ButterflyMX Smart Locks Brand Guide

This guide is designed to help homeowners, property managers, and business owners understand ButterflyMX’s smart lock integrations. Pulling from the expertise of the security professionals at Bolt Lock & Key and information sourced directly from the ButterflyMX website, this brand guide gathers essential details in a clear, organized format to assist property owners who are considering upgrading to a unified smart access solution.

ButterflyMX offers smart lock integrations (rather than selling standalone locks) that allow property managers, residents, and visitors to use their existing smart locks connected to the ButterflyMX system. Their product works especially well for multifamily, commercial, student housing, and gated communities. 

This guide will help you understand how ButterflyMX smart lock integrations work, their features, benefits, and what to watch out for. Use this when comparing smart locks or choosing an access system for your property.

• ButterflyMX does not sell smart locks themselves. Instead they connect with smart locks you already use, or choose to purchase, from other manufacturers.

• They also do not provide installation services for locks themselves. Instead they partner with certified installers.

• The integration allows a unified access platform. Residents or staff can unlock doors (main entrances, amenity spaces, individual units) using their smartphone app, PIN codes, Bluetooth, key fobs, or Swipe-to-Open (depending on the lock model) via ButterflyMX.

Here are the standout features of ButterflyMX smart lock integrations:

1. Multiple Access Credential Types

Users can gain entry via ButterflyMX Door PINs, Bluetooth, key fobs, or Swipe-to-Open. Which ones are available depends on the specific smart lock model being used.

2. Remote and Visitor Access

Property staff can grant temporary or ongoing access to guests, contractors, delivery personnel, or prospective residents from anywhere. Visitor Passes are fully time-limited.

3. Activity Logs and Alerts

You can view date-and-time stamped logs of door access for up to 365 days. Receive real-time alerts when specific doors are unlocked or used outside regular hours.

4. Keep Existing Locks

One of the biggest advantages is that ButterflyMX enables use of existing lock hardware; no need to replace current locks if they are compatible.

5. Unified Access Platform

All doors and gates under your property can be managed from a central system — entrance doors, amenity spaces, individual units. Everything is controlled via app and dashboard.

6. Offline & Bluetooth Capabilities

Some smart lock models (for example Yale Pro 2) can work without building-wide WiFi, using Bluetooth. Also, if internet is down, valid credentials still work (Door PINs, Bluetooth) although some internet-dependent features will not.

Here’s why choosing ButterflyMX for smart lock integrations can be very beneficial:

• Cost Efficiency: Avoid replacing every lock when existing locks can be integrated.
• Convenience for Residents: Unlock multiple entry points through smartphone app, key fob, PIN, etc. No need for many separate keys.
• Centralized Management: Property management can handle access, visitor credentials, lock logs, alerts all from the ButterflyMX dashboard.
• Improved Security: Time-stamped access logs, alerts for off-hours unlocks, ability to revoke access instantly.
  
• Scalability: Works for properties of many sizes; multifamily buildings, gated communities, commercial, student housing. Trusted by large property management companies.

Knowing what the system can’t do or when it may not be ideal is just as important:

• Some features require a building-wide internet or managed WiFi network. Not every smart lock integration works without WiFi.
• Offline mode or Bluetooth may support limited functionality; certain features like real-time alerts or updates need internet.
• The brand doesn’t sell locks or perform the installation itself. You’ll need to source compatible smart locks and hire certified installers.
• Depending on your existing lock hardware, some locks may not be compatible. You’ll need to verify compatibility with ButterflyMX supported lock models.

ButterflyMX integrates with many lock manufacturers. Some of the brands they currently support include:

• Salto
• Dormakaba
• Schlage
• Yale

Also, note:

• The Yale Pro® 2 is mentioned as an example of a lock that can work without building-wide WiFi (using Bluetooth).
• For best results, check with ButterflyMX which specific model you have or plan to buy to ensure the features you expect are supported.

Here’s how ButterflyMX differs from standalone smart lock brands:

Ask yourself the following to see if this is a good fit:

• Do you manage a multifamily, commercial, or student housing property rather than a single-family home?

• Do you already have or plan to have multiple access points (main entrances, amenities, individual units)?

• Do you need visitor access management (delivery persons, contractors, guests) remotely granted?

• Can you provide or maintain property-wide internet or WiFi where required?

• Is it important to leverage existing locks rather than replace all hardware?

If you answer yes to most of those, ButterflyMX smart lock integration is likely a very strong solution.