Unlocking a bike is easier than ever!
The Social Bicycles system allows users to sync any compatible RFID smart-card (such as public transit cards, library cards, or employee cards) with their accounts using the keypad on the back of each bike. Users can then use their synced card to unlock bikes by tapping their card instead of scanning the QR code with their mobile app.
To sync your RFID card follow the steps below:
- Install the SoBi mobile app.
- Login to your account with the SoBi mobile app.
- Rent a bicycle by scanning the QR code.
- On the rental screen swipe up to open the bottom container. Scroll to the very bottom of it, where you will find a button 'Sync RFID card'.
- After clicking on the 'Sync RFID card' button, the server sends a request to the bike controller to begin syncing procedure.
- As soon as the controller beeps, you have 60 seconds to tap your card to the keypad of the controller.
- If the controller reads your card properly, you will hear another beep sound. If no sound is made, the controller cannot read your card, and you will not be able to sync it.
- If the controller has properly read your card, check the mobile app again, where you should see success screen. You can then enter the name for the card and confirm syncing
- You are all set! Feel free to use the card the next time you want to rent Social Bicycle! Happy riding!