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Mobile first!

The trend is clear, cards are gradually being replaced by mobile phones. Door Cloud has been designed for smooth transition as non-disruptive, yet mobile-first solution. So you can have mobile and card access at the same time, mixed freely. For example, you can start with existing cards and gradually depart from them. Or keep them for some doors or for some people. Whatever is your card strategy, Door Cloud mobile app allows you to open any door from anywhere!

Wide lock compatibility

Door Cloud access control works with standard electric locks and does not require any specific »smart lock«. Any lock that can be controlled with an electric pulse can be used, which makes it compatible with generic door strikes, maglocks, a wide range of barriers, ramps, gates, etc. Particularly the ability to use door strikes instead of anything door-mounted brings many advantages, such as:

Door strikes are available in any local hardware store and relatively cheap.
They are familiar and widely used for intercom-controlled door entry.
They can be combined with existing door-mounted locks and used simultaneously.
The locking mechanism is placed in the door frame making the installation stationary and more solid.
Door control can be used simultaneously with intercom or other door entry systems.
Wired lock control is more stable and reliable than the WiFi or bluetooth connection.
Wired power eliminates battery-related worries.

While door strike may require more professional installation, it provides more reliable operation. In contrast to consumer »smart locks« which are targeted at home users, Door Cloud offers professional access control management scalable to hundreds of doors and thousands of users. That makes Door Cloud suitable for multi-door, multi-tennant residential, rental, campus, communal, municipal, government, healthcare, and commercial applications.

Key link

Door Cloud users can grant access by simply sending a Key link. Because the key link is a standard web link, it does not require an app and can be used by anyone with a smartphone and internet connection directly from the browser. No app or registration is needed, which makes it extremely useful in situations such as apartment rent, for inviting guests or for visitor management.

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Wireless Locks

In addition to generic door strikes or any other wired electric locks, Door Cloud can be used with Aperio wireless locks from Assa Abloy. Aperio locks can be opened either with cards or with the mobile phone using the Door Cloud mobile app. Aperio and door strike locks can be freely combined.

Aperio wireless hubs are connected via Zone Wing controller thus ensuring continuous operation in the event of internet outage.

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Go readerless!

Thanks to advanced online and offline features of Door Cloud, card readers can be eliminated at some or even all access points. Instead of using cards for identification, the user is then identified with the mobile phone.

Normally, Door Cloud mobile app and door controller talk to each other online. If either of them falls offline, they automatically switch to Bluetooth communication, without the need for special readers.

Readerless access can be used in combination with readers and cards on any door, for any user and at any time.

Or not!

If cards are still required for any reason, card readers are also supported.

Door Cloud allows both cards and smartphones to be used on any door. Mifare, iClass, NFC and other popular RFID formats are supported by connecting HID or compatible readers. Classic Wiegand, DataClock and more advanced OSDP connection standards are supported. Biometric readers that emulate standard reader interfaces can also be used.

Latest readers offering HID Mobile Access are also supported, offering yet another possibility for replacing cards with smartphones.

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Controllers

Zone Access controllers have been designed by Spica specifically for cloud communication to ensure safe and secure management over the internet. In case of internet dropouts, a number of offline features provide uninterrupted operation.

Zone Spot is dual door controller with built-in I/O for 2 card readers, 4 door locks and 4 multi-purpose inputs. In cases where structured networking is more adequate, Zone Wing hub and satellite Zone Door I/O units can be used.

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Mix and match access methods freely!

Best of all, you can mix and match mobile access innovations with traditional access control features. In many cases you can even keep your existing cards and card readers.