In November 2020, the Trustees were exploring options for a new pedestrian access system for Arnhem. As some of our long-term residents may know, Arnhem previously had a switchboard system where visitors could press a button to place a direct call to a unit landline. Since this technology became increasingly unreliable and obsolete, the system was eventually decommissioned and removed.
In December 2020, the Trustees approved the installation of the new system, which is a widely-used and high-end Accentronix product. It was selected for its cost-efficiency and fitness-for-purpose among all options considered, particularly due to the high standard of security maintained in the block. The system is installed and maintained by an existing long-time Arnhem service provider.
The new system builds on the existing GSM-based access control system which allows registered users to place phone calls to open gates. The ability to remotely open doors for visitors and allow door-to-door deliveries is of utmost importance to some residents. The new system allows visitors to enter the unit number, which places a phone call to the owner or resident of the unit who can them permit or refuse access.
In addition to this, the following key features also come with the system:
- Link and manage remotes (e.g. deactivate lost remotes)
- Send visitors access pins in advance (using the Accentronix app)
- Integration with Google Assistant (e.g. “Hey Google, please open the Front Door”)
- Restricted remotes access for domestic, gardening and security services
More information can be found at: https://www.accentronix.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Wireless-Intercom-Infinity.pdf
If you have any questions or require a demonstration of the system in action, please contact the Trustees.