Keypad vs key tag locks

Question

We're moving into an office inside a building that's currently being refurbished. We've been given a choice of a keypad or key tag lock. But I've no idea which is better for staff and security. The front of the building is being manned in the daytime and alarmed at night. Any recommendations?

Perry · Answer

For your office setup, I’d recommend key tag locks.

They’re more secure because each person has their own unique tag, so you can manage access easily cancel lost tags or remove former staff instantly. They’re also faster and more professional for daily use by multiple people.

Keypads are simpler and cheaper, but PIN codes tend to get shared around, which weakens security especially important when your building is alarmed at night.

If you want the best of both, many modern systems actually combine keypad + tag in one unit!

Mike · Answer

Both have pros and cons, its more personal preference and what works with your business.
Tags can be lost pin numbers can be seen. both can be changed or removed.

Callum · Answer

For an office, I would generally recommend a key tag/fob access-control system, especially if several members of staff need access.
With a keypad, PINs often end up being shared between employees. If someone leaves the company or the code becomes known, you normally have to change the code and tell everyone the new one. It can also be difficult to identify who entered the office and when.
With individual key tags/fobs, each member of staff can have their own credential. Lost fobs can be deleted from the system without affecting anyone else, access can be removed immediately when somebody leaves, and many systems provide an audit trail showing who accessed the door and at what time.
For the best security, I would choose an individually managed fob/tag system, ideally with a keypad available for administrator or higher-security access if required. As the building is alarmed at night, the access-control and intruder-alarm systems should also be configured correctly so staff cannot accidentally enter an armed area and trigger the alarm.
Whichever option you choose, make sure the locking system is professionally installed and that emergency/fire escape requirements are maintained.

Saif · Answer

Each key tag can be given its own identity so you will know who has been arming and disarming the alarm. For staff and security this is a more secure way to give them access to the alarm

Paul · Answer

Keypad will prove to be more robust, less tech issues and generally more secure
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Nathan · Answer

It realistically boils down what is best for you and the day to day runnings of your office. If your staff are quite active, in and out of the office tags may be the option for better flow. However, this is less secure because there is always the risk of losing the tag. If you hold valuable goods on your premises maybe security should be higher on your priority list. Codes can always be changed and tags can be deprogrammed, so your focus should be what works best for your business.

Ebrahim · Answer

Key tag is better because it is easy for a code to be seen being typed in and can also be shared much easier. The tag has to be physically given to people so it’s harder lose control of who has access.

Karl · Answer

Keypad I would say you will have less issues with than key tags

Adrian · Answer

Both are safe to use
 
Keypad will be easy access with key pad number combination.

Philip · Answer

Potentially a key tag would allow you to see who is entering your office by knowing which tag has been used where as a key pad would not. Its down to your personal preference but from a monitoring point of view the tag has more functionality

Keypad vs key tag locks

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