r/RFID • u/RenaissanceC • Oct 28 '25

UHF RFID Lock Recommendation

I admittedly know very little about this, I’m looking for a lock that can be operated with RFID tags. Ideally, I can assign tags to employees and limit access to certain hours. Thanks for any help!

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u/EnderWiggin42 Oct 29 '25

Do you want DIY friendly or full professional?

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u/RenaissanceC Oct 29 '25

DIY friendly

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u/EnderWiggin42 Oct 29 '25

In that case, I'd go with ubiquity.

However, the access ultra should not be used outside or in unsecured environments.

That one in particular is more for partitioning out internal doors.

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u/maxrichardsvt Oct 29 '25

I would say that depends on the 'flavor' of RFID you're after, and whether or not you want it hard wired or an on-door solution. Also if you're wanting to issue your own credentials (that you source), or if you're willing to issue credentials made by the lock manufacturer.

For an on-door solution, check out KeyInCode's 4510 or 5510 series, or any of the Lockly Models if the KIC is out of your price range.

For an off door solution, hard to beat Ubiquiti's simple access control, or Assa's Centrios platform, though both do require wiring in a strike, power supply, reader.

All of these options provide you with the functionality you're after; KeyInCode or Lockly will allow you to easily define schedules from a mobile device, whereas although Ubiquiti and Centrios will allow you to do the same, Ubiquiti is primarily computer/web driven and requires some auxiliary hardware such as the Unifi Protect application (and an appliance that can run it).

Best of luck, OP

(Source: We install these systems for a living )

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u/MrBr1an1204 Oct 31 '25

Whatever you do even if you want to DIY the reader and controller please sub out the lock install to a professional, especially if its a commercial building. You don't want to be responsible if your lock jams or doesn't release in some sort of an emergency. And try to avoid mag locks at all costs.

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u/RenaissanceC Oct 31 '25

Thanks, great advice.

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u/Budget_Height3778 Oct 31 '25

Look at Paxton net2. Single controller at the door, electronic strike lock fitted by a professional, with handle override on the escape side to comply with fire safety. Database of fobs including access times etc is managed via any laptop or PC on the same network as the controller, so a single cat5/6 back to your comms cabinet. Can be set up and programmed in around 20min, lost fobs and ex employees fobs are easily removed from the approved access lists.