Access Card & Reader

HID provides a world-class ecosystem of access cards and readers that balance robust security with effortless user convenience. Featuring the versatile Signo™ reader line, the system supports a wide range of technologies—including high-security Seos® smart cards, legacy proximity credentials, and HID Mobile Access for smartphones via Bluetooth or NFC. Built with industry-leading encryption and rugged, IP65-rated hardware, HID solutions offer a scalable, future-proof foundation for any facility looking to protect its assets with the global gold standard of identity management.

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Biometric Reader (Fingerprint)

HID Signo Biometric Reader 25B | Multi-technology, mobile ready, fingerprint reader

Fingerprint & Card Integration: Combines high-security credential reading with biometric fingerprint authentication for high-assurance, multi-factor security.
Dual-Layer Security: Supports "Template on Card" or "Template on Device" configurations, allowing users to verify their identity via card, fingerprint, or a combination of both.
Patented Multispectral Imaging: Features HID’s world-class sensor technology that captures fingerprint data from both the surface and subsurface, ensuring reliable reads even with dry, dirty, or worn fingers.
Full Tech Compatibility: Natively supports iCLASS Seos®, iCLASS, MIFARE, and HID Mobile Access (Bluetooth/NFC), alongside its biometric capabilities.
Liveness Detection: Advanced spoof-detection technology prevents the use of fake fingerprints (silicon, latex, or film) to gain unauthorized access.
Modern Slim Design: Maintains the sleek HID Signo aesthetic in a compact "mullion" profile, suitable for high-end office interiors or narrow door frames.
Seamless Management: Designed for easy enrollment and synchronization with HID Biometric Manager software for streamlined user database administration.

HID Signo Reader 20 | Contactless Smart Card Reader, Mullion Mount

Ultimate Versatility: A truly universal reader that supports the widest range of credential technologies, including HF (13.56MHz), LF (125kHz), and HID Mobile Access.
Mobile-First Design: Features native Bluetooth (BLE) and NFC support, enabling seamless "tap" or "Twist and Go" access using smartphones and Apple Watches.
Elite Security: Supports Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) for secure, bi-directional communication and Seos® technology for military-grade encryption.
Sleek Mullion Profile: Designed with a slim, modern aesthetic perfectly suited for narrow mounting surfaces like door frames or window mullions.
Automatic Surface Detection: Intelligently recalibrates its internal antenna to maintain peak read performance even when mounted on metal surfaces.
Future-Proof Hardware: Includes built-in support for over 15 credential technologies, allowing you to migrate from legacy cards to secure smart tech at your own pace.
Ruggedized for Any Climate: Features an IP65 weather rating and a capacitive touch keypad option, ensuring reliable operation in harsh outdoor or indoor environments.

R10SE Express | Contactless Smart Card Reader

Focused Performance: Optimized for high-security iCLASS Seos® credentials, providing a streamlined and cost-effective entry point into smart card technology.
Mobile-Ready: Natively supports HID Mobile Access, allowing users to unlock doors using smartphones and wearables via Bluetooth (BLE) or NFC.
Enhanced Security: Built on the Secure Identity Object (SIO) data model to ensure multi-layered encryption and protection against credential cloning.
Ultra-Compact Design: Features a "mullion" form factor, making it ideal for installation on narrow door frames, aluminum glass storefronts, or limited-space surfaces.
Sustainable & Efficient: Includes Intelligent Power Management (IPM), reducing power consumption by up to 70% compared to standard readers.
Simplified Compatibility: Focused on modern high-frequency technologies (13.56 MHz), eliminating the complexity of legacy proximity support for new, secure installations.
Rugged Durability: IP65-rated for indoor and outdoor use, with a sleek, vandal-resistant finish suitable for any professional environment.

Signo Keypad Reader 40K | Contactless Smart Card Reader, Wall Switch Mount

Multi-Factor Authentication: Combines secure contactless card reading with a backlit capacitive keypad, allowing for "Card + PIN" security for high-protection areas.
Broad Credential Support: Supports the industry’s widest range of technologies, including 125 kHz Prox, 13.56 MHz Smart Cards (Seos, iCLASS, MIFARE), and HID Mobile Access.
Wall-Switch Form Factor: Designed for standard single-gang electrical box mounting, making it ideal for main entrances and interior office doors.
Mobile Ready: Equipped with native Bluetooth (BLE) and NFC, enabling users to gain access via smartphones, wearables, or digital wallets.
Ultra-Secure Communication: Supports OSDP (Open Supervised Device Protocol) to ensure fully encrypted, bi-directional communication between the reader and controller.
Adaptive Performance: Features Automatic Surface Detection, which automatically optimizes read range when mounted on metal or challenging architectural surfaces.
Weatherproof & Durable: Built with an IP65 rating and a robust, gasketed design, ensuring reliable performance in extreme outdoor conditions.