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What is Martyns Law?

Akuvox X933 – How to enable an Intercom Preview

CIE demonstrates how to quickly and easily set up an Intercom preview on the Akuvox X933 Indoor Monitor.

How to connect 2N Wavekey Mobile Access Credentials

We take a look at how to generate mobile credentials for 2N's WaveKey technology for mobile access control.

How to schedule messages and tones | TU-8A

Clever Little Box TU-8A 8 Channel Digital Timer Unit for scheduled messages and tones in class change, staff change and audio messaging.

Salto reveals new XS4 Face Recognition Credential Reader

At the Security Event 2025 in Birmingham, Salto unveiled its latest face recognition reader as part of the Access range. Compact, secure and GDPR-compliant, the new Salto XS4-FACE Reader offers hands-free entry using advanced biometric authentication.

Akuvox X912 – Guide to Admin Menu settings

CIE Tech Team demonstrates the features and functionality of the Admin Menu on the Akuvox X912 Touchscreen Door Intercom.

Akuvox X912 – Registering Admin and User Cards on the device

The CIE Tech Team demonstrates how to quickly and easily set up and remove Admin and RFID User cards on the Akuvox X912 Touchscreen Door Intercom.

How is the Internet of Things affected by GDPR? (Data Protection)

HowToAV talks to IoT expert (Internet of Things) - David Mudd of the British Standards Institution about how GDPR affects IoT devices and the huge amount of data being gathered by connected devices.

What is Sound Masking?

CIE's HowToAV.tv takes a look at Sound Masking and Music Masking for an improved working environment

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Akuvox ACMS Pro: Smarter Access Control Management Software

Akuvox ACMS Pro: Smarter Access Control Management Software

Akuvox ACMS Pro is on-premises, PC-based access control software that brings doors, users and access permissions into one central system. Manage personnel, departments, access levels, schedules and security logs locally from your own PC, across all connected Akuvox devices. It’s available in the UK from CIE Group, the official Akuvox distributor.
What Are Akuvox Event Trigger Rules and How Do They Work?

What Are Akuvox Event Trigger Rules and How Do They Work?

Access control has traditionally been about deciding who can enter, where they can go and when they are allowed through a door. Akuvox Smart Access is now taking that idea a step further.
Akuvox Apple Wallet Access: How Does It Work?

Akuvox Apple Wallet Access: How Does It Work?

Akuvox now supports Apple Wallet access, turning your iPhone or Apple Watch into a secure door credential. Once your installer or administrator has enabled it, add your pass through the Akuvox SmartPlus app and simply hold your device near a supported reader. Available for residential and commercial projects in the UK through CIE Group.