HID Overview

HID is a major access control manufacturer.

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  • ZKAccess Company Profile and Higher Margin Guarantee Examined on Aug 30, 2016
    ...ZKAccess C3 IP networked single door door controller carries an MSRP of $300, while comparable units from HID or Axis often cost twice as much. Even more compelling is the ZKAccess brand is based in a New...
  • Ex-HID CEO Joins Feenics Cloud Access Startup on Aug 03, 2016
    The CEO of access control's most well known manufacturer, HID, exited just over a year ago. Since that time, Denis Hébert has stayed active as the Chairman...
  • The Best Security Manufacturer Blog on Jul 15, 2016
    ... How iDigHardware Helps Allegion vs Assa / HID Allegion is certainly nowhere near as well known overall as their main competitor Assa Abbloy /...
  • Feenics Hosted Access Control Tested on Jul 07, 2016
    ... The platform also can use both HID VertX and HID Edge controllers. Broad Wireless Lock Support: Mercury Security based wireless...
  • AMAG President Becomes Mercury President on Jun 02, 2016
    ... Though HID and even Axis have entered into the space, Mercury is still the largest and broadest supplier....
  • Software House Access Control Company Profile on May 02, 2016
    ...  A 16 door kit, containing software, a 16 reader iSTAR controller and 16 26-bit HID ProxPoint mullion readers costs ~$6500, or ~$400 per opening. However, a 4 door 'starter' kit,...
  • Access Control in Hazardous & Explosion Proof Areas on Apr 25, 2016
    ...considerations for Hazardous rated access control? Hazardous rated access equipment including Assa, HID, Interlogix, and others. Typical product cost What are the ratings? Including NFPA 70, EX,...
  • High Security Alternatives To iCLASS SE Credentials? on Apr 18, 2016
    So I'm in a bit of a dilemma, for years I have been selling the upgrade process to HID iClass SE concept to customers. Selling multiclass readers and then migrated them over to iClass...
  • Isonas Opens Up Access on Apr 06, 2016
    Move over, HID, Mercury Security, and Axis? Isonas has declared itself completely open to integrating with...
  • HID Access Controller Hacker Vulnerability on Apr 04, 2016
    Anybody hear anything more on this? 'Devastating' bug pops secure doors at airports, hospitals
  • HID: Mechanical Locks Dead In a Decade - Agree/Disagree? on Mar 22, 2016
    Ethan sent this to me earlier: Very few businesses will use the traditional lock and key 10...
  • AMAG Access Control Company Profile on Mar 18, 2016
    ...and operates its own line of proprietary hardware, not having support for 3rd party controllers like HID VertX, HID Edge, Mercury Security products, and Axis A1001 door controllers. AMAG offers a wide...
  • Genetec Access Control Company Profile on Mar 02, 2016
    ...manufacture it's own hardware, instead exclusively using 3rd-party hardware options, like those from HID, Axis, or Mercury Security.  3rd party generally is more comprehensive than competitive...
  • Lenel Access Control Company Profile on Feb 23, 2016
    ... Even 3rd-party hardware options, like those from HID, typically are sold in products especially branded for Lenel (ie: Onity's ILS...
  • Brivo Access Control Company Profile on Feb 09, 2016
    ...proprietary networked controllers, primarily two types: IPDC-E, 'IP Door Controller': Not unlike HID Edge controllers the IPDC controls up to 2 doors, is PoE powered, and operates as a standalone...
  • Honeywell Pro-Watch Access Control Profile on Feb 01, 2016
    ...  This support encompasses nearly all mainstream ISO, MIFARE, and HID formats of 125 kHZ, 13.56 MHz Smartcards. Video Integration While supported video integration...
  • Network Ports for IP Video Surveillance Tutorial on Jan 20, 2016
    Network ports are critical for remote video viewing and recording and without proper...
  • PoE Powered Access Control Guide on Jan 18, 2016
    ...PoE options are becoming common for single or double door IP based controllers like Mercury EP-1501, HID Edge EVO, and the Axis A1001, but controllers with four or more openings using PoE will remain...
  • RS2 Access Control Company Profile on Jan 13, 2016
    ... Of note, Axis A1001, HID Edge or VertX controllers are not supported by RS2. Reader Support Another strength of RS2 is...
