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Access control equipment

Locks, intercoms, and door hardware we can design around.

Representative smart locks, keypads, readers, video intercoms, and gate or garage controllers, from premium quality to budget-friendly. These are examples, not a storefront and not a ranking. A site survey decides the final equipment. No prices are listed here.

Example equipment

From the lock on the door to the station at the gate.

How we plan a door or gate is described on the intercoms and access control page. The models below are examples to discuss on a walkthrough. Nearby cameras are on the camera and networking equipment page.

Jump to a category: Smart locks · Keypads · Fobs, cards, and readers · Video intercoms and door stations · Gate and garage · Related hardware

Smart locks

A smart lock sits on the door itself. We match it to the door prep, how the household wants to unlock, and whether you want codes, a phone, or a lock that stays out of sight.

Schlage Encode Plus smart Wi-Fi deadbolt with touchscreen keypad, satin nickel Century trim
Premium · Smart lock

Schlage Encode Plus

Best for a front door that needs keypad codes and Apple Home Key, without a separate hub.

Specifications and planning notes
  • Built-in Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz network required); no extra hub for app control
  • Works with Apple Home Key on iPhone or Apple Watch, plus the Schlage Home app
  • Up to 100 access codes; auto-lock and a built-in alarm for forced-entry attempts
  • Powered by four AA batteries; a physical backup key is included
  • Fits standard doors 1-3/8 in. to 1-3/4 in. thick, with a 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 in. backset
  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 commercial and Grade AAA residential ratings

A Wi-Fi deadbolt that replaces a standard deadbolt. Voice assistants and some automations depend on the household’s existing setup. We confirm door thickness and backset on the visit.

Level Lock Pro invisible smart deadbolt hardware, including the bolt and matching cylinders
Premium · Invisible lock

Level Lock Pro

Best for a door where you want the smart hardware hidden, with Apple Home Key and optional keypad codes.

Specifications and planning notes
  • Sits inside a standard American deadbolt prep so the interior and exterior stay looking like ordinary hardware
  • Unlock with the Level Home app, Apple Home Key, included NFC key fobs, or a physical key
  • Matter-over-Thread built in; a compatible hub is required for remote access and some automations
  • Integrated sensors report whether the door is open or closed
  • Fits doors 1.75 in. to 2 in. thick, with a 2.375 or 2.75 in. backset and a 2.125 in. bore
  • Powered by one CR2 lithium battery inside the bolt

An optional Level Keypad, sold separately, can be mounted near the door for guest codes. We confirm the door prep and whether a Matter hub is already in the home.

Yale Assure Lock 2 touchscreen smart lock in satin nickel, front view
Mid-range · Smart lock

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touchscreen with Wi-Fi

Best for a household that wants a touchscreen keypad and the Yale Access app on a typical entry door.

Specifications and planning notes
  • Touchscreen keypad on the outside of the lock, with a physical key as a backup
  • Wi-Fi models connect to a 2.4 GHz network and are managed with the free Yale Access app
  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 2
  • Powered by four AA batteries (included)
  • Fits doors 1-3/8 in. to 2-1/4 in. thick, with a 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 in. backset
  • Face bore 2-1/8 in. or 1-1/2 in.; edge bore 1 in.

This is the touchscreen Wi-Fi model in the Assure Lock 2 family. Other keypad or fingerprint versions exist; we match the model to the door and how you want to unlock it.

August Wi-Fi Smart Lock shown in matte black and silver finishes
Budget-friendly · Retrofit lock

August Wi-Fi Smart Lock

Best for adding app control to a deadbolt you already like, without replacing the outdoor hardware.

Specifications and planning notes
  • Installs on the inside of a single-cylinder deadbolt and leaves the existing exterior cylinder in place
  • Built-in Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) and Bluetooth; no separate bridge required
  • Managed with the August app; a DoorSense door-position sensor is included
  • Device is 72 mm (2.8 in) in diameter and 46 mm (1.8 in) deep
  • Powered by two CR123 batteries

The existing deadbolt must be a compatible single-cylinder model. We check clearance on the inside of the door before recommending this retrofit.

Keypads

A keypad is useful when someone should be able to enter a code without opening an app — family members, a cleaner, or a guest code that can expire. Some locks above already include a keypad. The reader below is a dedicated keypad at the door, used with an access system.

UniFi G3 Reader Flex access reader with numeric keypad, shown in black and white
Professional · Keypad reader

UniFi G3 Reader Flex

Best for a side door or gate where people use a PIN, a card, or a phone, without needing a full intercom screen.

