At this Chestnut Street property in East Boston, Key Tech installed a ButterflyMX video intercom at the main entrance to improve visitor communication and strengthen control over who enters the building. The installation brings modern access technology to a traditional residential entrance while keeping the equipment compact and respectful of the building’s architectural character.
Modern access without conventional on-site internet
A major consideration for this project was connectivity. The site did not have a conventional internet connection available for the intercom, so the system was configured around ButterflyMX cellular connectivity. This allowed the property to gain the practical advantages of a cloud-connected video intercom without making a separate building-wide internet installation the focus of the project.
The result is a connected entry experience at a property where a standard internet-dependent approach would have created additional complexity. It is a useful example of how the right access-control design can adapt to the conditions of an existing Boston building instead of forcing the property into a one-size-fits-all installation.
Clearer visitor verification and remote door access
With a ButterflyMX video intercom at the entrance, residents can communicate with visitors and make a more informed decision before granting access. Smartphone-based functionality also makes it possible to respond to guests and deliveries without being physically beside an in-unit intercom.
For property management, a cloud-based entry platform can simplify user administration and provide a more organized approach to access permissions and entry activity. For residents, the value is immediate: easier guest access, better visibility at the front door, and less dependence on outdated entry routines.
A discreet installation for a historic-style entrance
The intercom was installed beside the front door within the existing entrance surround. Its placement keeps the device visible and accessible to visitors without overwhelming the traditional doorway. This balance between new technology and existing architecture is especially important when upgrading older multifamily properties in Boston.
By combining ButterflyMX technology with a connectivity plan suited to the site, Key Tech delivered a practical video intercom installation that improves security, convenience, and day-to-day access at the property’s most important entry point.
After our work
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Value delivered
For residents and visitors
- Video communication with visitors before granting access
- Smartphone-based response to guests and deliveries, without being physically at the in-unit intercom
- Better visibility at the front door and less dependence on outdated entry routines
For property management
- A cloud-connected intercom delivered over cellular connectivity, with no conventional internet install required on site
- Simplified user administration through a cloud-based entry platform
- A more organized approach to access permissions and entry activity