  • Honeywell NetAXS Access Control Profile on Jan 06, 2016
    ... 3rd party Mercury Security controllers or HID VertX panels are not supported, unlike other small access systems like Avigilon Access...
  • Avigilon Access Control Company Profile on Jan 04, 2016
    ...to takeover existing access systems preserving existing hardware if Mercury Security controllers or HID VertX panels are also used. Platform Cost The most common 'Professional Version, 16 Reader...
  • Keyscan Access Control Company Profile on Dec 17, 2015
    ... These prices place Keyscan it about equal with similar offerings from HID VertX or Axis A1001 based small systems, but slightly higher than other distribution SMB...
  • Paxton Access Control Company Profile on Dec 07, 2015
    ...Platform Cost Paxton prices product somewhat higher compared to similar access platform offerings from HID VertX or Axis A1001 where a two door system including all hardware, readers, credentials, and...
  • Prox Reader Compatibility on Dec 04, 2015
    ...CDVI Centaur access controls on their sites, then the last few years started moving to Kantech with HID readers on new sites (and retrofitted one older site). Naturally, the Centaur and HID fobs don't...
  • Tyco Kantech Access Control Company Profile on Nov 24, 2015
    ...that includes everything but the locks and labor cost places it about equal with similar offerings from HID VertX or Axis A1001 based small systems. Openness Kantech is strictly proprietary in hardware...
  • Fake Fingerprints - Liveness Detection Solutions on Oct 19, 2015
    ...methods (tissue reflection, heartbeat detection, dermal electric resistance, unnaturalness analysis), what HID, Morpho and Suprema use and why you need to beware of ambiguous...
  • RFID Cards Which Work With UHF(Long Range) Reader And Normal Card Reader... on Oct 16, 2015
    on one site, we have installed Long range Readers and normal card readers (which can support...
  • List of Access Products Supporting Wiegand Replacement OSDP on Oct 01, 2015
    ...  HID Global is a prime example, while being a member of SIA's OSDP steering committee and...
  • Avigilon New Embedded Access Controller on Sep 28, 2015
    ...doing so, Avigilon is cutting out the server, delivering an 'embedded' version of their ACM software on HID VertX controllers, making Avigilon access less expensive for smaller systems, but giving up some...
  • Contactless Credentials Guide on Sep 10, 2015
    ...cover the basic elements needed to specify the right contactless credentials everytime, including: HID vs. NXP Credential Formats 125 kHz vs. 13.56 MHz Frequencies Facility Names Facility...
  • The Prox Reader Shootout on Aug 27, 2015
    ... So we picked readers from Allegion, HID, and Honeywell and others to see how they stacked up.  We also tested the cheapest options we...
  • "Future-Proofing" Access Control Guide on Jul 30, 2015
    ...  With mainstream vendors like HID building new readers that primarily use 13.56 MHz formats, avoiding costly changeovers mean...
  • Axis vs HID vs Mercury Access Controllers on Jul 07, 2015
    ... Historically, the most well known two have been Mercury and HID, with Axis joining the field in 2013. In this note, we contrast the three providers,...
  • Card Reader That Reads HID Prox 26bIt And Indala 26 Bit Simutaneously on Jul 01, 2015
    I have a customer that has Indala 26 bit credentials at their corporate office and HID Prox 26 bit at several of their satellite offices. They are looking for a card reader that could...
  • DSX Access 33bIt HID Format on Jun 24, 2015
    ... I'm doing a panel change over and would like to use the exist proprietary DSX HID credentials. I found one at RS2 but it does not work.
  • Avigilon Access Control Tested on Jun 22, 2015
    ...  HID VertX EVO: While ACM does not support the more popular single door Edge EVO Controller line, it...
  • Lower Cost Alternative To HID Prox Reader on Jun 15, 2015
    ... Has anyone found a reliable, more cost effective alternative to HID proximity readers? I have no issues with HID and 9 out of 10 work without issue, just looking to...
  • Amazon Aims To Compete With ADI and Anixter on Jun 01, 2015
    ...commercial security brands shows product available from multiple vendors: Axis Dahua Hikvision Pelco Milestone HID Global Paxton However, Amazon's availability of surveillance products are far more limited...
