SECURITY

Keyless Entry Systems Are an Important Element of Modern Building Security

As schools and government buildings update their security procedures to prevent unwanted intruders from gaining access, so too should businesses think about whether their security procedures are outdated. One way to modernize building security is by installing keyless entry technology.

What is a Keyless Entry System?

Keyless entry into a building is the safest, most secure way to control access to a building or to important restricted areas. Traditional keys or keypads offer entry to anyone who can copy a key or learn the access codes. (And employees can’t always be relied upon to not share either keys or entry codes with family members, friends, ex-coworkers or others.)

Any business, industry or another enterprise with a building that houses offices, inventory, supplies, documents and more can benefit from a modern keyless entry system. Each controlled access system can be designed for a specific company or organization’s individual needs and requirements.

How Are Keyless Entry Systems Safer?

Because keyless entry systems do not utilize a key, unwanted visitors cannot use a bump key to access your business property. In addition, these systems are ideal for any business that needs to—or wishes to—monitor those that enter the premises. It shows proof of what time as well since they use electronic codes, cards, or key fobs that can record entry data. Because these systems are programmable from within your business, you also have the capability of denying access to specific persons without having to purchase a new system or even change the locks each time.

The software interface with a keyless entry system can be designed to automatically lock and unlock doors based on a time system, restricting access to only employees who should be there at that time. You can use the software to set alerts for irregularities and run reports later about who accessed the building and when.

Call a Professional Locksmith Service

In Connecticut and Westchester County, New York, All American Locksmiths provides residential, commercial and automotive services for customers of all types, including the installation of keyless entry systems. We are a family-owned and operated locksmith business; we care about every job and offer professional, reliable, fast, and affordable service to the community. For more information, contact us today!  

 

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What to Do When You Get Locked Out of Your Car

It happens to everyone at least once. Maybe you’ve left the car to grab the mail. Maybe you were distracted when you parked, thinking about work, what to make for supper and whether that cloud means a thunderstorm is coming. (In some rare cases, the lockout could be the fault of a child or a pet.) Whatever the reason, you’ve found yourself locked outside your vehicle, and you realize you’re not going anywhere anytime soon. What do you do?

If there’s a child or pet involved, call 911 immediately.

If necessary, in high temperatures or unsafe situations, you may need to break a window even before help arrives. Choose a window away from any human or animal occupant of the vehicle. If you have some tape available, apply some to the window, which may help keep some the glass from scattering.

Check all the doors, including the hatchback, if it has one.

It may seem obvious, but locksmiths and firefighters who are often called to help report that in many cases, one door was actually unlocked. (Plus, it saves you the embarrassment later.)

If you’re really handy and there’s a hardware store nearby…

This is likely to be out of most people’s technical skill portfolio, but there are ways for “clever-with-tools” people to open a locked vehicle. Popular Mechanics provides some instruction here. Important tip: never use a “slim jim.” They won’t work on most modern cars, and you could damage the vehicle.

Call a professional.

Most of us aren’t MacGyver, and unless we’ve locked ourselves out of our vehicles in the parking lot of a Home Depot, we don’t have access to the right tools. Hopefully, we do have access to a phone, either our own or one we’ve borrowed (if you’ve been unlucky enough to lock your phone in the car.)

In Connecticut, All American Locksmiths provides fast, mobile locksmith service, ensuring that you don’t have to wait too long to get back into your car, and can be on your way quickly. We provide mobile, 24/7 car lockout services, car key replacement services, chip car key and keyless remote programming, transponder chip keys and keyless remote replacements in western, southern, and central Connecticut.

 

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Reviewing Access Control and Locksmith Services

Building security is important for businesses to protect their assets. Whether intellectual property, private customer’s information or just high price tag equipment, it’s important to keep doors locked and secured from thieves. Not just any lock will do either. In order to thwart theft and ensure unrestricted access doesn’t happen, using access control is necessary.

A locksmith can help on this front with setting up and maintaining the access control system. In this post, we’ll review the importance of this method of security and how it’s being used today.

How Access Control Works

There are a number of different options today when it comes to adding security layers to your business entry. Something as easy as a numerical pin pad or even a fingerprint reader can be used to grant access. Options vary depending on the type of business and what’s being protected.

With a PIN code or ID card access control, a user with the cards can enter by swiping the card or entering the correct pin and different codes can be set for various doors. This is a great option for small businesses or access to thing such as sports clubs, storage units for easy, secure access.

Advanced access control technologies have become more and more involved today and can even use personally identifying characteristics from a person’s self to grant access. Things such as the biometrics of their fingerprints, eye iris, and even voice could be used for these highly sophisticated systems.

Access Control Applications

Access control isn’t just an option to help prevent theft and unauthorized access, it’s also an important way to track employee movements throughout the day, monitor suspicious activities and even have a lockdown system in place should outside threats arise to protect your employees.

All American Locksmiths offers fast, high-quality service to businesses throughout the western, central, and coastal counties of Connecticut. Don’t wait any longer to secure your business. Let our licensed and experienced locksmiths help.

 

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