Key takeaways: A magnetic lock needs power to stay locked, so it releases when power is lost. An electric strike is often fail-secure, but some models can be fail-safe or field-configurable. Electric strikes work with a mechanical latch and usually control entry from... 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
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
