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For business owners, maintaining a safe and secure facility is a top priority, and access control plays a significant role. While most businesses have typically relied on standard metal keys, an increasing number of commercial doors are now being programmed to work with key fobs. Here is a breakdown of how this exciting new measure can improve your business security.

How Do Key Fobs Work?

Key fobs for businesses work similarly to those used for modern automobiles. Each fob has a microchip programmed to work with a particular lock. Radio waves transmit the information between the fob and the lock. This electromagnetic transmission allows the locking mechanism to identify whether a fob is authorized to open a door based on preset instructions.

access controlUnlike with a standard metal key, you don’t have to insert the fob into a door handle. Instead, the fob is waved or held over the reader. Some fobs can even unlock the door as the person gets close, so there’s no need to take it out of their pocket.

The Advantages of Key Fobs

Key fobs bolster your access control. If a standard metal key is lost or stolen, you need to rekey the affected locks and issue new keys to your employees. Because key fob access is controlled digitally, you can easily deactivate a lost fob, so it can no longer be used to enter the building.

New fobs can be issued quite easily, and they can even be programmed to only provide temporary access or only grant entry during certain hours. Data tracking also gives you a clear picture of who is coming in or out of your facility.

 

Whether you need a new door installation or wish to upgrade your access control equipment, rely on Automatic Door Specialists in Waipahu, HI. Serving Oahu for over 30 years, their technicians have the know-how to address commercial access control needs. To learn more about what they can do for you, visit them online or call (808) 678-8880.

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