Schlage AD Series Locks Support Contactless Mobile IDs at Mercer University
The university is the first school to launch contactless student IDs in Apple Wallet using both Transact Mobile Credentials and Allegion.
Schlage AD-300 and AD-400 electronic locks feature built-in credential readers and access control sensors for simplified installation.
CARMEL, Ind. — Allegion announces that Schlage commercial electronic locks now support contactless student IDs in Apple Wallet, allowing students to open doors in residence halls and other secure spaces with just their iPhone and Apple Watch.
Mercer University in Macon, Ga., is the first school to launch contactless student IDs in Apple Wallet using both Transact Mobile Credentials and Allegion locks for a convenient and secure campus experience, the announcement states.
This new capability is specific to Schlage AD-300 and AD-400 electronic locks, which feature built-in credential readers and access control sensors for simplified installation.
“We’ve seen the shift where people are becoming less dependent on cards and more dependent on their mobile phones, and it’s no surprise that college students are embracing this change,” says Jeff Koziol, Allegion business development manager, campus software partner. “Allegion is proud to support this digital and mobile transformation in a way that improves security and the student experience across campuses.”
To help enable contactless student IDs in Apple Wallet, Allegion supports Transact Mobile Credentials.
“To properly serve tech-savvy students, we need to deliver solutions that meet their expectations of a frictionless and elegant experience,” says David Marr, CEO of Transact. “Mobile is central to that experience. Transact is excited to have the support of our partner community, like that of Allegion, to enhance and expand a native NFC mobile experience across campuses.”
In addition to adding convenience, contactless student IDs in Apple Wallet provide added security. Universities can remotely issue credentials over-the-air, and credentials are protected by multifactor authentication and can also be remotely deactivated by the student or university.
Schlage AD-400 Series wireless locks were designed to reduce installation costs on interior access-controlled doors, such as student rooms, faculty offices, classrooms and lab spaces, while offering the adaptability to support future evolutions in technology.
The AD-400 and AD-300 locks are available in cylindrical, mortise, mortise deadbolt and exit trim chassis options, and they integrate into popular electronic access control systems.
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