ASSA ABLOY eCLIQ Secures Historic Prague Monastery

ASSA ABLOY has equipped Prague’s historic Franciscan Monastery with its eCLIQ smart-key system. The solution improves access management while preserving the building’s architectural heritage.

The ASSA ABLOY eCLIQ system addresses the monastery’s need for flexible access control without invasive installation. The Franciscan Monastery serves both religious and community purposes, hosting exhibitions, baptisms, and community meetings. Managers must therefore control access to individual areas, monitor the movement of people, and respond flexibly to events.

The original access system could no longer meet their requirements. Key management was complex; there was a lack of clarity; and risks associated with the loss or non-return of site keys increased.

They wanted to upgrade access security to streamline key management and minimize risks associated with missing keys. Another essential element was that any software for this enhanced control over key and space management should be user-friendly and operable even by non-technical staff.

Above all, preserving the historic character of the building was non-negotiable. No invasive installation process was possible. Leaning into ASSA ABLOY expertise in the heritage sector helped monastery managers to identify the right solution.

Easier management of both keys and building spaces

Based on these requirements, a CLIQ system was the preferred choice. The ASSA ABLOY eCLIQ smart key solution combines mechanical robustness with intelligent electronics. It enables modern access management without any need for cabling. “Even in historic buildings, our eCLIQ smart key system can be implemented efficiently while preserving safety, aesthetics, and flexibility,” explains Ondřej Gajdoš, Acquisition Sales Manager at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions.

Thirty-five wire-free cylinders were installed and 90 programmable keys distributed, with everything now managed in intuitive software. This allows staff to easily set and edit access rights according to evolving needs – whether for employees and visitors, or to stage one-off events. One CLIQ advantage for the monastery is the ability for staff to respond immediately to any risky situation. If someone loses their key, for example, its authorizations are quickly blocked without any need to replace cylinders – saving time and money while also safeguarding security.

The eCLIQ installation includes 35 wire-free cylinders and 90 programmable keys, enabling flexible access management without structural modifications.

The CLIQ solution is also wire-free, so installation took place without interfering with the historic structure. It fully respects the architectural value of the building. ASSA ABLOY has also deployed digital key-based access management in historic properties, including Munich’s Hofbräuhaus, where the technology supports access control while preserving the building’s historic character.

By deploying CLIQ, the monastery has gained a modern access management tool that significantly increases security while streamlining daily operations. The solution brought not only a higher level of security and more efficient key management, but also the necessary flexibility for more dynamic use of space around the site. If needed, expansion of their system in the future is totally seamless: the CLIQ system’s reach can scale as the monastery’s needs evolve.