With the growing adoption of smart property technology, multifamily property managers now have enhanced tools to improve building security. Among these solutions is the smart video doorbell, which not only offers a convenient way to monitor visitors, but also uses advanced video analytics to provide additional security and convenience to residents.
Here we explore the basics of smart video doorbells, looking at how video analytics can assist residents to keep their home safe, and the security they provide to multifamily communities.
Understanding Smart Video Doorbells
A smart video doorbell comes equipped with a camera, microphone, and speaker, allowing residents to see, hear, and communicate in real time with visitors at their door. These devices communicate with other smart property devices via z-wave networking, enabling alerts and video feeds to be sent directly to a smartphone or tablet via an app. Not only is this extremely convenient but it also significantly enhances security by allowing residents to monitor and control access to their property remotely.
The Role of Video Analytics
A key feature of the smart video doorbell is the use of artificial intelligence to analyze video in real-time. This video analytic technology immediately identifies and categorizes different types of activity at the doorstep.
People detection functionality enables this new generation of video doorbells to recognize human figures and send an alert to the resident that there is someone at their front door, before they have even pressed the doorbell. Residents are able to clearly see live footage of their doorstep, night or day, and can even have a conversation with their visitors using two-way audio.
With the rise of online shopping, doorstep theft has become a common concern for residents. However, the video doorbell’s Package Detection feature enables the resident to know when a package has been delivered, or when one goes missing. An extended vertical view in the app allows residents to clearly check on packages on the doorstep, allowing them to confirm delivery.
Benefits of smart video doorbells
For multifamily property managers, the integration of smart video doorbells with video analytics offers numerous advantages. Security is enhanced as activity outside properties can be more easily monitored, with the tech also acting as a deterrent.
The resident experience is also significantly improved with the integration of a video doorbell as residents feel more secure knowing that their property is being monitored. Being able to receive package delivery notifications and visitor alerts directly onto their smartphones adds to their convenience, and continuous in-app monitoring allows them to view a live feed of the outside of their property at any time.
The adoption of this tech also makes multifamily properties more appealing for prospective residents who are increasingly looking for homes that offer smart property technology.
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