Start at the door
Identify the lock type, door closer, exit method and whether the door must fail safe or fail secure under the approved life-safety design.
Map who answers
A villa may ring phones and an indoor screen. An office may need reception, security and after-hours forwarding with different permissions.
Plan for loss of power or network
Define how authorised people enter and how occupants exit if the app, network or power is unavailable.
Project checklist
- Confirm field of view in day and night conditions
- Protect external cabling and equipment
- Hand over owner accounts and emergency instructions
Practical takeaways
- Define the operating requirement before choosing products
- Document interfaces, failure behaviour and ownership
- Test the completed system and keep records for support
