The next generation of the Nexkey Core is here. Meet Nexkey Core II.

Nexkey Core II is a smart cylinder that transforms any type of mechanical lock, door, cabinet or locker into a smart, cloud-connected device, able to be managed and unlocked via a smartphone.

Back in 2019, the original Nexkey Core had won best new product in wireless access control at ISC West, the largest show for physical security solutions, because of the uniqueness of it being one device making any type of mechanical door smart. No hubs, no wires, no additional hardware required.

Since then thousands of businesses have not only used the Nexkey Core to replace their keys with the mobile phone to unlock doors but the product also enabled them to have the ability to gain intelligent insights around their space from measuring space occupancy to analyzing flow of people. Business also gain an audit trail for the first time where it wasn’t possible before.

The improvements in Nexkey Core II help our customers easily maintain the product, improve the daily user experience and bring our vision of eliminating every key in the world closer to reality by extending our compatibility far beyond traditional door locks to nearly any type of mechanical lock.

Nexkey Core II drove Nexkey toward new verticals and more opportunities where traditional access control falls short.

What updates have you made to Nexkey Core II?

Battery Replacement Enhancements

We improved the design of Nexkey Core II to make battery changes even faster and easier. The battery is now more secured in its housing, and the redesign of the handle and concave secure screw allows a smoother process from start to finish.

Improved Handle

Engineering made a major change to the handle to ensure a better user experience when rotating Nexkey Core II to unlock. The unique shape of the new handle allows for better and more natural grip when unlocking a variety of lock types. This new handle also makes Nexkey Core II more durable from any potential damage.

Proximity Unlock

Without having to pull out your phone and open the app, users can now unlock Nexkey Core II with proximity unlock. Audit logs will distinguish between a regular unlock and proximity unlock made by the user. Admins can turn this feature off for added security by requiring the user to open the app. This feature works with iOS and Android devices.

Expanded Lock Compatibility

Nexkey Core II can now outfit mechanical locks on popular cabinet types like cam, plunger, ratchet locks and more. This is specifically helpful for customers like retailers who manage access for hundreds of store associates and need to secure every retail cabinet to battle internal theft. With this change, Nexkey Core II has expanded access management beyond doors, to secure assets in lockers, cabinets, and more with one platform.

How will Nexkey Core II change the physical security industry?

How we work and where we work has drastically changed in the past two years. Access is really at the heart of the massive physical transformation that is happening to accommodate flexible work.

According to the 2021 Work Trend Index by Microsoft, 66% of business decision makers are considering redesigning physical spaces to better accommodate hybrid work. In Nexkey’s 2021 Access Control Trends Review, the mobile credential is the #1 choice for people to access their office, and 62% of managers want to see trends in occupancy and space usage from their access control system.

The current state of the access control industry has been solely focused on entries of buildings, keeping the bad guys out. This market opportunity is way bigger. With the next generation of Nexkey Core II, we are pushing the envelope once again, making it possible to transform every type of mechanical lock throughout the building into a cloud connected device with one product.

Businesses can efficiently operate their spaces and secure people and assets with Nexkey Core II while simplifying access and gaining data throughout their space, not just the perimeter. In this new normal, automation and data throughout a smart building will be key. Businesses are making these investments now. And Nexkey is uniquely positioned to be the one to make this transition happen.

What type of businesses will benefit from these Nexkey Core II changes?

For the past three years, Nexkey Core has been a game changer to bring simplified access management, mobile credentials, and data to every part of the office.

CANOPY explains how easy it is to use Nexkey Core to make their now 100+ offices keyless across multiple coworking locations where they are able to easily manage access to all staff and members with one unified system. They are continuing to expand to this day.

“We for sure wanted something that was all mobile, all cloud and really no additional hardware or expertise required. Our goal was something as seamless and really invisible as possible. Getting in and out of your private office should be effortless. We've achieved that with Nexkey,” says Steve Mohebi, Co-Founder at CANOPY.

Now because of the changes to Nexkey Core II, we are expanding beyond office spaces into every type of environment.

Gyms

In today’s new normal, gyms not only need to manage 24/7 access across staff and members, but also need to secure various interior spaces including lockers.

Healthcare

Healthcare facilities need a real-time audit log for medicine cabinets or specimen lock boxes just as much as they need to control access to the front door. One device, Nexkey Core II, can add every one of those environments onto the Nexkey platform.

Retailers

One type of business recently found the Nexkey Core II themselves, retailers. Retail stores face a huge issue with internal theft, and their solution so far has been to lock these items up and give the managers the physical key. Now customers wait 15-20 minutes just to unlock baby formula, body wash, chargers, almost everything these days, and theft hasn’t been eliminated.

Nexkey Core II allows retailers to easily grant access to every store associate for every door, and now with the extended lock types, every retail cabinet. Managers will get a full audit trail for all unlock activity. If an item is stolen, they know exactly who had access and when. Theft has drastically been reduced and customers have a faster, uninterrupted shopping experience.

The physical security industry has been just serving the tip of the iceberg for how access can transform a business. We’re excited to see how we can change access to every physical space in the future.

What is the advantage of Nexkey Core II for system integrators?

One of the biggest issues we hear from integrators is not having the talent and resources to make this transition into servicing cloud access control systems, even when they know this is the future.

Nexkey Core II installs in minutes with zero wiring and no additional hardware like the controllers or hubs needed with other smart cylinders on the market.

With the Nexkey Core II, partners are able to start bringing cloud-based access control to their customers today. No certifications or training is required.

The opportunity is massive. With one retail store, our partners were able to deploy over 300 locks in just under two days, an incredible overnight transition not possible with any other enterprise-grade product available today.

Can I get a demo of Nexkey Core II at ISC West?

Yes, we are showcasing the next generation of Nexkey Core II in Las Vegas March 23-25th at ISC West. Stop by booth L24 to get a demo. We’re right in the lobby in front of the expo main entrance. We’ll have a coffee waiting for you!

Nexkey Core II sparks a massive opportunity beyond office doors by upgrading any type of lock to enterprise-level cloud-based access control in minutes