Gallagher launches IP lock integration with ASSA ABLOY

Gallagher Security has launched an IP lock integration with ASSA ABLOY in the United States.

The integration links ASSA ABLOY locks with Gallagher's Command Centre access control platform, aiming to simplify deployment in buildings where traditional wired access control is difficult or costly to install. It removes the need for extensive cabling and separate door controllers.

The product is aimed particularly at higher education sites in the US, including student residences, classrooms and research facilities. Potential users also include government sites, corporate campuses, institutional buildings and healthcare settings, especially where security teams manage multiple locations.

The integration supports ASSA ABLOY IN120 battery-powered Wi-Fi locks and IN220 PoE IP locks. These connect directly to an organisation's on-premises IP network, while access privileges, credentials, schedules and overrides are managed centrally through Gallagher's software.

That centralised model is intended to give administrators a single view of doors and users across a site. Security and IT teams can monitor events, alarms, battery status, audit records and device health within Command Centre.

The system also includes local processing at the lock, allowing each device to make access decisions independently if the network connection is interrupted. This is relevant in environments such as residence halls, laboratories, secure offices and remote buildings, where doors may still need to operate during outages.

Retrofit focus

The launch reflects continued demand in the physical security market for systems that can be installed in existing buildings without major rewiring. Older sites and distributed estates often challenge access control projects, as security teams must balance installation cost, operational oversight and resilience.

Battery-powered and network-connected locks have become one way to address those constraints, particularly in sectors such as education and healthcare, where estates can include a mix of new and ageing buildings. Integrating those locks into central management software has become a key requirement for customers seeking more consistent control over access rights and activity logs.

Matt Butts, Executive Vice President - Americas, Gallagher Security, outlined the company's position on the partnership.

"This integration reflects a shared vision between Gallagher and ASSA ABLOY to make security more accessible, flexible, and effective for our customers. By combining best-in-class door security with enterprise-grade access control, we're delivering a solution that reduces friction and empowers facilities with greater insight, faster response times and the confidence of connected technologies working together," said Matt Butts, Executive Vice President - Americas, Gallagher Security.

ASSA ABLOY presented the integration as a response to customer demand for simpler deployment across large and complex estates.

"Our collaboration with Gallagher brings together two leaders in access control to solve a real-world challenge for our customers. By integrating our IP-enabled locks with Gallagher's Command Centre platform, we're delivering a streamlined, modern approach to securing doors across complex facilities. It's a powerful example of how open, interoperable solutions can elevate both security and operational efficiency," said Faenza.

Operational visibility

For users, the practical value of the integration lies in combining door hardware and access management in one operating environment. Rather than managing locks as isolated devices, organisations can set permissions and schedules from a central system while reviewing operational data from each connected lock.

In sectors such as universities, that may help estates and security teams manage a broad mix of building types, occupancy patterns and risk profiles. Student accommodation, teaching rooms and specialist research spaces often require different access rules, while some sites may also need a mix of online and offline operation.

The direct connection of the locks to an on-premises IP network is intended to reduce installation complexity in hard-to-wire locations. That may be especially relevant in retrofit projects, where running new cables through older buildings can increase both project cost and disruption.

The launch adds to a broader trend in the security sector towards software-led administration of physical access, with vendors seeking to connect more edge devices directly to existing network infrastructure. In that context, the ability to monitor battery status, device health and alarms from a central platform has become an important operational requirement for both security and IT teams.