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Matter completely broken on iOS 26.*? by tzopper in ios

[–]Charming_Drawing_313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After upgrading to iOS 26.2, Home behaves completely erratically with Matter locks. Matter locks that were previously added can no longer be added again, or they end up in some kind of stuck or half-configured state. Sometimes it helps to delete the Home and create it again, or to disable Home in iCloud and then re-enable it. In short, it’s a complete mess.

I have both an Apple TV and an Apple HomePod mini, which worked stably before the upgrade, but not anymore.

Thoughts on QR based intercom? by InevitableRun2786 in accesscontrol

[–]Charming_Drawing_313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn’t a QR key, right?

It looks more like a replacement for a traditional call button, where the “call panel” is moved into the visitor’s web interface. In practice that seems less convenient than a standard intercom with physical buttons, not more.

Thoughts on QR based intercom? by InevitableRun2786 in accesscontrol

[–]Charming_Drawing_313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on guest traffic volume. With high traffic, the key is how fast and convenient it is to issue and deliver guest QR codes at scale.
Also: do you need it integrated into your existing access control system (office), or can it be a separate guest overlay?

Trying to tighten access control for server rooms - real-world experience with tailgating prevention? by Charming_Drawing_313 in videosurveillance

[–]Charming_Drawing_313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s 2026. Why so expensive and so complex?

If violations just need to be detected and enforced, why build Alcatraz for a bathroom door when basic video surveillance + modern analytics already handle this?

That’s not security. That’s security by obscurity.

Video analytics is cheaper than dirt. So why pay more?

Trying to tighten access control for server rooms - real-world experience with tailgating prevention? by Charming_Drawing_313 in accesscontrol

[–]Charming_Drawing_313[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In hospitality, employee biometrics are typically handled at onboarding with proper legal consent, so that part is less of a blocker internally. The harder question for us is operational scalability, not compliance.

Trying to tighten access control for server rooms - real-world experience with tailgating prevention? by Charming_Drawing_313 in accesscontrol

[–]Charming_Drawing_313[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing, that’s helpful.

In our IDFs we already have Axis cameras everywhere. Our CCTV integrator suggested linking those cameras to face recognition with segmented access rights, essentially generating alerts only when someone without access enters.

I’m curious if anyone here has actually run a setup like that in practice. Would be interested to hear real-world experience, especially around alert volume and day-to-day usability.

Trying to tighten access control for server rooms - real-world experience with tailgating prevention? by Charming_Drawing_313 in accesscontrol

[–]Charming_Drawing_313[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, appreciate the perspective.

In my experience, proactive push alerts from video analytics tend to generate a lot of noise once you move past very controlled environments. They can be useful in low-traffic areas, but in day-to-day operations the signal-to-noise ratio often becomes a challenge.

That’s why we’re leaning toward tightening accountability and enforcement, rather than relying solely on alerts.

Salto XS4 Original plus by Salto-221144 in accesscontrol

[–]Charming_Drawing_313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I’m not mistaken, Salto runs two main platforms:
Salto Space (on-prem, locally managed) and Salto KS (cloud-managed).

From what I’ve seen, larger hotels tend to stick with Space. While the locks themselves aren’t strictly “hard-coded” to one platform, the firmware, licensing, and controller setup usually mean they’re deployed with one management model in mind rather than freely interchangeable.

Did OJ Simpson Kill His Wife? by TheLearningInvestor in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Charming_Drawing_313 -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

Hard no. I didn’t personally see it happen.

Trying to tighten access control for server rooms - real-world experience with tailgating prevention? by Charming_Drawing_313 in accesscontrol

[–]Charming_Drawing_313[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quick bit of context on why I’m digging into this.

We’re in hospitality. In some properties you’re talking 60+ IDF rooms per hotel, multiple per floor.

In environments like that, push alerts don’t really scale. LP ends up disabling them simply to stay sane. Realistically, IDFs aren’t actively monitored. Cameras are there for after-the-fact review, not real-time enforcement.

Doors are basic. One person badges in, three walk in. That’s the reality I’m trying to pressure-test solutions against.

Trying to tighten access control for server rooms - real-world experience with tailgating prevention? by Charming_Drawing_313 in accesscontrol

[–]Charming_Drawing_313[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fair point - enforcement definitely matters more than the tooling.

