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Telephone Entry System with a Camera: The Best Option for You

Key takeaways A telephone entry system with a camera allows residents to both talk to visitors and see who they are talking to. The main difference...

Blockchain in Real Estate: How It’s Revolutionizing the Industry

Key takeaways Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are a type of digital currency that is unique and non-replicable Bitcoin is an example of fungible tokens,...

Top 3 Gated Community Access Control Systems & How They Work

Key takeaways: Gated communities use access control systems to enhance security by restricting entry to authorized individuals, reducing the risk of...

Whoo Intercom Reviews | Whoo Intercom System Cost & Alternatives

Intercom systems are essential for every multi-tenant property type—from residential to commercial. If you’re a property owner or manager who...

Nest x Yale Lock Review | Yale Smart Lock Review & Cost

Key takeaways Nest x Yale are a merger of Yale smart lock technology and Google Nest’s smart home suite of interconnected products. This lock has...

10 Best Multifamily Property Management Software of All Time

Key takeaways Multifamily property management software (PMS) is a tool designed for property managers, owners, and landlords to simplify or automate...

3 Best Wireless Gate Intercoms: Ultimate Buyer’s Guide

Key takeaways A wireless gate intercom is a system that lets visitors communicate with tenants wirelessly before remote access is granted. Wired...

How to Open a Gate with a Cell Phone: 3 Easy Ways

Key takeaways: The most common ways to open a gate with a cell phone are with gate access control systems, a telephone entry system, and IP...

ButterflyMX IP65 Rating: What it Means and Why it Matters

ButterflyMX video intercoms are usually installed at a property’s front door or gate. This means our intercoms are often outside. So you might be...

IoT Explained: The Internet of Things & IoT Intercoms

Key takeaways An IoT intercom is an internet-connected device that enhances traditional intercom functions, enabling wireless communication between...