HKC Security has announced a new integration with Abloy’s SMARTair access control system, bringing together HKC’s proven alarm technology with SMARTair’s intelligent software.
The integration will help deliver seamless, real-time lockdown for a range of environments such as schools, offices, healthcare, retail and those that require fast, reliable protection.
The integrated system allows for instant communication between alarms and door locks, enabling users to trigger a full lockdown within moments of using a keyfob or emergency button.
When a user presses a HKC emergency button or keyfob, the signal is transmitted via the HKC RF-RBX module to the intruder panel. From there, the system forwards a lockdown command to SMARTair’s Communication Hubs, which relay it immediately to all associated wireless locks.
Once a lockdown is activated, all designated SMARTair devices shift from their normal access mode into a secure state. Door status information, audit events and mode changes are tracked using the SMARTair software, while the HKC SecureComm app provides visibility on when and how the lockdown was triggered.
Users and installers have full oversight, with the ability to manage access rights in real-time, monitor activity logs or open doors remotely if required, combining user management and access control in one platform.
Lockdown does not need to be site wide, as individual doors or groups of locks can be secured instantly, even if they are connected to a different hub across the system, allowing organisations to implement targeted lockdown measures based on the location of an incident. This flexibility reflects the approach set out in Martyn’s Law, which highlights the importance of ensuring public settings are prepared to respond appropriately to security threats.
SMARTair is wireless and is designed to make installation fast and efficient, with no need for complex door wiring or invasive work on existing infrastructure. As each SMARTair device communicates wirelessly with its nearest Communication Hub, the system can be installed quickly across new and legacy buildings, making it ideal for retrofit environments where sites cannot accommodate traditional wired access control.
This aligns with HKC’s products, where panels, keyfobs and RF modules are engineered for straightforward installation and minimal set-up time. The two systems create an agile and scalable solution that can start with just a few controlled doors and expand to cover large, multi-building estates without replacing existing hardware.
Whether upgrading older premises or equipping new developments, this technology gives organisations a modern, flexible and future-proof way to fully integrated lockdown and access control.
Damian Lloyd, Head of Marketing at HKC, said: “By combining HKC’s RF technology with SMARTair’s wireless locking capability, we’re offering a fully coordinated lockdown solution that is quick to install and powerful in an emergency.”
Pip Courcoux, Technical and Product Director at Abloy UK, said: “The combination of wireless SMARTair technology with HKC’s alarms will help to give organisations a powerful tool to manage emergencies quickly and confidently, all from a single platform.”
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