Fuhr expands smart locking range

Fuhr has launched SmartAccess – a new smart access module that allows doors to be unlocked using a smartphone, easily, securely and without the need for Wi-Fi, internet or cloud services.

According to Fuhr, the system builds on a long-standing expertise in electromechanical locking systems, and adds to the company’s growing portfolio of smart access control solutions.

At the heart of the system is the SmartAccess Module (SAM), a compact Bluetooth receiver that integrates directly into the motor of Fuhr’s electromechanical door locks. Once connected, it enables secure smartphone-based operation, eliminating the need for traditional keys, keypads or network connections.

Fuhr adds that SmartAccess offers an easy, value-adding upgrade to its existing electromechanical door systems and that with no complex wiring or external readers required, it’s a straightforward way to deliver smart functionality that helps businesses stand out in a competitive market.

Paul Balfe, business development manager for Fuhr UK, commented: “SmartAccess gives our customers something genuinely new to offer without redesigning their doors or investing in complex access control systems. It’s quick to install, reliable and ideal for fabricators and installers looking to stay ahead in a fast-changing market.”

Using the free SmartAccess App, available for iOS and Android, users can unlock doors with a single tap or let the AutoUnlock feature open the door automatically as they approach… even with their smartphone still in their pocket.

The system also allows temporary access to be granted to visitors or tradespeople.