Specifications and planning notes
  • 12-button capacitive keypad for PIN entry, plus NFC cards, keyfobs, and mobile unlock
  • Supports Apple Wallet and Google Wallet credentials
  • IP55 weather rating for indoor or outdoor use
  • Connects over a 10/100 MbE RJ45 port and is powered by PoE, 5 W maximum
  • 88 × 88 × 36.5 mm (3.5 × 3.5 × 1.4 in)
  • Managed through UniFi Access

Needs a compatible UniFi Access hub and UniFi Access management. We plan the PoE run and how PINs, cards, and phone credentials will be issued.

Fobs, cards, and readers

A reader is what you tap or type at the door. Fobs and cards are easy to hand out and easy to turn off if one is lost. Phone credentials are an option on many of the same readers; we confirm what your phones actually support.

UniFi G2 Reader Pro, a slim access reader with a vertical touchscreen and camera, in black and white
Professional · Reader with camera

UniFi G2 Reader Pro

Best for an entry that should also show a live view and let you speak with a visitor, in a slim reader rather than a full intercom.

Specifications and planning notes
  • Built-in camera and two-way audio, with a 4.7-inch touch display
  • Unlock with NFC card or keyfob, PIN, QR code, or a phone
  • IP55 weather rating for indoor or outdoor use; powered by PoE, 6 W maximum
  • Gigabit RJ45 connection; 2MP video at up to 30 fps
  • 160 × 40.4 × 40.55 mm (6.3 × 1.59 × 1.6 in)
  • Managed through UniFi Access, and can be paired with UniFi Protect cameras

Needs a compatible UniFi Access hub. We aim the camera so you can recognize a visitor and confirm the mounting height on site.

UniFi Pocket Keyfob, a white NFC access fob on a key ring
Credentials · Keyfob

UniFi Pocket Keyfob

Best for handing a tap-to-unlock fob to family, a cleaner, or a tenant, and turning it off if one is lost.

Specifications and planning notes
  • NFC keyfob for UniFi Access readers and intercoms, 13.56 MHz
  • Uses MIFARE DESFire EV3 and UniFi Access’s own security protocol
  • IP54 weather rating; 84 × 39 × 7.4 mm (3.3 × 1.5 × 0.29 in)
  • Weighs 16 g (0.56 oz)
  • Works with UniFi Access; each fob is assigned to a person in the system

Fobs are issued and can be turned off in UniFi Access. We enroll them with you at handoff and show you how to add or remove one later. Sold in packs; the number needed depends on the household.

Video intercoms and door stations

A video doorbell suits a typical front door. A full intercom or door station is the better fit for a gate, a lobby, more than one home, or when you want a directory, a wall monitor, and several ways to unlock.

2N IP Style video intercom with a large 10-inch touchscreen
Premium · Video intercom

2N IP Style

Best for a front door or lobby that needs a large directory screen, SIP calling, and several ways to unlock.

Specifications and planning notes
  • 10.1-inch touch display with an on-screen keypad and a directory for up to 10,000 users
  • Camera up to 2560 × 1920, 138° horizontal view, infrared and WDR; two-way audio
  • Unlock with a phone (WaveKey), RFID card, PIN, or QR code, depending on configuration
  • SIP video intercom; can be powered by PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) or 12 V DC
  • IP65 and IK08 rated for outdoor use; operating range −30 to 60°C
  • Built-in door switch outputs for a lock or gate

A full SIP intercom, not a simple doorbell. Indoor monitors and mobile answering are planned with the station. We confirm power (PoE+ or a 12 V supply) and how the door or gate will be released.

UniFi G3 Intercom, a tall outdoor door station with a 7-inch touchscreen
Professional · Video intercom

UniFi G3 Intercom

Best for a gate, a second dwelling, or a property that already uses UniFi Access and needs a full door station.

Specifications and planning notes
  • 7-inch capacitive touch display (1024 × 600) and a built-in camera with two-way audio
  • Unlock with NFC card or keyfob, PIN, QR code, Apple or Google Wallet, or a phone
  • IP65 weather rating for indoor or outdoor use; gigabit RJ45 with PoE, 13 W maximum
  • 324.8 × 113.7 × 28.3 mm (12.8 × 4.5 × 1.1 in)
  • Managed through UniFi Access; can work with indoor Intercom Viewers and Protect cameras

Needs a compatible UniFi Access hub and UniFi Access management. We plan the PoE run, mounting (wall, flush, or a gooseneck at a gate), and who appears in the directory.

DoorBird D2101V stainless-steel IP video door station with a call button and keypad
Mid-range · Video door station

DoorBird D2101V

Best for a single-family entrance that should ring a phone, open a door or gate, and keep a visitor history.

