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Which devices support One-Key? iOS and Android smartphones

Not quite. Learn more about the One-Key app! iOS and Android smartphones, iPads, as well as desktop and laptop computers via a web app Palm Pilot and Apple Newton devices

Not quite. Learn more about the One-Key app!
True or False: One-Key is for Milwaukee tools only? True

Not quite. Learn how you can add tools from other manufacturers to One-Key! False
Which of the following is true about One-Key compatible smart tools? One-Key compatible smart tools need to be added to inventory in order for our team to verify they belong to you in theft situations

Not quite. One-Key compatible tools can be tracked if tool tracking is properly configured, locked out, and they need to be added to inventory in order for our team to verify they belong to you. Have the ability of being tracked

Not quite. One-Key compatible tools can be tracked if tool tracking is properly configured, locked out, and they need to be added to inventory in order for our team to verify they belong to you. Have the ability of being locked out

Not quite. One-Key compatible tools can be tracked if tool tracking is properly configured, locked out, and they need to be added to inventory in order for our team to verify they belong to you. B and C

Not quite. One-Key compatible tools can be tracked if tool tracking is properly configured, locked out, and they need to be added to inventory in order for our team to verify they belong to you. All of the above
Which of the following is true about tool customization when it comes to One-Key smart tools in the app? Each tool has 1-3 modes that can be customized

Not quite. Learn more about using the mode library! Each tool has 2 customizable modes

Not quite. Learn more about using the mode library! Each tool has 5 customizable modes

Not quite. Learn more about using the mode library! Each tool has 1-3 on-tool modes that can be customized. Additionally, One-Key offers virtually unlimited tool customization with modes that can be backed up to the cloud via the “mode library”
For tool tracking to function properly and offer the best functionality on iOS smartphones Turned off – the app tracks One-Key compatible tools by default

Not quite. Learn how to properly configure tool tracking on iOS devices. Bluetooth should be toggled on, and Location Services should be turned on “While Using the App”

Not quite. Learn how to properly configure tool tracking on iOS devices. Location Services should be set to “Always” and Bluetooth should be toggled on. Precise Location should also be toggled on Bluetooth is only needed when connecting to tools, and Location Services should be set to “Always” or “While Using the App”

Not quite. Learn how to properly configure tool tracking on iOS devices. Location Services should be set to “Never” and Bluetooth should be toggled on
For tool tracking to function properly and offer the best functionality on Android smartphones Location Access should be toggled on and “Tracking permission” should be fully engaged Location access should be toggled off and “Tracking permission” should be partially engaged

Not quite. Learn how to properly configure tool tracking on Android devices. Location access should be toggled on and “Tracking permission” should be partially engaged

Not quite. Learn how to properly configure tool tracking on Android devices. The app tracks One-Key compatible smart tools by default

Not quite. Learn how to properly configure tool tracking on Android devices.
What are the names of the types of “places” that users can add to One-Key? A Project or Job; a Home Base; and a Vehicle A Headquarters; a Construction Zone; and a Work Van

Not quite. Learn more about adding places in One-Key! A Project; a Tool Crib; a Fleet Vehicle

Not quite. Learn more about adding places in One-Key! An Assignment; a Warehouse; and an Ops Center

Not quite. Learn more about adding places in One-Key!
Which of the following is true about barcoding and the One-Key app? One-Key allows you to use any barcodes by using your device’s built-in camera

Not quite. Learn how you can assign barcodes to tools of any manufacturer in One-Key for free, as well about our heavy-duty asset ID tags that provide greater functionality! In addition to One-Key being compatible with other manufacturers’ barcodes, Milwaukee® Tool offers Asset ID tags that are more durable and provide location updates with every scan

Not quite. Learn how you can assign barcodes to tools of any manufacturer in One-Key for free, as well about our heavy-duty asset ID tags that provide greater functionality! You can use barcodes with the app, but they need to be Milwaukee® Tool brand barcodes in order to be compatible

Not quite. Learn how you can assign barcodes to tools of any manufacturer in One-Key for free, as well about our heavy-duty asset ID tags that provide greater functionality! In order to use barcodes, you’ll need to purchase external hardware that is compatible with the app

Not quite. Learn how you can assign barcodes to tools of any manufacturer in One-Key for free, as well about our heavy-duty asset ID tags that provide greater functionality! A and B A and B
What are some examples of how you can keep your inventory organized? Ensure naming conventions are consistent when adding tools of the same kind

Not quite. Learn why it’s important to optimize your inventory import process, as well as how you can add categories and custom tool numbers to One-Key! Adding categories and subcategories

Not quite. Learn why it’s important to optimize your inventory import process, as well as how you can add categories and custom tool numbers to One-Key! Adding personal tool numbers consistent with your existing tool crib practices

