by Ferdison Cayetano | Sep 25, 2020 | Apartment Intercom System
Key takeaways Electric strike locks are generally fail-secure, requiring power to unlock, thus remaining locked during power outages. In contrast, magnetic locks (maglocks) are fail-safe, needing continuous power to stay locked and unlocking when power is lost.... Read More
by Katie Kistler | Sep 16, 2020 | Apartment Intercom System
Key takeaways An apartment intercom system with door release offers residents and property managers a secure way to control building access while providing convenience for visitors and deliveries. The ability to remotely unlock doors adds a layer of security by... Read More
by Johanna Gruber | Sep 14, 2020 | Apartment Intercom System
Key takeaways: The first telephone-based intercom was patented in 1894, using a buzzer to alert residents. Apartment intercoms evolved to include earpieces and mouthpieces for direct conversations. By the 1950s, apartment buzzer systems allowed residents to grant... Read More
by Johanna Gruber | Sep 4, 2020 | Apartment Intercom System
Key takeaways: An apartment intercom system is a building intercom that sends audio (and sometimes video) footage from an intercom to a tenant. Apartment intercoms offer benefits, including improved visitor access, package deliveries, and security. Today’s... Read More