Access control for Littlefillan's freestanding homes and newer complexes
Littlefillan's properties range from older freestanding homes on streets like Virginia Avenue to newer complexes such as Kent Downs. The freestanding homes often have entrances set back from the road, while the complexes concentrate all resident and visitor traffic through a single gate, often on busy roads like Ballyclare Drive. This means a single access control approach does not fit the whole suburb, as needs differ from one property to the next.
For a freestanding Littlefillan home, we typically install a dedicated video intercom so you can see who is at the gate before opening. At a complex gate, the priority is a multi-unit system that allows visitors to call the right residence, combined with a separate access system for residents. We separate these two functions so that managing resident tags or codes does not interfere with the visitor intercom, making sure homeowners can screen their own guests.
For the body corporate of a Littlefillan complex, the main challenge is administration: making sure that when a resident moves out, their access is removed. Systems that use individual tags, codes, or fingerprints are important because they allow a single user's access to be deleted without affecting anyone else. This regular clean-up of the user database is the most important step in maintaining security for all residents.
Everything we install and repair, and how a job runs from first call to handover, is on our intercoms and access control page.
Questions from Littlefillan
As trustees of a Littlefillan complex, how do we manage access for residents who move out?
We recommend systems where each resident has their own tag or code. When they leave, the administrator can delete that specific credential from the system. For older remote-based systems, we can clear the receiver and re-enrol only the current residents' remotes.
Our older Littlefillan house has a long driveway. Can we get a video intercom at the gate?
Yes. We can usually run a new cable to connect a video system from the gate to your house. Where the distance or paving makes this impractical, some wireless video intercoms are available. Tyson would assess the property to advise on a reliable solution.
Every Littlefillan property is different, so we look before we quote. Send us a photo or call, and we will arrange a visit and a written quote for your intercom work.