Mobile Access Control Systems
Access and control.
In the palm of your hand.
Mobile Access - How it Works?
Mobile access uses smartphones, tablets, or smartwatches to manage access to your buildings and secure area. Equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology and NFC Credentials, mobile access enables you to unlock doors to buildings and secure areas, without the need for physical cards or keys. This solution provides flexibility, security, and efficiency for controlling access.
Mobile Control
Control your Protege GX site from your smartphone
Take control of your Protege GX system right from your smartphone with the Protege Access+ app. With the swipe of a finger, you can connect to any of your Protege GX sites, check the status, arm or disarm, control lights, locks, signage, and heating. Seamlessly monitor and control Protege GX anytime, anywhere, all at your fingertips.
Instant Awareness
No more second guessing whether you set the alarm before you left the office – the app provides instant awareness of system status, and enables you to arm or disarm with a simple tap.
Convenient Control
A couple more taps and you have the heating and lights turned on, transforming a cold, dark, unwelcoming office into a warm and inviting environment.
Peace of Mind
Subscribe to push notifications to receive alerts of system or sensor activity. As a business owner, you see that the system is disarmed at the start of the day, and rearmed when everyone goes home.
Mobile Credentials - What are they?
Mobile Credentials are virtual credentials that provide card-free access via a smartphone as part of a mobile access control solution.
As an end user, mobile credentials provide the flexibility and added convenience of card-free access from a mobile device. No more issues with lost or forgotten cards and tags. Simply present your smartphone within range of the reader to gain entry. Customize the read range, and you don’t even need to take your phone out of your pocket.
As an integrator, mobile credentials eliminate the time spent handling physical access cards, and with everything managed online, there’s no shipping so customers can access them immediately. Multiple credentials can be stored on a single device – which is great for those managing multiple sites.
Key Benefits
Cost Effective
Get a greater return on investment with no recurring fees for ICT Mobile Credentials.
User-friendly Management
It’s easy to issue, manage, access, disable, and revoke credentials.
Plastic-Free Sustainable Credentials:
Say goodbye to plastic card credentials with secure, eco-friendly mobile alternatives, reducing your environmental footprint without compromising functionality.
Customizable Credentials:
Instantly identify sites with location-specific credentials, perfect for managing multiple sites.
Effortless Multi-Site Management
Store and switch between multiple credentials on a single device, simplifying operations for security professionals, building managers, and business owners managing multiple locations.
Advanced Security
Enjoy layers of authentication and built-in protection against attacks to safeguard your site, even if your phone is lost or stolen.
Protege Mobile SDK
The ICT Mobile Software Development Kit (SDK) is a valuable tool for combining access control functionality with an existing app, using ICT mobile credentials. By providing access to our mobile APIs and services, we make it possible for developers to build integrations allowing third-party apps to access and transmit mobile credentials for use with ICT readers and access control systems.
Mobile Credential Portal
Managing mobile credentials is easily done with ICT’s Mobile Credential Portal.
Effortlessly assign credentials - all you need is an email address. This will prompt the user to install the ICT Protege Mobile app, which is where they access the credential from then on.
Revoke credentials from the portal quickly and simply. If a user leaves the business, all you need to do is click on the credential and select revoke.
Use Cases
Co-working spaces
No need to be there every time someone books a desk – just send them an email with the credential and they can access the building in less than a minute.
School Campuses
Take advantage of modern solutions and cut the plastic waste. Create an environmentally friendly solution for your staff and students with mobile credentials.
Commercial Offices
Create an easy onboarding process for new employees and HR with mobile credentials sent right to the user's email. Lost keys and access cards are a thing of the past with mobile credentials.
Residential and Mixed-Use Facilities
Never again worry about a tenant not bringing back their access card or key back - simply revoke the mobile credential. Property managers and landlords don’t need multiple keys or cards, just the phone already in their pocket.
Parking Lots
Use the Mobile SDK to integrate the credential into your parking app to create a seamless solution with access to any of your parking facilities
Gyms and Fitness Facilities
Reduce credential sharing and keep accurate records. Integrate your access control with the same app that your customers book classes with, with ICT's Mobile SDK
Compatible Readers
ICT mobile credentials are available using near-field communication (NFC) technology for Android devices and can be used with any 13.56MHz readers. Bluetooth® credentials are available for Android and iOS devices and can be used with any Bluetooth® (BT) capable reader.
tSec readers that are compatible with mobile credentials can also be used with physical access cards and fobs, enabling you to migrate to a modern solution at your own pace or to embrace hybrid options.
Common Types of Mobile Access Control Technologies
Mobile access control systems utilize a variety of advanced technologies to ensure secure and convenient access. Some of the most common technologies include:
- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE): BLE allows mobile devices to communicate with access control readers over short distances. This technology is energy-efficient and widely supported by modern smartphones, making it ideal for mobile access control systems.
- Near Field Communication (NFC): NFC enables close-range communication between mobile devices and access control readers. It is commonly used in contactless payment systems and provides a quick and secure way to transmit mobile credentials.
- Mobile Apps: Dedicated mobile apps provide users with a convenient interface to manage their access credentials, receive notifications, and control access points. These apps often integrate with other security systems, offering a comprehensive mobile access solution.
By combining these technologies, mobile access control systems deliver a robust and user-friendly solution for managing access in various environments.
Available Resources
Explore more about mobile credentials or how you can add the mobile credential right to your own app with our Mobile SDK.
