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Hotels have a very fine line to walk when it comes to security. They have to be able to protect each of their guests as well as their belongings. However, they also have to be easily accessible, too. Too little security and guests don’t feel safe in the hotel. Too much, and guests won’t want to go in there, period. That’s where our flexible hotel key holder in Orange County (and the surrounding areas) services come in. We can work with you to provide the kind of security that fits your hotel, guests, workers and everyone else perfectly. Customized solutions will make your hotel the kind of place that guests want to come to, again and again.

Hotel Key Holder in Orange County Flexibility

What sets our hotel key services apart from others is the sheer number of options available? Over the years, we’ve heard horror stories from some of our clients about how previous security solutions providers of theirs basically forced them into “one size fits all” security. We know that your hotel is unique among other hospitality locations. So, we work with you to find the right solutions for your hotel. By crafting security to the exact specifications f your hotel, we’re able to provide your location with the exact right amount of security.

The Right Access for Guests

You want your guests to be able to come and go as they please freely, but you also have to be able to control where they can go when. While you want them to be able to enjoy the pool, spa and workout areas, for example, you may not want them to be able to access these areas 24/7/365. That’s where we come in. We can make it so that you can control when your guests are able to go t0 certainly places. By that same token, we also make it so that they can come and go from their own rooms easily.

Keep Track of Staff Easier

Staffing isn’t easy for a hotel, either. The sheer amount of employees that are required to keep a hotel afloat can be staggering. So, with our solutions, you can control when your staff is able to go to what location. For example, many of our clients let morning maintenance workers come in through a certain door at a certain time. Should those workers return to those doors at another time (or when they’re not on their shift) they’ll find that they’re unable to enter that location. As with all of our other security solutions, you are the ultimate arbiter, controlling the access of your employees.

Security that Puts you in Control

Whether you want keyless access, key cards or other kinds of commercial options, we can work with you to give you the kind of security that you and your guests can rely on in any season. To schedule a free onsite review and comprehensive estimate, give us a call at (888) 675-9615 or head to our website.

We all know how important security is. You do everything you can to keep your business secure, as do so many others. Despite that, breaches occur. Whether physical or virtual, security can be breached. However, one of the more overlooked factors that can lead to a breach is access control. Access control is critically important to maintaining the integrity of your location. In this blog, we’ll go over some ways that you can improve your access control. Additionally, we’ll touch on how our building access control systems in Anaheim and Orange County can help.

Our Building Access Control Systems in Anaheim

Many companies go to great lengths to ensure that their entrances are secure. However, once someone goes through that checkpoint, they can be effectively lost. No matter how tough the security is at a checkpoint, it’s best to be able to track where the people are inside your location as well. This can be a huge problem when it’s paired with so-called “piggy-backing” or “tailgating.” We may think of tailgating as partying before a sporting event or driving too closely behind someone on the highway, but it’s an all-too-common scenario where someone opens a door at your building, allowing someone else in by accident.

Lost Cards, Keys and More

Losing keycards and keys is a fact of life. No matter how conscientious the employee, no matter how diligently they leave their keycards or keys in the exact same place at home, people do tend to lose them. When that happens, it can compromise your entire system.  Even if the keycard is just missing for a while, it can be found by someone else and then cloned/copied or some similar procedure. It may seem like a PIN number or something similar could be a solution here, but those can be stolen or given away as well.

The Rise of Biometrics

The above factors are just a few of the many reasons that more and more people are turning towards biometric locking solutions. We have seen it in our business. After all, biometric solutions can’t be hacked. Your voice, eyes, gait and other biological factors aren’t going to be stolen, copied or otherwise duplicated. We can install biometric locks as well as many other kinds at your facility. Contact us at (949) 828-3008 for a free estimate. We’ll look at your situation, and sit down with you to figure out the best, most appropriate locking solution for your needs.

You want to keep your business and employees safe at all times while also making sure that access is restricted to those who are allowed into your building. You could set up a security booth and have someone inspect everyone that comes in, but that could be expensive and is not completely secure. You might also hand out keys, but these could be easily copied, and locks may be forced open, anyway. Rather than these options, you might want to consider making use of a key card lock system. This is one of the securest ways to protect your building and the people in it. Additionally, it also allows you to check that only authorized people to have access to your business.

