Managing access control with smartphones

DATE: Fri, Aug 15, 2025
PUBLICATION: Architecture & Design

Smartphone-based access control works much the same way as a standard RFID access card – you present your phone to the reader, your credentials are checked against those held by the access control system, and access is granted or denied. Most modern mobile devices are already equipped with the technology needed for a smartphone-based access control system, simplifying the transition and integration.