Key takeaways Touchless entry systems eliminate the need to touch high-contact surfaces like door handles, reducing germ spread and enhancing resident safety, especially in response to health concerns like COVID-19. Residents can enter buildings effortlessly using... Read More
Key takeaways Automatic doors provide hands-free entry, improving accessibility for all occupants and offering a seamless experience for tenants, visitors, and staff. These doors can be connected to access control or video intercom systems, allowing authorized entry... Read More
Key takeaways Wireless apartment intercom systems have grown in popularity over the years because they offer modern features that multifamily properties need, such as smartphone-based access and remote management. While wireless intercoms are primarily used at office... Read More
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
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
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
