When it comes to securing keys and managing access, UK businesses and homeowners have a variety of solutions to choose from, with key safes and professional keyholding services being the two primary options. Both offer distinct advantages, but key safes combined with a security response network like AURA provide a unique blend of security, convenience, and flexibility. In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits of key safes, especially when integrated with a security response service, and compare them with traditional professional keyholding services.
Key safes offer a secure and cost-effective way to manage access to properties without the need for constant physical key handling. Mechanical key safes provide a reliable and straightforward solution with combination locks that ensure only authorised individuals can access the keys. These are ideal for residential properties or smaller businesses, offering a simple but effective way to store and protect keys.
For businesses and properties where access needs to be tightly controlled, smart key safes elevate the level of security. These advanced key safes can be remotely controlled via smartphone apps, enabling property owners or managers to grant or revoke access in real-time, track who is accessing the keys, and even integrate with broader security systems. Smart safes provide a seamless experience, giving users more control over their property’s security.
The real advantage of key safes becomes clear when integrated with a security response network like AURA. This integration enhances the flexibility and speed of access for multiple security officers, not just a single provider. With AURA, key safes can be linked to a network of security professionals who can use the same set of keys stored in the safe. This eliminates the reliance on a single security company and ensures that a larger pool of professionals is available to respond to emergencies more quickly and efficiently.
For example, should a break-in or emergency occur, the response time is accelerated because any authorised security officer connected to the network can access the keys stored in the safe. This is a distinct advantage over traditional professional keyholding services, where only a single security provider might have access to the keys. By facilitating key access across a wider network, businesses benefit from more rapid response times, reducing the risk of damage or theft.
Traditional professional keyholding services typically offer 24/7 access management and emergency response. These services are invaluable for businesses with high-value assets or properties that require around-the-clock security. However, they come at a higher cost and rely on a single service provider to handle key management and responses. While this can be effective, it limits flexibility and may result in longer response times if the security officer is unavailable.
In contrast, key safes combined with a security response network like AURA UK provide the same high level of security and 24/7 response, but with enhanced flexibility. Multiple security officers can access the key safe, ensuring a quicker response in emergencies. This broader access to trained professionals offers the best of both worlds—convenient key management and fast, effective responses.
For businesses or homeowners looking for both security and flexibility, combining key safes with a security response network like AURA UK offers a superior solution. The use of a key safe ensures secure key management, whether mechanical or smart, while the security response network enhances the ability to respond to emergencies quickly and efficiently. This approach is often more cost-effective and flexible than relying on a single professional keyholding service, making it the ideal choice for many properties looking for the highest standard of access management and security.
AURA’s annual pricing is roughly 20% of the annual cost of a traditional keyholding solution, combined with subscription costs of the most advanced connected keysafe solutions, the savings are still more than 50%, and across a large property portfolio, the savings can be in the hundreds of thousands of pounds.
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