A lot of people have asked me what ButterflyMX is, and how we ended up choosing them as our main access control supplier. Of course there are hundreds of other ways to control access, and I know how to make most of them work. The hardware and solid infrastructure is easy and semi-standard across most platforms. It’s mostly stuff I learned in 1983 and have improved upon ever since.
First, let’s talk about “why.” Quite honestly, one thing that didn’t exist in 1983 (at least in today’s form) is RFID (Radio Frequency Identification). We have a really good customer who begged me for years to find a way to use RFID to allow their vehicles seamless access into and out of multiple buildings. I contacted several access control companies, including one owned by a close contact. Quite honestly, none of them had time to entertain a new contract, so I had to figure it out myself. Never challenge Gary like that….he’ll put himself into business in nothing flat!
Long story short, I did a lot of research, found a lot of options, and made contact with them all. In the end, we have great contacts with a lot of companies, but ButterflyMX has allowed and encouraged us to become a certified dealer and certified installer. They offer the most reliable and classiest interfaces around, and they support me (as installer) and you (as customer) as if we’re both made of gold! So of course, I’m very excited about dealing with the best.
Now the “what.” ButterflyMX can be interfaced with any access control anywhere, anytime, anyplace that you can get power and internet. With technology like Starlink out there, there almost isn’t a limit! (Isn’t this world a great place?) Of course, wired connections are more reliable and so forth, but there are plenty of ways to make things happen!
ButterflyMX has access controls that range along keypads, temporary/permanent QR codes, video interfaces, NFC (touch a phone, card, badge, etc), and many other ways to allow access. Controls are scalable across a single door or gate all the way up to entire manufacturing plants, communities, or worldwide corporations. They work in both commercial and residential environments.
- A resident in a condo complex can be on the beach in Florida, and let the plumber in “for an hour” in Michigan.
- A plant maintenance manager can be signing a customer in the front door while they’re on a forklift in a different building.
- A security team can manage access to multiple gated properties from multiple locations while they’re patrolling the properties personally! No more sitting at a security gate all night!
- A homeowner can control access to their property from the comfort of their living room, visually seeing the person wanting access, verifying the need, and opening the gate via video interface. Alternatively they can send Aunt Martha a QR code via text, email, etc., and that QR code can be a onetime use, time limited use, or permanent key, and of course they can revoke access after they taste her apple pie recipe 😉
With ButterflyMX, the range of options is limitless, and Dynamic Custom Services provides the hardware, expertise, and ongoing support you need to put it all together.
When you need to discuss access control, remember ButterflyMX isn’t our only option, but it’s our favorite! Contact Dynamic Custom Services at 810-522-9002 so we can discuss what’s right for you!
