PointCentral Rolls Out Smart "Curb-To-Couch" Multi-Door Access Solution For Managers of Multifamily Smart Properties
PORTLAND, Ore., April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PointCentral, the recognized leader in enterprise-scale Smart Property solutions for short-term and long-term residential property managers, today announces the launch of their smart Curb-to-Couch access control solution. Primarily designed for multifamily communities with smart apartments but also applicable to gated single-family communities and HOAs, PointCentral's solution allows residents, guests, staff and vendors to use a single credential, in the form of a pin-code or a mobile app, across multiple entry points, simplifying the living experience and offering a new level of convenience and security for residents of smart properties.
PointCentral's Curb-to-Couch solution started by focusing on traditional access control systems. Utilizing Alarm.com's smarter access control product line, their Curb-to-Couch solution offers a retrofit-friendly access control solution that extends the safety, convenience and operational benefits of going keyless and fob-less throughout a community. By tying traditional access control into PointCentral's smart property platform, the Curb-to-Couch access solution can also provide a convenient way for apartment managers to grant building access to prospective tenants for unattended self-showings. When a prospect expresses interest in a property and has been authorized to view it, they can be automatically sent a unique access code that will gain them access to the smart building as well as the unit they want to see. When they exit, the management company is automatically notified for follow up.
In addition to enabling unattended showings, PointCentral's Curb-to-Couch solution provides a simple way to give access to vendors and maintenance staff, enabling use cases such as package delivery direct to package rooms or to residents' units without any involvement from on-site staff. Unique access codes can be limited to specific locks and only available for a short period of time. Real-time audits provide a complete history of who entered, where they entered, and for how long.
"PointCentral is the leading Smart Home platform of choice for property managers because we offer more flexible solutions than anyone else, allowing them to tailor the experience to the specific needs of their residents, owners and communities," said Sean Miller, president of PointCentral. "Combining Curb-to-Couch with our best-in-class reliability, data security and resident privacy policies, shows how comprehensive our smart property management platform is. When you add in authorized PointCentral service providers' ability to offer installation, local support, and add-ons like monitored life safety, our smart property management platform is the best option for residential property managers and their owners to transform short and long-term rental properties into state-of-the-art smart apartments, smart homes and connected communities."
PointCentral's Curb-to-Couch solution looked beyond traditional access control systems and also considered that multifamily properties have widely deployed traditional intercom systems to facilitate resident and visitor access. In order to enhance the overall experience, the Curb-to-Couch access solution integrates with ButterflyMX and Doorport intercom solutions, tying smart intercoms and front-of-door access into a seamless and secure way for residents, guests and service providers to access properties through PointCentral's single integrated platform.
"Intercoms play a vital role in helping residents and property managers verify and control in real time who gains access to a building," said Miller. "Property managers and residents alike want a seamless Curb-to-Couch solution that conveniently and securely manages front door access for guests as well as service and package delivery. ButterflyMX and Doorport integrations allow us to provide a complete range of solutions within a single product suite."
The new Curb-to-Couch access solution will be available from authorized PointCentral service providers in 2Q20.
About PointCentral
PointCentral, a subsidiary of Alarm.com (Nasdaq: ALRM), provides short and long-term residential property managers with a full suite of smart property solutions. The PointCentral platform monitors and controls single-family and multifamily rental properties throughout North America over a secure and reliable cellular network. With one of the largest smart property technology deployments in the world, PointCentral helps property managers and owners achieve operational efficiencies, improve asset protection and enhance resident amenities. For more information, please visit https://www.pointcentral.com/pr.
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