Crystal Lake, IL, December 9, 2015—Connect ONE®, the flagship, integrated security management platform from Connected Technologies, LLC, has introduced to the security market a groundbreaking, totally unique device credential that uses a smartphone, tablet, iPad or any device with a camera and WiFi or cellular connectivity as an access control entrance credential. Called ScanPass®, the cloud-hosted, latest convenience application powered by Connect ONE requires no software to install or maintain and uses an easily affixed barcode sticker, eliminating access control cards/fobs and the installation of readers and door controllers. It also piggybacks easily on existing access control hardware for superior specification flexibility.
ScanPass is unlike any other smartphone or similar access control device on the market in that it offers greater connectivity options—including premise network or cellular—for users to gain access to interior or exterior doors in and around the facility. ScanPass users simply point their smartphone or other device credential at the barcode sticker for access to their designated entrance. With the ability to use different communications pathways, users are assured of instant accessibility. Other devices on the market may require a dedicated reader or additional hardware in the smartphone, in the example of Near Field Communication or some require scrolling through a lengthy dropdown list to locate the door to be unlocked.
“ScanPass is truly unique to the security and access control industry,” said Mike Simon, managing director of Connected Technologies. “For the systems integrator, ScanPass opens new doors of opportunity to secure single or multiple doors and also multiple locations, with this industry leading convenience that allows them to differentiate themselves from the competition,” he said. Cost savings for installers and customers, he added, come in the ability to use the barcode device without having to wire readers, as well as the ability to more accurately bid and complete projects faster. Not only does the end user save on installation, they also eliminate the ongoing cost of distributing and maintaining individual access control credentials.
Other features of ScanPass include:
- ScanPass connects to any alarm that has a key switch input and can be used alone or in tandem with existing card readers for a mix-and-match approach and flexibility in deploying the specification to meet any end-user’s facility needs.
- Barcodes identify the specific device to be activated, such as intrusion burglar alarm, door access, gate control, lighting and more with no scrolling, allowing instant system activation.
- Fully compatible with ELK, Bosch and DMP controls.
- Easy to understand and deploy—simply access the Connect ONE app that automatically accesses the ScanPass icon for real-time control.
- Scales up easily to add doors seamlessly—up to 206.
- Connect ONE can also control automation such as lighting, energy management and more.
ScanPass provides every connected option you need, powered by your smartphone or other credential device. Find out more about this exciting new opportunity to increase your bottom line by calling (866)976-3520 today.
