What Is Access Control And Is It Only for Big Businesses?

When most people hear “access control,” they picture high-tech corporate campuses, security personnel, and keycard access. But access control is no longer reserved for big business—and it might be just what your home or small office needs.

Let’s break it down in plain English.

 What Is Access Control?

Access control is any technology that decides who gets in to a property, room, or zone—and when. It’s next in line after previous keys and locks.

Rather than giving someone a key, you could:

•     Provide them with a keycard
•     Give them a temporary PIN
•     Grant access via a smartphone app
•     Or even fingerprint or facial recognition

You control who enters, when, and where. It’s security, with a touch of flexibility.

 Not Just for Corporations Anymore

The best part is: You don’t need a corporate IT budget to have access control.

Gratitude to smart technology and wireless solutions, small businesses, rental units, and homeowners can now afford and install access control systems at a relatively low cost.

• For Small Businesses

Lock down who comes into your office or supply closet—and receive notifications when someone opens the door outside of business hours.

• For Landlords & Property Managers

Provide special codes to tenants or maintenance staff. No rekeying between tenants.

• For Homeowners

Goodbye hiding keys under the mat. Give temporary codes to the dog walker, cleaner, or Airbnb guest and revoke them with equal ease.

Access Control for Homes: What Does It Look Like?

Systems nowadays are thin, lightweight, and streamlined. Examples include:

•     Programmable keypad locks
•     Cellular-connected smart locks
•     Smart locks with video doorbells

    App-based systems which allow lock/unlocking from anywhere

You don’t have to use servers, card printers, or cumbersome software. A professional locksmith (such as us!) can get you running with something secure and scalable in a matter of an afternoon.

Advantages of New Access Control

•     No lost keys anymore
•     Code change instantly if necessary
•     Logs of access (who was here and when)
•     Enhanced security without the hassle of
•     creating extra keys
•     Remote control from anywhere

Is It Right for You?

If you:

•  Manage a team
•  Rent out a property
•  Want to stop worrying about lost keys
•  Need to know who comes and goes
•  Or just want more control over your home security…

then access control might be the smartest upgrade you’ll make.