Sophia Cooper writes about access control, property technology, and the tools modern property teams use to manage buildings more efficiently. Sophia’s work helps property managers, owners, developers, and security professionals understand the latest trends in building access, visitor management, and resident experience.
Key takeaways: You may be able to keep existing fobs or keycards if the new system supports your reader, credential format, or a compatible converter setup. Reusing credentials can reduce disruption for employees, tenants, vendors, and other authorized users during an... Read More
Key takeaways: Assign ButterflyMX Security Cameras to specific access points in the ButterflyMX OS to find entry footage faster. Once connected, camera footage can be reviewed from the “Door Releases” tab in the ButterflyMX OS. This setup gives you more visibility... Read More
Key takeaways: Open breezeway communities often benefit from unit-level smart locks because residents typically enter from exterior corridors, not a controlled lobby. The best access strategy supports the way people actually move through the property, including... Read More
If you live or work in a building with ButterflyMX or if ButterflyMX was recently installed at your property, you should have received an email to register for ButterflyMX. After registering, you can start using all of the features ButterflyMX offers, such as... Read More
Key takeaways: Receive video calls via the ButterflyMX mobile app or press ‘9’ during a phone call to let your visitors in. Share time-limited QR codes with guests for secure, managed access. Create one-time PIN codes for delivery drivers to ensure secure entry for... Read More
