No Network Connection, No Problem: Bluetooth Will Get Users in the Door

There are many reasons why smartphone-based access systems make sense and property managers are moving away from traditional cards and fobs (we wrote about some of them in a previous post), and we’re admittedly not the only company that makes them. But, despite all the benefits inherent in using smartphones to provide access credentials, there is one major problem with most systems: Users are locked out when their Wifi or network is not working.

Take a look a look at traditional access control with smartphones – this is what a typical setup looks like:

Now take a look at the setup for Entegrity Smart, powered by VIZpin:

See the difference?

No routers. No modems. No central wiring panels. No local PCs required.

Our Door/Gate Controllers and Smart Locks have built in long-range Bluetooth Readers. After a user has downloaded the VIZpin Smart app and our cloud-based system has generated a smartkey unique to that smartphone, the app is simply communicating to the device using Bluetooth. From then on, the smart device can authenticate the user and unlock without a network at the door. And it’s all managed in the cloud using your phone as the network.

What does this mean for residents/users:

– Convenient and reliable access for users
– Eliminates the hassle and cost of internet connectivity for the property manager
– Access Control can be used at locations where networks are unavailable/unreliable

Want to see how your property may benefit from a smartphone access control and visitor management solution? Contact us today to learn more and get a quote.