In today’s world, where delivery services are a lifeline for millions, apartment building access failures create real headaches for residents, delivery drivers, and property managers alike. About 20% of all apartment delivery attempts fail on the first try due to access issues, adding up to millions of missed deliveries every year. This wastes time, effort, and often means residents miss their meals or important packages.
Outdated buzzers and intercoms struggle to keep up with the demands of modern delivery volume, especially during peak hours when multiple couriers arrive simultaneously. This not only delays deliveries but also causes security risks like tailgating—when unauthorized individuals slip in behind groups of delivery people waiting for access.
As e-commerce and food delivery services continue to surge, building entry failures become more than minor annoyances; they erode tenant satisfaction and strain property management operations.
Imagine a DoorDash driver arriving for a dinner delivery who finds the buzzer unresponsive or broken. Without any way to call a resident, the driver waits outside, piling up delays across other nearby deliveries. Meanwhile, tenants grow frustrated waiting for their food.
From the resident perspective, these issues mean missed packages or food left sitting unattended in lobbies — ripe for theft. Tenants report increasing dissatisfaction, especially when package rooms have limited hours or are locked at inconvenient times, complicating pickup.
Property managers grapple with distributing physical keys or lobby codes to multiple couriers, often losing track of who has access or when. Without proper logs or audit trails, security breaches become harder to investigate, and operational chaos rises.
Legacy apartment buzzers and phone intercom systems often rely on outdated wiring and hardware prone to failure. When buzzers break or drop calls, delivery drivers get stuck outside with no remote way to be let in. Many buildings don’t have remote buzzing capability or temporary access codes, forcing residents to answer calls every time or come down to buzz someone in.
These systems also lack flexibility and security. Shared lobby codes circulate widely and permanently, exposing buildings to repeated unauthorized access. Broken callboxes invite "buzzer bombing," where pranksters or trespassers exploit vulnerabilities to gain entry or cause disturbances.
Traditional solutions cannot keep pace with today’s delivery volumes or provide the visibility and control property managers and residents need for secure, efficient access.
The industry is moving rapidly toward smart buzzer systems that leverage cloud technology, mobile apps, and temporary PIN codes to streamline entry. Temporary, single-use PINs offer controlled, scheduled access for delivery drivers, guests, and service providers without sharing permanent codes or physical keys.
Smart buzzers integrate seamlessly with popular delivery services like DoorDash, UberEats, Amazon, FedEx, and UPS, reducing delivery failures and speeding up entry. They provide remote buzzing capabilities, enabling residents to unlock doors from anywhere, saving time and improving convenience.
Additionally, cloud-based smart apartment entry systems maintain real-time security logs, creating audit trails that enhance building safety. This modern approach aligns with growing tenant expectations for tech-forward amenities and property manager needs for better control and accountability.
EnterKey transforms any apartment buzzer into a smart access system with no hardware upgrades needed. Using the EnterKey app, residents and property managers can generate temporary PIN codes that work for single or multiple buzzes, perfect for delivery drivers or guests.
The free plan includes 5 buzzes per month, which covers most routine deliveries without cost—unique in the market. This lets buildings adopt EnterKey instantly without waiting for management approval or investing in new hardware.
Remote buzzing allows residents to unlock the building door directly from their phone, even if they are not home. This means delivery drivers never get stuck outside, and residents never miss a package or meal again.
Designed with delivery friendliness in mind, EnterKey integrates with DoorDash, UberEats, Amazon, and all major carriers, creating a smooth handoff process. The system supports temporary, time-limited PINs, minimizing security risks and preventing shared code misuse.
Guests and roommates can also receive controlled access, improving convenience without sacrificing building safety. All access events are logged in real-time, so property managers gain full visibility into who entered and when—helping prevent unauthorized access and aid in investigations.
Best of all, EnterKey requires zero-cost adoption for buildings, offering immediate operational improvements without expensive infrastructure changes. It addresses every common delivery access problem—from broken buzzers and "buzzer bombing" to lost keys and unattended packages—making it a comprehensive, modern solution.
Outdated apartment buzzers and intercoms create a cascade of delivery failures, security risks, and resident frustration. EnterKey offers a smart buzzer solution that modernizes building access without hardware upgrades, using temporary PIN codes, remote buzzing, and delivery integration to solve these problems efficiently and affordably.
If you're tired of missed deliveries, frustrated residents, or complicated property management, it’s time to try EnterKey. Sign up for free today and get 5 buzzes per month at no cost—no hardware required. Experience how a smart buzzer can make your apartment entry system safer, more reliable, and delivery-friendly. Join thousands of residents, delivery drivers, and property managers who are transforming their buildings with EnterKey. Start your free plan now and never miss a delivery again!