  • HID Troubles Behind CEO Ouster on May 28, 2015
    ... But the biggest manufacturer in the industry shocked many with the out-of-the-blue departure of HID's CEO. IPVM sources tell us that while the timing was sudden, the exit marks an ouster, likely...
  • HID CEO Mysteriously Out on May 23, 2015
    ... But access control giant HID has mysteriously parted with their CEO. Their is no official announcement but the ex-CEO, Denis...
  • From Looking At This HID Reader, Is It Possible To Tell What Type Of... on Apr 15, 2015
    Can you tell if it is 125khz, fire, etc...? 1 2 There is no model numbers on it. Thanks
  • E DCM300 Panel With HID R10 SE on Mar 03, 2015
    what could be the limitation for using the HID R10 SE reader with the eDCM 300 controller? Also, we shall use DESfire or iClass technology?
  • HID Corporate 1000 Competitors? on Feb 23, 2015
    Are there any other competitors to HID's Corporate 1000 program? Just found out they are not issueing Corporate 1000 to any new...
  • Worst Access Products - 100 Integrators Sound Off on Feb 18, 2015
    ...lacks integration with Video Management System" "We had our worst experience with HID edge controllers - what a mess. Poor production quality and bad code." "Chubb AFX system,...
  • Card Access - Card Reader Mounting Ideas on Jan 29, 2015
    ... In this picture, you can see the HID ProxProII. The customer had standardized on this reader, so we could not use a traditional...
  • Are There I CLass Security Issues? If So, Where And How Bad? on Jan 27, 2015
    ...org/HID_iClass_demystified It seems the problem in this case was the way HID stored master encryption keys on their readers. The information though seems older, so I was...
  • Designing Access Control Guide on Jan 08, 2015
    ... HID prox readers are by far the most widely implemented technology in access control, with almost...
  • Access Control Lines Gaining and Losing Ground on Dec 04, 2014
    ..." "For us, HID card readers are out." "Cisco Access. We have decided to Not sell this product line anymore...
  • Lenel New Release OnGuard 7.0 Examined on Nov 06, 2014
    ... HID EVO Support: Also with the update, Lenel supports HID's 3rd party ethernet single door...
  • Long Range Access Control Readers on Nov 05, 2014
    ... The image below is an HID Prox Pass active credential: Readers: Generally the less costly, but reduced performance,...
  • The Coolest New Access Control Product In Years is from Tyco on Oct 22, 2014
    ... The basic unit does not include intercom features and is not licensed to read HID card formats, meaning it reads MiFARE/DESFIRE only. The top end unit comes equipped with VoIP...
  • Big Money Coming Into Access (ACRE) on Oct 21, 2014
    ... The CEO of ACRE is Joe Grillo, a seasoned access control executive, who formerly served as HID Global's CEO during its acquisition by Assa Abloy. Grillo remained in executive leadership at...
  • Axis Admits Access Control Expectations Low on Oct 17, 2014
    ... In addition, HID offers a limited number of IP door controllers (see IPVM test of HID Edge Solo) which are...
  • HID's SE Readers Examined on Oct 13, 2014
    The HID card readers you may have used in the past are changing.  As old stocks of standards like R10...
  • HID 'Twist and Go' Access Control on Sep 30, 2014
    Credential giant HID Global is making it easier to use cell phones as credentials. Instead of pushing buttons to turn...
  • ASIS 2014 - 17 Manufacturer Tech Review on Sep 30, 2014
    ... This adds to our existing ASIS new product posts including: Thermal Radar, HID 'Twist and Go', Axis NVRs, Milestone DVRs, Axis Multi-Imager Panoramic, Genetec's 'Unified'...
  • Axis Releases Card Reader on Sep 25, 2014
    ...copycat? In this note, we examine the A4011-E reader's specs, applications, drawbacks and comparison to HID. [premium_content] Product Details Axis first reader release is a co-produced model with...
  • Lenel OnGuard Tested on Sep 17, 2014
    ...  Even 3rd-party hardware options, like those from HID, typically are sold in products especially branded for Lenel (ie: Onity's ILS...
  • Did HID Drop The Ball Here? on Aug 15, 2014
    ...research first released in 2010 to show just how trivial it still is to read, modify and clone most HID cards — the rectangular white plastic “smart” cards that organizations worldwide distribute to...
