Smart Door Handles

What is a smart door handle?

A smart door handle, also known as a digital door fitting or electronic door handle, is an access solution that replaces a classic door handle. It combines the function of a mechanical fitting with modern electronics and offers various access options directly on the handle. Unlike a digital cylinder or smart lock, the entire fitting with integrated reader and control electronics is replaced.

Typical features of a smart door handle:

• Integrated controls: Fingerprint sensor, keypad or RFID reader directly on the handle
• Elegant look: Modern design without separate components on the door
• Easy retrofitting: Replacement of the existing fitting without structural changes
• App control: Manage all access permissions via smartphone
• Flexible permissions: Grant access permanently, time-limited or one-time

Typical applications for smart door handles:

• Offices and coworking spaces: Quick access assignment for employees and visitors
• Practices and law firms: Separation between public and internal areas
• Airbnbs and apartments: Contactless check-in for guests
• Interior doors: Secure sensitive rooms like server rooms, storage or archives
• Commercial areas: Zone control in hotels, studios or fitness facilities

Smart door handles are the perfect solution when you want to combine modern access control with appealing design. They are especially suitable wherever many changing users need access and classic keys would be too cumbersome or insecure.

How does an ELCON smart door handle work?

An ELCON smart door handle completely replaces the classic door handle and integrates all electronic components in an elegant housing. Control is handled via the free ELCON SmartAccess app, which lets you centrally manage all access permissions.

The unlocking process in 4 steps:

1. Identification: Place your finger on the sensor, enter the PIN code or hold your smartphone near the handle
2. Authentication: The integrated electronics verify your authorization in the database
3. Release: If authorized, the handle is electromechanically unlocked
4. Opening: Press the handle as usual and open the door

Control via the ELCON SmartAccess app:

• Manage user types: Permanent, temporary, recurring or one-time
• Access scheduling: Individually definable by day and time
• Virtual keys: Send via app to family, employees or guests
• Logging: View live history of all access events (with Wi-Fi bridge)
• Real-time management: Instantly block or grant access

Your smart door handle also works locally without an internet connection: Fingerprint, PIN code and RFID work reliably offline. For real-time remote management and live logs, the optional Wi-Fi bridge is required. This keeps you flexible and lets you decide whether to use your system locally or networked.

Benefits of a smart door handle over traditional solutions

A smart door handle offers significant advantages over mechanical door handles and classic locking systems, especially noticeable in professional environments.

Security benefits:

• No more key management: Lost or unreturned keys are a thing of the past
• Instant blocking: Revoke access in seconds via the app
• End-to-end encryption: Highest data security based on modern standards
• Seamless logging: Every access event is documented with a timestamp

Comfort benefits:

• Multiple access options: App, fingerprint, PIN or RFID, your choice
• Share virtual keys: Send to as many users as needed via the app
• Modern design: Elegant handle instead of visible keypad and sensor
• Easy retrofitting: Existing fitting is simply replaced

Economic benefits:

• No ongoing costs: Install once, use indefinitely free of charge
• Reduced admin effort: No key handouts and no codes on paper
• Scalable: Suitable for individual doors or entire office buildings
• Long battery life: Up to 12 months without replacement

Especially flexible access management: In coworking spaces, practices or Airbnb apartments, grant permissions exactly when needed. Cleaning staff get access only at defined times, guests only during their stay. Your door stays secure without you having to be there permanently.

What types of smart door handles are there?

Smart door handles differ by design, identification options and application area. Depending on the use case, a different variant suits your requirements.

By identification method:

• Fingerprint sensor: Biometric recognition for instant access
• PIN keypad: Numeric code, usable without a physical medium
• RFID reader: Chips, cards or key fobs
• App control: Opening via smartphone and Bluetooth
• Multi-function: Combinations of all access methods in one fitting

By application area:

• Interior door handles: For offices, apartments and sensitive interior spaces
• Exterior door handles: Weatherproof with increased protection rating
• Handles for covered outdoor areas: Protection against direct weather
• Narrow-frame handles: Specifically for narrow door profiles

By connectivity:

• Offline systems: Self-contained, controlled via Bluetooth
• Wi-Fi networked systems: Remote-controllable with bridge

The ELCON range of smart door handles:

• ELCON smartHANDLE: Smart door handle for interior doors with app, fingerprint, PIN and RFID
• EL31: Premium solution available on request, ideal for demanding project requirements

What to consider when buying a smart door handle

To ensure your smart door handle works reliably long-term and fits your door perfectly, several criteria are important when buying.

