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Compare smartlocks by technology and brand

5G IoT smartlocks are more secure, more affordable, more reliable, and require no onsite equipment or network infrastructure.

Compare smartlocks by technology

Setup costs

$0

Approx $500-$2000

Approx $300 (routers, modems, bridges, telephone line)

Battery life

No onsite equipment

One account for smartlocks at various sites

Works with NFC Mifare keycards/tokens

2 years

3 months

Requires modems, routers, bridges, mesh network, ISP

Mains powered

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Wiring, card encoder box, onsite PC/ software, controller box, programmer

Internet connected 

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No onsite power

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Requires mains power for the onsite equipment

2048 bit RSA encryption + 128 bit SSL encryption + DLTS + VPN + licenced network

Security and encryption

Hacked; subject to man-in the middle attacks

128 bit SSL encryption + congested, unstable, inscure network. Hacked

Timed access control

Costs per lock

$250-$350

$500-$1000

$300-$700

5G IoT SMARTLOCKS

RFID KEYCARD LOCKS

Wi-Fi/BLE SMARTLOCKS

Compare smartlocks by brand

Other brands require alot of onsite network infrastructure and power to deliver connected access - learn more below

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5G IoT SMART ACCESS

Lock type

Smart Doorlock

Smart Padlock

Smart Deadbolt

 

Connectivity and features

NB-IoT, NFC, LTE-M, CAT-M

Keycard, smartphone,  software,PIN unlocking

Live audits/events to phones

Designed for all uses

API Integrations

Onsite Power Required

No

Onsite Equipment

None

                               

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KISI SMART ACCESS          

Lock type

Keycard Reader

 

 

 

 

Connectivity and features

Wi-Fi, BLE, cabling, NFC

Keycard, Phone unlocking

Live audits/events to phones

Designed for commercial use

API Integrations

Onsite Power Required

Yes

Onsite Equipment

Controller Box

Onsite Internet/Wi-Fi 

                               

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AUGUST SMART LOCK

Lock type

Smart Deadbolt

 

 

 

Connectivity and features

Wi-Fi, BLE

Phone unlocking

Live audits/events to phones

Designed for residential use

API Integrations

Onsite Power Required

Yes

Onsite Equipment

Wi-Fi Bridge

Onsite Internet/Wi-Fi 

                               

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YALE SMART LOCK

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Lock type

Smart Door lock

 

 

 

Connectivity and features

Wi-Fi, BLE

Phone unlocking

Live audits/events to phones

Designed for residential use

API Integrations

Onsite Power Required

Yes

Onsite Equipment

Wi-Fi Bridge

Onsite Internet/Wi-Fi 

                               

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SAG KEYCARD LOCK        

Lock type

Commercial Door lock

 

 

 

Connectivity and features

No connectivity (closed system) cabling 

Keycard unlocking

Need to physically visit lock to get audit

Designed for commercial use