Brand profile · Cloud video intercom · Property access
ButterflyMX for cloud-based video intercom & property access
ButterflyMX is a U.S.-based proptech company focused on
smartphone-powered video intercoms and cloud property access.
Their platform replaces legacy in-unit handsets and on-site servers with
sleek entry panels, mobile apps and a cloud dashboard for property managers.
On Chicago North Shore we recommend ButterflyMX when a condo, HOA or gated
community wants to simplify deliveries and visitor access,
reduce key and fob headaches and give residents a clean, modern entry
experience that lives on their phones.
Quick facts about ButterflyMX
Headquarters: New York City, United States
Specialisation: cloud video intercoms, access control
and property-wide access management
Why property managers & residents love ButterflyMX (10 reasons)
Smartphone-first experience. Residents receive video calls
and unlock doors directly from their phones, instead of relying on old wall
handsets that fail at the worst time.
No in-unit hardware. Most deployments do not require devices
inside apartments, which simplifies renovations, reduces maintenance and keeps
units cleaner.
Cloud management from anywhere. Property managers can update
directories, revoke access, view logs and manage multiple buildings from a
single cloud dashboard.
Strong delivery workflows. Delivery PINs, virtual keys and
visitor passes help reduce missed packages and lobby chaos — a real issue
for busy North Shore properties.
Good mobile UX for residents. The app is designed for
non-technical users, which reduces training time and support tickets for
management offices.
Property-wide platform. ButterflyMX extends beyond the main
entry panel to elevator control, garage and gate access, package rooms and
other building doors.
Rich event history and audit logs. Time- and date-stamped
photos, entry logs and door events make it easier to investigate incidents
and answer “what happened?” questions.
Integrations with proptech and PMS. Integration with
property management software and smart locks makes resident onboarding and
offboarding more automated.
Remote support & updates. Because the system is
cloud-based, software updates and many troubleshooting steps can be handled
remotely without rolling a truck.
Scales across portfolios. The same platform can support a
single mid-rise in Evanston and a multi-city portfolio managed from a North
Shore office.
ButterflyMX solutions we work with
ButterflyMX is not just one panel – it is a family of products
designed to cover every access point on the property. In Chicago North Shore
we typically deploy:
Cloud video intercoms (main entries)
Touchscreen or keypad-based video intercoms at main doors and gates
that call residents’ smartphones, show live video and let them unlock
remotely. No in-unit hardware and only a few key connections:
internet, power and door strike.
Cloud access control for doors, gates & garages
Controllers and readers that extend the ButterflyMX platform to
side doors, staff entrances, garages and amenity spaces, with
mobile, PIN, card and fob credentials managed from the same cloud.
Elevator control
Integration that allows visitors to be granted access not only
through the lobby door but also to the correct floor, improving
security while still keeping the experience simple for guests.
Package rooms & mailrooms
Solutions for controlled package rooms and mailrooms, helping
buildings cope with high parcel volume and giving residents
self-service pickup options.
Vehicle & gate access
Hands-free or app-based access devices for community gates and
parking garage entrances, replacing traditional remotes and
reducing the logistics of managing clickers and stickers.
Front desk & virtual concierge setups
ButterflyMX panels and software can support staffed front desks
or remote/virtual concierge workflows, depending on the building’s
staffing model and budget.
In our equipment catalog we highlight
ButterflyMX-compatible components and the network, locks and low-voltage
hardware that we typically pair with this platform in real installations.
How we use ButterflyMX in Chicago North Shore projects
In most buildings ButterflyMX becomes the public-facing access layer,
while other systems provide cameras, network and locking hardware. A typical design
for our area might include:
A ButterflyMX video intercom at the main entrance (and sometimes at
garage or secondary gates).
Cloud access control controllers tied to strikes, maglocks or smart
locks on interior doors and amenity spaces.
Segmented network infrastructure and PoE switches
(often Ubiquiti UniFi) to keep intercom and
access devices cleanly separated from resident Wi-Fi.
Integration with IP camera systems
for better incident reconstruction around doors and gates.
Workflows for move-ins, move-outs and short-term guests, coordinated
with the property management software.
The goal is always the same: a simple, friendly resident experience
with solid security and minimal day-to-day friction for the management office.
We specialise in tying ButterflyMX into the rest of the low-voltage and
IT environment at your property instead of treating it as an isolated gadget.
Our work typically includes:
Replacing legacy buzzer or phone-based intercoms with modern cloud panels.
Designing cabling and PoE switching so the intercom and controllers
remain reliable over time.
Coordinating with property managers on directory structure, resident
onboarding and delivery workflows.
Integrating doors, gates and elevators into one coherent access plan
instead of ad-hoc add-ons.
For new ButterflyMX projects we provide free estimates, and for
new service clients we offer a 50% discount on the first service visit
to audit and stabilise existing systems in our Chicago North Shore service area.
No. ButterflyMX is one of our preferred platforms for cloud video
intercoms and property access, but we design around the building first
and then choose the right mix of vendors for intercoms, cameras, access
control and networking.
Can you replace our old buzzer with ButterflyMX?
Yes. We can remove analogue or phone-based systems, reuse existing
pathways where possible, run new network cabling as needed and migrate
your resident directory to a modern ButterflyMX deployment with mobile apps.
What happens if the internet goes down?
ButterflyMX is cloud-based, but door hardware can still be wired to
local access control devices and backup power. We design systems so that
critical doors remain operable and secure, and we explain realistic
behaviours during outages before installation.
Can ButterflyMX integrate with our existing locks or access control?
In many cases yes. ButterflyMX access controllers and readers can drive
existing strikes and maglocks, and we can coordinate with your current
access control platform or smart lock vendor to build a clean integration.
Do you provide free estimates for ButterflyMX-based projects?
Absolutely. We offer free estimates for new projects and
50% off the first service visit when we are called to
diagnose or stabilise an existing system within our service area.
Can you support and maintain an existing ButterflyMX installation?
Yes. We can audit an existing deployment, document how it is wired and
configured, coordinate with ButterflyMX support where needed and provide
ongoing maintenance for doors, gates and related low-voltage equipment.
