From Keys To Clicks:
How Smartphone Keys Are Reshaping Care Home Access Control
The care home sector faces growing pressures to enhance operational efficiency whilst maintaining and even improving security for residents. Traditional key‑based access systems have long posed security risks, from misplaced keys to delayed access in emergencies, as well as expensive maintenance.
But with the rise of digital access control, care homes now have a powerful solution to these challenges. With AX2Go, SimonsVoss has introduced a smartphone app‑based access control system that facilitates cloud‑based management, and data‑driven insights which are transforming access control in care homes, creating safer, more efficient, and more responsive environments.
Mobile: Using Our Smartphones As Keys
Traditional key systems are inherently risky for care homes and create vulnerabilities due to lost, stolen, or copied keys. AX2Go eliminates the need for physical keys by enabling users to unlock doors via a smartphone app, using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology. The app supports iOS and Android devices, ensuring compatibility with 99% of smartphones and operating without an internet connection at the point of use.
In emergencies, response times are critical. AX2Go ensures staff can instantly access secure areas without searching for keys. The app works automatically as soon as the smartphone is placed on the lock, making emergency access seamless.
Easy: Cloud‑Based Management
Care homes often face complex access needs, and lost keys are costly and create security risks, especially with frequent staff changes and visiting contractors. AX2Go’s cloud‑based management allows managers to grant or revoke access rights remotely and instantly.
This flexibility is crucial for responding to emergencies or changes in personnel. It also reduces costs and ensures uninterrupted security.
Onboarding new staff is also simplified with AX2Go. Managers can issue digital keys instantly via the app, which can be role‑specific or time‑limited. Contractors can be given temporary access that expires automatically, reducing administrative burdens and enhancing security.
In the event of a security breach, access can be revoked in real time. This allows managers to safeguard residents by quickly securing areas and revoking access for unauthorised individuals.
Secure: Data Insights And Reporting
Care homes must meet strict safeguarding regulations. AX2Go generates automated access logs, detailing who entered specific areas and when. These reports simplify compliance audits and provide evidence for investigations.
Access logs enable detailed investigations into security incidents. Time‑stamped data ensures accountability and supports quicker resolutions, enhancing overall safety for residents.
Access patterns revealed through data can help managers optimise staffing and improve shift planning. These insights support better resource allocation and operational efficiency.
AX2Go employs end‑to‑end encryption for all data transmissions, with pseudonymisation to protect personal information. The requirement to unlock smartphone screens before use also reduces the risk of unauthorised access.
See It In Action
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Reduce Costs And Save Time
AX2Go works with wireless door hardware featuring a battery life of up to 12 years. This long‑term reliability is not only more cost‑effective than hardwired systems but also reduces maintenance and hardware replacement needs over time.
By eliminating the need for hardwired installations, the AX2Go setup process is simplified, saving time and minimising disruption to daily operations. This efficiency translates into reduced costs and quicker implementation.
A More Secure Future For Care Homes?
The digitisation of access control in care homes is more than just a convenience - it’s a vital step toward greater security, efficiency, and responsiveness. By turning smartphones into access keys, enabling cloud‑based management, and providing real‑time data insights, digital access control systems empower care home operators to protect residents, streamline daily operations, and meet regulatory requirements.
AX2Go by SimonsVoss is a game‑changer for care homes, offering a flexible, secure, and sustainable solution to access management. Its innovative use of smartphone technology empowers care home managers to provide safer, more efficient, and more adaptable environments for residents, staff, and visitors. In a sector where security and efficiency are paramount, AX2Go delivers both with exceptional ease.
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