Because Home Services Should be Better for
Access & Oversight
Away Mode Access Packs
Controlled entry when no one is home.
What This Is
Away Mode Access Packs are Cohos-managed access configurations designed for properties that need work performed while unoccupied.
This is not key exchange and not blind trust.
It is a structured access state where entry, timing, and scope are controlled by the system instead of improvised by people.
Access becomes deliberate, temporary, and accountable.
Why Cohos Built This
Unoccupied properties create risk.
Keys get copied
Codes get reused
Access windows blur
Accountability disappears
Most owners solve this with workarounds that do not scale and do not protect the asset.
Cohos built Away Mode to turn access into a governed system state.
How Away Mode Works
When Away Mode is active, the system defines:
Who is allowed entry
When entry is allowed
What work is authorized
What areas are accessible
What documentation is required
Access exists only for the duration and purpose intended.
Integration With Smart Access
Away Mode integrates with smart locks and access tools when available.
This allows:
Temporary credentials
Time-bound entry windows
Automatic expiration
Access logging
No permanent keys. No reused codes.
Scope-Limited Entry
Access is tied to approved work.
A provider can enter to perform a specific task, in a specific area, during a specific window.
Away Mode prevents:
Exploratory access
Unapproved scope expansion
Ambiguous responsibility
Entry aligns with intent.
Documentation and Verification
Every Away Mode visit carries documentation requirements.
Arrival and departure are logged
Work is photo or video verified
Exceptions are recorded immediately
If something is questioned later, context already exists.
Designed for Remote Ownership
Away Mode Access Packs are especially valuable for:
Remote owners
Investment properties
Vacant homes
Seasonal residences
STR and turnover scenarios
Presence is replaced by visibility.
Relationship to the Cohos System
Away Mode ties directly into:
Approvals and gating
Active Projects
Oversight and verification
Property records
Access is never detached from the broader execution model.
Risk Reduction Effects
Controlled access reduces:
Unauthorized entry
Disputes over responsibility
Insurance exposure
Post-work uncertainty
The system absorbs risk instead of pushing it onto trust.
Strategic Role Inside Cohos
Away Mode allows Cohos to operate properties safely without requiring physical presence.
It is a prerequisite for scalable oversight and remote execution.
Structural Importance
Access is one of the weakest points in property operations.
Cohos treats it as infrastructure, not a favor.
Away Mode Access Packs are how control is maintained even when no one is home.
