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What a terrible idea. I sometimes forgot my cellphone at home. With a regular RFID keyfob, you go to the main desk and can check out a replacement you return at
by djsumdog 8y ago
What a terrible idea. I sometimes forgot my cellphone at home. With a regular RFID keyfob, you go to the main desk and can check out a replacement you return at the end of the day.
Key cards don't ever run out of battery.
Your fob reader can cache access in case it gets disconnected from the network (many have battery backups).
I didn't see standard keyfob support in there, but I can't image they'd launch it without that.
I mean, the cellphone aspect is just gimmicky. I don't see any other value adds here.
And all locks are pretty much deterrents. If someone wants to steal your TV, they're going to use a rock or a crowbar. No one is going to bother picking a lock unless they don't want you to know they've been there.
- imhoguy 8y agoEverything may break or get lost, RFID, key, card demagnetize etc. But these are isolated cases. What worries me is that "cloud" bit. What when one day the company closes its doors? Oh, what the ironic SPOF.
- icebraining 8y agoIt's not a gimmick for Airbnbs and such. Giving out house keys is one of our biggest headaches, especially when people arrive late, since we don't live in the area.