Group entry hacks are a favorite for hacker social groups. Why use old fashioned keys when you can use newfangled electronic keys? If you are looking to build a simple RFID-based security system to ...

[Pcmofo] has shared a well-built, well-explained example of how to implement an RFID key system for a door. We call this the right way because it is well thought out and functional. In the past we’ve ...

The MyKey 2300 RFID door lock gives you convenience as well as security, as long as the AA batteries don’t run out. The lock responds to one of six key-cards that are included in the $300 unit, ...

Using a Phidget RFID Kit, a Kwikset Powerbolt 1000, relays, a PC board, wire, and some basic software, a couple of guys managed to piece together a unique new wireless door locking system. RFID locks ...

Among the many mundane but complicated tasks of our everyday lives such as pressing buttons on TV remotes and turning volume knobs, is the opening of a door lock with a metal key that must be inserted ...

Smart lock systems are a trend these days taking away the hassle of using conventional keys. They offer a more convenient and secure way of controlling access to your home. Equipped with an array of ...

If your home or office has unique security challenges or you just want the geek cred you assemble a system to open a door via an RFID signal. At around $100 the parts aren't expensive, but in addition ...

Hotel guests have been employing radio frequency identification technology to access their rooms for about ten years. Recently, however, access-control technology company dormakaba has taken the ...

Whether you’re on a business trip, flying solo or traveling with friends and family, staying somewhere you feel safe and secure is a top priority. While the hope is that most places can provide this, ...