Yes there are still keys!
Many facilities hesitate to move to electronic access control, not because they doubt the system itself, but because they worry about everything around it — networks dropping out, power interruptions, unfamiliar processes, or simply not having support close by when something goes wrong. It’s a fair concern, especially for regional and remote sites where you often have to solve problems on your own.
That’s why Blyx was designed with flexibility and reassurance at its core. Yes, it’s a modern electronic access system, but it’s also built to make sure you always have a backup — and one that you fully understand.
With Blyx, guests have three different access options. They can use a standard RFID card or tag, which is simply added to their profile and applied automatically to every door linked to their reservation. Cards and fobs are familiar, easy to use, and quick for staff to manage.
Guests who prefer everything on their phone can use the Blyx App, loading their reservation and instantly receiving the access they need. The app also becomes a handy guide for their stay, giving them contact details, opening times, facility maps, evacuation info, and Wi-Fi details — everything in one spot.
And then there’s the backup everyone understands: a physical key. Blyx prefers keys to be the final fallback, but we’ll never take them away. Sometimes they’re simply the quickest option, especially in emergencies or when the network you rely on for electronic access is temporarily offline. We support the use of Australian Lock Company’s Quick Change barrels, which let you swap a cylinder in moments if a key is lost or compromised — a simple, reliable safety net for both room keys and master keys.
This layered approach means you’re never relying on a single access method. If a guest doesn’t have their phone, they can use a card. If a card goes missing, the phone works. And while Blyx continues operating even during short network interruptions, the physical key is there for those rare situations where power or connectivity is down for an extended period. No stress, no lockouts, no downtime.
And while Blyx reduces reliance on physical keys, it also reduces the workload that normally comes with managing them. There’s no chasing guests for returns, no organising multiple keys for personal lockers or drawers, and no repetitive rekeying. Access updates happen through the system, not at the office counter.
Finally, you’re not alone in any of this. Blyx includes around-the-clock support, so if something unexpected happens, you have someone to call — someone who knows the system and can guide you through the fix.
Electronic access doesn’t have to feel risky. With Blyx, it becomes simpler, more flexible, and fully supported, with a backup plan you can always count on.
