TillerBuddy Sentry Lock: User Manual

TillerBuddy Sentry Lock: User Manual

Model: 2026 Marine Sentry (BT Edition)

The TillerBuddy Sentry is a high-security, weatherproof smart padlock engineered for marine environments. Utilizing encrypted Bluetooth technology, it offers superior security and easy management via your smartphone.

1. Ways to Unlock

• Smartphone App: Unlock with a single tap using the app.

• PIN Code: Enter your custom 4–9 digit code on the touchscreen.

• TillerBuddy Wearable: Tap your Wearable Fob to the keypad center.

• NFC Backup Tags: Use the included "tap-and-go" tags for quick access.

2. Initial Setup & Pairing

1. Download the App: Search for TTLock on the App Store or Google Play.

2. Register: Create an account and ensure Bluetooth is enabled.

3. Pairing: Tap the "+" icon in the app. Touch the lock keypad to wake it. When the lock name appears, tap the "+" to finish pairing.

3. Creating Passcodes & Pairing Fobs

• To Set a PIN: In the app, go to Passcodes > Generate Passcode > Custom. Enter your 4–9 digit PIN.

• To Pair Wearables/Tags: Go to Cards > Add Card. When the lock beeps, hold your Fob/waerable face against the center of the keypad.

4. Fleet & Rental Management (For Hire Companies)

The TillerBuddy Sentry is designed to simplify boat fleet logistics. Hire companies can manage access remotely without physical handovers.

• Timed Access for Guests: Use the "Timed" Passcode feature to create a code that only works for the duration of a customer's hire period. The code will automatically expire at check-out time.

• Remote Code Generation: You can generate and text a secure entry code to a client from your office. They do not need to download the app to use a PIN code.

• Staff E-Keys: Issue "E-Keys" to maintenance staff. This allows them to unlock the unit via their own phone app, while you keep a digital log of exactly when they accessed the boat.

• Audit Trails: The "Records" tab provides a full, timestamped audit trail of every entry—essential for insurance and security monitoring of your fleet.

• TillerBuddy Gateway (Optional): For real-time remote management from home, the Sentry Lock can be paired with a G2 Wi-Fi Gateway to allow for instant code deletion and remote unlocking from anywhere in the world.

5. Emergency Procedures

Battery & Jump-Start

1. USB-C Jump: If the battery is depleted, plug a portable power bank into the USB-C port at the base.

2. Unlock: Use your PIN, Fob, or App as normal once the keypad lights up.

3. Recharge: Once open, charge the unit until the app shows 100%.

Marine Maintenance Tip: We recommend a drop of silicone-based lubricant on the shackle once a season to ensure smooth operation in saltwater environments.

Contact & Support

The Build-a-Buddy V1 is the "Boater's Choice" for a custom finish. If you run into any snags during your build, get in touch.

• Owner/Builder: Benjamin Donnaghue ("BoatyBuoyBen")

• Email: info@tillerbuddy.co.uk

• Phone: 07555 252025

• Web: www.tillerbuddy.co.uk