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.
Compare access control technologies
Existing Access control is limited by onsite power, and onsite infrastructure
RFID Keycard Systems
Time-sensitive access control
Set up costs
Costs per lock
Onsite Infrastructure
Battery Life
Online Solution*
Security
Multiple locks use
Approx €6000
€500-€5000
Wiring, card encoder box, onsite PC/software, controller box, programmer device
Wiring, card encoder box, onsite PC/software, controller box, programmer device
Mains powered
Hacked; subject to man-in the middle attacks
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth systems
Approx €300
Wi-Fi systems (routers, modems, bridges)
€300-€500
Router, modem, ISP, cables, bridge, boosters, phone line
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6 -12 months
128 bit SSL encryption + congested, unstable, inscure network. Hacked
NB IoT Systems
€0
€250 - €450
nothing
1 and 1/2 years
2048 bit RSA encryption + 128 bit SSL encryption + DLTS + VPN + licenced network
*Online solution includes smartphone digital keys app unlocking, self check-in, big data analytics, remote unlock, live audit, battery notifications, 24/7 virtual hotel desk, cancel digital keys anytime
Compare us to Bluetooth locks
Our NB IoT smart locks connect to the internet with NB IoT (not Wi-Fi), making it the most secure, cost-effective, reliable, and interoperable wireless access control system - compare;
Smart locks
Unlicensed insecure technology hacked
Not connected to the internet*
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Cannot give history and notifications*
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Cannot schedule time-sensitive digital keys for guests or end-users*
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Cant send digital keys to end-users. Can only share digital keys physically from mobile to mobile
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No log in to an account/platform
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Cannot connect to other smart devices or software without supporting Wi-Fi.
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Smart lock battery life 3-6 months
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No big data analytics
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Requires onsite connection infrastructure when connects to internet with Wi-Fi (i.e bridge, modem)
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High Latency - must pair Bluetooth
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No remote lock - only from within 100m Bluetooth range
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Doesn't work with keycards - only Bluetooth
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Doesn't play well with existing keycard systems - you need to use existing cards and smartphones.
Smart locks
Licensed secure technology
Connected to the internet with NB IoT
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Live history and notifications to apps and platform
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Schedule time sensitive digital keys in our platform, apps, and interfacing booking engines (with our API's)
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Send digital keys to end-users from anywhere, anytime via email, and via app notifications
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Log in to account/platform for multiple lock management
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Easily connects to other smart devices and software with our API
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Smart lock battery life 1.5 - 2 years standard AA batteries.
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Big Data analytics
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Requires no network infrastructure. Lock contains NB IoT module and SIM card to connect to internet and others.
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Low Latency 1-3 seconds over NB IoT network
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Remote unlock from anywhere - by hitting one unlock button in our management software.
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Works with keycards- NFC included.
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Plays well with existing keycard systems- stick a NFC sticker on existing keycards for one key.
*Some Bluetooth smart locks connect to the internet with Wi-Fi to offer connected lock features. When adding Wi-Fi to Bluetooth smart locks it can be insecure, expensive, unreliable, and require onsite infrastructure.
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Brand comparison
Discover the differences between NB IoT Smart Access and other brands of access control
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Mortise lock
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NB IoT/NFC
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Commercial market
Reader + supporting hardware
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Wi-Fi/BLE, NFC, cabling
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Commercial market
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Deadbolt attachment + Wi-Fi bridge
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Wi-Fi/BLE
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Consumer/home market
Latch lock + Wi-Fi bridge
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Wi-Fi/BLE
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Consumer/home market
many lock types + supporting hardware
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RFID, cabling
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Commercial market
Local distributor installs
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Customizable software for user needs
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Telco support, local distributor support
Integrator installs
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Customizable software for user needs
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USA Start-up support
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Do-it-yourself installation
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Basic in-app management functions
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USA start-up/traditional lock manufacturer support
Do-it-yourself installation
Basic in-app management functions
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Traditional Lock Manufacturer support
Do-it-yourself installation
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Fixed Chinese software, no apps
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No support
Unlimited users phone, cards, unlimited sites
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Live audit notifications, remote unlock/cancel key
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Best for high traffic use, can be used anywhere
Unlimited users phones, cards, separate system
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Live audit notifications, remote unlock/cancel key
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High traffic use, sites require onsite power
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Friends and family with phones only, no cards
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Live audit notifications, remote unlock/cancel key
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Sites require onsite power, residential use
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Friends and family with phones only, no cards
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Live audit notifications, remote unlock/cancel key
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Sites require onsite power, residential use
Card users only, no phones
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No live audit notifications no remote/unlock/cancel
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Sites require onsite power, office/hotel use
Also requires hardware below
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Also requires hardware below
Also requires hardware below
Also requires hardware below
Also requires hardware below
Nano SIM card
Controller Box
Wi-Fi Bridge
Wi-Fi Bridge
Encoder box
Batteries for lock
Cabling
Internet Infrastructure
Onsite Power
Batteries for lock
Internet Infrastructure
Power for internet + bridge
Batteries for lock
Internet Infrastructure
Power for internet + bridge
Batteries for lock
programming cards
Programmer
AND/OR
Cabling
Onsite Power
Controller Box