Not quite. Learn why it’s important to optimize your inventory import process, as well as how you can add categories and custom tool numbers to One-Key! All of the above
How does One-Key tracking work? One-Key uses Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) technology to search and find locations of entire inventories in a physical space by creating a Bluetooth tracking community. This crowd-sourced approach to finding enlists the support of other nearby Bluetooth devices passing within range of each other to anonymously send signals and location updates One-Key uses Wi-Fi. By connecting to your tool via the internet, users are able to find where their tools are located in real time

Not quite. Learn how community Bluetooth tracking works, as well as how it differs from GPS tracking. One-Key uses global positioning system (GPS) tracking to help end users find their equipment in real-time, similar to how you’d use GPS navigation in your car to get turn-by-turn directions to an unfamiliar vacation destination

Not quite. Learn how community Bluetooth tracking works, as well as how it differs from GPS tracking.
What are some ways to improve tool tracking functionality? Have everybody on the team download the One-Key app on their work-provided devices and/or personal devices

Not quite. Learn how community Bluetooth tracking works. Ensure tool tracking settings in the app are properly configured

Not quite. Learn how community Bluetooth tracking works. Add Bluetooth® tracking tags to tools that don’t have One-Key built in (such as those from other manufacturers)

Not quite. Learn how community Bluetooth tracking works. All of the above
What are some of the prominent features that make using One-Key worthwhile? You can add your entire inventory in bulk and edit items of the same kind in bulk

Not quite. Learn how you can upload and make changes to items in bulk; how you can add service records and reminders; how you can invite users to a multi-user account and set their access; how you can audit your inventory on the go; and how you can create tool kits. You can add tool and equipment maintenance histories, as well as set recurring reminders and be alerted before your item is due for service

Not quite. Learn how you can upload and make changes to items in bulk; how you can add service records and reminders; how you can invite users to a multi-user account and set their access; how you can audit your inventory on the go; and how you can create tool kits. You can add virtually unlimited documentation to the app and access it from any device

Not quite. Learn how you can upload and make changes to items in bulk; how you can add service records and reminders; how you can invite users to a multi-user account and set their access; how you can audit your inventory on the go; and how you can create tool kits. You can add additional members to your account via multi-user and decide what they have access to

Not quite. Learn how you can upload and make changes to items in bulk; how you can add service records and reminders; how you can invite users to a multi-user account and set their access; how you can audit your inventory on the go; and how you can create tool kits. You can audit your entire inventory via the mobile app

Not quite. Learn how you can upload and make changes to items in bulk; how you can add service records and reminders; how you can invite users to a multi-user account and set their access; how you can audit your inventory on the go; and how you can create tool kits. You can organize items that you’re sending to the job in bulk and audit these “tool kits” to ensure accuracy of on-hands

Not quite. Learn how you can upload and make changes to items in bulk; how you can add service records and reminders; how you can invite users to a multi-user account and set their access; how you can audit your inventory on the go; and how you can create tool kits. All of the above
Which of the following is true about the ease of use One-Key offers? You can send a text message to someone who is in your One-Key contacts list without leaving the app.

Not quite. Provided they’re in your One-Key “people” contacts list, you can send a text message, call, or send an email to any of your team members without leaving the app; additionally, you can bulk upload and bulk edit items of the same kind; as well as use existing entries in your inventory to add new ones. You can send an email to someone who is in your One-Key contacts list without leaving the app.

Not quite. Provided they’re in your One-Key “people” contacts list, you can send a text message, call, or send an email to any of your team members without leaving the app; additionally, you can bulk upload and bulk edit items of the same kind; as well as use existing entries in your inventory to add new ones. You can upload your entire inventory using a CSV bulk uploader.

Not quite. Provided they’re in your One-Key “people” contacts list, you can send a text message, call, or send an email to any of your team members without leaving the app; additionally, you can bulk upload and bulk edit items of the same kind; as well as use existing entries in your inventory to add new ones. You can make bulk changes to items of the same kind.

Not quite. Provided they’re in your One-Key “people” contacts list, you can send a text message, call, or send an email to any of your team members without leaving the app; additionally, you can bulk upload and bulk edit items of the same kind; as well as use existing entries in your inventory to add new ones. You can use existing entries to add additional items of the same kind.

Not quite. Provided they’re in your One-Key “people” contacts list, you can send a text message, call, or send an email to any of your team members without leaving the app; additionally, you can bulk upload and bulk edit items of the same kind; as well as use existing entries in your inventory to add new ones. All of the above. A and B.

