NEW YORK, NY (March 7, 2019) – Latch, creator of the world’s first smart access system, announced today that 1 in 10 new apartments in the US are being built with Latch. The pace of adoption for this technology is without clear precedent, as Latch only began selling its access systems in the Summer of […]

From wireless readers to mobile credentials to cloud solutions, innovations in access control systems are changing the physical security market as we know it. Historically, access control end users are cautious and slow to adopt new solutions and technologies, remaining happy with their existing systems. But that’s starting to change. Access control manufacturers and security […]

The days of mechanical master key systems are fading fast as more and more discover the affordable scalability and flexibility of smart card technology and wireless access control. Whether managing single or multiple locations, systems like SMARTair™ from Mul-T-Lock® offers a seamless step up from keys for managing employee access for commercial buildings and tenant […]

Mini Safe For School One of the hottest Back-To-School items at Paragon is the Master Lock Portable Safe. They are the ideal personal security solution for on-the-go middle school, high school and college students. It’s large enough to hold keys, phones, money, medication and other small important items of value. But lightweight and portable enough […]

It’s not easy being a teen these days. Then again it’s not easy raising teens either. With all their self-doubt, angst and hormonal rage, they walk a fine line between childhood and adulthood. As parents, our natural instinct is to protect them and keep them from making mistakes. Educating teens on the importance of personal […]

With over 2.5 million riders each day, New York City oversees the largest municipal bus fleet in the U.S. To keep New Yorkers moving, the city uses designated bus lanes to give buses priority in traffic and enable riders to commute to work, school, and other destinations in a reasonable amount of time. But with […]

Lock, unlock and check current lock status by just asking Alexa! As the world welcomes Alexa’s voice control convenience into their hearts, homes and businesses, smart lock manufacturers like Yale are turning voices into keys. Yale Locks & Hardware has unveiled support for Amazon Alexa with the addition of voice unlocking for its Assure Lock® […]

Fire escape break-in I had just moved into my apt in Elmhurst and not a week into moving in. My apt got broken into. Thru my fire escape. I called and they were able to get me a free quote on window bars and also changed my locks on the spot. 2 days later i […]

Case study originally published by Brivo as Fitness Center Management Company Simplifies Multi-Site Operations And Improves Customer Experience With Brivo The Challenge “We manage seven gyms in seven different buildings. With our old solution we had to access servers remotely via VPN in seven different systems to make sure everything was working properly. I had […]

A Little Maintenance Goes A Long Way When it comes to locks and door systems, the key to avoiding costly problems lies in preventive maintenance. Especially during the cold winter months, when we rely most on our locks and doors to help keep us warm, protect us from snow, wind, and fire, secure us from […]

100% On-Demand Cloud Security Camera System The Eagle Eye Cloud Security Camera VMS provides 100% cloud management, 100% mobile and web browser viewing, and if you want – 100% cloud recording. Architected from the ground up to be all cloud all the time. You can click and add a camera at any time. You can […]

An electronic system may seem like too much high-tech hardware for your home, but the technology has evolved substantially in recent years.