ButterflyMX Smart Video Intercom for Chicago Buildings

Smartphone-First Entry for Chicago Multifamily Buildings

ButterflyMX has reimagined building entry for the modern multifamily market. Instead of relying on key fobs, access cards, or legacy telephone entry panels, ButterflyMX puts building access directly on each resident’s smartphone. When a visitor arrives at the lobby, they select a resident from the directory on the ButterflyMX panel. The resident receives a video call on their phone, sees who is at the door, and can unlock the entrance with a single tap. No hardware to carry, no batteries to replace, and no fobs to manage.

For Chicago condo associations and apartment buildings, this approach solves several persistent headaches. When residents move out, their access is deactivated through the cloud dashboard. When new residents move in, they download the app and are immediately set up. There is no box of spare fobs to track, no reprogramming of access cards, and no physical key management. The entire process is handled through software.

Cloud-Native Platform and Property Management Dashboard

ButterflyMX is built entirely on cloud infrastructure. The intercom panel at your lobby connects to the internet and communicates with the ButterflyMX platform, which handles the resident directory, call routing, access logs, and administrative tools. Property managers and condo board members access the management dashboard through a web browser, where they can add or remove residents, review entry logs with photo and video records, manage virtual keys, and configure building access rules.

The audit trail is particularly valuable for Chicago condos and HOAs. Every entry event is logged with a timestamp, photo, and the method of access used. If there is a question about who entered the building and when, the answer is available in the dashboard with a complete visual record.

Virtual Keys and Delivery Access

One of ButterflyMX’s most practical features for Chicago residents is the virtual key system. Residents can issue time-limited virtual keys to guests, dog walkers, housekeepers, and other recurring visitors. A virtual key allows the visitor to open the lobby door from their own smartphone without the resident needing to be home or answer a call. Each virtual key can be set to work during specific hours, on specific days, or as a one-time-use code.

For package deliveries, ButterflyMX provides delivery PINs that allow carriers from Amazon, UPS, FedEx, and USPS to access the building lobby and leave packages in a secure area. This reduces the problem of missed deliveries and packages left outside in Chicago weather. Property managers can set delivery access windows, so carrier PINs only work during designated hours.

Ideal Upgrade for Aging Telephone Entry Systems

Many Chicago condo buildings still operate with telephone entry systems installed decades ago. These legacy systems rely on analog phone lines, which carriers are phasing out, and they require residents to have a landline or set up call forwarding to their cell phone, which often introduces delays and reliability issues. ButterflyMX replaces these aging panels with a modern system that connects over the internet and communicates directly with residents’ smartphones.

The installation process does not require running new wiring throughout the building. The ButterflyMX panel mounts at the lobby entrance and connects to power and an internet connection. This makes it a practical upgrade for older Chicago buildings where pulling new cable through walls and ceilings would be expensive and disruptive. For newer construction, ButterflyMX integrates cleanly with the building’s network infrastructure from day one.

Amenity Access and Building-Wide Integration

Beyond the main lobby, ButterflyMX can manage access to amenity spaces like fitness rooms, rooftop decks, package rooms, and parking areas. Each access point gets its own panel or reader, all managed from the same cloud dashboard. Property managers can restrict amenity access by time of day, resident status, or other criteria.

ButterflyMX also integrates with property management software platforms commonly used by Chicago management companies, keeping resident directories synchronized and reducing administrative duplication.

ButterflyMX Installation by Vidimost LLC

Vidimost LLC handles professional ButterflyMX installation for condo associations, apartment buildings, and property management companies across Chicago, Evanston, Skokie, and the North Shore. We manage panel mounting, network connectivity, dashboard configuration, and resident onboarding. Our team ensures the transition from your old intercom to ButterflyMX is smooth and fully functional.

Reach Vidimost LLC at (872) 254-5015 or [email protected] to schedule a consultation for your building.