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Hillwood Adds Mobile Access to Tacara Village
Technology Category
- Networks & Connectivity - Bluetooth
- Sensors - RFID Readers
Applicable Industries
- Buildings
Applicable Functions
- Facility Management
Use Cases
- Building Automation & Control
- Remote Control
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Hillwood Development Company, based in Fort Worth, Texas, was looking to integrate modern, convenient amenities into their Tacara Village property. They wanted to provide their residents with a 'smart' living experience by automating technology for security, convenience, comfort, and entertainment. The company was particularly interested in offering their residents the convenience of using a smart device to simplify access throughout the property. They wanted to provide a solution that would allow residents to unlock their apartment doors for guests or dog walkers even when they were not at home.
About The Customer
Hillwood Development Company is a real estate development company based in Fort Worth, Texas. They are known for setting the standard for smart living by integrating security, service, and amenities into modern, convenient technology solutions. One of their properties, Tacara Village, is a 322-unit multifamily property. The company is forward-thinking and always looking to offer modern, convenient amenities for their residents. They believe in enhancing the resident experience by embedding smart technology within the right access control system, giving their properties an added advantage.
The Solution
Hillwood Development Company partnered with dormakaba and Dwelo to integrate the Dwelo smart home platform with dormakaba’s Saffire LX Series electronic locks featuring Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) technology. The Saffire LX Series features sophisticated RFID technology in a contemporary design. These locks were designed specifically for multihousing properties and can be retrofitted into any environment for a high performance and seamless look throughout a property. Saffire is managed by dormakaba’s web-based Community™ access management software. The integration of dormakaba with Dwelo provides intuitive access management of residences, amenities, common areas, and perimeters from a single platform. It also offers the convenience of both RFID credentials such as fobs or key cards and BLE mobile access keys for a seamless experience with no need for additional software.
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