- 29 Jun 2022
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Access Control
- Updated on 29 Jun 2022
- 3 Minutes to read
What Are Access Control Systems
Access control systems are a safe and convenient way to remotely control who can access your space and use its amenities.
Door locks in your space are linked to the access control system in which you create access groups. Access groups define a selection of doors that users can unlock if they are part of the group. Each access group you create should include all the doors users need to unlock in order to access an area of your space or a specific resource.
Access groups are then linked to Nexudus items such as passes, desks, offices or resources. users are automatically added to the linked access groups when they purchase a pass, book a resource, or rent a desk.
Why Use an Access Control System
Access control systems can improve your space's operations in several ways:
Extending Your Opening Hours
Users can access different areas of your space and unlock doors autonomously, including when you don't have staff physically in the space.
Increasing Security
Users can only access areas and unlock doors if they're part of an access group that grants them these access rights.
Getting Accurate Occupancy Reports
Users are checked in and out as they unlock doors in your space which improves the accuracy of occupancy reports of resources, desks, and offices.
Supported Access Control Integrations
Nexudus integrates with the following access control systems:
Choosing the Right Access Control Integration
Choosing the right access control integration for your space will depend on several factors such as:
- Your budget
- How you want your users to be able to unlock doors
- You space's geographical location
We recommend you read up on the available access control systems and get in touch with them to figure out which would work best for your space. You can also see our comparison tables below to get a better idea of what each access control system can and cannot do in Nexudus.
Access Control Systems Comparison Tables
The tables below are meant to help you compare the available access control systems based on the following criteria:
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Supported Access Methods
Which methods users can use to unlock doors -
Supported Nexudus Check-in / Check-out
Can users be checked in and out in Nexudus based on the doors they unlock -
Supported Nexudus Items
Which Nexudus items you can link to access groups -
Nexudus Integration Charge
How much Nexudus charges you to use each integration -
Door Unlocking Using the Passport App
Can users unlock doors using the standard or white-label Passport app
Supported Access Methods
ACT365
- Access Cards
- Smartphone*
- Automation Tiles
Avigilon
- Access Cards
Brivo
- Access Cards
- Key Fobs
- Smartphone*
Doordeck
- Smartphone*
- Automation Tiles
Doorflow
- Access Cards
- PIN Codes
- Key Fobs
- Smartphone*
Gallagher
- Access Cards
- PIN Codes
- Smartphone*
Genetec
- Access cards
Kisi
- Smartphone*
- Automation Tiles
OpenPath
- Access control cards
Salto KS
- Key Fobs (also known as Salto tags)
- Smartphone*
*Make sure you check each access control integration page to learn more about the specific mobile access options available.
Supported Nexudus Check-in / Check-out Feature
Access Control System | Check-in | Check-out |
---|---|---|
ACT365 | YES | YES |
Avigilon | NO | NO |
Brivo | YES | YES |
Doordeck | NO | NO |
Doorflow | YES | YES |
Gallagher | YES | YES |
Genetec | NO | NO |
Kisi | YES | YES |
OpenPath | NO | NO |
Salto KS | YES | YES |
Supported Nexudus Items
This table breaks down the Nexudus items that can be linked to access groups. If the Nexudus item can be linked, then any user getting that item through their contract or directly via purchase will be able to unlock the doors included in the relevant access group.
Access Control System | Passes | Doors | Resources | Offices | Desks |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ACT365 | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Avigilon | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Brivo | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Doordeck | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Doorflow | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Gallagher | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Genetec | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Kisi | YES | YES | YES | NO | NO |
OpenPath | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Salto KS | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Nexudus Integration Charge
This table breaks down the charge Nexudus will add to your subscription if you enable any of the supported access control integration.
Access Control System | Monthly Nexudus Charge (per location enabled) |
---|---|
ACT365 | $/£/€50 |
Avigilon | $/£/€50 |
Brivo | FREE |
Doordeck | $/£/€50 |
Doorflow | FREE |
Gallagher | FREE |
Genetec | $/£/€50 |
Kisi | FREE |
OpenPath | $/£/€50 |
Salto KS | FREE |
Unlocking Doors Using the Passport App
Some access control integrations let your users use the Passport app or its white-label version to unlock doors.
Access Control System | Standard Passport App | White-label Passport App |
---|---|---|
ACT365 | NO | YES (using Automation Tiles) |
Avigilon | NO | NO |
Brivo | NO | YES |
Doordeck | NO | YES (using Automation Tiles) |
Doorflow | NO | NO |
Gallagher | NO | NO |
Genetec | NO | NO |
Kisi | NO | YES (using Automation Tiles) |
OpenPath | NO | NO |
Salto KS | NO | YES |