Welcome to AirID First Steps. Our Quick Start Guide is the perfect place to start and get an overview of the most important features of the AirID. You will learn how to setup, par with your phone/tablet/PC and connect.
If you would like to know more about AirID and its capabilities, continue reading our User Manual, FAQ and HowTos. If further questions arise, please contact us at [email protected]
AirID is pleased to welcome you as a new user of AirID's wireless smart card reader for ID-1 cards, AirID.
This guide explains all the basics of the AirID wireless smartcard reader AirID and gives you step-by-steps instructions to get you started using AirID. Please take the time to read the information and follow carefully the instructions and recommendations of the installation process.
Support / Questions
For questions and support please use the email address [email protected]
To set up and use the AirID reader, you will need a smart card and platform (Windows, iOS, Android) driver and other software.
If not available, please try our AirID Evaluation kit, which includes everything you need for testing on Windows, iOS and Android!
The Evaluation Kit may be ordered anytime here. We ship worldwide.
Content of Delivery
- AirID smart card reader
- USB cable
- transparent plastic strap for use with ID badges
Hardware Features
AirID is a wireless smart card reader that you can carry with you at all times. The AirID reader communicates via a secure Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection with your device and makes the inserted smart card available for cryptographical operations such as data encryption or authentication.
Device Features
1 Low Power LCD Display
2 LED indicator
3 Jog dial control element
4 USB interface
5 Smart card internal slot
Control Element
AirID is designed for easy menu navigation using a 3-way version of jog dial control element.
| up and down scrolling | navigation |
| press | select |
Status Indicator
Following status indicators exists on AirID
| Status | Status Indicator | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Smart card status |
| card inserted, card not supported |
| card insert and card supported | |
| card access blocked (coverage) | |
| Connection status |
| Bluetooth and advertising activated |
| Bluetooth activated and connected | |
| Battery status |
| remaining battery capacity |
| LED | red | battery low, please charge |
| red and blue | battery charging | |
| blue and green | battery completely charged |
Charging
AirID is powered by a rechargeable Li-Po battery. The battery is charged by plugging the AirID into either a computer or external USB wall adapter using the USB cable provided.
Power On
Insert the smart card to power on AirID.
Choose Your Platform
Windows 10
In this section, you will find the steps to download and install the AirID Windows driver, the AirID Central management app and to pair the AirID with your computer.
Prerequisites
- a computer running Windows 10 operating system and with integrated Bluetooth 4.0 support
For workstations without built in Bluetooth 4.0 capabilities, the ONEKEY BRIDGE - an USB Bluetooth connector - MUST be used to provide connectivity.
Installer Download
Download the latest installer (zipped .msi file) for Windows at AirID - Software, Driver & SDK.
Driver and App Installation
Unzip and double click on the .msi installer file.
Follow the instructions in the installation wizard.
The AirID Windows driver and the AirID Central App are now installed.
Bluetooth Pairing
Insert your smart card to power on the AirID reader and activate Bluetooth at the AirID reader by pressing the jog dial control element. The AirID should display: 
Open Windows "Settings→ Devices→ Bluetooth". Your AirID should be listed with its serial number. Press "Pair"
Enter 6 digit pairing key shown on AirID display 
After succesful pairing "Pairing sucessful" will be displayed on AirID
OpenSC 0.15.0.0 will be additionally installed on your computer if you select "Install OpenSC" in the AirID-Installer Welcome page.
If you select "Lock Workstation" in the page "Custom Setup" of the AIrID Installer for Windows, the Windows (local) smart card removal policy will be set to lock your computer upon smart card removal.
Using AirID
When AirID is successfully paired and the driver is installed there is a PC/SC reader registered in your Windows 10 which can be accessed like any other smart card reader. The inserted smart card is available to be used for cryptographical operations such as authentication or data encryption.
Examples
- 2-factor authentication: Windows smart card logon
- Distance Auto-Log-Off (→ Set "Converage Feature")
- Signature and encryption for your email communication
- etc.
Using AirID Central
AirID Central is a management software for your AirID forming the basis for usage of the device. The tool provides you with information and setting options for your AirID when your reader is connected to your device. When there is no connection established the various display and settings panels aren't available. AirID Central is available for Windows, iOS and Android.
| Displayed Information | AirID Configuration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AirID Serialnumber |
| Sign Strenght
Backlight Buzzer Display Advertising |
| Smart Card Status | ||
| Coverage Feature Used Encryption Refresh (Firmware update) | ||
| List of paired AirIDs | ||
| Batterie Status | ||
| Displayed Information | |
|---|---|
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| Paired Devices |
Using AirID as USB Reader
If you intend to use AirID as an USB reader please insert your smart card, connect the AirID to your desktop via USB cable and confirm the option "USB Card Reader" displayed on AirID.
Note
If "USB Card Reader" is set to "yes", the smart card will not appear via Bluetooth.
iOS
AirID need to be paired through an app on iOS. The initial Bluetooth pairing of the AirID will be realised within the AirID Central App. Here are the steps you need to follow in order to connect the AirID with your iOS device.
Prerequisites
- device running operating system iOS from version 10.3.3 upwards
- Internet connection to download the apps
AirID Central App Download and Installation
Go to the App Store on your iOS device and search for AirID Central.
Install the AirID Central App on your iOS device.
Bluetooth Pairing
Insert your smart card to power on the AirID reader.
Activate Bluetooth at the AirID reader by pressing the jog dial control element. The AirID should display
Activate Bluetooth on your iOS device "Settings→ Bluetooth→ On".
Open the AirID Central App and select the AirID (serial number) of the shown device list
Enter the 6 digit pairing code shown on AirID display to connect
After a successful pairing, the AirID shows 
Use AirID with iOS Apps
Because of the sandbox architecture of iOS, the AirID driver needs to be integrated into an app to use AirID with this specific app.
Examples of apps with AirID integration:
- cgPhone (Link)
- your company specific apps*
*contact your company administrator!
If you would like to integrate AirID into your app, contact our support at [email protected] and get our AirID SDK for iOS.
Android
AirID need to be paired through an app on Android. The initial Bluetooth pairing of the AirID will be realised within the AirID Central App. Here are the steps you need to follow in order to connect the AirID with your Android device.
Prerequisites
- device running operating system Android from version 4.4 upwards and with Bluetooth Low Energy functionality
- Internet connection to download the apps
The functioning of the AirID apps with your Android device cannot be guaranteed due to the heterogeneity of Android. In case of an unstable connection of AirID with your Android device or issues concerning the establishment of the connection, please contact our support [email protected]!
AirID Central App Download and Installation
Go to the Google Play Store on your Android device and search for AirID Central.
Install the AirID Central App on your device.
Bluetooth Pairing
Insert your smart card to power on the AirID reader.
Activate Bluetooth at the AirID reader by pressing the jog dial control element. The AirID should display
Activate Bluetooth on your Android device "Settings→ Bluetooth→ On".
Open the AirID Central App and select the AirID (serial number) of the shown device list
Enter the 6 digit pairing code shown on AirID display to connect
After a successful pairing, the AirID shows
Use AirID with Android Apps
Because of the sandbox architecture of Android, the AirID driver needs to be integrated into an app to use AirID with this specific app.
Examples of apps with AirID integration:
- cgPhone (Link)
- your company specific apps*
*contact your company administrator!
If you would like to integrate AirID into your app, contact our support at [email protected] and get our AirID SDK for Android.