8 Advantages of Electronic Access Control

An Electronic Access Control System offers several advantages over traditional locks and keys. Here are 8 of the most important to keep in mind when considering your Access Control Options:

1) Electronic Keys are Difficult to Duplicate: While physical keys can be copied very easily, duplicating electronic keys requires a much higher degree of sophistication. This makes your access system much more secure than it could ever be with physical keys.

2) You NEVER Have to Change the Locks: An electronic user database means that you never have to change locks at your sites. If a keycard is ever lost, it can be immediately removed from the database and a new one can be issued. If a resident move out from your property/ community, his or her access rights can be deleted within seconds. This greatly lowers your overall exposure to risk.

3) You Only Have to Remember One Key: With electronic access, your single key or access code grants you access to every door you need to access, so there’s no chance of forgetting the key for a particular door. If you get to a area on property where you need access and you are not recognized by the system, a Property Manager or Maintenance Manger can add you to the list instantly.

4) Electronic Keys Reduce Windshield: If a resident needs additional access to handle an emergency on the property, his or her rights can be updated immediately.

5) Complete History Logging: With an Electronic Access System, every entry to your sites is logged for later review. This can be an invaluable tool when investigating vandalism or theft

6) Electronic Access Control is Completely Customizable for Every User: Electronic access control gives you the ability to set user-level access rights all the way down to individual doors and times. This minimizes your exposure to risk by granting no more site access than is necessary.

7) Electronic Locks Permit Remote “Buzz In”: If a Visitor or Guest needs access to a locked door,  Resident can open that door remotely from his or her phone. This gives you an extra degree of flexibility while making sure that you know about entries into your property.

8) You Won’t Waste Time and Pocket Space with Electronic Access: Electronic access is faster and better that using locks and keys. You’ll never have to look through a ring of keys to find the right one, and you won’t waste space in your pocket or bag carrying bulky rings of keys.

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