Your Phone
Is Your Access Card
Replace Plastic Cards with Digital, Cloud-Managed Mobile Credentials
HID Mobile Credentials let employees, students, and guests open doors, access elevators, log in to PCs, and more — using the smartphone or smartwatch they already carry. Credentials are issued instantly over the air and revoked in seconds.
Product Overview
What Are HID Mobile Credentials?
HID Mobile Credentials are digital access identities — the virtual equivalent of a physical access card or key fob — stored securely on a smartphone or wearable. Powered by HID's award-winning Seos® technology, they use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and NFC communications to authenticate against compatible HID readers without any physical contact.
Credentials are issued, managed, and revoked remotely through the HID Origo™ Management Portal — a cloud platform that eliminates the need to physically collect and redistribute cards. Lose a phone? Revoke instantly. New hire? Issue a credential in seconds from any browser.
The solution supports the HID Mobile Access app (iOS and Android), Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, Apple Watch and other Wear OS wearables — giving organisations flexibility in how users carry and present their identity.
How It Works
Administrator Issues Credential
Via HID Origo portal — upload a CSV or add users individually. An invitation email is sent automatically.
User Downloads Mobile ID
The user taps the invitation link to download the HID Mobile Access app or add to their digital wallet.
Tap or Twist & Go to Access
Phone communicates via BLE or NFC to the reader. Biometric unlock adds a second authentication factor.
Manage & Revoke Remotely
Update permissions or revoke credentials instantly from the Origo portal — no card collection needed.
Capabilities
Key Features of HID Mobile Access
Seos® Credential Technology
The same Seos technology used in HID's highest-security physical cards is embedded in every Mobile ID — offering layered AES-128 encryption, mutual authentication, and signed credential exchange for incomparable data and privacy protection.
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
BLE is the primary communications standard, supporting both iOS and Android across Tap (close-range) and Twist & Go (long-range) modes. Low power consumption means minimal battery drain on users' devices.
NFC Support (Android)
For Android users, NFC via Host-Based Card Emulation (HCE) provides the fastest possible tap-to-open experience, closely emulating the speed of a traditional contactless smart card presentation.
HID Origo™ Cloud Portal
Manage all users, credentials, devices, and access rights from a single cloud dashboard. Bulk-upload users via CSV, view real-time activity logs, and enforce enterprise security policies — from anywhere, on any device.
Apple Wallet & Google Wallet
Employees can carry their digital access badge alongside payment cards and boarding passes in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. iPhone users benefit from Express Mode — access even works with low or exhausted battery.
Wearable & Smartwatch Support
HID Mobile Access works on Apple Watch and Wear OS smartwatches. Google Wallet even supports dual-device provisioning — users can add their credential to both a smartphone and a smartwatch simultaneously.
Over-the-Air (OTA) Issuance
No face-to-face card printing or physical distribution required. An administrator emails an invitation link; the user provisions their Mobile ID in minutes — enabling instant onboarding for remote or distributed workforces.
Biometric Second Factor
Administrators can enforce device-lock-screen authentication (Face ID, Touch ID, fingerprint, or PIN) before a credential can be presented — adding a second factor of identity verification at every door.
Hybrid Card + Mobile
Most HID mobile-enabled readers can authenticate both physical cards and mobile devices simultaneously — enabling a phased, non-disruptive transition from plastic cards to mobile credentials at any pace.
Opening Modalities
Two Ways to Open a Door
HID Mobile Access supports two distinct gesture-based interaction modes, each configurable per reader location to match the environment and security requirements.
Tap
The Tap gesture mirrors using a traditional contactless card. The user holds their phone near the reader, typically within 30 cm (12 inches). It works via NFC on Android or BLE on iOS and Android, providing a familiar, fast interaction at high-traffic doors.
📏 Range: Up to ~30 cm / 12 inchesTwist & Go
The Twist & Go gesture leverages BLE's extended range. The user rotates their wrist while walking toward the reader — the door unlocks automatically before they reach it. Ideal for loading docks, parking barriers, or hands-free environments.
