{"id":1006,"date":"2021-12-17T16:01:35","date_gmt":"2021-12-17T21:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mvisystems.com\/?p=1006"},"modified":"2023-01-09T21:40:40","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T21:40:40","slug":"mvi-spotlight-on-butterflymx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mvisystems.com\/mvi-spotlight-on-butterflymx\/","title":{"rendered":"MVI Spotlight on ButterflyMX"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More and more, property managers, developers, and building owners are relying on safe, secure, keyless access control systems. These solutions use mobile devices and apps for wireless, touch-free access. One of the better-known app-based video intercom systems is the ButterflyMX system, which incorporates cloud-based integrations and a smartphone app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>About ButterflyMX<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ButterflyMX, located in New York, New York, was founded in 2014 by Cyrus Claffey. Cyrus saw that access control solutions were limited, expensive, and largely ineffective. His desire was to create easy-to-use, affordable, and attractive solutions for apartment dwellers, at the front door entry<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ButterflyMX uses video intercoms to allow residents to manage door activities, such as unlocking and entering the door or screening visitors, with the ease of a mobile device. Property managers benefit from the ability to easily remove or add property access for tenants, manage permissions, and review door events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Pros of ButterflyMX<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This access control system has many advantages, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 No in-unit wiring or\u00a0 hardware is required, reducing installation costs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 Fast and easy installation, requiring only internet, access control system\/door strike, <\/span>and power<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 Easy QR code entry for doors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 Dedicated secure package delivery room option with multiple safety features<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 Many integrations available for use with existing intercom systems<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Cons of ButterflyMX<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, there are some common recurring points of dissatisfaction among ButterflyMX\u2019s reviews. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"background-color: var(--bs-body-bg); color: var(--bs-body-color); font-family: var(--bs-body-font-family); font-size: var(--bs-body-font-size); text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);\">\u00a0 \u00a0 The smallest intercom hardware itself starts at $3,995, but the price tag quickly <\/span>increases with additional costs for better hardware, software, and hosting for the\u00a0app,\u00a0 app updates, and even support.\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 Support times are only during standard work hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 No truly set price for the recurring fees. Every quote has different pricing, with no <\/span>reasons for it.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 No supported dealer\/installer network, for when issues arise.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 Integrations are all very minor, and don\u2019t serve much purpose. Separate logins are <\/span>required for the functionality of the system.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 Multiple complaints centered around tenants not receiving notifications, or receiving <\/span>delayed notifications, if even receiving notification at all.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 Customers state that they sometimes must go down to the door and let visitors in <\/span>due to delays with the system.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 Customers state that the screens are extremely small, and are very difficult for visitors to navigate.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>MVI Beats ButterflyMX<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While ButterflyMX is a relatively good intercom system, it is not an access control system, and therefore lacks some of the functionality and seamless integration that MVI is known for, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Full Building Management Platform<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MVI offers a Building Management Platform that allows building managers and residents to track package deliveries, maintenance repairs, and other door entry activities. It also acts as a complete building communication platform, between all relevant entities in the building.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Powerful Cloud-Based App<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residents and managers receive access to the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mvisystems.com\/resources\/download-apps\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MVI myKey App<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This app allows real-time communications, door activity monitoring and auditing, and keyless entry solutions. For managers, it allows full control of their properties, from anywhere at anytime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0MVI makes it easier for building managers to update tenant records, access door logs, and keep track of service requests. Managers can use this app or the web portal to send communications to tenants and residents directly, or building-wide.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Touchscreen Access<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the app, visitors can \u201cbuzz\u201d a resident to request entry, and it acts very similar to a standard \u201cfacetime\u201d call. They can then communicate via video chat with the visitor, regardless of their location. The resident can then allow or deny access to the visitor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Multiple Entry Options<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenants can use the MVI app via Bluetooth or digital QR for entry, but they can also use a QR key fob or a PIN number to gain access to the building. Residents can even send timed digital QR codes to their expected visitors, for access when they aren\u2019t available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Four Software Packages to Choose From<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No two properties are the same, and access control needs can be as different as the buildings themselves. From the comprehensive Professional package to the basic video upgrades offered in the One-Time package, building managers and owners can find the exact level of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mvisystems.com\/solutions\/apartment-video-intercom-system\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">software services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> necessary to get the most out of their MVI systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Free Demos<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MVI knows that upgrading access control systems is an investment in both time and money. Free demos of the MVI platforms are available so building managers and property owners can get a better understanding of how the MyKey\u2122 solutions and software packages will work with their buildings<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>AI-Powered Facial Recognition<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important part of access control is knowing that visitors and residents are, in fact, who they claim to be. Facial recognition technologies allow identification of the person actually entering the building, thereby helping to ensure that the person using the \u201ckey\u201d, is the person that owns the \u201ckey\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>See how MVI compares to the competition!<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More and more, property managers, developers, and building owners are relying on safe, secure, keyless access control systems. 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