Install a key card system today

When you make a change to a key card lock system, a team from Action 1st will come to your building and install the necessary equipment. This will be a card reader and lock, which recognizes when one of the authorized cards is displayed in front of the screen, and will then unlock the door. It is like having an automated security guard, except it won’t take time off for illness or vacation. The door will prevent intruders from gaining access to the property using the secured door. You don't even have to have these key card points on an external door - you might choose to have them in a warehouse, a classified area, or a restricted access point. You have the complete power to choose where the card access points are placed.

Supervise your employees

There is another reason why you might want to make use of these card lock systems, particularly if you are operating a classified project, or need strict security controls. With an access point card, only someone you choose will get access to the building. This can allow you to monitor who goes in and out of the premises and at what time. You might find employees skipping out early, or returning long after their shift had ended. This information helps you to keep track of employees, enhancing your security and reducing the chance of internal theft or misbehavior.

Let us install your system

The best type of security in the world is no good if it is installed improperly, which is why we recommend that you let Action 1st install your key card lock system for you. We have many years worth of experience working in the industry, and we can easily work with your team to discover the important entry points. Then, we’ll go about securing them and helping you to protect your business proactively. Don't delay installing card access so that you can prevent members of the public from having access to your building, threatening your business and damaging your confidentiality. For help with deciding what access cards to use, and where they would need to be placed in your building, speak to us today using our inquiry form, or by calling us at (888) 670-9715 now.

As small business owners like ourselves, we understand the challenges that come with having to protect valuables. When your business relies upon certain resources, you have to do everything you can to make sure that they’re properly protected. However, you also have to make sure that they’re readily accessible, too. After all, if your security options make it essentially impossible for workers to utilize those resources when they have to, you’ve created new, unnecessary challenges for your business. Here at Action 1st, we provide security solutions that protect your business while offering simple access when you or your employees need them. In this blog, we’ll explore how our secure building access control systems in Anaheim, Orange County and the surrounding areas work.

Our Building Access Control Systems in Anaheim

Practically every single employee in every business has, at one time or another, forgotten their keys. While in many cases it’s simply a nuisance, it can cost your business critical time and money. That time can’t be gotten back, and if it happens enough times, it can present considerable challenges to your business. That’s why we offer so many keyless access solutions. That way, there are no keys to lose, nothing that can be misplaced by the worker. It’s one more way that you can protect your investment in your business.

Controlling Access Simply

When you have a warehouse, large office or other kind of business, it’s not always easy to keep track of who’s coming and going from your location. After all, with so many people, some people are liable to be where they shouldn’t, with access to places you’d prefer they did not. That’s what our keyless access can help with. Now, you can control who can go where when you want them to. You don’t have to go through complicated schedules or anything like that – instead, all you have to do is press a few buttons, and you can control who’s going where and when.

Eliminating the Need to Replace Keys

Every business, if it’s around long enough, has to replace employees. It’s a fact of life: some employees move on to other pastures, some need to be let go to make the pastures better at your business. No matter the circumstances, our security solutions make it easy to restrict and end their access. Instead of awkwardly asking for their keys (and hoping they didn’t make duplicates) you can simply press a few buttons. Then, they won’t have access to your building anymore. This streamlining makes it easier on you and your employees while increasing your overall security.

Towards a More Secure Building

The above solutions are just a bit of what we can offer you. We understand that there’s no business quite like yours. That’s why we create customized solutions for each of our clients. You know your business better than anyone. So, when you contact us at (949) 828-3008 to set up a free onsite consultation, we’ll go over your location so that we can provide you with the security your business deserves.

Keeping control of access to your business is essential if you want to keep turning a profit, and this can be much easier if you use a contactless card system. These types of system are commonly seen in modern businesses, as old systems are replaced for newer, more easily controlled ones. Instead of having a key that can be copied or stolen, many businesses in a variety of industries are opting for keyless access systems. These are far more difficult to break into, plus they can offer multiple levels of access to different people at various times of day, all under your control. Like many business owners, you want something that is sophisticated and smart while allowing employees to access their workplaces easily. In these cases, you need a system that uses access control card holders to keep the place secure.

Employees and key cards

When you give your employee a key card, you are allowing them to enter the building through a particular point. They will usually be given a single card for the entirety of their career with your company so that a single key will allow them to open a number of doors within the building. For example, they could come into the main building using their key, walk to their office through a restricted entrance, and then leave to another building when they go to lunch. The card may have a single unique code which all of the doors recognize, and this allows easy access. However, an employee who has limited access will not be able to go into restricted areas, for example, although the main entrance opens to both cards.

