Digital Access Control with Key Fobs and Mobile Phone Credentials
Beyond the Doorbell: How Smart Phone Entry Systems Integrate with Modern Access Control
For multi-family, strata, and commercial properties, the traditional buzzer system is now obsolete. Today’s property managers and business owners are seeking integrated security solutions that offer convenience without compromising control. The shift is towards Smart Phone Entry Systems, which are no longer just glorified doorbells—they are a seamless component of a modern Access Control network.
The Problem with Old Intercoms 📞
Older, standalone intercoms present security and management challenges: they require physical wiring to every unit, they offer limited visitor tracking, and they must be managed on-site. If a resident is away, they miss the call, and delivery access becomes impossible.
The Power of Integration and Connectivity
A smart phone entry system solves these issues by acting as a networked credential reader rather than just an audio device.
- Remote Access Management: The most significant benefit is the ability for residents or tenants to answer visitor calls and grant access remotely via a dedicated app, regardless of where they are. This enhances convenience and reduces missed deliveries.
- Unified Credentialing: Modern systems, like those from Mircom or Canadian Keyless, often share the same back-end software as the building’s access control system (key fobs, key cards).
This means:
- Simpler User Management: Property managers use a single platform to add or delete a tenant’s access (both physical and phone entry).
- Audit Trails: All entries—whether by key fob, key code, or remote phone grant—are logged in a single, comprehensive audit trail, simplifying security investigations.
Key Integration Features to Look For
When upgrading your system, look for integrations that maximize efficiency:
- Video Verification: The system should include a high-resolution camera at the main entry, allowing the tenant to visually verify a visitor before granting access via their app. This adds a critical layer of security missing from audio-only systems.
- Temporary Codes: For service providers or short-term guests (e.g., Airbnb), the system should allow managers to issue temporary, time-sensitive access codes that expire automatically, eliminating the need to issue or retrieve physical fobs.
- Elevator Control: For high-rise buildings, the entry system can integrate with elevator security, allowing a verified visitor to be automatically granted access only to the specific floor they are authorized to visit.
Integrating smart phone entry with your access control network provides superior security, management efficiency, and a highly valued amenity for residents.
Ready to upgrade your property’s entry system? Contact the experts at Eagle Eye Security Solutions to explore a fully integrated and future-proof access control solution for your building.