The Company Behind the System

Malibu Access Control designs and manufactures access control systems. A network of certified local Dealers installs and maintains them. You get a system built by an engineering-driven manufacturer, plus a team nearby that knows your property.

Who We Are

Malibu Access Control was founded by an engineer who spent his early career at Fortune 500 manufacturers. He brought the principles of that world with him: efficiency, simple processes, eliminating waste, and design that just makes sense. Those ideas are built into every Malibu system, from the hardware on your wall to the software your staff uses every day.

Our motto is “Don’t Follow the Followers.” The access control industry has settled for the status quo for a long time. We’d rather build something better.

How It Works: We Build It, Your Dealer Brings It Home

We design and build the system.

Malibu engineers the controllers, the software, and the platform that ties them together. Updates are delivered automatically, so your system keeps improving without anyone having to manage it.

Your local Dealer installs and maintains it.

Malibu Dealers are independent, factory-trained companies in their own communities. Your Dealer walks your property, recommends the right setup, installs it, and is your first call for service.

And we stand behind both of you.

Every Dealer has a direct line to us, the people who built the system. If a controller ever fails, we ship a pre-loaded replacement, so you’re back up and running without losing your data. And if you opt into a Malibu license, we train your team directly.

Our Offices vs. Where We Work

You’ll see Louisville, Nashville, and Hilton Head Island listed on our site. Those are our offices, where our engineering, support, and operations teams are based. They aren’t the boundaries of where Malibu is installed.

Because our Dealers are local businesses, Malibu systems are installed and supported wherever there’s a Malibu Dealer. For example, one city parks department manages access at about 19 remote parks from one central system. If there isn’t a Dealer near you yet, tell us about your project and we’ll help connect you with one.

What We Believe

  • Support comes first. When something needs attention, time matters. Exceptional support is the foundation of everything we do and the reason our relationships last.

  • Simple beats complicated. Our management software is designed to need virtually no training while still offering the features a growing property needs.

  • Built to last. Malibu systems are backward compatible, so the system you install today won't become obsolete tomorrow.

  • Your system is yours. The core system works on its own with no forced licensing fees and no lock-in. You add optional features, like mobile credentials, only if you want them.

  • Your choice of setup. Cloud, on-premise, or hybrid: Malibu runs on-site even without internet, with remote and cloud features available when you want them.

Ready to Talk to a Dealer?

A certified Malibu Dealer can walk your property, recommend the right setup, and show you how the system works. Book a demo or find a Dealer near you.