External Cut
*Currenlty for automotive keys ONLY. Residential keys are not supported yet.
Xhorse Key Reader User Manual
Key Cutting Machines Compatibility
To use KEY READER, you'll need to download Xhorse APP by which you can control it to finish various tasks. Also, you can use Xhorse key cutting machines with screens to finish the work.
It features a small screen which displays the working status and related info about the device. On the top, there is a key hole in which you can insert your key.
Android Download / IOS Download
Step 1: Connect KEY READER to Xhorse APP via WiFi or Bluetooth
Step 2: Insert the key into KEY READER
Step 3: Click 'Identification' to acquire key bitting
Step 4: Cut key directly on the connected key cutting machine
How to Connect Key Reader with Condor/Dolphin Key Cutters
How to Update Xhorse KEY READER Firmware?
Firmware update in Xhorse App via WiFi connection.
Xhorse Key Reader Worth Buying?
The optical key cut reader can be a valuable addition to your toolkit, offering several benefits:
- Accurate readings: Optical readers provide precise key cut measurements, reducing errors and potential damage to the cutter or key blank.
- Time-saving: Quickly scan keys and transfer data directly to the cutter, streamlining the key duplication process.
- Enhanced efficiency: Automate key reading, minimizing manual measurements and calculations.
Users who have invested in the optical reader generally appreciate its convenience and accuracy. However, some prefer using the machine probe directly, especially for smaller workloads or specific key types.
Parameters:
Input: 12V/2A
Screen size: 0.91" OLED
CPU: 8-core Cortex-A53
GPU: IMG GEB320 68OMHZ
RAM: 2GB LPDDR3
ROM: 16GB OMMC
Camera: 13 million pixels
Bluetooth: 41+WF8021a/b/g/nac
Question 1. Why do experts develop Xhorse Key Reader?
Answer: well the reader has three significant features:
1. It is able to identify aluminum keys, plastic keys as well as metal keys. Aluminum keys and plastic keys are not supported in key cutting machines and it’s a big troublesome to get the bitting code, so key reader greatly compensates for that.Question 2. Will key reader work on APP?
Answer: Sure, you can either use your smartphone or key cutting machines like Dolphin XP-005 or use a key cutting machine with green such as Condor XC-Mini Plus / XP-005L to copy a key.
By smartphone, you can obtain key bitting and cut a key with a key cutting machine. By using key cutting machines with screens, you can directly cut the key with simple clicks on the machine.
Question 3. does Xhorse Blade Skimmer support edge cut keys?
Answer: yes we’ll demonstrate the process.
Just insert the key and click “identification” on the screen.
Job is done, it is very easy, right?
Question 4. does Xhorse Key Reader identify HU162T?
Answer: HU162T decoder is mainly for VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda cars.
Though it’s special with 3 sides, it is metal keys. So, for sure key reader is able to identify it.
Question 5. Does Xhorse Key Reader identify Honda keys?
Answer: definitely, it’s acknowledged that Honda keys tend to wear off easily.
yet you can still acquire accurate key bitting results with key reader.
Question 6. Does Xhorse Key Reader support plastic / aluminum keys?
Answer: sure, that’s the biggest advantage of this tool.
Question 7. how much is Xhorse Key Reader and when will it be available?
Answer: for the price, Xhorse will set a list price for the product global, for example, Key Reader retails at $350, and for the varied country, it takes a varied amount of time for the device to be shipped.
How to Connect Xhorse Key Reader with Condor or Dolphin Key Cutter?