Key takeaways: Older apartment buildings can often be retrofitted with fob access, but accessibility depends on the full entry setup, not the fob alone. Fobs, mobile app access, and PIN codes can reduce reliance on keys while giving senior residents more than one... Read More
Key takeaways Swipe card access control systems use key cards to grant tenants automatic access. The benefits of key card entry systems are their security, flexibility, and ease of use. Swipe cards allow for quick deactivation if lost or stolen, providing higher... Read More
Key takeaways Proxy cards, magnetic stripe cards, and smart cards are the main types of key card entry systems. Key card door entry systems offer quick access and are easier to manage than traditional keys, but they fall into the same pitfalls as physical credentials,... Read More
Key takeaways A key fob is a popular entry method that grants tenants access to a property by holding it up to the fob reader. RFID copiers make it easy to copy a fob. Mobile access control systems empower tenants to use their smartphone as a key fob. ... Read More
Key takeaways How to fix an unresponsive or demagnetized key fob? Put it back into your property’s fob programmer. Magnetic key fobs work by encoding a unique pattern into millions of magnetic particles. However, these patterns can be easily disrupted by everyday... Read More
Key takeaways A Wiegand access control system uses magnetic fields to establish a connection between a credential and a reader. While Wiegand readers are simple to use and integrate into other systems, getting a new Wiegand card is a major hassle. If you invest in a... Read More
