Paxton has officially unveiled Solo, a phone-based, cloud-hosted access control system, with Solo, your phone is the system, your phone is the key. To support the launch, Paxton is reportedly going for a true 1st, giving away 10,000 free Solo starter kits, placing the technology directly into the hands of security installers. Adam Stroud, CEO, Paxton said: “Solo is different. It is the first system that fully utilises the modern capabilities of a smart phone. “By doing so, it creates a step change to the architecture of modern security. “Solo is a complete re-imagining of how networked access control is achieved. “Because it is so different, we want as many installers as possible to see it, use it and understand it.” Solo is said to combine the straightforward installation of a standalone system with the capability of networked access control. According to the company, there is no requirement for an on-site data network, server or centralised PC. The system is reportedly created and managed entirely from a smartphone. In effect, the phone is both the system itself and the key in your hand. Using the phone’s built-in biometric ID, such as fingerprint or facial recognition, Solo can provide secure, convenient access without cards or fobs. Paxton has reported that Centralised administration, event reporting and real-time activity logs are all available directly on the Paxton Solo app, making real-time visibility and management fast, flexible and intuitive. According to the company, installer insight played a central role in the development of Solo. In surveys conducted by Paxton, 80% of installers reportedly said they want repeat business to be simple, confirming demand for solutions that support recurring revenue without added complexity. Costing a fraction of a traditional access control system, Solo is said to make professional security viable for sites where it was