Selecting the correct access control platform is the most important first step when considering a system upgrade for your community. There are dozens of platforms available, each offering different features, pricing models, and user experiences. When working with a community association, I typically start by asking the following questions.

A gated community in Southwest Florida was eager to modernize their outdated telephone entry system — but there was one major problem: no internet access at the gate. They contacted multiple gate service providers, hoping for a modern solution. Each one had a similar response: “You get us the internet, and we’ll provide the equipment.”

A prominent Southwest Florida community association needed a better way to secure its shared amenities — including the pool, bathrooms, and fitness center. Their old system relied on standard keys, which were easy to lose, difficult to track, and could be easily duplicated at stores like Walmart and Lowe’s. Looking for a smarter, safer solution, they turned to Key Security Services , trusted experts in community security for over 17 years. The team proposed a complete upgrade