Never getting locked out again... | Unifi Access Rescue KeySwitch Install

Sean does an install of the Unifi Access Rescue KeySwitch on our building. We have had Unifi Access up and running since we did our big office renovation, so it's time we finally go the Rescue KeySwitch installed to prevent us from getting locked out of the office in the event of a system failure.
0:00 Unifi Access Rescue Keyswitch
0:41 Mocking it up
1:19 Boring the big hole
2:38 This could end up bad
3:32 Connecting the device
4:52 It doesn't work...
5:51 The final install
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[@jolex_nerd8132]

time to hotwire the door!!🤣🤣🤣

[@JasonsLabVideos]

So, bring an allen head screw driver to the site remove the switch and short the wires together ?

[@DPCTechnology]

LOL, first thing we tested... I can confirm that doesn't work :p

[@imensonspionrona2117]

@@DPCTechnology Just buy another lock thingy and connect it so that the door stays open?

[@davedivesdeeper]

@@DPCTechnologyany reason that doesn’t work doing that? It’s just a simple switch without logic in it

[@DPCTechnology]

@@davedivesdeeper Not sure of the technical reason, but it does not.

[@weak1blaster]

@@DPCTechnology well let's give it a try.

[@BinaryHackerMan]

This seems monumentally stupid. I would bet money that is the cheapest easiest to pick/force lock and does nothing if the controller locks up. Electronic strike and the key for the door is the way to go IMO.

[@jimallen8238]

Agreed, but I think double doors and glass doors need the top-of-door magnetic latch. Am I correct?

[@ChickenPermissionOG]

This is a security risk

[@bjtaudio]

You can use any key switch, ensure the key switch is wired to directly break the power to the electromagnetic lock. Another way is to use a garage door remote opener, no drilling into wall needed! use the relay clean contact to break power to the locks just use the wireless remote. This is WAY more secure as key switched can be easily picked or forced with a screwdriver.

[@DazSkyline]

If the controller locks up and the reader doesn’t work. Pressing the RTE button may also not let the controller drop the power. It’s better use the key switch pair to break the power to the mag lock using Com and NC. Guaranteed to work in the event of a controller fail. However still easy risk of bad guy with hex key….

[@DPCTechnology]

Thanks for feedback

[@alexbinder]

Next step, let the lLockPickingLawyer open it...

[@DPCTechnology]

Lol

[@JasonsLabVideos]

He would do the same thing as me, unscrew the key switch ! Wonder what it does to the controller if you throw 24V into that switch wire..

[@DPCTechnology]

@@JasonsLabVideos lol

[@JasonsLabVideos]

Sorry, not trying to degrade this video, first id never use Unifi secondly, id never put a key switch on the outside of a building. @@DPCTechnology

[@MisterGiant]

Yes! I would hide the lock behind a sign. This is much to quick for the LPL. Also placing it higher would make lockpicking and tampering a lot harder. You would nee a ladder or something else to stand on. Remember this is only in a fail situation. The whole idea of not having the outside device opening the door is gone with this override. Becaus normally the acces hub opens the door that is safely inside. You can use magnets, hammers, batteries etc on the reader it will not open the door.

[@bjtaudio]

Warning do not use stand alone door access keypads, as they can be bypassed. HENSE a strong magnet placed on the keypad CAN actuate the internal unlocking relay! and open the door!

[@jolex_nerd8132]

the relay is in the box he showed in the attic, not in the reader. the reader has an ethernet cable to it.

[@wjlambert]

When you're away from the building, do you use a key lock on the Entry doors? Or do you only use the Maglock?

[@DPCTechnology]

It depends, usually just the Mag lock

[@scotthowison8754]

What happen if some one picks the lock

[@DPCTechnology]

That's a good point, but at that point they would be on video for some time (we have several cameras focused at the keypad) and could just as easily throw a brick thru the window. Either way the alarm will go off.