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Resident access control decides who can open which gate, door or lift, and when. In an estate, the hard part isn't the reader: it's keeping the list of who's allowed in accurate as residents move in, move out and change cars.
It's the resident layer of Qyvea's integrated estate security platform.
| Credential | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint | Residents and staff: can't be lent or lost | Worn or wet fingers; place readers out of direct sun |
| Face recognition | Hands-free entry, high traffic | Lighting at the reader; data-protection obligations |
| Card / fob | Simple, familiar, cheap to replace | Lost or lent cards: must be disabled promptly |
| PIN | Backup credential, temporary access | Codes get shared: change them regularly |
| Mobile / QR | Visitors and temporary passes | Needs the visitor system and connectivity |
Every credential (fingerprint, card, tag, plate) is linked to a unit in one database. When a resident moves out, one action removes all of their access everywhere, instead of someone remembering every reader.
For pedestrian gates, see estate intercom & pedestrian access. For apartment blocks, see access control for apartments.
The card is disabled in the resident database straight away and a new one is issued. No locks need changing.
Yes. Biometric access for estate staff can also feed a time and attendance system.
It can be used where appropriate, with the obligations of Kenya's Data Protection Act, 2019 in mind, including telling people and protecting the data.
Also see: Access control planning guide · Time & attendance systems · All estate security solutions
We set up the credentials, the database and the move-in/move-out workflow.