Benefits Of A Keyless Entry System For Your Commercial and Apartment Building Properties » RealtyBizNews: Real Estate News

The traditional key-lock procedure to control access to a building has been around for centuries, but we are finally at the dawn of a new era in terms of security.

Technological advances have made rapid strides in recent years, and in these modern times, our smartphones can operate pretty much anything. As a result, carrying physical keys to access our homes or cars is becoming almost old-fashioned, and the world of security is now following suit.

A keyless door lock system for commercial and apartment buildings allows property managers to manage the building’s access security as physical keys are required. Instead, door locks are locked and unlocked with keyboards, key cards or key fobs or smartphones and devices that contain authorized access data.

One of the greatest practical benefits of a keyless entry system is that managers, employees and tenants no longer have to keep an eye on keys. This can save a lot of time and money when it comes to granting, revoking or otherwise changing access authorizations. No lock changes or key cutting required.

Why keyless entry?

Aside from the benefits mentioned above, keyless entry makes it much easier to manage access control security. This can include issuing temporary visitor passcodes or other access authentication, with time-limited activation if desired.

In addition, many keyless door intercom systems record every access granted so that the building management is always informed who is entering their property. In addition, by integrating these systems with cloud-based technologies, it is possible for commercial and apartment building managers to operate them from anywhere as long as they have access to the Internet. Mobile remote access enables scalable self-guided tours and contactless access and at the same time helps prevent the wrong people from having access to a building.

IoT devices (Internet of Things) can now enable “Smart Building” systems. For example, through increased integration between building management systems and access control and visitor management systems, a seamless security management system can be created throughout the building.

Keyless entry systems for apartment buildings

With a keyless entry system installed in an apartment building, residents never have to hide keys under a doormat again. In addition, residents who are frequently away from home have the added peace of mind that their property is safe and can provide trusted friends or neighbors with secure access codes in case they need to take care of anything while they are away.

Keeping a building that houses so many tenants and visitors can be challenging for apartment building managers. With a keyless entry system, the ability to instantly change access permissions makes things much easier, especially with cloud-based technologies that enable remote management.

Keyless entry systems for commercial buildings

These convenient high-tech access control systems are also of great use to companies. Commercial real estate tenants and their employees can enjoy contactless access without the challenges of managing and maintaining physical key systems.

Physical keys can fall into the wrong hands, but with keyless door opening systems this risk is avoided, as only authorized persons have access data, either via a stored code or an app on their smart device.

The types of keyless entry systems include:

• Keyboards – Instead of a keyhole, these doors have a keypad that displays either a touch screen or a numeric keypad. Each authorized person can enter their unique access code or PIN to gain access.

• Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) scanner – Even though these door intercoms are keyless, tenants, employees and authorized guests must still have a coded key fob or an access card with them for access. However, they still allow for easier management than traditional lock and key methods as the access permissions encoded on the cards / tags can be easily changed.

• Intelligent locking systems – Instead of using keys, cards, key fobs or codes, smart lock systems connect directly to the Internet and grant access to the presentation of a mobile app with authorized access data. These systems make it particularly easy for residents to give guests, couriers or other service professionals temporary access while they are on the move.

Health and Safety Benefits

In addition to the enhanced security benefits offered by keyless entry systems, some also help improve the health and safety of their users. Even as the grip of the pandemic wears off, people remain hyper-vigilant about reducing the risk of disease transmission, and this will continue for a long time.

Keyless entry door systems, especially in combination with automatic doors, gates or turnstiles, can drastically reduce the need for physical contact when entering or leaving an apartment building or a commercial building. Contactless experience is quickly becoming an expectation in many sectors, and this approach to security has the added benefit of providing additional protection for residents, employees and guests.

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Final thoughts

Keyless entry systems benefit commercial and apartment buildings in many ways, make security management infinitely easier and offer residents, employees and visitors a seamless, hygienic access experience. The future of access control and door locks is remote-controlled, mobile, contactless and cloud-based.