By Chris Skinner, Security Technology Director
Modern Advancements in access control technology provide more than just improved security and can make a meaningful difference in property managers’ workflow and the tenant experience.
Access control has evolved far beyond keys and mechanical locks, and Tech Electronics partners with leading manufacturers to provide the best solutions for your properties.
Cloud Access control systems eliminate the need for on-premises servers and allow property managers to automate the credentialing process. Through integrations with wireless locks, new tenants’ credentials can be activated automatically when a lease begins and disabled when a lease ends.
These systems also provide options for more secure credentialing through Bluetooth and near field communication-based access. Protocols like these allow residents to use smart devices as keys and are much harder to copy or decrypt than physical keys or RFID chips.
Systems Designed for Property Managers
Platforms from manufacturers like Avigilon Alta, 2N, Butterfly MX, Genetec SaaS and Lenel Elements are specialized for these applications and provide the best experience for property managers and tenants alike.
Property managers can view their systems through browser-based dashboards and can monitor for issues like propped doors and prohibited access.
In existing buildings, cloud access controls can be easily installed with minimal damage and very few cable runs thanks to internet-connected readers.
Aside from streamlined processes and increased security, cloud access control can provide a number of amenities for tenants like mailroom management, visitor passes and access to public amenities like pools and rooftops.
Multi-Family Specializations
Mailroom management systems provide access to delivery services and can notify residents of deliveries to create an audit trail with arrival and pickup times.
Video intercom systems allow tenants to see who is visiting and allow entry from their smartphones. One-time credentialing can create visitor passes, so tenants don’t have to coordinate with delivery services or meet friends in the lobby.
Instead, they can create and share a QR code that can provide one-time or limited-time access for services like dog watchers.
Tenants don’t even need to be home to create these credentials and can issue visitor passes using their smartphones from anywhere they have internet access.
Amenities like mobile access can also be applied to elevators and parking garages. Integrations with VMS platforms also allow property managers to implement license plate recognition at parking entrances to automate and manage access.
These readers can also be used to manage booking for in-building amenities like pools, gyms, conference rooms and more.
For properties still relying on outdated access control systems, modern advancements come with easy installation and can provide immediate improvements to both property management and the tenant experience.
In a competitive housing market, systems like these can provide valuable improvements to apartments, condos and gated communities that can be the difference maker for prospective tenants and residents.
For more information about cloud access control, and the improvements it can bring to your properties, contact us today to schedule a consultation.
