Access control innovations have always been evolving. What started as a wooden pin lock some 6,000 years ago is now a multitude of solutions that don’t require a physical key at all, such as electronic keycards, PIN codes, facial recognition, and more.

If your Jacksonville, FL business is still using the traditional lock-and-key method for access control, you could be putting your staff and assets at risk. Smart access control solutions offered by our team at Atlantic Security feature security-enhancing benefits you simply can’t get from a physical key.

Read below to explore the benefits of integrated access control and why you should incorporate this solution into your commercial security system.

First off, what makes a thermostat smart? A smart thermostat connects to your HVAC system and the internet, is controllable by an app—be it on your smartphone, tablet, or desktop—and can modify the building temperature without requiring you to tell the thermostat to change. Connecting your smart thermostat to your commercial security system packs an even bigger punch.

Read the rest of this blog for reasons why you should connect your smart Wi-Fi thermostat to the commercial security system in your Amelia Island, FL business.

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When you start building a commercial security system in your Jacksonville, FL retail shop, it's easy to get caught up on the technology. What kind of camera system should you get? Where can you put sensors for the greatest effect? Can you control everything with a single, smart system? But when it comes to loss prevention, you can do a lot more than use technology. Smart security starts with you. In this blog, we'll give you some smart tips on avoiding theft that goes beyond technology. Keep reading for more.  

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