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Compare smartlocks 

5G IoT smartlocks are more secure, more affordable, more reliable, and require no onsite equipment or network infrastructure.

Compare smartlocks by technology

Setup costs

$0

Approx $500-$2000

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

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3 months

Requires modems, routers, bridges, mesh network, ISP

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Mains powered

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Wiring, card encoder box, onsite PC/ software, controller box, programmer

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Internet connected 

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No onsite power

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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

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Costs per lock

$250-$350

$500-$1000

$300-$700

5G IoT SMARTLOCKS

RFID KEYCARD LOCKS

Wi-Fi/BLE SMARTLOCKS

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Other brands require alot of onsite network infrastructure and power to deliver connected access - learn more below

5G IoT smart doorlock
kisi

5G IoT SMART LOCK

Lock type

Smart Doorlock

Smart Padlock

Smart Deadbolt

 

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Connectivity and features

NB-IoT, NFC, LTE-M, CAT-M

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Keycard, smartphone,  software,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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KISI SMART ACCESS          

Lock type

Keycard Reader

 

 

 

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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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smartlock

AUGUST SMART LOCK

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Lock type

Smart Deadbolt

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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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wifi bridge
smartlock

YALE SMART LOCK

wifi bridge

 

Lock type

Smart Door 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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doorlock

SAG KEYCARD LOCK        

controller box
router

Lock type

Commercial Door 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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Wall Controller box 

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Programmer for live audit, encoder box for writing to keycards

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