Better Than Cards?

Syrkiewicz-Trepiak also pointed out that some physical keycards intended for NFC locks can be easily copied.

Human error is also something to account for.

Someone using a smartphone to unlock a door.

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It’s not a security risk, but the usability and convenience are more of a financial matter.

“Upgrading locks is expensive.

Then there’s the matter of simply using an iPhone in the first place.

Closeup on a smartphone unlocking a smart lock.

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But what about the times when you don’t want to carry an expensive piece of electronic equipment around?

An open hotel room door with a keypad, showing the room beyond the door.

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