Building access control systems – or home control systems – are developed to ensure the safety of people and data within the premises. An essential feature of a building’s access control system is to ensure that only authorised individuals are allowed entry to specific areas of an infrastructural facility. Efficiently installing an access control system […]
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Why Choose A Smart Lock?
Smart locks are modern and helpful but above all they are extremely convenient. No need to carry around keys or to worry about who might have an old key to your new house, just replace your old locks with a smart lock and give out access to whoever you want to have it. You can […]
5 Steps To Decide Your Access Control System
If you are a company growing quickly, moving into a new office or just looking to upgrade your existing system, getting a new access control system in your office is a lot easier said than done. What seems like a simple “order and get it done” task in the beginning can explode into a full […]
The role of biometric technology in access control systems
Biometric technology plays a crucial part in Computime’s access control systems. In this blog, you will find out how fingerprints and facial recognition can be scanned and authorised by biometric technology. It’s fair to say that over the last decade biometric access control has grown in popularity with all sized businesses choosing to opt for […]
Are Biometric Door Locks Secure
Biometric door locks – or smart locks – are devices that allow you to unlock your door with the combination of a fingerprint and PIN. Smart locks typically cost a few hundred pounds and allow you to authorise several people to unlock your door. They do not add much to your home’s security, so they […]
What makes a good access control system
What is the best access control system for me? Well, the answer to this question depends on your requirements. To determine your requirements, you should answer the following questions: Are your doors inside or outside? Do you want to control the floor an elevator goes to? Do you want to integrate access control with an […]
How Do Door Entry Systems Work?
Access control systems are an essential part of security and communication in both business and residential premises. Door entry systems provide a cost effective and easy to use and install option. What is a door entry system? Standard door entry systems are made up of a telephone handset, a control unit with a power supply, […]
How does an access control system work?
What is an access control system? The access control system is an electronic system which utilises either electronic key fobs, fingerprints or face recognition technology to release door locks. We offer a wide range of perimeter access control solutions to suit every budget and application with special emphasis on biometric access control systems. How do key […]
Big benefits of access control
The benefits of access control are pretty obvious when you think about it. Having a building wide system can protect your employees, patrons, information, equipment and other assets without question. Before we discuss the types of access control, let’s talk a little bit more about the benefits and how access control works. Knowing who’s coming […]
What is managed access control?
When we think about access control systems, we think about card readers, magnetic locks, electric strikes, biometric readers and other devices which are attached to doors to control access into and out of buildings. These systems are effective at controlling entry, securing specific areas of buildings and making key management a much easier process – […]
What You Need To Know About Key Fobs
What You Need To Know About Key Fobs A mainstay of electronic door entry systems, the key fob has gone through many iterations since its inception in 1983. Early systems, used mainly for car doors, relied on line of sight and used infrared, but we are highly susceptible to copying. Systems developed over time to […]
What can door entry systems do to help you?
If you are looking to significantly increase the security of your business then a door entry system within your business premises could be perfect for you. In this blog post, we talk about door entry systems, keyless entrances and the benefits of a door entry system for your business. What is a Keyless Entry? As […]