Specifications and planning notes
  • IP video door station with a 720p camera, 180° ultra-wide lens, and 12 infrared LEDs for night view
  • Two-way audio with noise reduction and echo cancellation; illuminated call button
  • 125 kHz RFID reader; two configurable relays for a door or gate
  • Powered by 15 V DC or PoE (IEEE 802.3af Mode A); RJ45 10/100 Ethernet
  • IP65 and IK08 rated; 253 × 131 × 48.75 mm (9.96 × 5.16 × 1.92 in)
  • Answer from the DoorBird app on iOS or Android, or via SIP

Surface- or flush-mount housings are selected separately. The stainless front panel shown is one of several official finishes. We confirm how the relays will be wired to the lock or gate operator.

Akuvox R20A compact SIP video door phone in a silver aluminum finish
Budget-friendly · Compact door station

Akuvox R20A

Best for a compact SIP door phone at a single door, with a camera, a call button, and card or fob entry.

Specifications and planning notes
  • Compact SIP video door phone with a 2MP camera and automatic illumination
  • About 110° × 58° viewing angle; H.264 video up to 1080p at 30 fps
  • Card reader for 13.56 MHz and 125 kHz credentials; two relays and two inputs
  • RS485 and Wiegand interfaces for additional access hardware
  • Powered by PoE (IEEE 802.3af) or 12 V DC; IP65 rated
  • Flush- or surface-mount options, depending on the housing

A compact door station, not a large directory intercom. Indoor monitors and the SmartPlus app are planned with the station when you want to answer from inside or away from home.

UniFi G4 Doorbell Pro video doorbell in white and black, front and side view
Value · Video doorbell

UniFi G4 Doorbell Pro

Best for a typical front door that needs a video doorbell with a package-level camera, not a full gate intercom.

Specifications and planning notes
  • Main camera plus a downward package camera; both 2MP (1600 × 1200) at up to 30 fps
  • Two-way audio, infrared night vision to 6 m (20 ft), and person, vehicle, and animal detections
  • IPX4 weather rating; 160.6 × 51.7 × 28.7 mm (6.3 × 2 × 1.1 in)
  • Connects by Wi-Fi, or by Ethernet with the official PoE adapter; 10 W maximum
  • Can be powered by 16–24 V AC doorbell wiring or a USB-C power cable
  • Records through UniFi Protect on a compatible UniFi recorder or console

This is a UniFi Protect doorbell, not a UniFi Access intercom. A full door or gate station is a better fit when you need a directory, a keypad, or a card reader. We confirm existing doorbell wiring and chime compatibility.

Gate and garage controllers

Most properties already have a gate operator or a garage opener. We connect to that equipment when it is in good working order, and we add the hub or control that lets you see who is there and open it from a phone or a monitor.

UniFi Gate Hub, a white access-control controller for a driveway gate and a side door
Professional · Gate controller

UniFi Gate Hub

Best for a driveway gate, with a pedestrian side door, on a UniFi Access system.

Specifications and planning notes
  • Controls one gate and one pedestrian side door, for up to 6,000 users
  • Dry contacts for a gate operator, plus a 12 V DC output for the side-door lock
  • Inputs for gate and side-door exit requests, position sensors, and an emergency input
  • Five gigabit Ethernet ports: PoE++ input and four PoE+ outputs for readers or an intercom
  • 175 × 126 × 26 mm (6.9 × 5 × 1 in); DIN-rail mounting included
  • The hub itself is indoor-rated; outdoor use needs a waterproof junction box

This hub connects to a gate operator; it does not replace a working gate motor. We confirm how the existing operator expects a contact closure and where the hub will be mounted.

LiftMaster 821LMC-S myQ Smart Garage Control hub and door sensor
Residential · Garage controller

LiftMaster 821LMC-S Smart Garage Control

Best for adding phone control and status to garage door openers you already have.

Specifications and planning notes
  • myQ smart garage control that works with the myQ app
  • Connects to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network (802.11 b/g/n); Bluetooth is used during setup
  • Can control up to two garage door openers when a second sensor is added
  • Supports additional myQ accessories on the same account, up to the official limit of 16
  • Hub measures 3.875 × 3.875 × 1.25 in
  • Made for most openers from 1993 on that already have standard safety sensors

We confirm the opener model and safety-sensor wiring before recommending this. It adds smart control; it does not replace a worn-out opener motor.

Related hardware

Readers and intercoms need a controller, a way to release the door, and clean power. Electric strikes, magnetic locks, and power supplies are chosen to match the door, the frame, and the life-safety plan for that opening.

UniFi Door Hub, a white single-door access controller with PoE ports
Professional · Door controller

UniFi Door Hub

Best for a single door on a UniFi Access system, powering the reader and releasing the lock.