Monitoring your employees

Not only does the card allow your employees to access all of the permitted points, but it also allows you to keep a record of who goes where and when. The system allows HR to keep track of employees, and it is like a register or time stamp that lets you know when workers are not coming in on time or are leaving too early. Attempts to access the restricted areas can also be noted, as this is something that you may need to monitor if you work with classified or confidential information. The keycard also means that if something happens in the building (like a theft), you can use these records to figure out where everyone was. This makes it so much easier to determine who is likely to be responsible for the incident.

Set up contactless access with us

Action 1st is here to provide you with all the devices you need to fully protect your building. We can install card access points, and provide you with enough electronic cards to supply all of the employees who will be access control card holders. Our sleek and stylish range of devices are there to suit any need, and we can help you to pick out the one that best meets the requirements of your business. To find out how we can help you today, and to get contactless access for your business, send us an online message, or call us at (949) 828-3008 now.

The days of using security personnel to guard entryways is a thing of the past as more modern monitoring systems have taken the place of a man in a cap. The most modern style of property protection is electronic locks. These kinds of systems can be used on all types of modern buildings, from offices to factories, commercial properties, and more. They create a defense against intruders and can help you to solve a number of security problems around your buildings. If you are considering installing an electronic key card system in Orange County for your business, here are some more details of this security device.

A modern alternative to the Yale lock

In the past, the most secure form of a lock was the Yale, which had a number of prongs in different directions, making it harder to access the property illegally. Of course, over time criminals learned ways to break down the lock, making them much less secure. Unlike a physical lock, which allows intruders to physically move the prongs within the barrel to open the door, an electric lock requires a specific electronic impulse. No single electric charge will do it, as the system is set to only recognize a particular pattern. If the signal is not present or is incorrect, the door will not open.

Secure all year round

Some people are skeptical that the reader can work in the coldest months. They imagine that the reader will get too cold or even iced up and not see the card, even though it is an impulse, rather than something 'written' on the card. Secondly, they fear that the lock will fail during electrical storms or power cuts. When a cut happens, there are several hours worth of battery within the holder, meaning that the door will not fail during these times. You may decide that you want the door to automatically unlock in this event so that people can come and go as necessary. You have full control over the card system, so you can choose who goes in and out as well as when they do so. Action 1st can come to your location and design an individualized plan for your needs.

Install your key system with us

If you decide that you want to take a step into the modern world with advanced key technology, then start today by letting the experts install your electric key card system in Orange County today. With many years' experience in installing and setting up these systems, we will be able to ensure that they are fitted to your requirements, and will work as you have intended. Don't worry about unusual circumstances, and instead focus upon creating a key holder system that will allow your employees to come into work easily and without unnecessary restriction. To discuss your requirements with our team, or to find out more information about our contactless card systems, send us your questions online today, or call us at (949) 828-3008 now.

Wireless and mobile electronic commercial door locks have quickly become some of the most popular choices for businesses. The reasons are simple: they’re highly effective and they also save money. For example, what we think of as a “traditional” wired access control system consumes far more power than integrated wireless locksets. In fact, they use as much as 80% more power. In this blog, we’ll go over some of the benefits of these cutting edge, modern locks.

Our Wireless Electronic Commercial Door Locks

One of the best things about these locks is that “wireless” isn’t an exaggeration, it’s the truth. So, you never have to run unsightly wires through your business. That means that the locks can be up and running much faster than previous models. Of course, this makes the entire service less expensive as well. It can also help your general, overall security. Without visible wires, potential intruders won’t have a target that they can dismantle. Wi-Fi locks aren’t just the future, they’re also the present.

More than Just Doors

With these Wi-Fi-enabled locks, you can lock any interior or exterior door on your office. However, you can also lock cabinets, lockers, server cabinets and anything else that needs locking. This can be a great asset for companies with sensitive data centers, expensive retail items, and many other high-value targets. Many of our locks are so strong they’re used in medical centers, where people’s lives are literally on the line. That same level of security can be brought to your place of business.

Centralized Solution

Look over all the different kinds of doors and facilities we’ve mentioned so far in this blog. Now, imagine trying to juggle all of those locks with a set of keys. Those keys would be unwieldy at best. However, with our electronic locks, everything is all in one place. Instead of having to rifle through all kinds of keys to find (and not lose) the right one, everything can all be in one place. Access isn’t restricted to who has the key; instead, it’s restricted to those who use the electronics. This makes it far easier to control.

Audit Trails and More

The days of trying to figure out who had access to what area when are over. These locks make it easy to establish a clear audit trail. We can provide customized solutions to your area. For more information and a free estimate, give us a call at (949) 828-3008.

