Serving Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach
Where the entry problems usually are
Most building conversations start with one of these:
- A lobby buzzer panel that only calls landlines or has failed
- Too many fobs in circulation, with no clear record of who holds them
- Package and delivery traffic overwhelming the front desk
- Garage, pool, and gym doors on separate systems that don't talk to each other
- Seasonal owners and renters who need access that starts and ends on a date
Building the system around the lobby
A cloud video intercom at the main entrance lets visitors call residents' phones, and management add or remove residents from a dashboard. Readers at the garage, gate, and amenity doors can use the same credentials. Platforms such as ButterflyMX, Swiftlane, UniFi Access, Akuvox, and 2N take different approaches, and the right one depends on the building's size, budget, and existing wiring.
Association approval and phasing
Board approval, budget cycles, and building rules often set the pace. We can prepare a written scope that the board and management can review, and phase the work — lobby first, then garage and amenities — when that fits the budget better.
Access control hardware
The hardware behind a controlled door
Every controlled door combines a credential reader with locking and exit hardware. We select each piece around the door and frame material, the hardware already installed, available power, and the exit behavior the door must keep — including whether it should stay locked or unlock if power is lost.
Magnetic locks (maglocks)
Hold a door closed with an electromagnet. Common on glass and aluminum doors; require a code-compliant release for free exit.
Electric strikes
Replace the strike plate in the frame so the latch releases on command. Often the least invasive option when the existing lockset can stay.
Electrified panic bars / exit devices
For doors that need push-bar exit, an electrified exit device lets access control unlock the outside while the inside always exits freely.
Push-to-exit / request-to-exit buttons
Let people leave through a door secured by a maglock or strike, and tell the system a valid exit is happening.
Request-to-exit sensors and door-position contacts
Motion sensors detect someone approaching to leave; door contacts report whether the door is actually closed, held, or forced.
Controllers, readers, keypads, power supplies, and wiring
Controllers make the decisions, readers and keypads collect credentials, and dedicated power supplies with backup keep doors behaving predictably.
See how this applies to commercial entry and condo & multifamily buildings.
Property types we work with
High-rise condominiums
Lobby intercom, garage and elevator access, amenity floors.
Garden-style and low-rise apartments
Building entries, gates, and pool access on one system.
Townhome associations
Community gates, clubhouse, and shared amenity doors.
Mixed-use buildings
Separate resident and commercial access through shared cores.
How the installation process works
- 01
Assessment
We walk every controlled door, gate, and the lobby with management.
- 02
Recommendation & quote
A written scope the board can review, with ongoing platform costs.
- 03
Installation & setup
Scheduled around residents; we enroll units and configure delivery access.
- 04
Walkthrough
Training for management and front-desk staff, plus resident instructions.
Compatibility considerations
Not every product fits every door or property. These are the things we check first:
- Existing wiring may be reusable, or the building may need new cable or a cellular unit.
- Fire-rated doors and egress rules limit which locking hardware can be used.
- Some platforms charge per door or per unit each month.
- Board approval is usually required before work is scheduled.
What to send us
A few details help us check compatibility before we recommend anything:
- Photos of the current entry panel and the entrance
- Number of units or tenants and whether there's a front desk
- How deliveries and visitors are handled today
- Who approves the project (board, management, or owner)
Common questions
- Can residents answer the intercom on their phones?
- Most cloud video intercoms use an app, and many can also call a regular phone number for residents who prefer it.
- Can we keep our existing fobs?
- Sometimes. It depends on the credential format and the new reader. We check before recommending a replacement.
- How do deliveries get in?
- Many platforms offer delivery codes or a delivery-only door. What's available depends on the system.
- Is there a monthly fee?
- Cloud platforms typically have a subscription. We'll show you the ongoing cost alongside the installation quote.