Using outdated technologies
Physical card-based or outdated systems require more manual intervention for access control and lack the speed or convenience that customers increasingly expect.
IoT Product Development for Access Control Systems
Protonest provides IoT product development services to help companies in the access control industry build security-first smart systems.
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Build secure access control products all in one place
Smart access control systems need to bring together hardware, software, and cloud systems, with adequate security planning. Protonest helps product teams bring all these functions together to transform prototypes into usable products.
Access Control Projects
Smart Door Lock System for Entryphone UK
Protonest worked on a smart door lock system for Entryphone UK. Read more about the work we did to help them build connected access control devices.
View projectAccess control problems we help solve
Lacking technical expertise
Building IoT-based access control solutions requires specialized expertise in embedded systems and security, making commercial releases slow and costly for internal teams.
Problems with product compatibility
Existing locks/readers/controllers may not work with newer software features due to differences in product types and generations.
Difficulties in product integration
Access-control products may not communicate smoothly with external software for CCTV, alarms, elevators, building-management systems, or third-party software.
Difficulty diagnosing device problems remotely
Manufacturers have limited visibility into hardware, network, or software failures, making remote fault diagnosis difficult.
Product security testing gaps
Companies may lack the resources for the rigorous testing access control systems required to ensure connectivity, reliability, and security.
Services we provide
Hardware design
Design or improve existing smart locks, sensor inputs, and enclosures.
Embedded firmware development
Develop firmware logic for device control, connectivity, and alerts.
Web dashboard development
Build dashboards to control locks remotely, update devices, manage user access, view device status, and receive alerts.
Mobile app development
Build mobile apps with features for controlling locks, viewing access options, device status, and product settings
Cloud and backend development
Develop the cloud backend and deploy to connect devices with apps and dashboards.
Security input
Embed security-related measures in the relevant stages of product development.
Testing and product improvement
Test device behaviour, firmware, app flows, connectivity, and failure cases, then improve the product.
Our IoT product development workflow
- 01
Understand the product
We review the use case, device needs, and security needs thoroughly to understand the client's product goals.
- 02
Plan the system
We map how the hardware, firmware, software, and security requirements should work together.
- 03
Build and test
We build the required product parts and test for functionality and any possible failure cases.
- 04
Improve for real use
We refine the product through testing, feedback, and end-user needs.
Why access control teams work with Protonest
One product team
We handle the full-stack IoT development lifecycle, starting from hardware design to backend development and testing.
Security-first input
Our expert security partners bring valuable insights to the product development process from the early stages
Relevant experience
We have previous experience catering to the requirements of international clients working on access control projects.
Built past the demo
Our team will support you in moving your product from the prototype stage to a production-grade output.
Useful resources
These articles may help if you are planning a connected access control device, smart lock, or embedded IoT product.
Frequently asked questions
Who will be our main point of contact during the access control project?
A Project Manager will be assigned to ensure smooth communication between your team and ours
How do you provide visibility into the ongoing work of our access control project?
We can provide you with weekly progress updates, demo builds, and read-only access to repositories.
Do you work under NDAs?
Yes, we can enter into a non-disclosure agreement depending on your requirement.
How does your revision policy work?
We provide up to 2 major revisions during projects and minor adjustments as part of ongoing development cycles.
How is post-development support given for access control projects?
We will provide short term scopes on an adhoc basis and long term support on a contract basis.
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Book a free call to discuss your product idea or technical challenge. We can help you review the scope, architecture, and next steps.
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