How do RFID lockers work?
RFID ‘Swipe’ Cards, or Employee Badges provide users with authentication into a workplace, venue or building. These RFID cards can also be used to also unlock that employee's locker. By simply tapping the same card on the RFID reader within the locker system, the user can be authenticated and unlock their existing (or new) locker.
This method of access provides a seamless experience for new and existing employees with a seamless method to unlock their locker door and an automated onboarding process for management.
The Yellowbox Smart Locker System provides integrations with Access Control Security Systems to allow for users to unlock their locker using their existing swipe card. It also allows management to seamlessly onboard new users and assign lockers to them. Using the management dashboard, management can adjust the settings of the system at any time e.g., day/week/permanent use.
Find out more about an RFID enabled smart locker system here and contact Yellowbox to talk to an expert.
FAQ
Can I use my existing access card to unlock a locker?
A good smart locker solution should let you use the access cards people already carry. The same RFID swipe card or employee badge that opens the building can unlock a locker: the user taps it on the reader to be authenticated and open their locker. This works through an integration with the building’s access control system, and also automates onboarding for new users.
How do you open a smart locker?
Ideally with a credential people already have: a building access card or RFID fob, a mobile app, a digital wallet pass (Apple or Google Wallet), a PIN, or a touchscreen kiosk. Some systems also allow access from workplace apps like Microsoft Teams or Outlook.
Can a smart locker system integrate with our access control?
The better systems integrate directly with common access control and identity platforms, and with a company active directory, so staff use one credential and provisioning happens automatically when people join or leave.
Are smart lockers secure?
A well-built system uses encryption, recognised security certifications such as ISO 27001, and an audit log of who accessed which locker and when. If a card or phone is lost or stolen, access can be revoked instantly, whereas a physical key has to be replaced by a locksmith. However, not all systems are equally secure, so it is worth researching a provider’s security credentials and data handling, and looking at the option to host data on your own servers.
How is a smart locker different from a traditional locker?
A traditional locker uses a physical key or combination. A smart locker connects to software, so there are no keys to lose or reassign, usage is tracked in real time, and the whole locker bank is managed remotely.
