2025-09-23 · Bay Area Lions Gate Team
Access Control Options for Commercial Properties
From keypads to mobile credentials, here's how to choose access control that fits how your property actually runs.
Commercial access control has come a long way from shared keypads with codes that never get rotated. The right system reflects how people actually move through your property.
The main options
- Keypads — simple, but codes get shared
- Card and fob readers — easy to revoke, requires hardware distribution
- Mobile credentials — use a phone, manage from the cloud
- Telephone entry / video intercom — for visitor management
What to optimize for
- Onboarding speed when staff or tenants change
- Audit logs of who entered and when
- Remote management (you shouldn't need to drive to site to revoke access)
- Integration with the gate or door hardware you already own