Smart Solutions · Access Control
Access control that ends the era of keys.
Smart locks, keypads, mobile credentials, and intercoms — professionally installed by abvolt for homes, multi-unit buildings, and businesses across Chicago's North Shore.
What modern access control does
Access control decides who gets into your property, when, and through which doors — without physical keys. A resident unlocks the front door from their phone. A cleaner gets a code that works Tuesdays, 9 to noon. A landlord revokes a former tenant's access in one tap instead of rekeying the building.
abvolt designs and installs these systems end to end: smart deadbolts and lever locks, keypads and fingerprint readers, video intercoms at the entry, and the centralized dashboard that ties it together. Because we're a licensed electrical contractor, doors that need powered strikes, auto-closers, or intercom wiring get done properly — no second contractor.
Strategic Partner
Powered by Doorbill
For multi-unit buildings and rental properties, we partner with Doorbill — a smart access and property management platform trusted across 2,000+ residences. Doorbill's app gives tenants keyless Bluetooth entry, gives managers a real-time dashboard to grant or revoke access instantly, and even automates rent collection through the same app tenants use to open their door.
- Mobile credentials — no keys, fobs, or rekeying costs
- No Wi-Fi or complex wiring required for most doors
- Real-time access management from one dashboard
- Automated rent collection built into the tenant app
abvolt handles the professional installation — locks, entry doors, intercoms, and any electrical work — while Doorbill's platform runs the day-to-day. One call covers both.
Who it's for
Homeowners
Smart locks and video doorbells with fingerprint, code, and app entry — plus guest codes for cleaners, contractors, and family.
Landlords & property managers
Keyless buildings with per-unit access, instant revocation, and Doorbill-powered rent collection — no more rekeying between tenants.
Condo & HOA boards
Shared entries, amenity spaces, and package rooms managed from one dashboard with a full entry log.
Small business & offices
Employee credentials by schedule and role — gyms, retail, co-working, and restaurants without a key drawer.
Frequently asked questions
Do smart locks work if the power or internet goes out?
Yes — the locks we install run on batteries and unlock via Bluetooth, code, or physical backup key. Doorbill's system doesn't depend on Wi-Fi for most doors.
Can access control work in an older building?
Almost always. Most doors need no wiring at all; entry doors that need powered hardware are exactly the kind of electrical work we're licensed for.
What does it cost?
It depends on doors and hardware. Call (224) 369-8752 for a free on-site assessment — for rental properties, Doorbill's partnership model can dramatically reduce upfront cost.
Ready to go keyless?
Free assessment. Professional installation. One point of contact.
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