  • Testing Bioscrypt's V-Flex Fingerprint Reader on Jul 25, 2014
    ... Price: The V-Flex 4G units range between $600 - $800 based on features like HID credential readers, ruggedized coatings, and outdoor housings. The model use in our test has a...
  • Favorite Access Control Software 2014 on Jul 16, 2014
    ..." "Genetec because we have total integration with the CCTV System and uses HID hardware perfectly." Undoubtedly, IPVM's strong 'video-centric' readership translates into a...
  • Is Copying Access Cards Ethical? on Jul 14, 2014
    This lively discussion is raging on a LinkedIn group: "Is it ethical to offer HID card copying services?" Card cloning is available from internet vendors willing to do so with no...
  • New Hosted Access Provider: Feenics on Jul 08, 2014
    ... Keep claims to work with  HID: Edge and Vert-X Mercury Security: EP1501 & EP1502 Additionally, Feenics says they are...
  • Samsung Access Reader Experience? on Jul 07, 2014
    They look nice, but do they work well? The new SSA line does not appear to be HID licensed, but they work with Wiegand and ISO 14443 Type A formats. I did some spot check on...
  • HID Card Does NOT Beep When Swiped on Jul 02, 2014
    Quick question here regarding Access Control: Is the "beep" from the HID reader when you swipe a blank card, the only way to know if a card is incompatible ?? As far as...
  • Fingerprint Readers Examined on May 15, 2014
    ... We profile some of the mainstream access market vendors below:   HID Global   One of the biggest names in credentials is also in a state of change regarding its...
  • Genetec and Milestone Access Tested on Apr 23, 2014
    ... In contrast, Genetec works with a range of (controller-only) options from either HID or Mercury, but not the A1001, so for that system we used an HID Edge (non-EVO)...
  • 7 Key Surveillance Trends for 2014 on Apr 21, 2014
    ... Finally, unlike HID, which allows manufacturer partners to re-sell / mark-up HID’s products, Axis is selling through...
  • Access Control New Products Spring 2014 on Apr 14, 2014
    ...faces the formidable challenges of high pricing, limited distribution, and not being compatible with HID credential formats. BioCam300: Is it a face recognition reader, a door controller, or...
  • Best in Show 2014: SV3 Examined on Apr 10, 2014
    ...  Building Intelligence SV3 vs HID Easy Lobby Direct comparisons with other platforms are not straightforward, since SV3...
  • Visitor Management Systems Examined on Apr 08, 2014
    ... Some common platforms include: HID's EasyLobby: The most commonly used system, its cost ranges from ~$3000-$8000 per station...
  • Access Control - Credentials Question on Mar 26, 2014
    Are any of you familiar with the Hirsch access line at all? They have a card reader that is a HID reader (reads Indala and iClass as well as Legacy 125 KHz) ...
  • NFC vs BLE For the Future of Access Control on Mar 04, 2014
    ... Despite HID's relentless marketing push for NFC, a competing approach using BLE is increasingly being...
  • Tyco Kantech New Combo Door Controller Reviewed on Feb 18, 2014
    ...  Even the HID Edge Solo, which must be networked to program, costs ~$450 - $600 for the controller/reader...
  • Startup Raises Millions For A Fingerprint Card on Feb 12, 2014
    ... No HID Support: Currently Zwipe is limited to 'open' Mifare/Desfire formats. When asked about expanding...
  • Testing Axis Access Control on Jan 27, 2014
    ... On the IP side, HID's Edge offering is frequently cited. In this report, we share our test findings of the new Axis...
  • Eliminating Control Panels? Viscount Reviewed on Dec 05, 2013
    ... The company claims a wide swath of compatible formats including most Wiegand, HID, NXP, Indala, and Smartcard types, up to those using 1024 bits. Even if a credential read is...
  • Testing HID Edge Solo on Oct 03, 2013
    HID is the biggest name in IP door controllers, especially for single or dual door controllers, with...
  • Tyco Slaps Down HID on Sep 25, 2013
    ...it comes from industry insiders such as Debra Spitler, vice president of mobile access solutions at HID Global, based in Irvine, Calif." 'Industry insiders' ??? HID is a non stop sales campaign for...
  • Axis and Milestone Enter Access Control on Sep 24, 2013
    ... Additionally, Genetec Security Center users can now use Axis controllers as an alternative to HID. That said, given how entrenched electronic access control incumbents are, with proprietary...
