6 May 2021

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is introducing Cloudvue with access control, with the Tyco Kantech KT-1 one-door controller.

This powerful technology collaboration enables centrally managed cloud video surveillance and access control across an entire organisation from a single browser, part of Johnson Controls' commitment to providing technology so customers can maintain safe building environments, healthy business operations, and seamless occupant experiences.

Real-time alerts

The combination of the KT-1 one-door controller and Cloudvue Security Management allows organisations of all sizes to easily manage doors, users, and schedules from any browser or mobile device.

Users can receive intelligent alerts on real-time door activity from the integrated video surveillance and access control platform.

Operational efficiency

Cloudvue provides organisations with powerful intelligence that streamlines security, improves operational efficiency beyond security, and integrates with the Johnson Controls OpenBlue digital platforms, a complete suite of connected solutions for sustainability, new healthy occupant experiences, and safety and security solutions.

Robust features

The combination of the KT-1 and Cloudvue provides end-users with multiple modes of operation to fit a variety of operational needs within the same organisation, using a single door controller,” said Scott Humphreys, senior product manager, Cloudvue, Johnson Controls.

The native integration offered between Kantech and Cloudvue ensures seamless operation and more robust feature sets for any access control configuration.”

Cost effective                                                                                               

The Kantech KT-1 is available as a cloud-managed, ethernet-ready, powered single-door controller with support for up to two readers for entry and exit control.

Connected to the Cloudvue security management cloud service, the KT1 delivers advanced access control features with fully integrated cloud video surveillance options.

The KT-1 also offers the following features:

  • Single touch button for fast & automatic controller enrollment
  • Plug & play installation
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE) – Flexible power input
  • Highly secure 128-bit AES encryption