Salto Access Control Bristol — Approved Installer for Salto KS & Space

Salto KS — Cloud-Based Access Control

Best for: Multi-site businesses, flexible workplaces, growing organisations, businesses that want remote management without on-site IT infrastructure

Salto KS is a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform — all access management is handled through a secure cloud portal and mobile app. There's no on-site server required. Administrators manage users, permissions and door access from any browser or smartphone — adding and removing access instantly, from anywhere.

Key features:

• Cloud-based management — no on-site server required
• Mobile app administration — manage access from your smartphone
• Instant remote access changes — grant or revoke access in real time
• Mobile keys — smartphone credentials via Bluetooth
• Scalable across multiple Bristol and South West sites from one platform
• Real-time audit trail — see who accessed which door and when
• Role-based access — assign different permission levels to different user groups
• Integration with HR systems and visitor management platforms

Salto Space — On-Premise Access Control

Best for: Larger organisations, regulated environments, businesses requiring on-site data control, sites with specific IT security requirements

Salto Space is an on-premise platform — all access data is stored and managed on a local server on your Bristol premises. This gives organisations complete control over their data, with no dependency on cloud connectivity. Salto Space is the preferred choice for businesses in regulated sectors or those with strict data residency requirements.

Key features:

• On-premise server — complete control over all access data
• No cloud dependency — system operates independently
• Detailed access reporting and audit trails
• Scalable from small installations to large multi-building sites
• Integration with HR, time and attendance, and building management systems
• Suitable for regulated environments — healthcare, education, government
• Advanced door grouping and access schedule management
• Visitor management integration

Wireless Salto Locks

Battery-powered XS4 smart locks with no cable at the door. The most common choice for internal Bristol commercial doors — office areas, meeting rooms, stairwells and secondary access points where cable installation would be disruptive or impractical. Batteries typically last 2–3 years. Installation is fast and clean with no building work required.

Best for: Internal doors, older buildings, listed properties, minimal disruption installations

Wired Online Salto Nodes

For doors requiring real-time control — main entrance doors, high-security areas and doors where instant remote lock/unlock capability is essential — Salto online nodes connect locks directly to the network via cabling. These doors receive real-time access decisions, can be remotely operated and trigger instant alerts. Power is supplied via the cable, eliminating battery replacement.

Best for: Main entrance doors, high-security areas, reception, doors needing remote control

Hybrid Installations

Most Bristol commercial Salto installations combine both approaches — wired online nodes at the main entrance and key security points, wireless battery-powered locks across the rest of the building. This delivers real-time control where it matters most while keeping installation cost and disruption to a minimum across the wider site. CJS Fire & Security design hybrid systems as standard, specifying the most appropriate connection type for each individual door.

Best for: Most commercial Bristol premises — the recommended approach for new installations

Problems with mechanical keys

• A lost key means a locksmith call-out and often a full lock change — expensive and disruptive
• You cannot control when or where a key holder can access the building
• You have no record of who entered which door or when
• When a staff member leaves, keys may not be returned — creating an ongoing security risk
• Copying a key is easy — you may not know how many copies exist
• Mechanical locks cannot be remotely locked or unlocked
• No time-based access restrictions — a key works 24/7 regardless of working hours

With Salto access control

• Lost credential? Revoke access instantly from your phone — no locksmith, no lock change
• Control exactly which doors each user can access and when
• Full audit trail — see who accessed which door and at what time
• When a staff member leaves, revoke their access immediately — no physical key to recover
• No physical key to copy — credentials are encrypted and cannot be duplicated
• Remote lock and unlock capability from any device
• Time-based access schedules — staff access only during working hours

Offices & Commercial Buildings

Salto is widely installed in Bristol office environments — managing staff access across floors and departments, integrating with visitor management systems and providing a complete audit trail of building access. Mobile keys eliminate the admin burden of physical card management for growing office teams.

Hotels & Serviced Accommodation

Salto's hospitality solutions deliver mobile key check-in, automated guest access tied to booking systems, and complete audit trails for security management. Bristol hotels using Salto can eliminate front desk key handovers and provide guests with smartphone access to their rooms.

Healthcare & Care Homes

Salto's ability to control which staff can access which areas — and when — makes it ideal for Bristol healthcare premises where different staff grades require different access levels. Fully audit-trailed access to medication stores, equipment rooms and restricted areas.

Schools & Education

Salto is extensively used in Bristol schools and academies — managing staff, contractor and visitor access across campus buildings. Integration with lockdown systems means a single credential management platform covers both normal access and emergency lockdown procedures.

Industrial & Warehouse

For Bristol warehouses and industrial sites, Salto's battery-powered locks remove the need for cable infrastructure across large buildings. Site-wide access management from a single platform, with time-based schedules for shift workers and contractor access management.

Co-working & Flexible Workspaces

Salto KS is the access control of choice for Bristol's growing co-working sector — enabling member self-service access via smartphone, automated booking integration, and the ability to grant or revoke access remotely as membership changes.

Approved Salto Installer

CJS Fire & Security are an approved Salto installer — trained and certified on both Salto KS and Salto Space platforms. When you choose CJS, you're working with engineers who understand Salto systems in depth, not a generic installer who fits whatever the client specifies.

Bristol-Based Engineers

Our engineers are based in Bristol city centre. Every Salto installation is carried out by our own directly employed engineers — no subcontractors, consistent quality and genuine local knowledge of Bristol's commercial property landscape.

KS & Space Expertise

We install and support both Salto platforms — advising each client on the most appropriate choice for their specific requirements rather than defaulting to one platform regardless of fit.

Full Integration Capability

We integrate Salto access control with CCTV, intruder alarms and visitor management systems — giving your Bristol business a fully joined-up security solution from a single installer.

Free Site Survey

We visit your Bristol premises, assess your access control requirements and provide a detailed no-obligation quote — with clear recommendations on the right Salto platform and hardware for your specific building.

Ongoing Support & Maintenance

System updates, hardware maintenance, user management support and fault response for Salto systems across Bristol and the South West. We remain your support contact after installation — not a distant helpdesk.

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