Smartphones and COVID-19: What You Need to Know
News about the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is everywhere, and the fear of its imminent spread is changing the way we live our daily lives. And while schools, businesses and entertainment venues are increasingly closing in an effort to curtail the spread, the fact is the majority of us must still go out in public for […]
Read More »How Access Control Systems Work
If you’re searching for the best way to safeguard your business property, you likely already have some kind of access control system. Protecting your employees and your business assets is obviously important, as is keeping on top of who enters/exits your company (and when). With unique credentials given to each employee, an access control system […]
Read More »Safety Trumps Convenience
We’ve all had a scenario like these: Your appointment arrives fifteen minutes early and you’re still in a meeting across the building. Or a repairman shows up at the gate of your apartment community, but you’re stuck in traffic. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to open the door or gate for them so they […]
Read More »2nd Annual Pumpkin Painting Contest – May the Best Pumpkin Win
It’s that time of year again! A few of our VIZpin team members participated in the 2nd annual pumpkin painting contest – where it was a little messy, a little competitive, but all fun. Now we’re putting into your hands to determine which is the favorite. Check out the designs below and vote below for […]
Read More »7 Reasons You’ll LOVE the new VIZpin.com Website
After several months of labor and love, we have officially launched the new VIZpin.com website today! We used direct feedback from our visitors, our industry expertise and top-level designers to produce a new web experience that we believe will deliver the information you need and makes it easy to find and simple to use. Here […]
Read More »Top Three Reasons Your Marina Needs to Offer a Smartphone-based Access Solution
Marina security is important for both the property owner and the customer. What if there was a simple marina gate locking system that required no physical keys, keycards, or keypads that was easy to manage, didn’t require an internet connection, and had a solar-power option? In addition to being the access solution of choice for […]
Read More »Add Smartphone Option to Your Existing Access Control Solution – Without a Monthly Service Fee
Maybe you have an existing card reader access solution and would like to begin transitioning users to a smartphone-based solution. Or, perhaps you have an old – or even new – card access control system that you’re happy with, but you’d like to offer your users the option of using their smartphones for access in […]
Read More »The Top Five Cost Saving Reasons to Consider Bluetooth Access Control
1. No Network Required Because Bluetooth access control is managed from the cloud without a network connection, installation is less expensive than traditional electronic access solutions. This also eliminates the risk of your access solution being used to hack into the corporate network – another potentially costly problem to resolve. 2. Easy Installation Installation of […]
Read More »Electric Door Locks: What Every Business Should Consider Before Selecting an Access Solution
Biometric, key card, fob, smartphone, commercial smart lock… the options for access control solutions can be overwhelming. But there’s one critical thing every business should consider doing before installing most of them: Put in electronic locks. Electronic Door Locks An electronic or electric lock is any locking device that’s operated by an electric current. Let’s […]
Read More »No Wires or Connection Necessary: Update Your VIZpin Firmware with Just an App
We all understand the importance of updating software and hardware to reap the latest benefits that technology has to offer, but what about firmware? What is it? Why is it important? And, if it should be kept current, how do you go about making updates? Firmware vs. Software Software is a collection of instructions that […]
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