Not quite. Provided they’re in your One-Key “people” contacts list, you can send a text message, call, or send an email to any of your team members without leaving the app; additionally, you can bulk upload and bulk edit items of the same kind; as well as use existing entries in your inventory to add new ones.
To use One-Key, which of the following is true? You must purchase a subscription that’s charged monthly or annually

Not quite. Learn more about the One-Key app! To use One-Key, you can take advantage of a free 30-day trial, after which you can choose to purchase a subscription

Not quite. Learn more about the One-Key app! You can use One-Key through a trial period when you purchase a One-Key compatible tool. Users will get a free 30-day trial of One-Key when they purchase a One-Key compatible tool, or a 6-month trial when they purchase a combo kit of One-Key compatible tools. After this, you’ll need to purchase a subscription

Not quite. Learn more about the One-Key app! Signing up for free! Milwaukee® Tool doesn’t charge you for using the One-Key app!
How frequently can you set One-Key to remind you about service? Never, Monthly, Quarterly, Semiannually, and Annually Never, Monthly, Weekly, and Hourly

Not quite. Learn more about setting service reminders! Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly, and Bimonthly

Not quite. Learn more about setting service reminders!
Which of the following is true about Milwaukee® Tool batteries? You can track any Milwaukee® tool battery by default. They have a Bluetooth® module built into them

Not quite. Learn the common misconceptions about One-Key, as well as which Milwaukee Tool battery can be tracked by default in the app. MX FUEL™ batteries can be tracked by default. Additionally, you can add Bluetooth® tracking tags to your Milwaukee® tool batteries to track them, or Asset ID Tags to get location updates on these items when they are scanned

Not quite. Learn the common misconceptions about One-Key, as well as which Milwaukee Tool battery can be tracked by default in the app. The MX FUEL™ REDLITHIUM™ XC406 Battery Pack (MXFXC406) can be tracked by default. Additionally, you can add Bluetooth® tracking tags to your Milwaukee® tool batteries to track them, or Asset ID Tags to get location updates on these items when they are scanned High output M18™ battery packs can be tracked by default

Not quite. Learn the common misconceptions about One-Key, as well as which Milwaukee Tool battery can be tracked by default in the app.
How should you join a One-Key multi-user account? Sign up for a One-Key account and then ask your admin to send you an invitation to join their account

Not quite. Learn the common misconceptions about One-Key and why it’s important to tell your employees to wait for your multi-user invitation to arrive in their email inbox. Wait for your admin to initiate a One-Key multi-user invitation, then click the link in your email to join their account Sign up for a One-Key account and then ask for your admin to provide a verification number to join their account

Not quite. Learn the common misconceptions about One-Key and why it’s important to tell your employees to wait for your multi-user invitation to arrive in their email inbox.
Which of the following is true about multi-user roles? There are 5 default roles that an admin can choose to assign someone to.

Not quite. Learn more about inviting users to a multi-user account, as well as change roles. If the 5 roles and their default configurations are insufficient, admins can add a new role with custom permissions (e.g., 6+ new roles).

Not quite. Learn more about inviting users to a multi-user account, as well as change roles. The role an admin sets for a user can be changed later if necessary.

Not quite. Learn more about inviting users to a multi-user account, as well as change roles. If the 5 roles and their default configurations are insufficient, admins can edit an existing role by changing its default configuration to the level of permissions/access they deem appropriate.

Not quite. Learn more about inviting users to a multi-user account, as well as change roles. All of the above.

Not quite. Learn more about inviting users to a multi-user account, as well as change roles. A, C, and D are true. A, B, and D are true.

Not quite. Learn more about inviting users to a multi-user account, as well as change roles.
How does geofencing work in One-Key? Geofences allow users to set up a virtual perimeter around any jobsite. When items assigned to this jobsite move outside of the geofence, users are alerted Geofences are used in order to pinpoint the user’s precise location

Not quite. Learn more about adding geofences to your jobs! Geofences are virtual representations of real-world locations. They are primarily used by multi-user teams to supplement life-action roleplaying games (LARPs) for team building and training exercises

Not quite. Learn more about adding geofences to your jobs!
How does “find item” work in One-Key? The “Find item” feature in One-Key tells nearby users that your item is missing, alerting the network to keep an eye out for your tool

Not quite. Learn more about the “find item” feature in One-Key! The “Find item” feature, also called the “last 100ft-experience,” is a proximity tool that helps users troubleshoot item finding within the vicinity when they aren’t physically visible. This flashlight tool ascends and descends toward “strong” or “weak,” respectively, as users get closer or further from their items The “Find Item” feature in One-Key is a multi-user feature. When users mark items that need to be found, other account users are notified that the item is missing. When the tool is found, users can select “found” to notify everyone in real time

Not quite. Learn more about the “find item” feature in One-Key!