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3 Best Keypad Door Entry Systems & Keypad Access Control

Key takeaways Keypad door entry systems are a powerful, versatile access control solution — especially if you choose smart keypads with a mobile app...

What is a Sustainable Building? + 7 Parts of a Green Building

Key takeaways Creating a more sustainable building can be as simple as making a few small changes like installing solar panels or offering a bike...

4 Steps to Finding & Hiring the Best Security System Installers

Key takeaways Choosing the best security system installer is crucial to ensuring that your property is safe. After all, even the most comprehensive...

How to Add an Inactivity Message to Your Video Intercom

Your ButterflyMX video intercom is often the very first thing a visitor or delivery person sees when they arrive at your property. This provides a...

All About RUBS Utility Billing, How It Works & How to Implement It

Key takeaways: RUBS utility billing allocates utility costs among residents based on unit size, occupants, and amenities, eliminating the need for...

Should Apartment Building WiFi Be a Community-Wide Amenity?

To stay competitive in today’s real estate market, you need to offer the right amenities. But, as trends rapidly change, you may be having a hard...

How to Get Clients for a Security Company: 5 Tips for Security Installers

Key takeaways If you’re wondering how to get clients for your security company, you should: Promote your company across channels like social media,...

Complete Buyer’s Guide to IoT Access Control Systems

Key takeaways IoT access control comes in many shapes and sizes. There are different hardware choices that you can install at an entryway. In...

6 Best Apartment Automation Systems Right Now

Takeaways Apartment automation involves technology that streamlines aspects of living in an apartment building. The benefits of automation...

Top 10 Access Control Software Companies in 2025

Key takeaways Access control system software empowers you to assign, manage, and monitor access credentials and activities. Access control software...