Apartment buzzers and entry systems were originally designed for simpler times — when letters, occasional visitors, and pizza menus were the main deliveries. Today, with about 70 million packages delivered daily in the U.S. and one in three Americans using food delivery weekly, this outdated infrastructure simply can’t keep up. Locked gates, broken intercoms, and shared PIN codes create a perfect storm of delivery failures, missed food orders, and package theft. Residents face regular frustrations, while property managers juggle security concerns without modern tools.
The delivery ecosystem has become a high-traffic, high-stakes environment. Drivers are often stuck outside buildings, waiting — sometimes in bad weather — because there’s no reliable way to buzz them in. This not only wastes time but leads to spoiled food, lost packages, and added emotional stress. Meanwhile, some buildings compromise security by propping open gates or handing out physical keys, which can become a major liability.
In this context, the problem is not just inconvenience — it's a serious risk to security and resident satisfaction. Trusted entry solutions are essential for modern apartment living, balancing safety with the need for seamless delivery access.
Consider a tenant in California with a locked gate that stays closed 24/7. Delivery drivers can’t get in, so time-sensitive items like medication or work equipment are left outside in bad weather or returned to sender. The landlord’s barely functional solution was to ask residents to prop open gates during peak hours, which defeats the purpose of the gate and still causes missed deliveries in the evenings.
At the same time, peak meal times see swarms of DoorDash, UberEats, and Instacart drivers stuck outside apartment buildings, phones in hand, all calling a handful of residents to buzz them in. This creates long bottlenecks and even tailgating risks, as no proper system exists to handle high delivery volumes efficiently.
Residents also struggle with package handling. Many package rooms follow strict office hours that don’t align with when tenants are home, leaving one in five unhappy with how deliveries are managed. Broken or non-existent intercom systems force residents to go downstairs to let in couriers — a tedious chore. In all, the frustration for residents, delivery drivers, and property managers alike is palpable and growing.
Traditional apartment buzzers and phone intercom systems have significant limitations. They rarely offer remote access, meaning residents must physically be near the buzzer or go downstairs to buzz in visitors or delivery people. Simple callboxes break frequently, lack integration with internal security doors, and offer no tracking or audit trail.
Shared PIN codes like “delivery code 1234” are common but problematic. These generic codes often circulate online or among delivery drivers, effectively turning building entrances into public doors. Once distributed, it’s nearly impossible to control or revoke access. Handing out physical keys to delivery drivers is also risky since keys can be copied, lost, or remain with former drivers, leaving no real way to track who has entry.
This creates a security paradox: buildings want to be safe and locked down, but the practical need to let in deliveries forces them to compromise their systems. Residents complain about random strangers roaming inside the building once they buzz someone in, creating safety concerns, while property managers struggle to define legal and fair policies around delivery access.
The access industry is evolving rapidly toward cloud-managed, app-based solutions. The key innovation is temporary, single-use, or time-bound PIN codes and mobile access links that can be sent instantly to delivery drivers. ButterflyMX and others highlight unique delivery passes that let couriers enter without permanent keys, with property managers able to issue, revoke, and audit these credentials remotely.
Mobile-based buzzing lets residents grant entry from anywhere, whether at work or on the couch. This remote control eliminates the need to be physically present to receive a delivery. Video intercoms add an extra layer of security by letting residents see who’s at the door and ignore suspicious calls, reducing "buzzer bombing" where random callers repeatedly ring the buzzer.
Cloud-managed systems also enable property managers to control access rules more granularly — for example, granting delivery access to just the lobby or package room during specific hours, creating safer, more organized delivery flows. These trends underline a clear shift toward smarter, user-friendly, and secure solutions that work at scale for modern apartment life.
EnterKey transforms any apartment buzzer into a smart access system without requiring costly hardware upgrades. It replaces outdated callboxes with secure, temporary PIN codes that can be sent to delivery drivers for single-use, time-limited access. This ensures drivers get in just long enough to deliver and leave, minimizing security risks.
With EnterKey, residents no longer have to prop open gates or physically go downstairs to buzz in couriers. Instead, they can remotely buzz deliveries in from their mobile phones, whether they’re at home, at work, or anywhere else. The free plan, offering five buzzes per month at no cost, uniquely caters to typical delivery volumes without burdening residents or property managers.
EnterKey is delivery-friendly with features tailored to popular services like DoorDash, UberEats, Amazon, FedEx, and UPS. Temporary PINs prevent misuse since codes expire automatically, and the system maintains a comprehensive audit trail, boosting security and accountability. Residents and managers can share guest or roommate access too, all managed conveniently through the app.
Because EnterKey is cloud-based, it fits any building with existing buzzers — no new hardware or rewiring needed. This zero-cost adoption makes it accessible to buildings regardless of their size or budget. It creates a seamless, secure entry experience that both residents and delivery drivers appreciate.
EnterKey directly addresses common issues like "buzzer bombing" by allowing residents to ignore unwanted calls and only grant access to verified visitors. Its design improves safety, convenience, and delivery reliability simultaneously — a true modern solution to an old problem.
Outdated apartment buzzers and shared entry codes are causing daily delivery chaos and security headaches. EnterKey’s smart access system with temporary PINs and mobile buzzing offers a secure, user-friendly alternative that works with any building’s existing hardware. It unlocks convenience without compromising safety, ensuring no more missed packages or stuck delivery drivers.
Ready to stop missing deliveries and regain control over your apartment entry system? Try EnterKey for free today and experience the convenience of remotely buzzing in your deliveries from anywhere. With five free buzzes per month and no hardware required, it’s easy to see why EnterKey is the smart buzzer solution for modern apartment living. Sign up now and never miss a delivery again!