Access Control

A commercial access control system lets you control who enters your business, as well as where and when someone can enter or exit the building. Decades ago, an access control system consisted of a receptionist and a simple sign-in sheet. But today’s technological advances have created more secure and reliable systems using door readers, keypads and even biometric devices.

The Benefits of Access Control

Installing an access control system comes with a long list of benefits for your business including:

Easy Control: As a business owner, you can easily revoke or add access privileges for your employees. Some systems allow you to do all of this from your smartphone.
Increased Security: With an access control system, you can program all of your doors to automatically lock after business hours. So, you don’t have to worry about anyone accidentally forgetting to manually lock a door.
Multi-location Access: Have another campus or office building? An access control system will make it easy for managers or employees who travel from place to place.
Faster Emergency Response: In the event of an emergency, you can quickly lock all access points to prevent theft or harm to employees.
Reduced Energy Costs: Many access control systems can be synced to your building’s HVAC and electrical system to automatically turn off lights or raise/lower the temperature after office hours.
Full Integration with Your Security System: Most access control systems will work with your existing security system, making it easier to control and secure all aspects of your business.

Wide Variety of Types of Access

Access control systems vary depending on the type of authorization equipment you choose. The following are the 4 major types of authorization equipment used today:

Key fob or access card
Pin code or password with keypad
Mobile apps with barcode or Bluetooth
Biometric devices

Key fob or access card

The most basic form of access control is a key fob or access card, which are wallet-sized devices that have built-in authentication data inside them.

With this setup, you can install door readers at any access points you wish to control. You can give all of your employees a key fob/access card, and customize the access credentials for each employee.

Pin code or password with keypad

Instead of relying on physical objects like a key fob, many businesses opt for a “keyless” approach, such as a pin code or password.

With this approach, you can assign each employee a pin number or password that will grant them access to the areas they are authorized to enter. If an employee leaves the company or changes positions, you can easily promote or downgrade their access to your business.

Mobile apps

With the advent of smartphones, more business owners are choosing a mobile access control system.

Some mobile access control systems use an app that employees must log in to and scan at a door to enter or exit the building. Other mobile access systems use Bluetooth technology, which allows employees to wave their phones in front of a sensor to enter/exit controlled areas.

Biometric devices

For the most advanced access control, some business owners choose to install biometric devices. A biometric device consists of a scanner that has fingerprint or facial recognition software.

Whereas the other types of authorization equipment rely on what a person owns (key fob) or knows (pin number), a biometric device measures who a person is. These devices can almost instantaneously scan thousands of points on a person’s face or fingertip to know who the person is, and what areas they are allowed to access.

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