Residential Access Control – Keep Track of Who Has Access to Your Home

Keys don’t just disappear. They’re copied and passed on to the next resident, without anyone keeping track of how many are in circulation. Private access control shifts control from the keyring to you: you grant access to a person and revoke it the same day.

What Private Access Control Covers

Access control determines who can enter, where, and when. In a private home, this is done using a code or a key fob—or both, if the door needs extra security. Your existing locks can remain in place—the system simply adds a control layer on top of them.

An ADK system sounds like something you’d find in an office building. The technology is the same in a single-family home. The number of doors and users is completely different, and the price should reflect that, so we scale the solution down and spare you the administrative burden you’ll never need.

Here's how it works in practice:

• If you lose a key, you can block it in the system instead of having the locks rekeyed.
• The cleaning assistant can come on Tuesday morning but not the rest of the week.
• The children enter the school without bringing a key.

Private Access Control in Apartments and Condominiums

In a multi-unit building, access is never limited to just your own door. The main entrance and the basement each have their own access requirements, and this is exactly where key management becomes costly. We design access levels that match who actually needs to enter which areas, and we document the system so it can be handed over to the next board of directors. If the entire building is involved, you can read about our approach under “Security Solutions for Housing Associations and Cooperatives.”

Access Control for Single-Family Homes and Townhouses

In a single-family home, it usually starts with the front door. An electronic door lock with a code or app meets the vast majority of needs, and if you want to include the garage or back door, we can expand the system with the same components. If you already have cameras, we’ll integrate the access system with video surveillance so you can also see who let themselves in.

Systems We Work With

We are an authorized SALTO dealer, and for residential properties, we work with products such as Salto Homelok, which you manage via the cloud. Other applications are better suited to SMARTair, which upgrades existing locks without major modifications, or to ILOQ, where the lock operates without a battery. For single doors in single-family homes and townhouses, we often use Yale locks. The full overview can be found under “Electronic Access Control.”

Behind the product names lies the choice that matters most in everyday life: should the system be offline or online? Offline means that access rights are stored in the lock and the key fob—this also applies to CLIQ, where the key itself grants access. You manage an online system via an app or browser and can block access while you’re somewhere else. Wireless systems like SimonsVoss also minimize the need for wiring. For a single residence, an offline system is often more than enough.

The door and the number of users determine the system—not what we'd prefer to sell.

Here's how the assignment works

We’ll start by assessing the door and determining who needs access to which areas. You’ll then receive two recommended solutions, each with a price and timeline, so you can make an informed decision. Our own technicians will handle the installation, and we’ll set up the system together with you so you can restrict access yourself afterward. If you’d like to arrange for ongoing maintenance, we’ll draw up a service agreement.

Honest advice before you commit

We’ll walk you through the typical pitfalls first: who manages access, and what happens when a resident moves out. We’ll tell it like it is—before it gets expensive. If you take a broader view of home security, access control is closely linked to theft and burglary prevention, as well as window locks.

To allow guests to enter as well, many people combine access control with a private intercom system.

Call 82 82 82 09 or send us a message through the contact form to have your door inspected by a locksmith.

Frequently Asked Questions About Access Control for Private Use