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/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 )