People’s desire to have control over the security of their property has only grown, especially when it’s their job to oversee the safety of others. At businesses and industrial locations, as well as more affluent residential areas, there has been an explosion of entrance security system options. It only follows that, in the coming months and years, more people will be taking advantage of those more advanced, user-friendly gated systems that are now available to them.
1. More Security Control for Residential Properties
In homes and other residential buildings, a single “gateway” device can now be installed to control the flow of information via WiFi. This piece of hardware will be important to homeowners because it will provide their security system with more capabilities at their outside entrance, just as a modem in the home is used to control your cable and internet usage. Talk to a home security gate professional to find out how this technology can help you, and what other features can be provided.
2. Use of Wireless Data to Monitor Residential and Commercial Building Access
At a minimum, you will want an intercom system at your entrance or entrances that includes a directory and access codes to control who enters. Wireless data with these security systems (supported by better app and software programs) will give more control to property managers who use them. This will make the job of monitoring guests easier and much more efficient. Property managers can use these powerful systems to control and authorize user access, enter and delete user codes as residents, guests, visitors, contractors and other users turnover, add mobile user information, and further restrict access to authorized individuals.
3. Traffic Surveillance at All Types of Properties
Above all, people will be looking for solutions designed to track user data and make it easier for residential and commercial building managers to monitor incoming and outgoing traffic.
People who have considered the idea of contracting out a surveillance system for better home security will find that professionals can do the job without installing a bunch of wires or intrusive, unattractive hardware. For example, an HOA may choose to have multiple camera setups at different hot spots. This could mean an overview camera with infrared technology for nighttime capabilities, as well as a License Plate Recognition camera at the entrance to allow only authorized traffic and monitor usage. Oftentimes these cameras and be located almost anywhere, including areas that might be have been out of reach for typical camera video signal wiring.
4. Upgrades or Replacement for Faulty Gate Buttons, Keypads, Intercoms & Security Cameras
Tired of having a handyman, garage door or fence company, or other non-qualified person come out to tinker with your malfunctioning button or keypad? How about a courtyard gate that fails to shut properly after being propped open to let in deliveries? Whatever issues you have experienced in the past, the cold weather and inattention is likely to exacerbate those issues. But not every security trend will involve an entirely new gate installation.
As technology improves, there are more ways to upgrade an existing gate that you love and are not ready to replace. Folks who want to get the most from their systems should look for signs of wear and tear as well as areas to modernize. Sometimes, you don’t know what you need until an electronic gate professional has thoroughly examined your system and explained your options to you.
Contact Electronic Entry Systems (EES) – The Chicagoland, North Shore and Midwest Gate Experts
No one wants to run out in the freezing cold to make sure their gate is opening or closing properly. The Midwest is expecting a lot of snow and cold this winter, so buckle up and make sure all of your automated entrances are built to withstand the cold and ice, and are equipped with the latest convenient, user-friendly features.
Clients who partner with Electronic Entry Systems (EES) get the utmost attention to their specific needs. Want more safety, security, reliability and property control in the new year? Contact EES online or call us at 800-337-4283 (800.EES.GATE) to get better security and safety in the new year.