The industry has seen an upward trend with camera intercom systems. As a preferred partner of ButterflyMX, Tetra AV strives to deliver cutting-edge, access control solutions that improve the residents, guests and property management’s experience. Tetra’s solutions help improve the property access experience at your building by providing ease of use access technology for residents and visitors. Tetra ensures residents enjoy a seamless building entry experience and the property managers get added security and convenience.

The ButterflyMX video intercom empowers building staff and residents to open doors and gates with a smartphone.

By eliminating building wiring and in-unit hardware, ButterflyMX saves you time and money while adding convenience for residents. ButterflyMX wireless video intercoms have been installed in more than 6,500 buildings. And with more than 7,000 five-star reviews, ButterflyMX is the clear frontrunner as the best wireless intercom on the market today.

ButterflyMX breaks down for us why your building needs a camera intercom system:

An intercom with a camera stands out as the best entry solution on the market today, but why?

The benefits of a camera intercom system include:

• Integrations with other technology: Did you know that modern camera intercom systems can integrate with other smart technologies, such as lighting and temperature controls? Create a forward-thinking community at your building by investing in a smart video intercom.
• Increased security: Property security is essential at all buildings. A camera intercom system keeps the door or gate locked but maintains easy access for residents, guests, and delivery carriers. Additionally, staff and residents can visually confirm who is requesting access before letting them into the building.
• Delivery and visitor management: Missing a package delivery or an unexpected guest is frustrating. With a camera intercom, it’s easier for staff and residents to grant access without personally going to open the door. The best intercom systems also include remote access options so you can answer video calls from anywhere using your smartphone.
• Improved resident experience: Residents expect a reliable entry system, so a video intercom benefits your bottom line. By upgrading to a smart camera intercom system, you’re exceeding expectations to attract new residents and investors. In general, an improved access experience makes day-to-day life more convenient for residents.

Take a look at this quick overview of how ButterflyMX works:

Technology systems that reside within the low voltage sector and in the Internet of Things (IoT) have grown to play an essential part in commercial and residential building and construction projects.

Tetra has the experience and resources to create and prepare custom low-voltage systems, planned with the specifications to meet the needs of any low-voltage construction project.

We strive to maximize our client’s technology investment, inside the age of the internet of things and within the continually changing low-voltage technology landscape. 

How it Currently Works 

• PROBLEM: Most often during the early stages of the building’s construction and design process, low voltage systems design is not considered.
• RESULT: Low voltage systems are oftentimes left to the General Contractor to solicit bids from a low voltage integrator.
• PROBLEM: This approach can lead to sub optimal system design and subpar integration into the building. Bid comparisons do not end up with a “like for like” outcome.
• RESULT: Often, these issues then lead to unwelcome change orders during the installation phase of the contract. 

The Tetra Approach

Tetra offers a different and unique approach to low voltage systems design and integration into your building.

1. Tetra’s team of Low Voltage Consultants and Designers work directly with the Developer and the Developer’s Architect during the early stage of building layout.
2. Our team will guide our Clients to identify the newest technology on the market, including current industry trends and those into the future, that will increase the value of our Client’s buildings.
3. Our Tetra team is not aligned with any particular OEM suppliers and provides independent comparisons and recommendations of available solutions on the market today.
4. Once the technology is identified, Tetra’s team will develop a complete design solution including drawings and specifications that will be incorporated into the Architects package issued for bid with the overall building.
5. This approach, when implemented, provides our Clients with an effective, efficient, and optimized total solution for your low voltage system.

Tetra works with the following Technology Solutions

• CCTV System/Video Surveillance
• Alarm Systems
• POE-LED Lighting
• Structured Cabling
• Wireless Networks
• Access Control
• A/V Systems
• Cellular Booster Functional design
• Unit Automation (Smart Automation Systems)
• Bi Directional Antennae

If you do not see your low voltage solution above, please give us a call today.

The TETRA team hit the course last month for the Annual AAGD Golf Tournament at Stonebridge Ranch Country Club. We participated and mingled with over 150 other golfers from the multi-family space. The weather was nice, the beverages were cold, and the scores could have been lower!

We are so glad to be a part of this amazing trade association, which boasts over 1,700 companies in its membership. The advocacy, education, and information is so valuable to businesses seeking to remain competitive and relevant in today’s multi-family market. 

Check out our team looking sporty on the course!!

Beyond the great day of golf we made fantastic new connections with management groups and construction companies, and picked up some great friends along the way. Tetra understands good business is built on good relationships and we want to get to know you too (if we haven’t already met!!). We will continue our mission of offering high-end designs for solutions in Access Control/CCTV/Audio+Video/Smart Property Automation for multi-family and commercial properties across Texas.