Upgrade your system with
readerless mobile credentials
We retrofit your existing system with our readerless NFC mobile credential software. No extra hardware costs or disruption is needed to turn your door entry system smart.
Assessment
We begin with a thorough evaluation of your current access control system hardware and firmware to find out whether it falls into our portfolio of integrations.
We identify hardware, software, and infrastructure needs e.g. number of doors and users, what type of door locks, and any existing building applications used by tenants and visitors.
Implementation
Next we remotely add our cloud software to your access control servers. This doesn’t require any downtime.
If there is an existing building app used by tenants and visitors we can look at adding the capability of NFC mobile access to it via our open SDK, to provide a value-add.
Configuration and Testing
We then configure the new system settings and conduct comprehensive tests to ensure optimal performance.
We walk you through how to setup your building admins, grant remote access permissions, send time-limited visitor passes and set security restrictions.
Final Walkthrough
Finally, we will show you how it works and perform a final check to confirm everything is operational and meets your building security needs.
Retrofit mobile access software-only solution vs access control system rip and replace
Cost effective and efficient
Retrofitting involves upgrading your existing door entry system with new features to enhance its functionality and security without the expense of a complete replacement. Ideal for organizations with a functional system that needs improvement but don’t want to face the added costs of new system hardware, such as door reader upgrades.
Minimal downtime and disruption
Retrofitting your access system is less intrusive and often involves minimal downtime compared to a complete system replacement. This means your daily operations continue smoothly while your security infrastructure gets a significant upgrade.
Maintain existing infrastructure
For organizations satisfied with their current setup but seeking enhanced functionality—like mobile access, retrofitting allows you to keep your existing infrastructure intact. This approach not only saves time and money but also simplifies the transition to improved security measures.
Is your system interoperable with our software?
Our readerless NFC mobile credentials are compatible with most major physical access control systems.
Embrace the fastest route to flexible mobile 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.
Frequently asked questions
A retrofit mobile access solution means upgrading your existing door entry system with NFC mobile credential software without replacing any of the hardware already installed. Rather than a full rip and replace of readers, controllers, or cabling, Sentry Interactive’s software is added remotely to your existing access control infrastructure, enabling smartphone-based door access alongside your current keycards or fobs.
The process follows four stages. First, Sentry carries out an assessment of your existing access control hardware and firmware to confirm compatibility. Second, the cloud software is added remotely to your access control servers with no downtime required. Third, the system is configured and tested, including setting up building admins, access permissions, visitor passes, and security restrictions. Finally, a walkthrough is completed to confirm everything is operational and meets your security requirements.
The software integration is carried out remotely via cloud infrastructure, meaning your existing door entry system remains fully operational throughout the process. There is no need to take the system offline, no physical installation works on site, and no disruption to the day-to-day running of the building.
Yes. Sentry Interactive’s readerless mobile credential software is designed to work with access control systems regardless of their age, provided the system is within their portfolio of supported integrations. This makes it a practical solution for organisations that have functional legacy infrastructure they want to extend rather than replace, avoiding the significant cost and disruption of a full system upgrade.
If there is already a building or tenant experience app in use, Sentry Interactive can integrate NFC mobile access capability directly into it via their open SDK. This means users do not need to download a separate app — they can unlock doors using the application they already have, adding mobile access as an enhanced feature within the existing platform.
