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SIP Door Phone for Building Entry: Are There Better Options?
Key takeaways Door phones are unwieldy and awkward to use and install, no matter what technology they run on. SIP door phones are a step in the...

RFID Door Lock: The 3 Best Locks & How They Work
Key takeaways RFID door locks get the job done when it comes to managing access to individual units for tenants with pre-authorized credentials. But...

5 Steps to Become a Certified Smart Home Installer
Whether you’re a smart home technician wanting to broaden your customer base or a newbie to the real estate technology industry, the world of...

Best Residential Access Control System & Must-Have Features
Key takeaways The key components of an access control solution include a control panel, credentials, readers, and a release mechanism. When you look...

Installer’s Guide to the Top 5 Smart Devices For Apartments
Key takeaways The best smart apartment devices solve longstanding issues related to living in and managing apartments. Help your clients simplify...

Housing for Remote Workers: How Digital Nomads Impact Real Estate
With the rising popularity of remote work, more people than ever can live and work from anywhere by simply having an internet connection. So...

5 Ways to Fix the High Multifamily Employee Turnover Rate
Key takeaways Employee turnover is particularly high in the multifamily industry because property managers, leasing agents, and maintenance...

What is a Smart Building and What Are the Benefits?
Key takeaways A smart building uses the Internet of Things to automate building processes. Benefits of a smart building include higher return on...

How to Reap the Benefits of Transit-Oriented Development
Key takeaways Transit-oriented development is the future of urban planning. By giving your residents the opportunity to forgo their cars, you...

IP Doorbell Intercom: The High-Tech Solution to Building Entry
Access management just got smarter. Doorbell intercoms are now among the everyday items that can be internet-connected. Thanks to the...

Your Guide to Electronic Access Control Systems
Key takeaways Electronic access control is the best way to secure your building without hampering access for tenants and staff. Card readers,...
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