Compatibility and installation:

• Door thickness: The ELCON smartHANDLE fits doors from 35 to 65 mm
• Door type: For interior doors or also for covered outdoor areas?
• Installation effort: Prefer easy retrofitting without drilling
• Existing lock compatibility: Suitable for your existing mortise lock

Security and data protection:

• End-to-end encryption: Protection of communication between app and fitting
• GDPR compliance: Data storage exclusively on European servers
• Made in Austria: ELCON develops its products in Austria
• Warranty: 12 months manufacturer's warranty on all ELCON products

Feature scope:

• Access methods: App, fingerprint, PIN and RFID as needed
• Number of users: How many people should have access?
• Remote access: Is a Wi-Fi bridge needed for real-time management?
• Battery life: Ideally up to 1 year per set

Service and support:

• Personal consultation: By phone, WhatsApp or in our Vienna showroom
• Delivery time: At ELCON 1 to 2 business days
• Shipping: Free from €300 order value
• No subscription fees: Buy once, use forever

Tip: Visit our showroom in Vienna and test our smart door handles live. You'll get a direct feel for craftsmanship, operation and design.

Benefits of the ELCON smartHANDLE, the smart door handle for interior doors

The ELCON smartHANDLE is our smart door handle for interior doors and makes your doors digitally controllable in just a few minutes. With elegant handle design, versatile access options and the proven ELCON SmartAccess app, it's the ideal solution for offices, practices, apartments and interior rooms.

Versatile access methods:

• ELCON app via Bluetooth
• Fingerprint sensor directly on the handle
• Numeric code via integrated keypad
• RFID tag or card by tapping
• Virtual keys sent via app

Features and app control:

• Real-time access management from anywhere (with Wi-Fi bridge)
• Various user types: Permanent, temporary, recurring or one-time
• Access scheduling by day and time
• Live history and logging available (with Wi-Fi bridge)

Installation and design:

• Suitable for all common interior doors
• Also usable for covered outdoor areas
• Elegant, modern handle design
• Easy retrofitting without complex installation
• Door thickness 35 to 65 mm

Technical specifications:

• Dimensions: Width 150 mm, depth 70 mm
• Power supply: 4x AAA batteries (not included)
• Battery life: Up to 1 year
• End-to-end encryption for highest data security
• GDPR-compliant storage on European servers
• 12 months manufacturer's warranty

The smartHANDLE is the perfect choice when you want to combine modern access control and appealing design in one product. Without a separate keypad on the wall, without cables, and without complex installation.

smartHANDLE or EL31: Which smart door handle is right for me?

Both ELCON models bring smart access control directly to the door but target different application areas and requirements. Here's how to find the right smart door handle:

ELCON smartHANDLE

The ideal all-rounder for modern interior spaces and anyone looking for an uncomplicated entry into the digital access world.

• Access via: App, fingerprint, PIN code and RFID
• Door thickness: 35 to 65 mm
• Ideal for: Offices, practices, Airbnb apartments, coworking spaces, sensitive interior rooms
• Special feature: Elegant handle design with all controls integrated
• Optional: Wi-Fi bridge for remote access and real-time logs

ELCON EL31

The premium solution for demanding projects and individual requirements. Due to its project-specific configuration, the EL31 is available on request only.

• Suitable for: Larger projects, commercial applications, individual requirements
• Availability: On request via personal consultation
• Configuration: Tailored to your specific requirements

Our quick decision guide:

• Looking for a ready-to-buy smart door handle for interior doors? The smartHANDLE is your first choice
• Planning a larger project with specific requirements? Request the EL31 with no obligation

Find the right smart door handle for your door with our configurator

Want to know which smart door handle, smart lock or digital cylinder fits your door? Use our free product configurator and find the optimal solution for your individual door situation in just a few steps. Simply select door type, dimensions and desired access methods, and you'll instantly get a matching product recommendation from the ELCON range.

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