Why Choose NB IoT
Smart Access
NB IoT does away with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and other insecure technologies. NB IoT Smart Access has better connectivity, less energy expenditure, greater reliability, greater security and greater affordability.
Digital Keys
NB-IoT Smartlock
Kisi Wi-Fi/BLE Smart Access
August Wi-Fi/BLE
Smart Lock
Codelocks OTP/BLE
Smart Lock
Typical RFID
Keycard Lock
API Integrations
Battery powered
2-5 years
approx 6 months
approx 6 months
approx 2 years
Typically mains powered
Internet Connected Smartlock
Mobile Network Connectivity (NB-IoT/LTE-M)
No onsite equipment required
No onsite power required
Works with keycards
Multiple locks on one account
Live event notifications(tracing/audits)
Access Management Software
Cancel Digital Keys in app/software
No onsite Wiring
Time-sensitive use
Compare smartlocks.
Setup costs
$0
Approx $5000
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
Wiring, card encoder box, onsite PC/ software, controller box, programmer
Internet connected
No onsite power
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-$5000
$300-$700
5G IoT Smartlocks
RFID Keycard locks
Wi-Fi/BLE Smartlocks
Discover the differences between NB IoT smart access and other brands
Other brands require alot of onsite network infrastructure and power to deliver connected access - learn more below
NB IoT Smart Access
Lock type
Commercial Mortise Lever
Padlock
Residential Deadbolt attachment
Connectivity and features
NB-IoT, NFC, LTE-M, CAT-M
Keycard, Phone unlocking, software unlocking, PIN unlocking
Live audits/events to phones
Designed for all uses
API Integrations
Onsite Power Required
No
Onsite Equipment
None
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
August Smart Lock
Lock type
Residential Deadbolt attachment
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
Yale Smart Lock
Lock type
Residential 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
RFID Keycard Lock
Lock type
Commercial lock
Connectivity and features
No connectivity (closed system) cabling
Keycard unlocking
Need to physically visit lock to get audit
Designed for commercial use
Onsite Power Required
Yes
Onsite Equipment
Wall Controller box
Programmer for live audit, encoder box for writing to keycards
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Compare RFID Keycard System
RFID KEYCARD SYSTEM
NB-IoT SYSTEM
Connectivity
NB-IoT, LTE-M, CAT-M, 2G, 3G fallback
Onsite infrastructure
None
Methods of unlocking
Card (NFC), PIN, software/smart phone unlocking
Cost
From $250-$350 per door cost*
Audits
Live audit trail to cloud/smartphones/software