Direct answer
The short answer
Sometimes. Existing fobs can remain only when their technology and security are compatible with the new readers and management platform. In other projects, a planned credential transition is safer and easier to manage. WeTech reviews the current fob type, database and resident rollout requirements before recommending an approach.
Video answer · 40 seconds
Can You Still Use Key Fobs With Mobile Access Control?
See how familiar key fobs can remain available alongside mobile access when the readers and approved transition support them.
Watch in the complete YouTube playlist ↗What to confirm for your property
The exact answer can change with building age, wiring, equipment compatibility, resident or staff needs and the final approved configuration. WeTech confirms these conditions during a site assessment instead of making a universal promise from a product sheet.
Existing condition
What is installed now, and what limitation is causing the problem?
User workflow
Who needs access, how should they use it and who will manage changes?
Approved integration
Which doors, gates, elevators, cameras or calling methods need to work together?