What types of locks does Alcove use?

Need information on locking or unlocking doors at your home? See instructions below

All Alcove homes are equipped with an electronic lock and deadbolt on the front door. For more information on how to use front door and bedroom locks, identify the type of lock installed and check out the steps below.

Alcove is transitioning away from keyed bedroom locks. Current homes with keyed bedroom locks will be transferred to keypad locks during 2023.

Access Codes:

For Housemates:

Each housemate is provided a unique 4 digit access code which can be found at the top of their My Alcove Portal starting on the first day of their signed lease. Each tenant's code is unique to them and should not be shared with anyone.

 

For Landlords:
Alcove access codes for your properties are available for you to view anytime on your Alcove Manager Portal property dashboard. Housemates/tenants have their own access codes, do not share your Manger codes with the Housemates.

Front Door Locks:
Front Door Lock Keypad

  • Alcove Front Door Lock:
    To unlock, enter your 4-digit code followed by the logo button. To lock, re-enter your 4-digit code followed by the logo button.


Bedroom Door Locks:
front door lock old

  • Alcove Keypad Lock with Backup Key:
    To unlock, enter your 4-digit code followed by the unlock button on the bottom left. To lock, re-enter your 4-digit code followed by lock button on the bottom right.

bedroom lock #2

  • Alcove Signstek Keypad Bedroom Lock:
    To unlock, enter your 4-digit code followed by the # button on the bottom right. The door locks automatically after 3 seconds (green light will go out).

bedroom lock #3

  • Alcove Bravex Keypad Bedroom Lock with Backup Key:
    To unlock, enter your 4-digit code then turn handle to the right. To lock, simply turn the handle to the left.

 

Lock Out information:

1. Urgent/Emergency Access Needs

If immediate access is needed, call a trusted locksmith company to gain access to your home/room. The tenant will be responsible for the payment of this service. A few of Alcove's recommended locksmiths are listed here.

2. Non-Urgent Access Needs

Submit a support ticket through your Alcove Support Portal. We will get to the request within 48 hours and schedule a field technician to inspect the lock and rekey if required. All lockouts that require a field technician visit will result in a $50.00 charge to the tenant's billing portal.

All keys and fobs (bedroom, garage) must be returned upon move out. Any keys or fobs not returned upon move out will result in a $50 deduction from the tenant's security deposit.