Electric door locks have become the security measure of choice for offices, modern buildings, and other commercial properties. They give you an additional, practically impenetrable security system that solves so many problems.

You won’t have to worry about losing keys, unauthorized access, and being at risk of forced entry. It is also easy to track who came in at what day and times.

How do we define electric locks?

Unlike physical locks, which rely on physical movement of a key within a lock, electric locks depend on an electrical impulse. Electromagnets and small motors are the most popular types of power generators found within an electronic access control system. Skeptics usually wonder what happens if the power cuts suddenly.

The access control systems have a battery backup which lasts 2-5 hours depending on the locking system. Once power is restored, these backup batteries automatically recharge. In addition, keyless door locks usually have the choice of fail-secure and fail-safe. You can choose whether you want the electric lock to unlock in case of power outage automatically, or to stay locked until the power comes back.

Every electric lock depends on an access point to grant access. This can be an electronic security key card system, an intercom, Bluetooth readers or iris scanner.

What about emergency access?

As we’ve mentioned above, electric locks open when the access control product activates an electronic impulse. For every electronic lock, there can be only one form of access, as it responds to just one triggered electric impulse.

Many locks have the option of providing emergency access. These can come in the form of a unique electronic keycard, an emergency code and more.

In case of fires, floods, and other disasters, it’s essential to be able to leave (or enter) the premises as quickly as possible.

The most popular electronic access control systems

With the input of a pre-defined and shared code, a person can bypass the lock. Various models of locks enable different password lengths as well as some additional commands. They’re probably the most widely used form of electronic lock.

This type of access is unique because it can’t be controlled by the person entering. The property owner/receptionist/security guard can grant or refuse access. There are options of video intercom or 2-way voice only to determine the identity of the person trying to gain access.

With a keycard scanner, any authorized person can enter a facility. Each plastic card or fob is encoded so that the scanner may recognize it and trigger the electric impulse. They are the best for offices and large commercial buildings.

These electronic access control methods are by far the most expensive and most advanced. They provide the highest level of security as every person has a different fingerprint, voice, and iris. Therefore, they are used in government facilities and laboratories.

Install an electric lock

For many years, we have been a provider of top-quality access control services to the citizens of Orange County and Anaheim. If you want to install an electric lock system, call at (949) 828-3008 and book our expert locksmiths today!

Every office or facility has multiple entrance points, but none are more open than doors. Because it’s the most vulnerable part of the office’s security system, it needs to be locked.

One of the most popular choices is to have an electronic doors lock installed and ensure your security. Here’s what you must take into consideration during the process.

  1.    An investment in an electric lock increases safety

Having a secure front office door lock system is much more than just protecting one single pathway into the workplace. Instead, every electronic lock system functions as a deterrent for all kinds of threats. When a burglar attempts to break into the office, they will quickly give up once they see a professional electronic lock.

If you’re locking a door with just a physical key, think about investing in an electronic security key card system.

  1.    Fixing the electric lock appropriately

An important thing to consider when choosing an electric lock is the location of the installation. Some models are specialized for standard doors, whereas other electronic locks are more suitable for outside swinging gates, rollup gates, and glass doors.

Call us with your intended locations, and we can advise you on the right type of electric lock right away.

  1.    Usage of the door lock

One other factor when choosing an electric lock is the use of the targeted door. How many people go through it every day? Is it the main entrance or not? If it is the main entrance and there is a lot of movement, then you might want an automatic relock feature.

Since so many people are using it, you will want to make the locking process more accessible and more secure.

  1.    Make sure the door is in good health

Even the most state of the art lock is an inefficient security measure if the door is not strong enough. Remember, the lock works with the door in unison to prevent any break-ins. A sturdy door is a foundation for every active electric lock.

  1.    The preferred way of unlocking the door

Our electronic access control systems come in many forms. If you opt for our access control service, you can choose from a variety of ways to unlock the door. The most popular options are a keypad, a special card and bluetooth readers.

In recent years, fingerprint scans and iris scans have become increasingly popular as methods of unlocking your electronic door lock.

  1.    The opening mode of your door

Our team of specialized locksmiths is always ready to work with you on picking the right opening mode. It’s important to consider the process of making your place of business more secure.

You can rely on control sensors or a short electric impulse which opens the door automatic. Options are also available for unlocking your doors using your phone from anywhere in the world!

Upgrade your security today!

Call (949) 828-3008 if you want to discuss the installment of any electronic or biometric lock. We provide top quality commercial services in Anaheim and Orange County. We’re at your disposal.

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