Access using Apple Wallet settings

A list of additional configuration settings for the config.txt file, which relate to extracting secure data from passes for Access using Apple Wallet.

Access using Apple Wallet is used by some customers in the US. It allows passes in Apple Wallet to act as keys to homes, cards and hotel rooms. This is distinct from Apple VAS passes for other purposes, enforcing a higher level of security, although it is similar in many ways.

The additional settings are AccessTCI which identifies you as a credential issuer in the Access using Apple Wallet programme, and AccessAuthRequired to require positive iPhone or Watch authentication with every tap to share an Access pass.

Settings below: AccessTCI | AccessAuthRequired

AccessTCI
Definition:

The TCI is an ID assigned by Apple to the Access using Apple Wallet credential issuer.

Options:

3 byte hex value which allows a matching pass to be brought up by an Apple iPhone or Apple Watch. A reboot is required to bring a change to this setting into effect.

Default value: N/A
Example value: =203C20
AccessAuthRequired
Definition:

Requires authentication of an Access pass in Apple Wallet, overriding any Express mode setting that may be in place.

Options:

=1 to require authentication,
=0 authentication not required.

A reboot is required to bring a change to this setting into effect.

Default value: =0
Example value: =1