Key takeaways: A video intercom verifies a visitor and sends an unlock command, but the relay or controller, power supply, electrified lock, latch, and door perform the actual release. Electric strikes are generally fail-secure and magnetic locks are fail-safe, so... Read More
Key takeaways: A smartphone intercom for property access is more than an app: it combines an entry panel, connectivity, software, resident phone access, and compatible door or gate release hardware. Legacy telephone dialers, cellular-only intercoms, and cloud IP video... Read More
Key takeaways The top three electronic latches offer enhanced security and convenience. Electronic latches are locks that disengage when they receive a short burst of electricity. They’re an integral part of many access control systems. Residents use electronic locks... Read More
Takeaways The best maglock brands include Dormakaba, Assa Abloy, and Schlage. Maglocks are a type of locking mechanism that uses electromagnetism to secure an entryway. Magnetic locks use an electromagnet and armature plate located on the doorframe and the door,... Read More
Key takeaways: Verkada’s current lineup includes TD33, TD53, TD63, and audio-only TS12, with hardware MSRP from $1,199 to $2,199 plus a required Command license. The $2,199 TD63 is the only current model with a built-in keypad and tenant directory, making it the key... Read More
Key takeaways: A door strike is the frame-mounted hardware that receives a latch or bolt. A strike plate holds it mechanically, while an electric strike can release a compatible latch electronically. Fail-secure and fail-safe electric strikes do opposite things when... Read More
