Turn iPhones into Employee Badges
Replace traditional physical ID badges with employee badges in Apple Wallet to boost your organization's security and simplify access management. Enable employees to log into business applications and access any endpoint with ease by using their iPhones or Apple Watches for mobile authentication. From shared workstations and multi-function printers to parking garages and secure office areas, all it takes is a simple tap of their device near the reader for instant access.
rf IDEAS’ WAVE ID credential readers support Wavelynx and HID employee badges in Apple Wallet, providing a secure, seamless and efficient method of identity verification that adheres to industry compliance standards. Whether you're scaling access control across multiple sites or enhancing regulatory compliance, leveraging employee badges in Apple Wallet delivers the secure, flexible, user-friendly and future-proof logical access management solution your business needs.
Integrated Access Control Beyond the Door
Everyone in your organization can use their iPhone or Apple Watch to access any endpoint equipped with WAVE ID mobile credential readers, including:

Shared workstations

Secure business applications

Multi-functional printers

Time tracking systems

Parking garages

Elevators and meeting rooms

Turnstiles

Kiosks

Point-of-sale systems

EV charging stations

Enhance employee convenience
Simplify access by making it possible for employees to access secure areas and log in to devices with a simple tap of an iPhone or Apple Watch. You’ll boost security across your organization without difficult change management processes. Many people are already comfortable using digital wallets in their personal lives — nearly 40% already use them for financial payments — and the learning curve is short for everyone else. That means mobile credential roll out and adoption generally proceeds smoothly regardless of employees' technical expertise.
Protect and secure employee, company and customer data
Digital badges are more secure than physical cards, which can be lost, stolen or in certain cases, duplicated. Apple Wallet’s built-in encryption and biometric authentication features, such as Face ID and Touch ID, safeguard sensitive data by ensuring only employees themselves can access and use their credentials. This heightened security reduces the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive areas, systems or information. For organizations, this means fewer vulnerabilities to address and more streamlined security protocols.


Increase operational efficiency and scalability
Digital badges streamline administrative tasks, like issuing and managing employee credentials, saving time for your HR and IT teams. Plus, your organization can easily add, update or revoke employee credentials as teams grow or roles change without reissuing physical cards. You also won’t have to worry about printing physical badges or cards for your employees and guests, allowing you to streamline badge distribution and reduce costs across your entire IAM ecosystem. Lost cards will become a thing of the past, too.
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“Smartest Building in Austin”
Goes All in on Mobile Credentials
Employees and tenants of RiverSouth - Austin can now use digital company badges with all major digital wallets for seamless NFC access to the building’s parking garage, elevator destination dispatch kiosks, smart lockers and amenities.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Employee Badge in Apple Wallet
Employee badge in Apple Wallet offers a modern approach to access management, combining convenience with advanced security features. To help you get started, we’ve answered some of the most common questions about Apple Wallet employee badges.
How do employees add their badges to Apple Wallet?
Employees receive a secure email or notification with a link to download their badges to Apple Wallet. Once a badge is downloaded, it appears in the Apple Wallet app and can be accessed on both iPhone and Apple Watch, even when a device’s battery is dead. The process is simple and guided, ensuring a quick setup.
What happens if an employee loses their iPhone or Apple Watch?
If a device is lost, the badge can be remotely deactivated to prevent unauthorized access. The employee can easily add their badge to a new device once it’s replaced or found. Apple’s Find My feature also adds an additional layer of security to help locate the lost device.
Is upgrading my access control system to support employee badge in Apple Wallet worth the investment?
Yes, upgrading your physical and logical access to support employee badge in Apple Wallet is worth the investment. Leveraging digital wallet credentials will enhance your organization's security, boost employee productivity and help achieve regulatory compliance. Many organizations are still using outdated and unencrypted physical badges such as HID Prox that leave endpoints, applications and sensitive data susceptible to cyberattacks and data breaches.
What endpoints and applications can a user access with their employee badge in Apple Wallet?
Digital employee badges stored in Apple Wallet can be used to access any physical or logical endpoint equipped with a certified credential reader such as WAVE ID. In addition to building entry, users can use their iPhones or Apple Watches to gain access to parking garages, elevators, meeting areas, shared workstations, vending services, multi-functional printers and more. Additionally, rf IDEAS works with an ecosystem of partners that enable WAVE ID to integrate with some of the leading business applications such as Salesforce, Epic, Cerner, Workday, UKG, IGEL, Microsoft Azure/Active Directory, VMware and more.