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FAQs

• What makes UNITE Smart Credentials (Fobs/Cards) unique?

  UNITE’s dual frequency smart physical credentials (Fobs/Cards) enable sites to effortlessly support their existing 125KHz Prox-based common area access solutions.

• Is UNITE Integrated with any multifamily access control systems?

  UNITE is currently integrated with early access control systems. Check the specific UNITE lock product pages for additional details.
  
  ButterflyMX integrates with Kwikset UNITE, enabling all property Users to lock and unlock unit doors directly from the ButterflyMX app

• What is UNITE?

  The Kwikset UNITE™ EAC Platform is an elegant end-to-end cloud-based electronic access control solution for efficiently managing multifamily properties. Designed for multifamily property managers, employees, and residents, it features unit entry electronic locks, cloud-based web and mobile software, and smart card and fob credentials. The platform increases productivity, convenience, and security while lowering costs and vacancies.

• What makes UNITE unique?

  UNITE blends class leading ease of use with state-of-the-art security to simplify and modernize multifamily property management. It incorporates purpose build offline locks featuring mobile access and MIFARE DESFire EV3 for convenient and highly secure access management and site auditing. UNITE’s dual frequency smart credentials enable sites to effortlessly support their existing 125KHz prox-based common area access solutions, with enhanced integrations with market leading building management partners being regularly added to the portfolio. 

• Is UNITE an on premises or cloud-based solution?

  UNITE is a fully cloud-based electronic access control solution. It is built on Kwikset UNITE’s highly secure cloud backed by years of market leading mobile performance. 

• Is UNITE an online or offline solution?

  UNITE is built around electronic locks which are offline. These locks incorporate Bluetooth Low Energy and multi-frequency RFID scanning to communicate with mobile devices that link back to the Kwikset UNITE cloud. Offline physical credentials enable users to gain access without a mobile device. 

• Where should UNITE be sold and installed?

  UNITE is a professional multifamily electronic access control solution that is ideal for a range of properties. While perfectly suited for garden style properties in the range of 250 units, UNITE is also a great option for smaller sites seeking the convenience and low total costs of ownership enabled by this modern electronic access control solution. UNITE is also capable of scaling to larger multifamily properties, including student housing. One should contact their Kwikset sales manager for additional information on tailoring UNITE for their site. 

• What are the system limits of UNITE?

  UNITE can scale to the needs of almost any multifamily property. Please contact a Kwikset sales manager to see how UNITE can fit the unique needs of your property. 

• Is UNITE appropriate for single family housing?

  UNITE is specifically designed for the unique needs of the multifamily market. Kwikset makes several other electronic and smart locks which are better suited to the needs of single-family applications. 

• Is UNITE a good fit for commercial applications?

  UNITE scales the needs of mixed-use residential and commercial environments, but it is not ideal for commercial-only grade environments. Assa Abloy offers several other solutions that are ideal for the needs of the commercial market. 

• What finishes do the UNITE locks come in?

  • UNITE deadbolt and interconnect locks come in the following finishes.
    • Satin Nickel (15)
    • Matte Black (514)
    • Satin Chrome (26D)
    • Polished Chrome (26)

  • UNITE locks also offer these finishes split between interior and exterior as needed. 

• What are the lead times for a deadbolt?

  Lead times for the UNITE deadbolt are six weeks for standard finishes. Split finishes are built to order with variable lead times. 

• What are the lead times for an interconnect?

  Lead times for the UNITE interconnect are six weeks for standard finishes. Split finishes are built to order with variable lead times.

• I have a need for a split finish, is this available?, If so, what are the options and lead times?

  Yes, all UNITE locks are available in split finish for any of the UNITE finishes. Split finishes are built to order with variable lead times.