URMET Intercom System Comparison

A new resident is first set up in the system the management team already uses for flats, residents and contact details. Then the same person is created again, this time in the door entry system. Access rights change — two systems need updating. The resident moves out — the record has to be removed twice. […]

On a single site, the management team may work in a property management platform, the security team in an access control system, and residents in a separate mobile app. If the door entry (intercom) system remains another isolated part of the building, the same users, access rights and events have to be managed in several […]

A proposal for a cloud intercom system usually makes it easy to find the license price for one year or a longer term. What is much harder to see is what that number actually includes: how many smartphones can be connected, which features are included in the plan, and what costs may appear at renewal, […]

When evaluating a video intercom system for a multifamily property, owners, developers, and property managers usually want answers to two questions: What will it cost to deploy, and what expenses should they expect after the system goes live? The answer rarely comes down to the price of the entry panel. The budget may also include […]

Mobile apps have become a standard part of modern intercom systems. Residents can see a visitor and unlock the door from a smartphone, even when they are away from the property. That is why system descriptions often feature an appealing marketing claim: “Free mobile app for residents.” For residents, that claim is often literally true: […]

Until recently, an indoor monitor was a standard part of a video intercom system: a visitor called from the entrance panel, and the resident answered on a device inside the apartment. Today, that same call can be answered on a smartphone – at home, at work, or on the go. Multifamily owners and property managers […]

Replacing a door entry panel can appear to be a straightforward technical upgrade: select a suitable device, confirm system compatibility and decide how it will be installed. In London, the route from specification to installation often depends on the status of the building, the ownership of the entrance and any additional controls that apply to […]

Can a door entry panel be supplied without the manufacturer’s logo on the front? For selected BAS-IP models and project configurations, yes. A logo-free front is one form of bespoke door entry panel customisation. BAS-IP can provide selected multi-occupancy panels for apartment buildings and individual panels for private homes or dedicated entrances without a visible […]

A video intercom monitor is often treated as just a screen on the wall. In reality, it is one of the key parts of the system: it is the device through which the user receives the call, sees the visitor, speaks with them and manages access. What a Video Intercom Monitor Is A video intercom […]