call (blue camera) — Starts a video call to identify the person

Access request with message, timer, and action buttons

5.2 Video call

The video call lets you see the person requesting access before deciding. The call is displayed in full screen with a timer. You can toggle the camera and microphone on/off.

Video call screen with timer, camera, and controls

Time limit You have 60 seconds to respond to an access request. After this delay, the request expires automatically.

6. Profile and settings

The Profile tab displays your personal information and provides access to the app settings.

Profile with information and settings

Settings and logout

Available options in the profile:

Edit profile — Change your name and email address
Accept an invitation — Scan an invitation QR code
My BluSi boxes — View and manage your BluSi Boxes
My personal devices — Manage your phones and remotes
Language — Change language (French, English)
Help and support — Contact support
About — App information
Log out — Sign out of the app

6.1 Accept an invitation

When someone invites you to access a BluSi Box, they provide you with a QR code or text code:

1

Go to Profile

2

Tap Accept an invitation

3

Scan the QR code or enter the code manually

QR scanner or manual code entry for invitation

6.2 Change language

Go to Profile > Language to choose between French or English. The app will restart in the selected language.

6.3 My personal devices

This section lists all your registered devices (phones and remotes). You can:

View the status of each device (Active or Lost)
Delete a device by tapping the trash icon
Add a new remote (see section 9.2)

Personal devices list with status

7. Managing your group

If user administration is enabled for your account, you can manage the members of your group and temporary access for your BluSi Box.

Access the management from Profile > My BluSi boxes, then select your BluSi Box. The menu presents:

Temporary access — Create and manage temporary access codes
Users — View and manage users in your group

BluSi Box management menu for an inhabitant

7.2 Manage users

The user list displays members of your group, organized by family/sub-group:

Each user can be edited (pencil icon) or deleted (trash icon)
Users in orange with "Pending activation" status have not yet accepted their invitation
The + icon on the group allows adding a new user

Group user list with statuses

7.3 Add a user

To add a new user to your group:

1

Tap the + icon next to the group name

2

Enter the display name for the user

3

Configure permissions:

Can manage users — allows managing other users in the group
Displayed on BluSi Box — visible to other users
Can receive access requests — receives request notifications
Trusted contacts only — only receives requests from registered contacts

4

Configure the access period (start date, end date, start time, end time) and access days

5

Tap Create

Information and permissions

Access period and days

Access day selection

7.4 Invitation code

After creating a user, an activation code and QR code are generated. Share them with the new user so they can activate their access:

QR code and text invitation code to share

Tip Use the Share button to send the code directly via message, email, or any messaging app.

7.5 Temporary access

Temporary access allows you to create time-limited numeric codes for your guests (delivery person, contractor, etc.).

1

Go to Temporary access from your BluSi Box menu

2

Tap + Create access or the + icon

3

Add a comment (optional, e.g., "Birthday party code")

4

Choose the start date: "Now" or a specific date/time

5

Select the duration: 15 min, 30 min, 1 hour, 4 hours, or custom

6

Tap Create

Temporary access list

Create access: date and duration

Duration options and Create button

A 4-digit numeric code is generated and displayed in the active access list. Share it with your guest.

Active temporary access with code 5744, comment, and duration

Temporary code The code expires automatically at the end of the defined duration. The guest can use it by tapping the Code button on the map and entering the 4 digits.

8. Owner management

As an owner, you have full control over the BluSi Box. You can manage advanced users, configure BluSi Box settings, and define access rights.

The owner menu offers additional sections compared to the inhabitant menu:

Temporary access — Manage temporary codes
Users (owner) — Manage users with advanced rights on the BluSi Box
Users — Manage all user groups

Management menu for the BluSi Box owner

8.2 Manage advanced users

The Users (owner) section allows managing users with advanced rights on the BluSi Box, such as a property manager or caretaker.

Each user can be edited or deleted. The "Pending activation" status (orange) indicates the user has not yet activated their account.

Users with advanced rights

Add form with permissions and period

When adding a user, you can configure:

The display name
The Can manage users permission
The access period (start/end dates and times)
The authorized access days (Monday to Sunday)

Access day configuration for a user

8.3 Configure BluSi Box

As the owner, you can modify the BluSi Box information:

Information tab:

Address — Property name or address (auto-search)
Suffix — Additional detail (e.g., "Building entrance", "Garage")
Location — GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude) or map selection
Visibility — Make the BluSi Box visible on the public map

Edit BluSi Box - Information tab

8.4 Access rights settings

Rights tab:

Anonymous access request — Allows unregistered users to request access
Access codes visible to inhabitants — Inhabitants can see the numeric access codes

Automatic access period:

Set the dates and times during which automatic access is active
Configure the days of the week for automatic access

Rights settings and access period

Automatic access days

9. Devices and remotes

BluSi allows you to associate multiple devices with your account: your main phone and additional remotes (keychain remote, child remote, etc.).

9.1 Device list

Go to Profile > My personal devices to see all your devices. Each device shows:

The device name and model
The unique device code
The status (Active or Lost)
The number of associated BluSi Boxes

Phone and remote with statuses and associations

9.2 Add a remote

To add a remote (BLE device):

1

Go to Profile > My personal devices and tap +

2

Select the BluSi Boxes this remote will be able to open

3

Put the remote in pairing mode: hold the button for 5 seconds until the LED flashes blue

4

Tap Start scan in the app

5

Once "Device configured" is displayed, give a name to the remote (e.g., "Child remote")

6

Tap Save device

Select BluSi Boxes

Pairing instructions

Name and save the remote

9.3 Lost device

If you lose a phone or remote:

1

Log in from another device or from the online dashboard (blusi.ch)

2

Go to My personal devices

3

Delete the lost device by tapping the trash icon

Important The device will be blocked on all associated BluSi Boxes. The block takes effect the next time another user opens a door.

10. Help and support

If you encounter a problem or have a question:

In the app: Profile > Help and support
By email: support@blusi.ch
Dashboard: blusi.ch

Online dashboard The web dashboard allows property managers to manage users, groups, and BluSi Boxes from a computer. Log in at blusi.ch.

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