Access Control Installation in Exeter & Devon

Fob, card, keypad and app-based access control for offices, commercial premises and gated sites across Exeter and Devon.

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Control who can go where, and when

Access control replaces keys with fobs, cards, codes or phones. Each person gets their own credential, so you decide who can open which doors and at what times, and access can be removed instantly if a fob is lost or someone leaves.

We design and install access control for offices, commercial premises, gated developments and communal entrances, often combined with video door entry, CCTV and alarms. See our access control installation for LCB Group in Exeter.

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Who access control is for

Offices and businesses

Individual staff fobs, controlled access to secure areas and a record of who entered when.

Gated sites and developments

Access to gates and communal entrances for residents, staff and contractors.

Schools, clubs and shared buildings

Different access levels for different groups, managed centrally.

What we install

Fob and card readers on doors and gates
Keypads and PIN entry
Mobile and app-based access
Electric locks and maglocks
Exit buttons and emergency release
Access schedules and user management
Integration with door entry, CCTV and alarms
Audit trails showing who entered and when

Planning access control

Which doors

Start with external doors and areas that need protecting, such as server rooms, stock rooms and offices.

Credentials

Fobs and cards are simple and cheap to replace. Phone access is convenient. Many systems use a mix.

Fire safety

Access-controlled doors on escape routes must release safely. We plan this with your fire strategy.

Management

Adding and removing users should be easy for whoever manages the building, without needing to call us each time.

How it works

Survey. We look at doors, locks, cabling routes and how the building is used.
Design. We recommend readers, locks and the control system.
Installation. Hardware is installed and wired.
Setup and training. Users and schedules are set up and your team is shown how to manage them.

What affects the cost?

Every job is different, so we quote individually. The main things that affect the cost are:

The number of doors and gates
The type of locks and door hardware
Reader and credential type
Integration with door entry, CCTV and alarms
Cable routes

We are happy to work to a budget and to phase work where that helps. book a free consultation to get started.

Why choose Smart System AV?

Local and hands-on

Based in Topsham, Exeter, working across Devon and the South West.

Experienced

Founded in 2020 and built on more than 15 years of industry experience.

One team throughout

We design, supply, install and support every system ourselves.

Easy to live with

Everything is set up around the people using it and explained properly.

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   Devon Cookery School 
 09/01/2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service from Joe. I can’t recommend Smart System AV highly enough for sorting our office networking and installing a new rack. It’s clear Joe really cares about his work, and that shows in the quality of the execution. Many thanks!
  
 
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   Churston Builders 
 30/12/2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joe from Smart systems was employed to carry out a full home automation system, on a large high end new build with us in the South West.

Joe was fantastic to work with really easy going, comuincation was amazing as and when we needed to reach him.
All works from himself and team was carried out with great detail.

We would highly recommend them to anyone, and will certainly be using them again on other projects.
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   Peter Goddard 
 12/12/2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have been very privileged to have Joe work in our new build smart home recently. Joe treated our home with respect, listened to our wants and needs and made sure that we had a system that worked for us from mood lighting, sound systems, automated blinds and curtains, alarm system and CCTV. We are very happy with Joe and his workmanship. Thank you Joe for all you have done. Top notch service
  
 
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   Sarah Welch 
 31/10/2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Once again Joe is an absolute star and is an extremely clever man and does a thorough job.
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   Gordon Laws 
 03/10/2025
 
 
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   Joshua Paul 
 02/05/2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Smart System AV has sorted installing a CCTV system to our Gated community and also upgraded our intercom system. Joe and Adam have been fantastic and knowledgable, Always have time for questions and very reasonably priced. Would recommend and will be using them again for other work.
  
 
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   david vertannes 
 08/06/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joe and Adam at Smart System AV were fantastic! Really helpful and very efficient. Looks great and they were very professional every step of the way. I would recommend them everytime for an AV install.
  
 
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   Mike Napper 
 30/06/2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Smart Systems AV installed CCTV, a security system and a state of the art door entry system to our new office in Exeter. The work was carried out professionally and with minimal disruption as we were already in the unit. I would happily recommend Joe and his business to anyone requiring the service he provides.
  
 
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   Briony Watts 
 12/02/2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service, very easy to get hold of and quick to respond on any queries or changes we’ve needed regarding our C4 system.
Would definitely recommend!
  
 
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   Charlotte Andrew 
 14/02/2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Joe did a fantastic job - efficient, professional, polite - couldn’t ask for better