Access control systems have a wide range of security applications in both commercial and residential settings. Access control systems are used in office and corporate settings throughout Manhattan and New York City. For example, access control systems are used to manage office building access with turnstiles, as you’ll see in office buildings all around midtown Manhattan. Access control systems are also used for residential apartment buildings all over New York, where tenants scan key fobs or key cards to gain access per their preset access allowances.

Access control systems range from card access, key fobs, proximity readers, finger & palm prints and facial recognition. Access control systems in private homes and apartments may also be known as keyless smart locks, electronic locks, and other similar names.

Recent data now shows that wireless access control systems have overtaken hard wired systems. In a recent industry survey, respondents with a fully-hardwired access system has fallen below 50% for the first time.

In commercial settings, access control systems include capabilities for building management or facility management to control the access all users have to the different areas of the building, including complete calendar and time scheduling features.

In private residential settings, “smart locks” have become increasingly popular as smartphones and internet connectivity have become ubiquitous. Modern wireless keyless locks have features including integrated apps for iPhone and Android, bluetooth and wifi connectivity, remote video monitoring, and more.