Goodbye Phone Lines!

It's no shock that today, many communities and businesses are deciding to drop their outdated telephone lines for newer, more robust services offered through cellular or VoIP systems.

According to San Fransisco Business Times, the popular phone company AT&T is pushing a bill in the California legislature that would allow it to phase out landlines starting in 2020 if there is an alternative, like cell phones, available to customers. 

Bill sponsor and San Jose Assemblyman, Evan Low told a CBS affiliate KPIX that the bill will help the company cut costs by ending maintenance on expensive copper wires and routing stations, while making sure customers are still connected. AT&T estimates about 4.5 million users in California still have landlines, though.

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“The plain old telephone system known as pots is rapidly approaching irrelevance,” said Low “We’re modernizing with the times. We liken this from going to analog to digital."

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But, do these newer technologies work with telephone entry systems?

Thanks to Elika Access Systems you now have the best option to cut those wires. As you may know, traditional phone lines utilize copper lines, which are vulnerable to outages. Not to mention, since traditional phone lines depend on dial up, the connection is slower than other services.  With advances in technology, entry systems are thoughtfully designed to work with many different types of communication services. The most popular services include cellular and VoIP, but what is the main difference between the two? 

- Cellular: A cellular network or mobile network is a communication network where the last link is wireless. The network is distributed over land areas called cells, each served by at least one fixed-location transceiver, but more normally three cell sites or base stations.

- VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol): A newer communication service that takes analog audio signals, like what you hear when you talk on the phone, and turns them into digital data that can be transmitted over the Internet.

All this being said here are some main reasons to make the switch:

-  Easy installation, no trenches to dig for your copper phone lines
-  Faster connection and better communication
-  Is the safest telephone option because there are no wires to be destroyed in natural disasters or outages *
-  Enables your telephone entry system to be controlled remotely using the Elika Cloud
-  Everything is ready to go out of the box

* If going with the cellular option or wifi on VoIP

Completely Wireless

Elika Access Systems is proud to present the new Bluetooth Mobile App has arrived. 

How does Bluetooth work?

Bluetooth is a wireless technology that uses low-energy radio waves to send wireless data between Bluetooth-enabled devices. It's similar to Wi-Fi in that it operates over radio waves. However, Bluetooth can work between any two enabled devices and does not require additional network equipment such as routers or modems, making it a popular choice for sending data between mobile electronics over close ranges.

How does the Elika Bluetooth App work?

With easy an set up process, installing has never been more convenient (See App installation steps at the bottom of article). The Bluetooth App also has enhanced guest access, you can now send Elika Keys to your guests with time and access zone limits all through the Elika Cloud. Once they get in proximity of the system, their smart device will be recognized and your Elika unit will allow entry without the smart phone being removed from their pocket. 

We have made it convenient and have everything you can ever need at your finger tips such as: viewing all history of incoming and outgoing visitors, add/delete codes, Smart Keys or users, specific start-time and end-time and manage multiple systems, all in one place.  

This Bluetooth App is setting the new standard in the Telephone Entry Phone Community. It's time to ditch outdated cards/clickers and make way for this new Bluetooth technology.  Gaining access to your property has never been easier. Costly credentialed access is a thing of the past. Step into the future with Elika

Download the Elika Access BLE App, compatible with Apple & Android today!

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For the installation of Bluetooth Feature, follow these 6 steps:

1. Simply place the new module on your existing Elika 460, add the antenna that comes with it and you are ready to pair your phone to the system.

2. Download the Elika BLE V1 App

3. Login to the Elika Cloud and go to BLE module.

4. Follow the steps on the guide placed in the BLE module box for setting up the module the first time.

5. Once the module has been set up, go to a user and generate a BLE code.

6. Use that BLE code in the app and pairing is complete.

Elika Access 92 vs. Doorking 1812 Access Plus

 

 

In comparison, the Elika 92 surpasses the 1812 Access Plus. As delineated above, the 92 model has 20x the memory of the 1812. In terms of software and application, the 1812 Access Plus requires the Access Plus Account Manager software on a PC. With this program you can receive reports via the internet. In contrast, the Elika 92 requires no software installation on a computer, only a web based management application is required, which will allow you to log on from any computer or smart device. Doorking’s 1812 Access Plus also requires a direct phone line whereas with the Elika 92, you can connect wirelessly via BLE (Bluetooth) and Wi-Fi technology. With access to a smart device, you can download the Elika BLE App and grant access to anyone with Elika Keys. These Smart Keys can be sent to an unlimited amount of guests and when these guests get in proximity of the system, their smart device will be recognized and the Elika 92 will allow automatic entry. You can customize time and dates with Elika Keys as well as receive pop-up notifications of access granted, access denied, and many more alerts. With the Elika App, you can also view and have two-way conversations through the 92’s HD Video Camera. This camera comes equipped with intelligent motion sensor technology, detecting all incoming visitors before they knock on your door, and a built-in infared sensor that captures images at night. With optional cloud storage, the Elika 92 can record all the HD videos you wish. In terms of aesthetic and specifications, comparing these two is like comparing a rotary dial phone and a touch screen smart device. Elika Access Systems has stepped up the telephone entry system game and will definitely transcend the market. Release date is expected to be in June.

Doorking 1812 Access Plus                                                   Elika 92

Elika Access Systems, based out of Irvine, California, is a sister company to Viking Access Systems, a manufacturer of gate operators. Starting in 2003, Viking has pledged to continue establishing itself as a developer of next level gate operators. With an aim to advance the market of residential and commercial security, Viking created Elika Access to offer innovative products in a stagnant market. Doorking, Inc., established in 1948, is a manufacturer of access control systems. From telephone entry systems to gate operators, Doorking offers a wide range of products. However, Doorking has remained the same, and has continued to create products with dull designs and outdated technology. You can either fall with an age old system of beliefs, or you can rise with a new hierarchy. The choice is yours.

Elika 460 Telephone Entry Access Control System

The ELIKA 460 will feature a white color option which presents a clean modern look. This will be the first model to hit the market. Multiple wireless connectivity options with residential and commercial capabilities make the ideal system for any application. Check out our full line of products at www.elikaaccess.com 

Elika 2101 telephone entry access control system

The Elika 2102 is the pinnacle the latest technology, brilliant engineering and hard work. Never before has there been a telephone entry system that embodies wireless connectivity, security and state of the art design at this level. The 2101 comes ready to connect to VoIP, Wi-Fi, BLE (Bluetooth) and 3G/4G cellular straight out of the box.  It has a 10.4” full color HD display and full alphabet keyboard that will allow the user to quickly and easily find tenants or employees that they are looking for and enter their personal code. Equipped with an HD camera, you will always be able to see exactly what is going on around your system.

 

No longer will you have to want for anything, the Elika 2101 has everything that you could wish for. Break free from everything you thought telephone entry was and experience the Elika Advantage. Please visit our website for more information http://www.elikaaccess.com/ 

 

The Elika telephone entry system www.elikaaccess.com

Say hello to the Elika 460 residential telephone entry system. The 460 is going to be the first of the Elika line to hit the market. We are incredibly excited due to the amount of buzz that this unit has generated. With multitude of wireless connectivity options such as WI-FI, VoIP, Bluetooth and 3G/4G cellular you will never be bound by copper cables again. Check out our website for more information http://www.elikaaccess.com/