Apartment building access has become a daily frustration for residents, delivery drivers, and property managers alike. As package volumes and food delivery orders surge, outdated apartment entry systems struggle to keep up. Delivery drivers get stuck outside, waiting for someone to buzz them in, while residents watch their apps mark deliveries as "completed" even though the driver never made it past the front door. This creates bottlenecks and security risks, decreases resident satisfaction, and adds burden on property management teams.
Security concerns multiply as old systems rely on shared PIN codes or physical keys handed out to multiple drivers, making it impossible to know who actually has building access. Tailgating and "buzzer bombing"—where unauthorized people repeatedly buzz in without approval—add to residents’ worries. In a world with smartphones, residents want control: the ability to buzz in deliveries remotely and restrict access when needed. Unfortunately, traditional buzzers and phone intercom systems aren’t designed for this modern convenience or security.
With millions of deliveries daily across the US—70 million at latest counts—the pressure on apartment buzzers and delivery entry points isn’t going away. This problem matters because it touches daily quality of life for thousands, from missed food deliveries to security breaches, and the technology to fix this problem needs to be accessible and easy to adopt.
Take a typical evening during dinner rush: several DoorDash or UberEats drivers arrive simultaneously and cluster outside a multifamily building. They buzz units one after another, hoping someone will answer and let them in. The building’s buzzer might be broken, or just ring a single landline that nobody hears. Drivers wait 10-15 minutes, uneasy and frustrated. Residents inside see "delivered" notifications while the driver has yet to get through the front door.
Sometimes, residents must leave their apartments just to buzz in the delivery because the building’s phone intercom calls only one number, or the callbox isn’t linked to residents’ mobiles. Property managers get swamped with "buzzer not working" complaints, adding stress to already busy days. For staff-less buildings, this results in many drivers resorting to risky tailgating, slipping in with groups to avoid waiting.
Residents also worry about the security fallout. Shared lobby PIN codes are handed out to multiple delivery companies, and once inside, drivers have free rein to move throughout the building. This creates anxiety for families and individuals concerned about unauthorized visitors. Package rooms overflow, and drivers sometimes leave deliveries in unsecured spots, increasing theft risk. These real-world scenarios highlight urgent flaws in apartment buzzer systems and building access policies.
Most apartments still use analog or outdated intercoms relying on physical wiring and landline buzzers. These devices typically call a single phone or apartment unit and can’t connect to mobile devices. When the wiring fails or the hardware breaks, the entire system can go silent, blocking all access.
Traditional buzzers lack remote capabilities. Tenants have to be physically close by to buzz someone in. This is inconvenient in today’s mobile, remote-working world. Property managers face a flood of maintenance tickets for broken callboxes, leading to slow repairs and increased resident frustration.
Security is also lacking. Many systems rely on generic or permanently shared PIN codes, which are easily copied or distributed beyond intended users. There’s no visibility or audit trail of who entered and when. Without verification, buildings risk "buzzer bombing," tailgating, and unauthorized entry, all while offering little peace of mind to residents and management.
The multifamily housing industry is rapidly embracing smart buzzer solutions that replace clunky hardware with cloud-managed software. One-time PIN codes and temporary access windows allow residents to securely let delivery drivers or guests in without handing out permanent codes or physical keys.
Mobile intercom systems transform the building buzzer into an app that allows residents to see who’s at the door and buzz them in remotely from anywhere, whether they are at work, the gym, or on vacation. Cloud-based control gives property teams real-time management of building access permissions and logs all entries for security audits.
Innovations like scannable QR codes for visitors, and integration with delivery platforms like DoorDash or Amazon further simplify access for drivers. As package volumes grow—over a thousand packages daily at some large buildings—these solutions help reduce lobby congestion, improve resident satisfaction, and alleviate staff burdens.
EnterKey reinvents apartment building access with a smart buzzer web app that turns any apartment buzzer into a modern, secure entry system. Instead of outdated wiring or physical hardware, EnterKey connects residents, delivery drivers, and property managers through cloud-managed, smartphone-enabled access.
With EnterKey, residents gain the freedom to create temporary PIN codes for deliveries or guests. These codes are time-limited and single-use, meaning a DoorDash driver gets buzzed in just once during a defined window—eliminating the old risk of shared permanent codes. This feature drastically improves security, ensuring no unauthorized access slips through.
One of EnterKey’s standout features is the free plan that offers up to 5 buzzes per month at zero cost—unique in the market and perfect for busy residents or properties testing smart access for the first time. EnterKey requires no hardware changes, working with your building's existing buzzer system, making adoption effortless and zero-cost for building management.
Remote buzzing lets residents and property managers open doors seamlessly from anywhere. Whether you’re at the office or relaxing at home, your phone becomes your buzzer. EnterKey is designed with delivery-friendly access in mind, integrating smoothly with UberEats, DoorDash, Amazon, FedEx, and UPS drivers’ workflows to reduce waiting times and missed arrivals.
Guests and family members can receive shared access codes with controlled expiration, enhancing flexibility and convenience. Security audits and real-time logs give property managers and residents complete visibility into every building entry, providing peace of mind that outdated systems never offered.
EnterKey’s cloud-based platform is reliable, modern, and scalable. It’s a future-facing solution that adapts to growing delivery volumes and elevates resident experience without costly hardware upgrades or complicated installations.
Apartment building buzzers and intercoms are critical but often frustrating gateways that can make or break daily resident life and security. Outdated systems cause missed deliveries, security risks, and endless inconvenience. EnterKey offers a smart buzzer solution that requires no hardware changes, supports temporary PIN codes, remote buzzing, and integrates with delivery apps to ensure no one gets stuck outside again.
EnterKey is the modern answer to apartment entry problems—bridging the gap between residents, delivery drivers, and property managers by making building access simple, secure, and delivery-friendly.
If you’re tired of dealing with broken buzzers, missed deliveries, and insecure building access, EnterKey invites you to try its free plan with up to 5 buzzes per month—no building cooperation or hardware changes needed. Experience seamless remote buzzing, temporary PIN codes for your delivery drivers, and complete control over who enters your building, all from your smartphone.
Say goodbye to delivery headaches and security worries. Sign up for EnterKey today and see how easy smart apartment buzzer access can be. Your food is here, but now your building will finally let it in—without the wait.