Residents of gated communities are 33% less likely to have their homes burglarized. They also save money on homeowner’s insurance as most companies offer discounts on policies for properties with a secure gated entry. With modern access control solutions like secure parking, proximity badges, smart door locks, and a camera surveillance system, not only are you protecting your guests and their visitors, you’re also giving them peace of mind.
Gated Entry and Secure Parking
For apartment complexes, it’s not always feasible to have a security professional on hand to let people in and out. Whether you need a single access point gate or a completely integrated access control system depends on the size of your community, the level of security you want to provide, and the safety of the area around you. From simple parking lot security gates with access panels and video surveillance to fully customized ornamental community entry gates, there is a secure parking solution for everyone.
Modern Parking Solutions
Secure parking with modern validation solutions is necessary with the increasing focus on security and convenience for residents. With options like proximity badges and license plate recognition, residents can come and go as they please while access is prevented for those who don’t need it.
License Plate Recognition (LPR)
LPR cameras installed in entry and exit terminals on a centralized system are monitored and managed by parking management software that grants or denies entry and records and documents all entry activity. The high-definition imaging helps enforce permit parking and assist with security alerts for problematic drivers or enforcement violations.
Streamlined Parking Validation
Entry and Exit terminals with automatic validation solutions integrated for resident entry into secure parking areas create a user-friendly, seamless parking experience, restrict unauthorized access, enhance safety, and reduce exit congestion. Along with LPR and video surveillance, parking access terminals can be updated with proximity card readers, intelligent stickers, self-scan, and online parking validation to keep traffic moving in your community.
Secure Door Access Controls
Residents like secure doors with access control systems because of the high level of security they offer. Technology advancements have led to electronic locks, key cards, and mobile access credentials replacing traditional locks, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and entry and providing a greater sense of security to residents and property managers. Some of the modern technology available that can be installed or integrated into existing access control systems include:
Keyless Entry
With keyless entry, you can provide access for those who need it, prevent it for those who don’t, and never worry about replacing another lost or stolen key. One keyless entry option is smart/proximity badges or key fobs, where tenants are issued identification cards fitted with proximity sensors or personalized key cards or fobs containing unique access credentials that grant or deny access to secure areas of the property. Another is keypad door entry, where each tenant is given a unique access code to grant or deny access to secured areas of the property.
Smart Video Intercom Systems for Doors and Gated Entry Points
You can manage security systems remotely with video surveillance and IP door access control systems, giving you control no matter where you are. With a cloud-based smart security system that uses a multitude of IoT devices, the property staff can open doors and grant access from any internet-connected device, adjust and monitor active credentials remotely by logging into the management portal, and can be expanded at a later date with other IoT devices for a cloud-based smart apartment building.
Modern CCTV/Video Solutions
Tie your residential community’s security together with continuous video surveillance and add an extra layer of safety for your guests. While the high-megapixel CCTV quickly identifies people or vehicles and keeps you informed of who’s coming and going, the cloud-based storage keeps the video on hand for future reference.
And if thinking about the massive upfront cost associated with a full system upgrade has you worried, you don’t have to replace everything to have a quality surveillance solution. With a hybrid CCVE system, the latest technology and upgraded digital storage are integrated with your existing system, saving you the expensive cost of replacing your entire setup.
With more than thirty years of experience in commercial security, Guardian Access Solutions specializes in secure residential access. You don’t have to develop a heavily fortified neighborhood for residents to feel safe (and enjoy some insurance discounts), as the right combination of security features can do the trick. And not only will our team design and install them, we’ll also service and maintain them for optimal functionality. If you’d like to improve your security level, reach out so we can discuss options (new tab) for the modern access control solutions your residential community deserves.
