Keyless entry systems are becoming more and more popular in this digital age. It seems like almost everything these days is keyless, wireless, etc. And while keyless entry systems may be a bit pricier than your average every day lock, sometimes it’s worth it.

Today we’ll take a look at the different questions you should ask before splurging on a keyless entry system.

Do you have multiple employees or high turnover?

In a facility with a large number of employees or a high turnover rate, keyless entry systems are an excellent option. Rekeying an entire building takes a considerable amount of time and can really take a chunk out of your budget (especially if a disgruntled ex-employee should happen to leave with one of your keys). With keyless entry, you can simply add new access codes for new employees, and/or delete old access codes for former employees.

Do you have contractors or vendors that need temporary access to your property?

Over time, contractors and vendors will probably need access to your facility, whether it is during the actual construction of your building or because of after-hours deliveries. How much easier would it be to simply create day codes which are only functional for a short period of time? Once the time has passed, the codes are no longer valid.

Do you want to control when people come into your property?

Keys allow people access 24 hours a day. If you’d rather your employees not be able to enter the building after certain hours, a keyless entry system could be your solution. Simple programming can deny certain employees access after a certain hour of the day, and then re-activate once the permitted time rolls back around.

Do you want to know when personnel enter?

Keyless entry systems allow you to keep track of what employees enter your building and at what time. This can be beneficial for payroll purposes and time clock check-ins (as well as the unfortunate situation of needing to know where certain employees are, because you suspect something isn’t just quite right). A keyless entry system can run an audit at any time to give you that information. Much easier than trying to keep track manually!

Do you need to lock exterior entrances from ingress in emergencies?

As much as we don’t like to think about the worst possible situations, it’s always better to be prepared. Locked exterior doors can prevent dangerous people from gaining access, and that can literally be a life or death situation. Keyless entry systems give you the ability to lock all exterior doors with a couple clicks of a button, not allowing any entry whatsoever. Hopefully (and most likely) you won’t ever have to use a keyless entry system in such a way, but if it should happen, it’s nice knowing that your facility has that capability.

Do you have a keyless entry system? Is there anything you absolutely love about it? Anything you dislike? Tell us in the comments. We want to hear from you!

For more information, check out our comprehensive Key Systems 101 article or download our white paper.