Teleportivity Review: QR Code Video Intercom Features, Cost, & More

 

 

Teleportivity strives to change how tenants, employees, and guests interact with your property’s front door with the Teleportivity QR code video intercom.

In this Teleportivity review, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the QR code access solution, from how it works and features to costs and potential alternatives to consider.

This QR code intercom review covers:

• About Teleportivity
• How does Teleportivity work?
• Teleportivity review
• Should you get the Teleportivity QR code intercom?
• Teleportivity alternatives

 

 

About Teleportivity

Teleportivity is an Australian-based company offering cloud-based communication systems. Their flagship product is the QR code video intercom, which says goodbye to hardware altogether and replaces it with a fixed  QR code at the front of your building.

With that said, Teleportivity offers a hardware option in the form of its FONECOM Outdoor Display.

In addition to Teleportivity’s intercom systems, their other products include:

• Video concierge. Employ remote front desk staff who can assist guests, customers, or other employees by directing them as needed. Concierges can manage calls, upload content, answer requests from different locations, and grant access remotely without ever setting foot on the property.
• Help-as-a-service. Manage customer service requests remotely using your own staff or Teleportivity’s white-labeled staff.

 

How does Teleportivity work?

Teleportivity’s QR code intercom displays a QR code at the main entryway of your property for visitors to scan. When visitors scan the code with their phone’s camera, it takes them to a website where they enter the unit number they’re visiting.

The system then notifies the tenant of the visitor. Once the tenant answers, they can see and speak with the guest via a two-way video call. Finally, the tenant can grant the visitor access remotely.

For commercial properties, the QR code video intercom works similarly. After scanning the QR code, the visitor is presented with a directory of departments they may request access from, such as the receptionist or security.

Meanwhile, the FONECOM Outdoor Display is Teleportivity’s hardware solution for those not committed to an intercom with QR codes. The outdoor display works similarly to the QR code solution, but visitors don’t use their phones. Instead, they use the touchscreen and built-in camera to see and speak with the tenant before they enter.

 

Teleportivity review

• QR video intercom features
• FONECOM outdoor display features
• Cost
• Pros and cons of Teleportivity’s QR code intercom

 

QR code video intercom features

• Designed for multifamily and commercial properties.
• Supports third-party integrations.
• Manage the system through the mobile app or online portal.
• Unlock the door to grant access remotely.
• Call queue system for properties with multiple access points.
• Organize and manage documents, images, and videos in the system.

 

FONECOM outdoor display features

• High-definition touchscreen display.
• Two-way video, voice, and VoIP calling.
• IP65 rating to prevent dust and water from entering.
• Compatible with iOS and Android devices.
• Connects to concierge or security.
• Loud and clear speaker system.
• LED light indicates system status.

 

Learn how to use the ButterflyMX video intercom display:

 

Cost

The cost of Teleportivity’s QR code video intercom and Outdoor Display is not public. To learn more about the cost of Teleportivity, we suggest you contact their team.

 

Pros and cons of Teleportivity’s QR code intercom

Pros

• No hardware is required, eliminating installation and maintenance costs.
• Cloud-based system offers a future-proof entry solution for visitors and customers.
• Easily implemented with a static QR code.
• No mobile app download is required.
• Suitable for numerous commercial properties and multifamily buildings.
• Easily integrates with other building systems.
• Connect remote staff with on-site personnel and visitors with ease.

Cons

• Some may find QR code intercoms inconvenient, diminishing their experience.
• Less tech-savvy people may find QR codes confusing to use.
• QR codes may ask to unlock permissions on user smartphones, such as the camera or photo library, causing friction.
• When there isn’t an outdoor panel, a smartphone might be required to request access, and alternative credentials might not be available for users whose smartphones are lost or run out of battery.
• Additional access methods could be required for employees and tenants.
• There appears to be no audit log of guest entries for additional security and safety.
• May not act as a comprehensive visitor management solution.
• QR codes may be easily replaced by scammers who hide harmful links in a new code.
• Passersby might save the link from the QR code intercom — effectively taking the property directory with them — and may cause a nuisance by calling random tenants remotely.

 

Should you get the Teleportivity QR code intercom?

Teleportivity offers a promising solution for enhancing customer service and guest experience through remote agents. One of its standout products is the QR code video intercom system, which boasts simplicity and innovation. Above all, the most appealing aspect is the lack of hardware installation requirements, making it particularly advantageous for small businesses and multi-unit properties.

However, Teleportivity may fall short of expectations for medium- to large-scale properties. While the QR code video intercom is user-friendly, it may lack robust security features like a detailed entry log. Additionally, the system may require other access methods for employees or tenants, which could be inconvenient.

 

Teleportivity alternatives

ButterflyMX is a cloud-based access control company that offers a modern video intercom solution. With over 15,000 installations, ButterflyMX enables tenants to access properties using smartphones and let in their guests remotely. Property managers and owners can also easily manage their property’s video intercom remotely through the mobile app or online dashboard.

 

ButterflyMX video intercom features

• Mobile app. The ButterflyMX mobile app is highly rated and is used by tenants to access the property. Additionally, residents can grant access to their guests remotely without ever leaving their unit or being on the property. The mobile app also lets property managers edit permissions, review entry logs, and more.
• 156° wide-angle camera. The built-in camera captures the entirety of your main entryway. That way, residents can easily see who is requesting access, and the system can capture a clear date—and time-stamped photo of people entering.
• IP65 rating. No matter the climate, ButterflyMX is built to withstand the elements. Its IP65-rated casing prevents water and dust from entering and can withstand temperatures as extreme as -40°F and 140°F.
• Built-in directory. The built-in directory makes it easy and fast for guests or delivery drivers to request access to the property. Guests can search via unit number or name when requesting entry.
• Audit log. Review time—and date-stamped photos of every door entry that used ButterflyMX. This will help you react better to potential security breaches or safety risks.
• Cloud-based. Reduce installation costs and time by not having to install wiring throughout the property. Instead, the ButterflyMX video intercom only requires a few simple wired connections to get up and running.

 

Disclaimer: ButterflyMX provides these blog posts to help our customers and potential customers make the right business decisions. Our blog posts are based on the information we have available to us at the time of writing.