Nearkey provides an offline Bluetooth access control system that uses mobile credentials for secure entry. Its hardware operates independently of internet connectivity, while a smartphone app and web dashboard manage digital keys and access policies for simplified deployment and enhanced security.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional access control systems often require constant network connectivity for operation and management, leading to system downtime during outages and complex integration processes. Managing physical credentials like key cards or fobs also presents security risks and logistical challenges.
Solution
Nearkey offers an offline Bluetooth access control solution that leverages mobile credentials for secure entry. The system comprises hardware readers and locks that function without an internet connection, ensuring continuous operation. Mobile devices serve as digital keys, managed through a smartphone app and a web-based dashboard for remote administration. This approach simplifies deployment and enhances security by eliminating the need for physical key cards and reducing reliance on network infrastructure.
Target Audience
The primary customers are property managers, building administrators, and security integrators for residential, commercial, and multi-site facilities seeking robust, offline access control solutions.
Features
- Offline Bluetooth hardware (locks, readers) that operates independently of internet connectivity.
- Mobile credential management via smartphone app, replacing physical key fobs and cards.
- Remote administration through a web-based dashboard for user and access policy management.
- Time-based access restrictions for granular control over entry permissions.
- Event history logging accessible via the web dashboard for audit trails.
- Bluetooth electric strike (FSL-700-BLE) designed for easy upgrade of existing installations.
- Mullion-mount Bluetooth reader with exit button input and a dry contact relay output for integration.
- Bluetooth lift reader supporting up to 999 levels without head-end equipment.
- Scalable key management with tiered plans for different installation sizes (Starter, Professional, Enterprise).