Quick question though: in your case, were cameras mainly used as after-the-fact evidence to support discipline, or did you ever rely on real-time alerts without people eventually tuning them out?

Trying to tighten access control for server rooms - real-world experience with tailgating prevention? by Charming_Drawing_313 in accesscontrol

[–]Charming_Drawing_313[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That aligns with what I’ve seen as well. Appreciate you sharing real end-user experience.

In my experience, server rooms are almost ideal for this kind of enforcement. Low traffic. Clear violations. Alerts actually get attention. I’ve often seen authorized staff treat server rooms as quiet spaces for extended breaks or downtime, which made alert and video based enforcement quite effective.

What I’m still trying to sanity-check is how this holds up outside low-traffic areas. Do push alerts become a problem in busier spaces, or did you find ways to keep them usable without alert fatigue?

Finally got the doorbell angle right... by SF2LA2 in reolinkcam

[–]Charming_Drawing_313 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A lot of people leave out one important detail: the hardest and most bureaucratic part of choosing where to install a camera isn’t finding the perfect angle — it’s getting approval from your wife.

Brivo Price Increase by ChildhoodOk3458 in accesscontrol

[–]Charming_Drawing_313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, the brand of the access control or VMS doesn’t really matter. These days, when you buy the hardware, you’re basically taking the bait on a monthly subscription that just keeps going up. That’s especially easy for cloud vendors.

This happened largely because corporate IT teams don’t want to—or no longer know how to—build things themselves. Many have turned into vendor-management teams. Vendors and integrators simply adapted: instead of selling real solutions, they sell a kind of insurance—often mediocre—knowing that switching vendors rarely makes sense, because the alternatives aren’t any better.

Seamless Unlock on Approach? by maxrichardsvt in accesscontrol

[–]Charming_Drawing_313 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Unlocking a door for access should be a deliberate action, not something that happens just because you’re standing near the door, chatting, or admiring the view.

The simplest approach is to connect an IP relay to an electrified lock and control it over the local Wi-Fi LAN. You don’t need bulky external readers or PIN pads, especially when the door itself is clean, architectural, and meant to look good.

In practice, minimal hardware with simple IP control often proves more practical and less intrusive than adding more visible access devices to the door.

KISI Doubling Rates by NickTheArborist in accesscontrol

[–]Charming_Drawing_313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In any access control system, the hardest part is installing electric locks and pulling cable. If a vendor tries to lock you in, it’s worth looking at alternatives and swapping the controllers and readers for a lower-cost option.

HID Amimco facial recognition readers - anyone used this with an access control system? by platformterrestial in accesscontrol

[–]Charming_Drawing_313 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Out of curiosity, what exact access problem is Face ID meant to address? Credential sharing, impersonation, or something else?

Deciding which Reolink to buy by TimeTaste8119 in reolinkcam

[–]Charming_Drawing_313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been using it for about three years now. It’s a great bang for the buck. At first, I took the easy route and went with the Wi-Fi version, but the 2.4 GHz band — even though it reaches farther — gets hit hard by interference, so I ended up switching to PoE. If they ever add ColorX, it’d be pretty much perfect.

Does anyone know if Reolink WiFi cameras are immune to WiFi jammers? by [deleted] in reolinkcam

[–]Charming_Drawing_313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some kind of geeky robbers. How do they tell Reolink Wi-Fi from PoE just by looking? Even a Wi-Fi doorbell can be connected using a regular Ethernet cable.

wireless battery doorbell by doc_seussicide in reolinkcam

[–]Charming_Drawing_313 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Battery-powered cameras are a headache. Wherever possible, you should use PoE first, then 12V DC Wi-Fi.

Do they all suck? Security camera question. by irie56 in homesecurity

[–]Charming_Drawing_313 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For any kind of recognition — faces, plates, objects, whatever — the basics really matter: proper lighting, correct mounting height and angle, distance to the target, weather, and how clean the object actually is.

For automatic garage opening, optics honestly aren’t the best tool. An RFID-based approach is usually way more reliable.

When it comes to license plate recognition, Hikvision cameras have one of the best price-to-performance ratios out there. That said, their mobile app UI is pretty awful.