What is Smart Access?

Smart Access is a cloud-based access control system. Unlike traditional access control systems with hardware only, Smart Access is a mobile app with a web-based admin panel that allows system admin to monitor access records through browsers. 

What are the components of the Smart Access system?

Smart Access consists of a mobile app (iOS & Android), a web-based admin panel, and a basic hardware kit including NineSmart IoT controller, NFC & QR code scanner, and a power box. 

What is the basic hardware kit? Why do I need to install these?

The basic hardware kit includes NineSmart IoT controller, NFC & QR code scanner and power box. NineSmart IoT controller is a circuit board in the power box which connects Smart Access app, scanner, admin panel and electric lock via network, so that users can unlock doors by QR codes or door unlock buttons on the app. 

What can I do with the Smart Access App?
  • Use as staff badge or member card for access
    Smart Access app is a mobile application that acts as an access card. It can be installed on iOS/ Android smartphones. With the profile QR code, app users can unlock specific doors.
  • Slide to unlock doors
    Smart Access app has a list of door buttons. Apart from opening doors with QR code, app users can select a specific door on the list and slide the button to unlock that door. 

  • Generate Visitor QR Code
    Permitted users can create temporary visitor QR code and edit the settings for access date, time and usage times. Share the QR code to guests before letting in.
  • Use as a portable QR code scanner
    Smart Access app can perform as a portable QR code scanner for outdoor areas. With network available, access data collected through the app will be synced to admin panel for further analysis.
What can I do with the Administrative Management System (AMS)?

AMS can be accessed through modern browsers with a URL link, company code, login name and password. You can access it anywhere with a desktop or mobile device with network. Admin panel includes a dashboard for summary of access statistics of all doors. You can set the app user access permissions, check real-time data, filter by dates and export in excel format for reports. 

What is the pricing of Smart Access?

Smart Access is a subscription-based solution that charges annually. We provide a 4 pricing plans to cater different scenarios.

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Is a network needed for using Smart Access?

Yes. We suggest using stable network (LAN) instead of WiFi for better user experience.

Can Smart Access integrate with my existing access control solution?

Basically, Smart Access can be integrated with most electric locks. Please contact us for further details.

Can Smart Access work in outdoor areas?

Smart Access app has an extra feature that makes access control in outdoor areas possible – it can open device camera and turn the app into a portable QR code scanner. With network available, access data collected through Smart Access app will be synced to admin panel for further analysis.

Is my data safe with Smart Access?

Smart Access uses end-to-end data encryption between cloud server and local server. General scanner cannot read the data on the QR code, and the code itself bears no sensitive personal information. 

Can Smart Access integrate with third-party software?

Yes. Smart Access provides API and allows integrations with 3rd party tools such as HRM, CRM, ERP, booking system and smart lighting system etc. Please contact us for more details.