  • HID vs NXP Credentials on Sep 12, 2013
    Two companies dominate the global market for access control credentials: HID Global and NXP Semiconductor. Both companies own or influence huge chunks of the credentials...
  • Passive Personal Tracking With Long Range Readers? on Aug 30, 2013
    ... I have a customer that has HID prox corp 1000 cards. They want to know when people are leaving. They know after I explained to...
  • Genetec Partners With Access Giant on Aug 27, 2013
    ... Requires SMC Unlike HID Edge/VertX, Assa offerings historically supported by Genetec, the integrations with these stand...
  • Genetec Security Center Quote/Pricing on Jul 25, 2013
    ... We've successfully setup a 30 camera Milestone and 6 swipe HID system at one of our buildings, but we're looking to switch to Genetec security center for a new...
  • Access Control: Combo Reader / Controllers Tutorial on Jul 22, 2013
    ... One of the better known examples of a combo unit is the HID Edge EVO Combo series, although the same approach is found in many 'biometric readers' that...
  • Prox vs. iClass Explained on Jul 12, 2013
    ... HID offers this explanation in their iClass product catalog: "The communication between an iClass...
  • HID's Gesture Credentials Patents on Jul 10, 2013
    ... HID Global, a major credential provider, has filed patents that keeps prox credentials locked tight...
  • List Of Open Access Control Manufacturers on Jun 14, 2013
    ...manufacturer's that are Open Architecture - from what I understand this generally mean's Mercury or HID controller OEM's. I understand that generally these platforms will lessen vendor lock-in and...
  • RedCloud Details / Avigilon Acquisition on May 30, 2013
    ...particular RedCloud head end version, the system is compatible with the same (ethernet only) makes of HID or Mercury based door controllers. Part of the installation process includes rewriting...
  • Proximity Readers Tutorial on May 20, 2013
    ... What is 'Prox' 'Prox' is both a brand specific offering from credential giant HID Global, as well as a term to describe a range of contactless RFID credentials that are read...
  • Top Trends in Access Control 2013 on Apr 16, 2013
    ...Perhaps the most heavily marketed products are NFC-based (Near Field Communication) being pushed by HID and IR. Despite the enthusiasm and wild 'revolutionary' claims, we are hesitant to claim mobile...
  • Door Controllers Guide on Mar 19, 2013
    ...controllers in default standalone configurations, including: Testing Axis Access Control Testing HID Edge Solo Serial: Using RS-232, RS-485, and Weigand has been the mainstay communication...
  • Fingerprint for Access Control on Feb 03, 2013
    ...adjacent to an perimeter door): Fingerprint reader: Bioscrypt 4GXFXS cost ~$900 USD Proximity reader: HID ProxPoint Plus 6005 cost ~$90 USD When the increase in cost for a fingerprint scanner is ~10...
  • The Best Security Manufacturer Blog on Jan 10, 2013
    ... How iDigHardware Helps Allegion vs Assa / HID Allegion is certainly nowhere near as well known overall as their main competitor Assa Abbloy /...
  • NFC: Not Ready for Primetime on Oct 01, 2012
    ... HID, the principal manufacturer of the technology for EAC applications, is eager to evangelize its...
  • Genetec Access Control - What Happened to the SMC? on Sep 30, 2012
    ... Support for HID VertX and Mercury panels standard, with other manufacturer's protocols released via firmware...
  • A Revolutionary Reader? Nedap uPass Access on Sep 18, 2012
    ... Non-proprietary format: The uPass Access is able to read standard RFID credentials: HID, Mifare, EM, and Nedap cards and send output in standard Wiegand, magstrip, and clock data...
  • HID VertX Examined on Jul 17, 2012
    HID's VertX door access control system is the more powerful but lesser known sibling of HID's Edge...
  • HID's EVO Series Examined on Jul 08, 2012
    After years of rumors, door access control giant HID has formally announced its next generation of IP door access controller with 'EVO'. In this...
  • BrightBlue: Small Site Access Control on Jun 17, 2012
    ...and disadvantages compared to larger systems, and compare pricing to competitive offerings including HID, Brivo and Honeywell. Overview This Linux-based standalone access control system is...