PDK’s Holiday Schedules: The Key to a Stress-Free Holiday Season
- ProdataKey
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
The holiday season is almost upon us, which means it’s time to pull out your decorations, finalize travel plans, and double-check that your facility is ready for some secure downtime. The last thing that security administrators want is to spend a holiday worrying about the safety of their building. Luckily, with ProdataKey’s holiday schedules, system administrators can take all the stress out of holiday and seasonal closures.
What Are Holiday Schedules?
Holiday schedules refer to an Auto Open Deny rule that can be programmed in PDK.io. This rule will take precedence over any other pre-programmed Auto Open schedules, allowing administrators to easily program closures for holidays.
“It’s important to remember that not everybody approaches holidays the same way,” explains Cole Nebeker, PDK’s Training and Event Manager. “A hospital, for example, often functions 24/7 and won’t have doors that frequently close for holidays. On the other hand, schools typically close to celebrate many state and federal holidays–but they need to stay secure on those days.” To meet the distinct needs of various different operations, PDK offers an automatic door scheduling feature that provides the ultimate flexibility for any user. When setting up a holiday schedule, system managers can program specific rules that follow the unique operations of their facility–making it easier than ever to develop a system tailored to the exact needs of the user.
In addition to setting holiday schedules through the Auto Open feature, users can also set up a Deny rule to restrict access to specific Groups on a holiday. Jeromy Stokes, PDK’s Technical Support Manager, walks through this process on Episode 63 of the Big Access Podcast: “If you want to limit access to a specific Group, all you need to do is open that Group and set up a Deny rule. This means that the janitors, for example, won’t be able to get into the building on a given holiday.”
With PDK, system managers can easily program the exact access schedules and rules needed to keep their facilities and personnel secure on any holiday.
How to Set a Holiday Schedule in PDK.io
PDK.io is known for its user-friendly management, and the process of setting up a holiday schedule is no exception. To program a holiday schedule, simply head over to the Auto Open page and create a new rule. Select the Devices you want the rule to apply to, then select Single Date and input your desired date, start time, and end time.
Don’t forget to give it a detailed name, like “Thanksgiving Closure”. This will make it easy for you to find the rule if you need to make edits in the future. Lastly, toggle the rule to Deny. A Deny rule will take precedence over any pre-programmed Allow rules, such as your typical hours of operation.
For a detailed step-by-step guide on configuring these Auto Open rules, check out the video “How to Set Up a Holiday Closure in PDK.io” on the ProdataKey YouTube channel!
Keeping Your Holidays Stress Free with Remote Management
With PDK’s Auto Open schedules, you can set up your rules ahead of time and ensure that you won’t need to spend a holiday worrying about your building’s security. However, in the instance that an administrator forgoI t to program a holiday schedule ahead of time, it’s easy to address the issue right away and avoid any stress on your days off.
“Sometimes you may forget to schedule the holidays in advance,” Cole explains. “But with PDK you can set it up right then and there.” PDK is known for its remote management capabilities, allowing for ultimate control anytime, anywhere, and from any device. This means that even on Christmas morning, you can open up PDK.io and make the changes you need.
“The best part about PDK is the fact that you can do everything from your phone,”
Jeromy emphasizes. “You can just pull up the app and create the rule right away, and the doors will lock immediately.” Within seconds, users can secure their facility and continue enjoying their holiday stress-free.
Ensuring a Seamless And Secure Holiday Season
This holiday season, give yourself the gift of peace of mind. With easy remote management and customizable holiday schedules, PDK guarantees that you can keep your facility safe without missing a single moment of the festivities. So if you haven’t already, head over to PDK.io and set up your holiday schedules today!
For a detailed step-by-step guide on configuring these Auto Open rules, check out the video: