Digital keypads for access control?

heavydutytech

heavydutytech

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Anyone seen these keypads? Are they useful or annoying? I've heard both, but when renting equipment it's easy enough to share the passcode with anyone...
 
I like them. Great for security and preventing theft. Also for keeping the untrained from hoping in there to "do something quick" after someone left a set of keys in.
 
I'm a big fan. Prevent unauthorized use of equipment, either theft or unqualified employees. Also great for a rental company to not have to worry about losing/replacing keys and security on a site that's not yours. Very convenient.
If you're running a big fleet and telematics you can get pretty granular on usage by machine or individual.

Biggest issue I think is it's just another thing that can break. Keypads malfunction. An old timer like me doesn't not how to repair/replace those like I would a traditional ignition/starter configuration.
I've also sent an incorrect code then by the time someone tried it I wasn't available... they were locked out of using the machine until I was available again.
 
I’ve been using digital keypads for access control on equipment rentals for a few months now, and I can definitely see the pros and cons. The convenience of not having to manage physical keys is huge, especially when you're dealing with a team that’s constantly changing. But I totally get the concern about malfunctioning keypads it's happened to us a couple of times where an incorrect code led to some delays.

One thing I’ve been thinking about is integrating keypads with mobile access, like Bluetooth or apps that send temporary codes. That way, you could avoid keypads completely and streamline things even more. Anyone tried this approach or have any thoughts on the pros/cons?
 
I like the bluetooth connect idea. Don't need reception, can pre-approve people for access. Don't think it could just be shared like a code number so would prevent unauthorized users. haven't seen it used in the wild though.
 
Good point about Bluetooth access, seems like a solid way to keep things secure without the hassle of codes getting shared around. But I wonder, how reliable are those systems in tough job site conditions? Dust, mud, and bad weather could mess with them. Anyone seen how they hold up long-term?
 
Digital keypads seem like a solid upgrade over traditional keys, but I can see how they could be a pain if they malfunction. Bluetooth access sounds promising, but yeah, job site conditions can be brutal on tech. Anyone here actually used Bluetooth-based access in extreme environments? Curious if they hold up or end up being more hassle than they’re worth.
 
Good point, Mike. I’d be curious too—seems like dust, mud, and weather could mess with Bluetooth signals or the hardware itself. If it holds up, though, it could be a game-changer for security and access control. Anyone tested it in really rough conditions?
 
Digital keypads seem like a great way to prevent unauthorized use, but I can see how malfunctions could be a headache. Bluetooth access sounds interesting, but I’d also be curious how well it holds up in rough job site conditions. Anyone had long-term success with it?
 
Yeah, definitely seems like a trade-off between convenience and reliability. Keypads and Bluetooth both sound great in theory, but when you’re out in the field, the last thing you want is to be locked out of your own equipment because the tech failed. Anyone got a backup plan for when these systems go down?
 
Yeah, tech is great until it isn’t! Digital keypads and Bluetooth access sound super convenient, but I’d always want a manual override just in case. Nothing worse than being stuck on-site because a keypad glitched or a Bluetooth connection failed. Anyone here actually had a system fail on them mid-job?
 
We’ve started using digital keypads more lately it's super handy for avoiding lost keys, but yeah, definitely had one freeze up in cold weather. I like the idea of Bluetooth too, but only if there's a solid backup. Nothing worse than getting locked out when you're on a tight deadline!
 
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