Cheap Access Control System in Kenya

What a Basic Single-Door Access Control System Needs

A minimal, genuinely functional access control setup for one door needs these core parts -- skipping any of them means the system doesn't actually work as intended:

• Reader — Card, fob, keypad or fingerprint -- how a valid user identifies themselves at the door.
• Electric lock — A strike or maglock that physically releases the door on a valid read.
• Power supply — A dedicated, correctly-rated supply for the lock and reader -- often left out of budget quotes, which then don't actually work.
• Exit method — A request-to-exit button or motion sensor so people can leave without needing to badge out.
• Backup power — Worth having so the door doesn't become inoperable (or fails unlocked/locked, depending on lock type) during a power cut.

Common questions

What's the real minimum cost for access control on one door?

A reader, lock and power supply are the genuine minimum -- roughly the components listed above, before installation labour and cabling.

Do I need a computer or software to run a basic system?

A single-door standalone system can often run without dedicated software; multi-door or multi-user management typically needs a controller and software.

Fail-safe or fail-secure lock -- which do I need?

Fail-safe unlocks during a power cut (important for fire-exit doors); fail-secure stays locked during a power cut (used where security matters more than emergency egress). This is a genuine safety decision, not just preference.

Can Qyvea install a basic single-door system?

Yes -- we can quote and install anything from a single door to a full multi-door networked access control system.