# Paxton Key

> Simplified access from Paxton

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1510947334](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1510947334)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1510947334`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Paxton Access Ltd
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (1,162 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-11
- **First published:** 2020-11-30
- **Size:** 8.82 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/paxton-key/id1510947334)
- **Website:** [http://www.paxton-access.com](http://www.paxton-access.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.Paxton.Info/4970](http://www.paxton.info/4970)

## Description

Paxton Key is a Chrome extension that lets you use your iPhone as a virtual key for Paxton10 v3.3+ systems. When paired with a Paxton10 setup, you can present your iPhone to a wall reader to gain access to buildings or car parks and to trigger predefined actions within the system, such as arming an intruder alarm. This approach eliminates the need to carry a physical access card by delivering virtual keys to your device ahead of visits.

About Paxton10: Paxton10 is Paxton's secure access control and video management platform. It tracks where people are and enables buildings to respond accordingly, combining security with convenience for any building type. This extension supersedes the Paxton Key v1 app (discontinued November 30, 2022).

## Rankings

- #52,867 — Overall
- #39 — free access

## Review summary

User reviews uniformly describe Paxton Key as unreliable and difficult to use. The dominant issues are inconsistent door access, with frequent failures that force restarts or repeated attempts. Apple Watch support is notably weak, with many reports of no credentials or non-functional watch app. The integration with Apple Wallet and prompts to use Apple Pay disrupt the entry flow. Background mode does not reliably work, forcing users to keep the app open. Credential management problems, such as lost registration codes and duplicate logins, compound the frustration.

### Cons

- Unreliable performance and frequent failures to grant access; needs repeated attempts or restarts.
- Poor Apple Watch integration; watch app often doesn't work or provide credentials.
- Apple Wallet/Apple Pay prompts trigger instead of allowing entry; confusing flow.
- Background mode access is unreliable; often must keep the app in foreground or it won't work.
- Account/credential issues; registration codes may be lost or require re-registering; login problems.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1510947334)