Paxton Key

Paxton Key

Simplified access from Paxton

735 ratings
55 reviews
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Transform your iPhone into a virtual key for building and car park access. Control your Paxton10 system to grant entry and perform predefined actions like setting alarms. This app eliminates the need for physical access cards.

Use iPhone as a virtual access key
Gain access to buildings and car parks
Control Paxton10 system
Perform predefined system actions
Receive virtual keys remotely
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What's New in Paxton Key

2.5.0

June 11, 2026

Users can now manually sync their smart credential from their iPhone to their Apple Watch. Users will see a gentle in-app prompt inviting them to rate their experience. Updated the app to support iOS 18.6 and watchOS 11.6 versions, ensuring improved compatibility, performance, and security on newer devices.

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User reviews

Rubbish

It only works 50% of the time which is pretty rubbish

Not a good app

It takes forever for this app to work on the sensors. If you are taking on the phone you have to end your call for it to work If I was in an urgent situation and needed to get into my complex quickly there would be no way with this app.

Response from developer

Thank you for your review. Smart Credentials work differently to a traditional key fob. While fobs use RFID technology that provides an almost instant response, Smart Credentials rely on Bluetooth communication between the reader and your phone. Bluetooth performance can vary depending on factors such as phone model, operating system, battery-saving settings, background app restrictions, and local wireless interference. As a result, entry times can occasionally be slower than a physical fob. If you're seeing delays regularly, please get in touch with our support team and we'd be happy to help troubleshoot the issue.

Decent, but regularly malfunctions

I regularly have to restart the app or continually rescan to gain access. We shouldn't be replacing keys with something that has 75% the efficacy.

Response from developer

Hi Beocorgi, we're sorry to hear the app hasn’t been working reliably for you. This definitely isn’t the experience we want anyone to have. Closing and reopening shouldn’t be necessary, so we’d really like to investigate what’s causing this on your device. Issues like this are often related to background permissions. Please contact our Technical Support team so we can investigate and resolve the issue. You can contact them by phone, email, or webchat here: https://www.paxton-access.com/contact-us/

Not always works

Meh

Response from developer

Hi Rokuluka, we're sorry to hear about your experience with the app. We'd like to understand exactly what is going wrong for you. Please contact our technical team so we can investigate and resolve the issue. You can contact them by phone, email, or webchat here: https://www.paxton-access.com/contact-us/

Paxton smart key

Sometimes the app is very slow whereas using a fob is instant. WHY??

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FAQ

What does the Paxton Key app do?

The Paxton Key app allows you to use your iPhone as a virtual key to access buildings and car parks. It integrates with a Paxton10 system to grant entry and perform predefined actions, such as setting an intruder alarm, directly from your phone.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include using your iPhone for building access, gaining entry to car parks, controlling the Paxton10 system, performing predefined actions like alarm setting, and receiving virtual keys remotely, eliminating the need for physical access cards.

Is this app compatible with all Paxton systems?

No, this app is specifically compatible with Paxton10 systems running V3.3 and newer. It is not compatible with older versions or other Paxton product lines.

How do I get a virtual key?

The app allows users to have 'virtual keys' sent to them prior to visiting a building. This means you can receive access permissions digitally, removing the need to obtain and carry a separate physical access card.

What is Paxton10?

Paxton10 is an integrated access control and video management system designed for secure access and building responsiveness. It combines security with convenience and is suitable for various building types.