Kantech installation and support in Alberta and BC
Hightower designs, installs and fully supports Kantech access control end to end, from Edmonton, Calgary and Red Deer to Kelowna, Penticton, Vancouver and Victoria.
About Kantech
What we install from Kantech
EntraPass software
Special, Corporate and Global editions, from single buildings up to multi-site enterprises.
KT-1 and KT-400 controllers
One-door and four-door IP controllers that grow with the building.
ioSmart readers and cards
Encrypted smart card readers, with an easy path forward from older proximity cards.
Mobile and remote management
EntraPass apps for managing doors and users from a phone, plus support for HID Mobile Access.
Choosing the right Kantech setup
Kantech projects are mostly about picking the right EntraPass edition and controllers. Special Edition suits single buildings with a modest number of doors, Corporate Edition adds features for larger sites and more users, and Global Edition is built for organizations running many sites from one system. KT-1 controllers make sense where doors are spread out, since each one sits right at its door, while KT-400 controllers handle four doors from one panel in a comms room. Pairing ioSmart readers with encrypted cards gives you much stronger security than older proximity fobs.
Upgrading an existing Kantech system
Kantech has been installed in Canadian buildings for a long time, so we often inherit older systems. In many cases the existing wiring and doors can be reused while EntraPass and the controllers are updated, and multi-technology readers let residents and staff keep using their current fobs while new encrypted cards roll out.
Service notice: Kantech has discontinued its ioProx wireless fobs and receivers, including the P82WLS, P84WLS and P700WLS. See what it means and your options, or call 587-920-1610 (Alberta) or 236-473-1610 (BC).
Kantech, fully supported end to end
One team handles your Kantech system from the first plan to years of service.
We start by auditing every door, the current credentials and how people actually use the building. Then we plan access levels and schedules, install or upgrade controllers and readers, load users and train your team. Where DSC intrusion panels are on site, we connect them so access and alarms work together.
Design and quote
We plan the right Kantech setup for your building and give you a clear, written quote.
Supply
We source genuine Kantech equipment and licences for your project.
Install
Our technicians install and wire every device to a clean, professional standard.
Program and integrate
We configure Kantech and connect it to your other systems, from cameras to alarms.
Train your team
We show your staff or property managers how to use Kantech day to day.
Service and repair
Ongoing support, repairs, updates and maintenance plans for the life of the system.
Kantech for your industry
Where Kantech shines in the buildings we work on every day.
Why choose Hightower for Kantech
We support what we install
We don’t install Kantech and disappear. The same team that designs and installs your system services it for years after.
Brand-independent advice
Because we install 27 brands, we’ll tell you honestly whether Kantech is the right fit for your building, and what we’d pair it with.
Full documentation
Every Kantech device, login and setting is documented and handed over, so you’re never locked out of your own system.
Local teams across Alberta and BC
Offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer and Kelowna mean local technicians for Kantech installs, service and takeovers.
Often paired with Kantech
Brands we regularly install alongside Kantech to build a complete system.
Comparing options? Read Kantech vs Genetec Synergis.
Stuck with a system nobody will fix?
We service, repair and take over Kantech systems installed by other companies, and document everything so you’re never stuck.
Kantech installation in Edmonton, Calgary and across BC
From Edmonton and Calgary to Kelowna and Victoria, we design, install and service Kantech systems across Alberta and British Columbia.
See all service areas. Alberta and BC are our main markets, and we support customers right across Canada and in the USA, with a parachute team ready to go anywhere. Ask us about it.
Kantech questions
Can you upgrade an older Kantech system?
Often, yes. EntraPass makes moving from older Kantech controllers to KT-1 and KT-400 easier, and multi-technology ioSmart readers help you switch card types gradually.
Does Kantech work with DSC alarms?
Yes. Kantech access control can connect with DSC intrusion panels, so access and alarm events are managed together.
Can Kantech use mobile credentials?
Yes. EntraPass supports mobile credentials, including HID Mobile Access, alongside cards and fobs.
Do you install Kantech in Edmonton, Calgary and across BC?
Yes. We install and support Kantech across Alberta, including Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer and Lethbridge, and in BC, including Kelowna, Penticton, Vancouver and Victoria.
Can you take over an existing Kantech system?
Yes. We service, repair and take over Kantech systems installed by other companies, and document everything for you.
How long does a Kantech installation take?
It depends on the size of the system. A small installation can often be done in a day or two, while larger buildings are planned in phases. You get a timeline with your quote.
Do you offer maintenance plans for Kantech?
Yes. Maintenance plans include scheduled checks, software and firmware updates, and priority service for your Kantech system.
Can we add video monitoring alongside Kantech?
Yes. Kantech runs your access control, and remote video monitoring runs on your cameras. Where the systems are connected, door or alarm events can be checked against live video by the monitoring team. See video monitoring.
Are Kantech P82WLS and P84WLS fobs still available?
No. Kantech has discontinued its ioProx wireless line, and the new ioSmart wireless fobs don’t work with the old receivers. See your options.
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