Preserve access control architecture when migrating
to mobile credentials

Name: Mobile Credentials For Access Control | No Readers Required
Availability: InStock

Keep your panels and readers in place when migrating to NFC mobile credentials for access control. Readerless mobile access is a software layer that modernizes current PACS architecture without replacing hardware.

What is 'readerless' NFC mobile access?

Carry your mobile NFC reader in your pocket

Why have the reader at the door…

We flip conventional mobile access control on its head whereby the user’s smartphone works as the active NFC mobile door reader.

Install our wire-free Sentry Smart Access Tiles next to your doors and carry your mobile access credential reader with you.

Why choose readerless mobile credentials for access control?

The most secure mobile access reader is already in your hands

Think about it…

Your smartphone is constantly getting updated to the latest technology and top security.

A smartphone is the most advanced and best specced reader you could ever wish for, which is why we decided that instead of ‘rip and replace’ we’d turn the user’s smartphone into a reader that never needs upgrading or becomes obsolete and works with all major access control systems.

Sentry Smart Access Tiles

Sentry Smart Access Tiles enable NFC mobile access using our readerless mobile access credentials.

They are powerless and can be self applied next to a door in seconds, without running any cabling.

Made up of an acrylic tile with a passive NFC chip, when paired with a readerless mobile access credential, the credential has the ability to identify the door and send a signal to Sentry’s cloud services that will communicate with the access controller, the access controller then makes the final decision to unlock the door.

Reader rip and replace vs readerless

Work with the pre-installed PACS systems

Readerless mobile access credentials work across major physical access control brands including Paxton, Brivo, Lenel, ZKTeco, Genetec, and C•CURE, without new reader hardware having to be installed.

Ready to future-proof your building’s access control

Future-proof your physical access control system (PACS) today, maximize user convenience, and retain building occupancy with our readerless mobile credentials.

Turning mobile access credentialing on its head

Leveraging Apple and Android NFC technology

The first in-app mobile credential solution to leverage Apple and Android NFC technology outside Wallet apps.

Our readerless mobile credentials work within proprietary mobile applications for Android and iOS users. Avoiding complexities that come with Wallet apps.

Embrace the fastest route to mobile access credentials

Extend the life of your access control systems and provide the choice of secure NFC mobile credentials to automate operations and optimize user experience.

Connect with a member of our team within 24 hours.

Get a system audit for integration.

Deploy and activate mobile credentials within days.

Seamless, secure, and reliable mobile credentials

Sentry Interactive’s readerless mobile access software is engineered for comprehensive security, utilizing a standards-driven development process to decrease risk. Military-grade encryption protects user access data in the cloud, while audit logging and privacy regulation compliance further secure the data.

Don't just take our word for it. Learn from our customers

"Sentry Interactive’s integration with RightCrowd provides a new and differentiated path to mobility for end users and channel partners that are looking to embrace the efficiency and security involved with mobile access credentials without the cost and complexity challenges that have inhibited adoption thus far."

"Sentry’s mobile access solution stood out because it eliminates the need for costly reader hardware upgrades, allowing clubs to enable NFC and QR code mobile access, without replacing their existing door readers."

"Using Sentry’s SDK we are providing customers not only with the extensive feature set that comes with the UnityIS® platform but now they can also benefit from Sentry’s award-winning NFC mobile credential technology solution also in our platform”

"Access control system ‘rip and replace’ of existing and perfectly functioning hardware goes against our sustainable ethos. By not needing to remove any of our old readers and access infrastructure it meant there was no need for electronic plastic waste, any rewiring, repainting and re-plastering."

"Deployment of Sentry Interactive’s mobile credential software to access control OEM platforms and hardware systems will be faster and more seamless than ever. Accelerating the transition to the next generation of mobile access"

"Having NFC mobile access control integrated with the InterGate app is critical to first-class user experience and visitor management. With Sentry Interactive embedded in our app we can now provide room booking management and understand building and room usage across our clients’ portfolios.”

"Sentry’s promise of a software solution that integrated with our existing access control hardware to provide smartphone entry provided a quick integration without the need for new hardware and expensive installation. We also reduced administration time and cost by eliminating the need for traditional key cards and reducing the security risks these pose."

Frequently asked questions

What is readerless NFC mobile access control?

Readerless NFC mobile access flips conventional access control around by using the user’s smartphone as the active NFC reader, rather than having a dedicated reader installed at the door. A battery-free Smart Access Tile is placed next to the door, and users simply tap their phone against it to unlock — no reader hardware on the door is required at any point.

Do I need to replace my existing door readers to use Sentry Interactive?

No. Sentry Interactive’s mobile credential software does not rely on upgrading your existing door reader hardware, your existing BLE or proximity card readers can stay in place. The smartphone acts as both the reader and the credential, meaning there is no rip and replace of hardware, no rewiring, and no disruption to your current access control infrastructure.

Is readerless NFC mobile access more secure than traditional reader-based systems?

Yes. A smartphone is continuously updated with the latest operating system security patches, two-factor authentication, and face ID, making it a more advanced and more current reader than fixed door hardware, which requires manual firmware updates. Sentry Interactive’s mobile credentials are also stored in the cloud and use asymmetric encryption, follow NIST best practices, and are the only NFC mobile credential solution to be NIST compliant by using the smartphone itself as the reader.

How long does it take to deploy readerless NFC mobile credentials?

Deployment is significantly faster than a traditional reader upgrade. Mobile credentials can be integrated with an existing access control system and rolled out to doors within days via a software integration, compared to the weeks or months typically required for physical reader replacement across a site.

Does Sentry Interactive's readerless mobile access work with both iPhone and Android?

Yes. Sentry Interactive was the first in-app mobile credential solution to leverage both Apple and Android NFC technology outside of Wallet apps. The solution works within proprietary mobile applications on both iOS and Android devices, avoiding the complexities associated with Wallet app integrations while still delivering fast, secure tap-to-unlock NFC access.

Preserve access control architecture when migrating to mobile credentials