Electric strike
Recommended for most doors
Best for:
- Wooden doors
- Metal doors
- Aluminum frame doors
Why use it:
- Maintains traditional door hardware
- Secure and widely compatible
- Easier retrofit for existing doors
Choosing the right electric lock
Magnetic lock
Maglock
Best for:
- Floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Frameless glass entryways
Important Requirements:
- Requires Request-to-Exit (REX) button or motion sensor
- Requires battery backup for safety compliance
Why use it:
- Strong holding force
- Ideal for glass environments where strikes aren’t feasible
Using existing readers (Wiegand integration)
Reuse your current hardware
Kisi supports legacy systems through its Wiegand board, allowing you to:
Reuse existing readers (e.g., HID)
Avoid rewiring
Reduce installation costs