Apartment building residents and delivery drivers alike face persistent and frustrating challenges with traditional apartment entry systems. Delivery failures are common, especially when locked gates and outdated buzzers prevent couriers from gaining access. Time-sensitive deliveries from services like DoorDash, UberEats, and Amazon frequently get missed, leaving residents hungry and packages vulnerable to theft or damage. This often results not only in inconvenience but also lingering security risks, as tenants resort to unsafe workarounds such as propping gates open.
These problems matter because the volume of deliveries to apartment buildings is exploding. With over 70 million packages delivered daily in the US alone, multifamily buildings without modern access systems are overwhelmed. Residents increasingly expect seamless, secure deliveries that don't require personal intervention. Frustrations are compounded by bottlenecks at entrances, broken intercoms, and confusion over who holds access keys, which can compromise building security and resident peace of mind.
Beyond delivery issues, access problems affect residents’ overall building experience and property managers’ ability to maintain safety standards without costly staff or infrastructure upgrades. The stakes grow as e-commerce and on-demand food delivery markets expand, making reliable apartment buzzers and smart entry systems a necessity rather than a luxury.
Residents share stories of delivery drivers stuck outside locked gates, unable to reach tenants for buzz-in access. In some complexes, drivers struggle even during peak meal times when food delivery surges cause crowds to build at entrances. Without a front desk or remote access, residents must rush down to buzz in each delivery, sometimes multiple times a day, leading to missed orders or cold meals.
Broken or absent intercom systems worsen the issue. Many tenants complain about lacking remote access to grant entry from their phones while at work or away, resulting in repeated delivery failures. Property managers occasionally suggest propping gates open to ease access, but this backfires by inviting unauthorized entry and tailgating risks, threatening resident security.
Tracking access keys is another constant headache. Rotating delivery drivers receive master keys or access devices, but there’s no reliable way to monitor who holds them. This creates potential security lapses, with unauthorized individuals gaining entry. Additionally, package room restrictions and limited attendant hours hamper residents’ ability to pick up deliveries conveniently, throwing more stress on an already overburdened system.
Many apartment buzzer and intercom systems are legacy technologies that fall short in today’s delivery and security landscape. Wired buzzers and callboxes often malfunction or lack remote capability, forcing residents to physically come down or miss deliveries.
Shared keys or codes are a security risk, with no accountability or audit trail to track usage. This leads to “buzzer bombing,” unauthorized entry, and the inability to control or revoke access easily. The hardwired design means buildings must invest in costly hardware upgrades or replacements, which can be disruptive and expensive.
Intercoms that rely on voice calls through fixed units limit flexibility. They cannot provide time-limited access or adapt easily to the high turnover of delivery and guest visitors. As delivery volumes increase, these systems become bottlenecks rather than facilitators of safe, convenient entry.
The apartment entry system industry is rapidly evolving from traditional buzzers to cloud-managed smart solutions. Providers now offer temporary PINs and single-use passes that grant delivery drivers secure, time-limited access without the need for physical keys.
Mobile app-based systems allow residents to remotely buzz in guests or couriers, eliminating the need to be physically present. This convenience reduces missed deliveries and enhances security by providing real-time audit trails and visibility into building access events.
Integration with video intercoms and package rooms further supports secure drop-offs and pickups, limiting access to authorized users only. As residents demand smarter, safer, and more convenient access, buildings are increasingly adopting keyless entry and cloud-managed smart buzzers.
EnterKey is designed to turn any apartment buzzer into a smart, secure entry system without hardware upgrades. Its cloud-based mobile access app provides a seamless way for residents to grant entry to delivery drivers, guests, and family members remotely.
One of EnterKey's standout features is temporary PINs: residents can issue time-limited, single-use codes that enable couriers like DoorDash, UberEats, Amazon, FedEx, and UPS drivers to enter safely for package drops or food deliveries. These timed PINs solve the problem of drivers being locked out or buzzing repeatedly, helping prevent missed meals and frustrated calls.
EnterKey offers a free plan that includes up to five buzzes per month, making it easy and cost-free for residents to try the service. There’s no hardware installation required — no changes to existing buzzers or wiring — making adoption effortless and zero-cost for buildings and managers. This avoids the typical disruption or investment barrier others face.
The app allows remote buzzing from anywhere, so residents can let in visitors or deliveries even if they are away from home. EnterKey’s design is delivery-friendly, supporting seamless access for popular services and improving package security by eliminating the need for shared master keys or lobby drop-offs. Guest and roommate access sharing enhances convenience and security, while real-time security logs provide an audit trail for all entry events.
By tying every issue back to EnterKey’s features, users gain peace of mind knowing they control who can enter, when, and for how long. This modern smart buzzer system resolves common frustrations with apartment building buzzers and phone intercom systems, improving daily life for residents, delivery drivers, and property managers alike.
Apartment building entry systems must evolve to meet modern demands for convenience and security. EnterKey’s smart buzzer app offers a secure, cost-free, and flexible solution that prevents delivery failures and enhances building access management. By replacing outdated buzzers with remote, PIN-based access, EnterKey helps residents avoid missed deliveries and costly security risks.
Ready to experience hassle-free building access? Try EnterKey today for free and enjoy up to five buzzes per month at no cost. Join thousands of residents who never miss a delivery again and gain peace of mind with secure, remote buzzer control. No hardware required, no extra fees—just easy, smart access from your phone. Sign up and start buzzing smarter with EnterKey now!