How to use the ButterflyMX QR Code Intercom

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Cyrus Claffey
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Key takeaways

  • Scan the ButterflyMX QR Code Intercom with your smartphone’s camera to launch the property directory.
  • Search for property staff or resident in the directory and place a video call to request access.
  • The property’s staff or resident unlocks the door or gate remotely using the ButterflyMX mobile app.

 

how to use the qr code intercom

 

If you’re visiting a property with ButterflyMX’s QR Code Intercom, read this post to learn how to use it to gain access.

Follow these steps to use the ButterflyMX QR Code Intercom:

  1. Scan the QR code plaque
  2. Launch the intercom
  3. Search the directory
  4. Place a video call
  5. Grant access

 

Step 1: Scan the QR code plaque

Point your smartphone’s camera at the QR code to scan it.

 

Visitor scanning ButterflyMX QR Code Intercom to contact a resident.

 

Step 2: Launch the intercom

Once you’ve pointed your smartphone camera at the QR code for a sufficient amount of time, a link will appear. Simply tap it to open a secure, web-based QR code access control dashboard in your browser. No login or app is required.

 

ButterflyMX QR Code Intercom being scanned by a visitor's smartphone.

 

Step 3: Search the directory

Use the searchable directory to find the person or unit number you’re visiting.

 

 

Step 4: Place a video call

Tap the resident’s name to start a one-way video, two-way audio call. Before the call initiates, you’ll get a notification to grant microphone and camera permissions to your browser.

 

Visitor initiates video call with QR code intercom

 

Step 5: Grant access

Once the property staff or resident sees you on a video call, they tap “Unlock” in the ButterflyMX mobile app to grant you access.

The resident will receive the call in their ButterflyMX app, where they can view the one-way video and communicate via two-way audio. If they recognize you, the visitor, they can unlock the door or gate with one tap.

 

 

If you would like additional support about our QR Code Intercom, you can visit our help center.

 

Learn more about the ButterflyMX QR Code Intercom.

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Cyrus Claffey

Cyrus is the Founder of ButterflyMX. After business school, Cyrus began his career in M&A banking in the tech sector. From this perch, he first became interested in the growing ecosystem of services enabled via a smartphone. Upon noticing that the entryways of many multi-tenant buildings restricted access to these services, he created ButterflyMX to provide secure, convenient, and affordable property access from a smartphone. Cyrus received his MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and his undergraduate degree from Macalester College. Cyrus lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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