Kwikset, a company in residential security and a registered trademark of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group company, announced an integration with ButterflyMX, a cloud-based property access and security platform for multifamily, student housing, commercial and gated communities.

The integration connects Kwikset’s UNITE electronic locks with the ButterflyMX platform, enabling residents to unlock their unit doors and access property entry points directly from the ButterflyMX mobile app without managed Wi-Fi networks or connectivity hubs.

The solution pairs Kwikset UNITE Bluetooth and RFID-enabled electronic locks with the ButterflyMX access control and security platform, creating a keyless experience across multifamily properties while simplifying infrastructure requirements for property owners and operators.

With the integration, residents can use the ButterflyMX Mobile App to unlock their apartment door equipped with a Kwikset UNITE lock, as well as building entrances, gates and amenity spaces, all from a single app interface. By consolidating building and unit access into one platform, the solution eliminates the need for multiple apps, or multiple credentials and delivers a consistent access experience across the entire property.

Property managers can manage access to Kwikset UNITE locks directly within the ButterflyMX Operating System. This streamlined management experience simplifies onboarding, credential updates and resident turnover while helping reduce installation complexity and long-term maintenance costs.

Kwikset UNITE locks use built-in Bluetooth and RFID credential readers to enable secure offline access. Residents can unlock doors using the ButterflyMX Mobile App via Bluetooth or with smart fobs and cards, ensuring reliable performance even without Wi-Fi connectivity. The integration supports both mobile credentials and physical credentials, providing flexibility for residents and staff.

“UNITE was developed to address the evolving needs of multifamily property managers and residents,” said David Fernandez, product lead of multifamily EAC, Kwikset. “By integrating with ButterflyMX, we are delivering a property-wide access experience that simplifies operations, reduces infrastructure requirements and enhances convenience for residents.”

The integration builds on Kwikset’s 2024 launch of UNITE, the company’s first electronic access control solution designed specifically for the multifamily market. UNITE introduced a cloud-based ecosystem featuring a web portal and mobile capabilities tailored to property managers, owners and residents. With this integration, multifamily operators can offer a fully keyless resident experience, consolidate property and unit access within a single mobile app and manage credentials through one operating system, all while reducing installation and maintenance costs by eliminating Wi-Fi networks and connectivity hubs.

“Residents and property managers expect a seamless access experience that works across every door on a property,” said Emily Kubec, product lead for platform and smart locks, ButterflyMX. “Integrating Kwikset UNITE locks into the ButterflyMX platform means residents get one app for everything, from the front gate to their unit door, and property teams get a single system to manage it all, with no added complexity.”

The integration is designed for Class A high-rise urban communities, Class B garden-style suburban properties, student housing and mixed-use developments seeking streamlined, scalable access control solutions for both new construction and retrofit projects.