Specifications and planning notes
  • Controls one door and up to 6,000 users
  • Lock outputs: a dry relay (30 V DC, 1 A) or a powered 12 V DC, 1 A output, plus an auxiliary relay
  • Inputs for a request-to-exit device, a door-position sensor, and an emergency input
  • Five gigabit Ethernet ports: PoE++ input and four PoE+ outputs (45 W aggregate)
  • 174.9 × 126 × 32.9 mm (6.9 × 5 × 1.3 in); DIN-rail mounting included; indoor use only
  • Managed through UniFi Access

Each additional door typically needs its own hub, unless a different UniFi Access controller is specified. We size PoE power and lock wiring on the visit.

HES 5000 Series electric strike for a cylindrical lock, faceplate and keeper
Professional · Electric strike

HES 5000 Series Electric Strike

Best for releasing a typical cylindrical lock in the door frame, fail-safe or fail-secure.

Specifications and planning notes
  • Low-profile electric strike for cylindrical locksets
  • Field-selectable fail-secure or fail-safe operation
  • Made for 1/2 in. to 5/8 in. latchbolts; 1-1/16 in. body depth
  • Operates at 12 or 24 V DC or AC (240 mA at 12 V; 120 mA at 24 V)
  • Rated 1,500 lb static strength, 70 ft-lb dynamic impact, and 1,000,000 cycles
  • UL 294 and UL 1034 listed; suitable for outdoor use

The strike has to match the lock and the frame. We confirm the latch, the frame type, and whether the door should stay locked or unlock if power is lost.

Securitron M62 Magnalock electromagnetic door lock
Professional · Magnetic lock

Securitron M62 Magnalock

Best for a door or gate leaf that needs a magnetic lock, where the plan and the fire life-safety rules allow it.

Specifications and planning notes
  • Electromagnetic lock with a 1,200 lb holding force
  • Automatic 12 or 24 V DC operation (250 mA at 12 V DC; 150 mA at 24 V DC)
  • Housing is 8 × 3 × 1.75 in (203 × 76 × 44 mm)
  • Operating temperature −40 to 140°F (−40 to 60°C)
  • Weather-resistant design for indoor or outdoor use
  • BondSTAT and door-position-switch options are part of the official line

Magnetic locks are planned with the right exit hardware and, where required, a fire-alarm release. We will only recommend one when it is the right fit for the door and the applicable rules.

Altronix AL400ULACM access-control power supply in a metal enclosure, door open
Professional · Power supply

Altronix AL400ULACM

Best for powering several locks and door devices from one supervised supply, including a fire-alarm disconnect.

Specifications and planning notes
  • Access-control power supply and charger in a metal enclosure
  • Input is 115 V AC, 60 Hz
  • Eight independently controlled, fused Class 2 outputs
  • 12 V DC at 4 A or 24 V DC at 3 A, for fail-safe or fail-secure locking devices
  • Battery charging and automatic switchover if AC power is lost, when batteries are installed
  • Supervision contacts and a per-output fire-alarm disconnect

Lock power is planned separately from PoE for readers and intercoms. Battery backup runtime depends on the load and the batteries we install; we size that on the visit.

How we install

We wire systems properly. We don’t leave exposed wires.

Some installers rush to finish. We don’t. Every run is planned, protected where it needs to be, and finished cleanly, following manufacturer guidance and applicable code.

  • Planned and wired properly

    We map each run before we start, so cameras, locks, intercoms, and network gear are wired as a system — not as last-minute add-ons.

  • Protected with the proper conduit

    Where cable leaves the walls, crosses an exterior, or would otherwise be exposed, we protect it with the proper conduit or raceway.

  • No exposed or dangling wires

    Loose cable along a wall, soffit, or eaves is not how we leave a job.

  • Clean, secured, and labeled

    Runs are fastened neatly and labeled at both ends, so the system is easy to follow later.

  • Weatherproofed and sealed

    Exterior connections are weatherproofed, and wall penetrations are sealed so water and pests stay out.

  • A tidy rack or closet

    The equipment closet is organized and finished, not a tangle behind a closed door.

  • Tested before we hand it over

    We test the system with you and leave only when everything works the way it should.

Planning notes

The door, the wiring, and the people come first.

  • A lock, a reader, and a door station are only part of the system. Power, a controller, and the way the door or gate actually releases have to be planned together.
  • We look at every entry that matters — front door, side gate, driveway gate, garage, ADU, or lobby — before recommending a model.
  • If you also want cameras or the network closet to stay up during an outage, see keeping cameras recording when the power goes out.

Not sure which fits your property? We’ll walk the entries, check the wiring, and recommend equipment for how your household actually comes and goes.

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Product names and photos belong to their manufacturers. Specifications are from manufacturer materials reviewed in November 2026 and may change. Hardware revisions and regional versions can differ. Lowvolt Electric Inc. is an independent installer. These examples are not a catalog of everything we can install, and they are not a promise that every model is the right fit for every door.