Key takeaways A porch pirate is someone who steals packages from the porch or doorstep. Package theft is common across the U.S., and millions experience it every year. If someone steals your package, you should file a report and contact the seller, delivery service,... Read More
Key takeaways: A video intercom with a mobile app sends entrance calls to authorized smartphones so residents or staff can verify visitors and release a connected door or gate when permitted. IP or cloud-connected, analog-overlay, cellular, and basic residential... Read More
As a property manager, you know it costs more to sign a new lease than to renew an existing one. Resident turnover is not only expensive but also significantly impacts your building’s NOI. One of the best ways to retain tenants and prevent turnover is to... Read More
Key takeaways: A wireless video intercom usually reduces dedicated wiring to resident endpoints, but the entry panel still needs power and a dependable network path. Wi-Fi, cellular, PoE, and hybrid systems have different dependencies; PoE is wired because Ethernet... Read More
Key takeaways: A door entry system combines visitor communication, access permissions, and door-release hardware, so each function should be evaluated separately. Fail-safe and fail-secure describe what happens on the secure side when power is lost. They do not, by... Read More
