You must have your Wiscard with you to complete this process. Once you’ve completed these steps, you will be able access the Keywatcher either by swiping your Wiscard or by manually entering your User ID and six-digit PIN. Users with access to the KeyWatcher in the Hamel Music Center should be able to utilize the same login information and process to access the device in the Humanities Building.

1. Tap “Start.”
2. Enter your User ID and temporary PIN.
3. You will be prompted to create a new PIN. This PIN must be six digits. When complete, tap “Done”. Enter the new PIN again to verify. Tap “Done”.
4. Touch your Wiscard to the scan pad to link. A green box with an “O” will appear.
5. Touch your Wiscard to the scan pad a second time. A green box with a “K” will appear.
6. Tap “Save” to save your PIN changes.

After you’ve successfully logged into the KeyWatcher, follow these steps on the touchpad to obtain a key:

1. Press the “Remove Key” icon.
2. Select which key you want to access from the “Keys Available:” list. You may have to scroll down to find the desired key.
3. Press the rectangular “Remove Keys” button at the bottom of the screen. The device will beep to indicate which door should be opened.
4. After opening the appropriate door, your desired key will flash red to indicate its location in the system.
5. Remove the key.
6. Firmly shut the door to the KeyWatcher.

To return the key back into the KeyWatcher, log back into the device and follow these steps:
1. Press the “Return Key” icon.
2. Indicate how many keys you are returning and press the “Return Keys” button at the bottom of the screen. The system defaults to one key because most users will only be allowed to check out one key at a time.
The device will beep to indicate which door should be opened.
3. After opening the appropriate door, return the key indentation-side down to any available slot.
4. Firmly shut the door to the KeyWatcher.