Boards routinely ask whether mobile credentials are worth the change from plastic fobs. The answer depends on door count, turnover, and how you handle move-ins today.
Where mobile access wins
- Faster onboarding — no re-keying fobs for every lease change
- Audit trails tied to individual users, not shared cards
- Remote unlock for deliveries or after-hours vendors (with policy)
Where fobs still make sense
Smaller associations with stable tenants, limited staff, or residents who prefer not to use smartphones may stay on cards longer. The key is a controller platform that supports both during transition.
We have deployed Openpath and Honeywell NetAXS systems across condos and Class-A office assets in Charlotte. A site visit clarifies hardware reuse, per-door licensing, and what your property manager needs for day-two support.