What should you consider to start using the administration software Alocity Control Center
Getting Started with Alocity Control Center
Alocity Control Center is a cloud-based platform that enables administrators to securely access and manage Alocity devices from anywhere and on any device. This user guide will walk you through the process of getting started with the Control Center, managing users, adding/configuring hardware, streaming live video, and setting up schedules, groups, roles, sites, and more.
TERMINOLOGY
- Doors: Any entry or exit with an Access Control unit on it, it could be a door, gate, turnstile or elevator door.
- Door State: Determines whether the door is open or closed.
- Lock State: Determines whether the electronic lock is locked or unlocked.
- Credentials: A face, card/fob, or mobile presented to a reader to gain access.
- Mobile Credential: The alocity 1iD app installed on the user’s smartphone, used to gain access.
- Cloud Key: A link generated from the admin portal for a user to gain temporary access.
- User: A person defined in the admin portal with credentials and access permissions.
- Groups: Used to assign door access permissions to groups of users.
- Roles: A set of permissions assigned to users with admin portal access.
- Schedule: A set of defined dates and times that can be used to restrict/grant access to doors or users.
- Site: A physical location (e.g. building, office) that contains doors and zones.
- Zone: One or more doors/devices within a site, typically entrances or exits in a specific location within the site.
- Remote Unlock: A feature that lets users unlock an Entry via the admin portal without needing to be physically next to the reader.
- Exit Button/Request to Exit: A button or sensor that triggers the reader to unlock the door.
- Reader: A device installed near a Door capable of reading faces,cards, fobs, and mobile credentials.
- Identification Workflow: Rules set to use a combination of credential types with single or multi-factor authentication.
- 1FA: Single-Factor Authentication.
- 2FA: Two-Factor Authentication.
- Wiegand Reader: A device installed near an Entry capable of reading information stored on a Wiegand card and transmitting to an access control unit.
- Video Intercom: A multimedia (2-way audio + video) feature within the system that allows an external user to communicate with an admin or tenant to get remote access.
- Doorbell button: button built in the device that will allow a user to notify an admin or tenant that an external user is at the door willing to obtain access.
- Active monitoring: active monitoring is a proactive approach where users actively select and observe devices, allowing real-time visual inspection and direct interaction.
- Passive monitoring: passive monitoring involves a hands-off approach, with users receiving automated notifications for relevant events without continuous manual intervention.