iLOQ
Finnish maker of self-powered digital locks that need no batteries and no cabling, managed from a cloud platform
Quick Overview
| Company | iLOQ Oy |
|---|---|
| Category | Access Control Systems |
| Headquarters | Oulu, Finland |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Finland (EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages checked |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Self-powered locks, cloud-based management, role-based administration, NFC mobile access, S5, S10 and S50 product lines, ATEX variants, open API |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Best For | Property managers and utilities retrofitting mechanical locks |
| Replaces | Brivo |
Detailed Review
iLOQ runs its business from Oulu in northern Finland and says it patented energy-harvesting technology for locks. The cylinder produces power when a key or phone is presented, so the building needs neither a battery change round nor a cable to each door.
Its cloud platform is aimed at administrators who look after many properties, such as housing associations, public sites and critical infrastructure.
Management platform
Access rights are created, updated and cancelled remotely and in real time from a central location. One dashboard can span hundreds of locations, and rights can be created ahead of time, for example for student housing at the start of a term.
Roles carry the rights instead of individuals, which the vendor says cuts administration when staff change.
Product lines
The range includes S5 and S10 key-based products, S50 mobile-based products and S50 ATEX versions for explosive atmospheres. An S50 Ecosystem and technical documentation are listed on the site.
Open API
The cloud page invites customers to build custom solutions on top of the open iLOQ API, a route for linking tenant or HR software to key rights.
Limitations to Consider
The platform is built around iLOQ keys and locks, so it is not a way to manage third-party readers. No prices are published, so budgets need a conversation with a partner. The pages we checked did not say where the cloud runs, and there is no video or visitor module.
Who Should Use iLOQ
Housing providers, utilities and public buildings that want mechanical doors converted without trenching cable. Offices wanting card readers and turnstiles are better served by Paxton or deister electronic.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- No batteries or cabling in the lock
- Remote real-time rights changes
- Role-based administration
- Open API
- ATEX versions for hazardous areas
Cons
- Tied to iLOQ locks and keys
- Pricing not published
- Hosting location not stated
- No video or visitor modules
Alternatives to iLOQ
Other European access control systems worth comparing before you decide:
Tapkey
Austria · Phone-as-key access with a free plan for five people
Paxton
United Kingdom · Installer-sold door entry with licence-free Net2 and Paxton10 software
EVVA
Austria · AirKey smartphone keys and Xesar for local or cloud management
SALTO
Spain · Salto KS cloud access control next to on-premise Salto Space
See all European access control systems or compare them directly against Brivo on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The company describes electronic locking without batteries or cables, powered by patented energy-harvesting technology.
Yes. Its cloud page says rights can be created, updated and cancelled remotely in real time, including after a key or phone is lost or stolen.
The privacy policy names iLOQ Oy, business ID 1842821-6, Elektroniikkatie 10, 90590 Oulu, as controller.