NFC Access Control – When a Proximity Reader Becomes Part of a Smart System
We already use mobile phones for payments, identification, and managing many services. In recent years, the phone has also become part of access control systems.
With an access control system that supports NFC, a phone can be used as a means of identification at an NFC-compatible proximity reader. The user brings the phone close to the reader, and the access control system checks the permission and decides whether to allow the door to open.
The proximity reader is the point where the user meets the system, but behind it, the access controller and management software manage permissions, events, and door activity.
How does an NFC-compatible proximity reader work?
An NFC-compatible proximity reader lets the user identify themselves by presenting a phone or another compatible means of identification to the reader.
Identification takes place in a moment, without the user needing to enter a code or take another action, enabling a simple and convenient entry experience.
The phone as a means of identification
One of the notable advantages of NFC is the ability to use a mobile phone as a means of identification.
Instead of relying only on a separate physical item, the user can bring the phone close to the proximity reader and use the device they already carry throughout the day.
Using a phone makes the means of identification a more natural part of the entry experience, especially for organizations that want to reduce their dependence on physical means of identification.
Connecting the proximity reader to the access controller
The proximity reader and access controller work together as part of the access control system. The reader identifies the means of identification and passes the information to the controller, which acts according to the permissions and settings defined in the system.
When choosing a proximity reader, it is worth considering its compatibility with the controller and system, the installation environment, the means of identification you want to use, and the option to expand the system’s capabilities in the future.
A proximity reader as part of a smart system
The value of an NFC-compatible proximity reader is not limited to identification at the door. When the reader is connected to a central access control system, the activity behind it can be managed in an organized way.
The combination of the proximity reader, controller, and software makes it possible to manage permissions, view events, and get a picture of door activity from one system.
NFC access control with EntryBit
EntryBit connects access controllers, proximity readers, and a central management platform in one system.
The access control system makes it possible to manage doors and permissions, view events, and integrate proximity readers and advanced means of identification according to the organization’s needs.
The combination of hardware and software makes it possible to manage the entire entry process, from the moment the user identifies themselves at the proximity reader to the action being carried out at the door.
Interested in integrating an NFC-compatible proximity reader into your access control system? Contact EntryBit, and we will be happy to help tailor the solution to your organization.