
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
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
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Connectivity and features
NB-IoT, NFC, LTE-M, CAT-M
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Keycard, Phone unlocking, software unlocking, PIN unlocking
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Live audits/events to phones
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Designed for all uses
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API Integrations
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Onsite Power Required
No
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Onsite Equipment
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None
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Kisi Smart Access
Lock type
Keycard Reader
Connectivity and features
Wi-Fi, BLE, cabling, NFC
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Keycard, Phone unlocking
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Live audits/events to phones
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Designed for commercial use
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API Integrations
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Onsite Power Required
Yes
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Onsite Equipment
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Controller Box
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Onsite Internet/Wi-Fi
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August Smart Lock
Lock type
Residential Deadbolt attachment
Connectivity and features
Wi-Fi, BLE
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Phone unlocking
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Live audits/events to phones
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Designed for residential use
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API Integrations
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Onsite Power Required
Yes
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Onsite Equipment
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Wi-Fi Bridge
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Onsite Internet/Wi-Fi
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Yale Smart Lock

Lock type
Residential lock
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Connectivity and features
Wi-Fi, BLE
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Phone unlocking
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Live audits/events to phones
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Designed for residential use
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API Integrations
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Onsite Power Required
Yes
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Onsite Equipment
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Wi-Fi Bridge
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Onsite Internet/Wi-Fi
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RFID Keycard Lock
Lock type
Commercial lock
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Connectivity and features
No connectivity (closed system) cabling
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Keycard unlocking
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Need to physically visit lock to get audit
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Designed for commercial use
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Onsite Power Required
Yes
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Onsite Equipment
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Wall Controller box
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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
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Onsite infrastructure
None
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Methods of unlocking
Card (NFC), PIN, software/smart phone unlocking
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Cost
From $250-$350 per door cost*
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Audits
Live audit trail to cloud/smartphones/software
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Digital Keys App
Time-limited, access control and unlocking
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Access Management
Staff or end-user operated online remotely, also can be managed automatically without staff
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Interoperability
Use API's to interface to third party software/apps
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Wiring
None
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Power
4 Standard AA alkaline batteries - 2 years life
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*Prices vary depending on volume and exchange rates
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Connectivity
None - closed onsite system
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Onsite infrastructure
Onsite PC, card writer box, handheld programmer, controller box, wiring
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Methods of unlocking
Card only
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Cost
From USD $300-$3000 per door cost*
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Audits
Physically retrieved from lock with programmer
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Digital Keys App
No
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Access Management
Onsite staff needed
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Interoperability
Use API's to interface to third party software/apps
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Wiring
Locks wired to each other and onsite PC through walls and ceilings
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Power
Mains powered
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*Prices vary depending on volume and exchange rates
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