24/7 Access & QR Code Check-in

How 24/7 Access Works

BETA provides a controller unit — a controller running custom BETA software — that connects to your existing turnstile or door hardware. When a member scans their QR code, the controller validates it against BETA in real time and triggers the relay to open the door. All access attempts are logged centrally.

BETA will share this dedicated documentation with you and your hardware supplier on request.

Attention: BETA supplies the software and controller unit (invoiced separately) but does not supply the physical turnstile or door hardware, and does not provide on-site installation. Your installer or facilities team handles physical setup.


Attention: The security configuration for 24/7 access, including validation settings, pass types, and hardware setup, will vary depending on your facility. Always review your own requirements and consult a qualified technician for physical installation. BETA Support can advise on software configuration, but is not responsible for on-site security decisions.

Tip: This feature is available on the Business Tier and above. Turnstile documentation is shared with your team on confirmation of a controller unit order.

Dynamic QR Codes — BETA Recommendation

For 24/7 access, we strongly recommend using the dynamic QR code generated from the BETA app. Members open the app, navigate to their pass, and a fresh QR code is generated on the spot.

Each code expires after 15 minutes or one scan, whichever comes first. This means screenshots can't be shared or reused — only the right person, with a valid pass, can get through.

Tip: Gyms set up a specific pass or entry type to enable QR code generation for 24/7 access. Your BETA onboarding team can help configure this.

Why Not Static Codes?

Static codes:

• Google Wallet passes,

• Apple Wallet passes,

• key fobs, or external IDs

don't expire on use, and with code. Once generated, they stay valid until the pass expires.

BETA cannot control the expiry behaviour of Wallet passes. That's handled by Apple and Google, and it can't be changed. For an 24/7 access entry point, this creates a real security gap.

Warning: If you disable Wallet passes after members have already saved them, existing Wallet QR codes will continue to work until the underlying pass expires.

Check-in Validation Requirements

You can also control what level of verification a member needs before they can generate a QR code at all — from just a valid pass, all the way through to a validated waiver and confirmed safety proficiency.

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FAQs

Can we use key fobs or NFC tags instead of the app? You can, but we don't recommend it for 24/7 access. Static credentials can't be invalidated without cancelling the pass, and they carry more risk at an 24/7 access entry point.

What if a member can't generate a QR code even though they have a pass? Check your gym's validation settings. If "Allow Unverified Auto Check-In" is disabled, members need a validated waiver and/or safety proficiency before a QR code can be generated.
See Check-in Validation Requirements.

Does BETA install the hardware? No. BETA ships the controller unit with documentation. Your installer or facilities team handles the physical wiring and mounting.

What happens if the controller loses internet? A reliable network connection is critical for turnstile functionality. BETA recommends Ethernet over Wi-Fi. If the connection drops, access validation will not work.