Next-generation video intercoms are finally here. What do they mean for you?

Mobile-based video intercoms have played a major role in multifamily access control since ButterflyMX introduced them in 2014. By enabling residents to use their smartphones as credentials, these video intercoms have simplified access control while enhancing both security and convenience.

While video intercoms are crucial to modern access control solutions, they’ve seen minor advancements since their inception — until now.

ButterflyMX is transforming the world of access control with its new 8” and 12” video intercoms. The next-generation video intercoms showcase an enhanced design, look, and functionality while remaining familiar and easy to use. What’s more, ButterflyMX’s new video intercoms are capable of withstanding all types of harsh conditions, from inclement weather to potential vandalism, ensuring your property benefits from their inviting appearance long after installation.

These next generation of video intercoms are also packed with new features that offer greater convenience, easier installation, and improved security.

Wide-angle camera

The first video intercoms revolutionized how residents granted access by providing the ability to see the guests before letting them into your property. Thus, residents and property staff had peace of mind when letting a visitor inside.

While the camera boosted security and safety, previous video intercom cameras had narrow fields of view. So, guests may have unintentionally stood out of view from the camera, preventing property staff and residents from verifying the visitor’s identity. Moreover, the older camera may not have fully captured an entry event, preventing property staff from maintaining a reliable visitor record.

To solve this issue, ButterflyMX’s next-generation video intercoms feature a wide-angle lens capable of capturing a 156° field-of-view — providing a clear image of your visitor no matter where they’re standing at your entryway.

WiFi connectivity

Today’s video intercoms are simpler to install than their legacy counterparts, thanks to their cloud-based infrastructure. However, installing a video intercom can still be cumbersome, especially when looking for an internet connection. Many multifamily properties — such as gated communities — have limited internet access points, most of which are not near the front door or gate.

So, ButterflyMX’s next-generation video intercoms come standard with built-in WiFi. By using 5GHz WiFi, your multifamily properties, no matter how big or small, can take advantage of the latest in wireless technology, allowing for easy installation while still providing your property staff, residents, and visitors with a modern access control solution.

Fob and key card support

Smartphones are the ideal credentials when accessing a property, but they’re sometimes not the right credentials for everyone. So, it’s vital for video intercoms to support other types of access credentials so your residents can easily access your property.

Radio frequency identification (RFID) is a technology where readers emit radio waves to pick up data on tags. A commonly used real-world example of RFID is in fobs and key cards used by access control systems.

By incorporating RFID into ButterflyMX’s next-generation video intercoms, you can let residents use any credential they wish: smartphones, PIN codes, key cards, fobs, and more — ensuring that access is simple for everyone who lives, works, or visits your property.

The next generation of property access made simple

Relied upon by more than 10,000 multifamily, gated community, and student housing properties, including those owned, managed, and developed by the most trusted names in real estate, ButterflyMX transforms the access control experience at any building.

ButterflyMX’s cloud-based access control system is the only property-wide solution on the market. Allowing your property staff to manage access into and throughout your entire building using a single access credential — from your main entryways to every unit, gate, and elevator throughout your building.

Visit ButterflyMX to learn more about their next-generation video intercoms and the role they play in your property’s access control needs.