📏 Range: Up to 2 m / 6 ft via BLEPro Tip: Both modes are configurable per reader via the HID Reader Manager app. HID recommends maintaining consistent modality settings across all readers in a facility so users always know what to expect at every access point.
Digital Wallets
Native Apple Wallet & Google Wallet Integration
Through the HID Origo platform and certified integration partners, employees can add their corporate access badge directly to their preferred digital wallet — no dedicated app required.
Apple Wallet
Add your corporate badge to iPhone and Apple Watch. Supports Express Mode — works even with low battery power reserve. Face ID or Touch ID authentication available.
Google Wallet
Available on Android smartphones and Wear OS smartwatches. HID now supports dual-device provisioning — provision to both phone and watch simultaneously.
HID Mobile Access App
The dedicated HID app for iOS and Android. Available on the App Store and Google Play. Supports Tap, Twist & Go, and Padlock modes. Compatible with tablets and wearables.
API Integration
The HID Origo API enables embedding mobile credential issuance directly into existing HR, HRIS, or physical access control management software platforms.
Technical Data
Technical Specifications
Side-by-Side Comparison
Mobile Credentials vs Traditional Access Cards
| Feature | 📱 HID Mobile Credentials | 💳 Traditional Card / Fob |
|---|---|---|
| Issuance Method | Over-the-air, instant, remote | Physical print & hand delivery |
| Revocation Speed | Instant — cloud portal, one click | Card must be physically collected |
| Lost Credential Risk | Lower — phone loss noticed immediately | Higher — card loss often unreported |
| Second Factor Auth | ✓ Face ID, fingerprint, PIN | ✗ No inherent biometric layer |
| Apple / Google Wallet | ✓ Supported natively | ✗ Not applicable |
| Remote Management | ✓ From any browser anywhere | ✗ Requires physical access |
| Long-Range Access (BLE) | ✓ Twist & Go up to 2 m | ✗ Contact / very close range only |
| Environmental Impact | ✓ Zero plastic waste | ✗ Plastic card lifecycle |
| Multi-Use Capability | ✓ Door, elevator, PC, vending | Limited by physical form factor |
| Battery Dependency | iPhone Express Mode works on low battery | ✓ Fully passive, no battery |
Applications
What Can HID Mobile Access Unlock?
Building Entry
Open main entrances, lobbies, and secure perimeter doors
Elevator Floor Control
Restrict elevator floor access per card-holder profile
Car Park & Gates
Twist & Go for hands-free barrier and gate access
PC Login
Authenticate to workstations using the same mobile credential
Secure Print Release
Collect confidential print jobs at the printer with a tap
Hotel Room Access
Digital key solution for hospitality — no physical key card needed
Cashless Vending
Authenticate at vending or canteen kiosks linked to access rights
Time & Attendance
Log clock-in/out events using mobile credential tap at T&A readers
University Campuses
Student IDs, library, labs, dorms, dining — all in one mobile credential
Hardware
Compatible HID Readers
HID Mobile Credentials work with any mobile-enabled HID reader supporting Bluetooth Smart or NFC — including the following popular models sold and supported by CSPL Software.
HID Signo™ Readers
HID's latest generation of smart readers with Bluetooth and NFC support, OSDP v2, and integrated iCLASS Seos technology.
BLE + NFC ✓iCLASS SE® Readers
The original mobile-enabled platform. Supports Tap and Twist & Go with configurable short and long read ranges.
BLE + NFC ✓multiCLASS SE® Readers
Multi-technology readers supporting mobile credentials alongside legacy HID Prox, iCLASS, MIFARE, and DESFire cards.
BLE + NFC ✓Signo Biometric Reader 25B
Fingerprint capture with mobile credential support — combining biometric and mobile identity in a single reader.
BLE + Biometric ✓FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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