In modern homes and buildings, the desire for convenience and efficiency has led to a significant shift toward hands-free access. Residents no longer want to fumble with keys or remember complex codes. Instead, technologies such as smart locks and video intercom systems are enabling seamless entry into homes and apartments. Smart access not only enhances everyday convenience but also reinforces security—eliminating the need for traditional keys, which can be lost or stolen.
Why integration matters in smart homes
The effectiveness of smart access goes beyond individual devices; true convenience comes from system integration. A unified system allows for centralized control, automation, and a better user experience. When smart locks are paired with intelligent intercoms, they form a cohesive access solution that verifies identity, enables remote communication, and opens doors—all in one flow. This is particularly beneficial in environments like villas and apartment complexes, where security and ease-of-use are equally critical.
Understanding Smart Locks
What makes a lock “smart”
A smart lock is a digital device that replaces or augments traditional mechanical locks. It connects to mobile apps or access systems, allowing users to unlock doors using various credentials such as facial recognition, card swipes, passwords, or even mini-programs. The real power of smart locks lies in their ability to integrate with larger security ecosystems and support real-time monitoring.
Key features of Uniwin-Global smart locks
Our facial recognition terminals like WR501 and WR502F deliver robust access control capabilities. The WR501 binocular face recognition terminal integrates face recognition, identity verification, on-site face collection, blacklist warning, person-passing photo retention, liveness detection, and other functions. It uses a wide dynamic high-definition face recognition camera, adapts to harsh environments such as strong light and weak light, and has the characteristics of fast recognition speed, high accuracy, and a large list library capacity. These features ensure rapid access without sacrificing accuracy or security.
Security benefits for modern homes
Smart locks provide enhanced security through features like dynamic face databases (up to 20,000 faces), blacklist alerts, and real-time logging of access events. When integrated into a networked system, these locks can alert homeowners to unauthorized attempts or grant remote access to trusted individuals.
The Power of Video Intercom Systems
How video intercoms enhance safety
Video intercoms allow residents to visually confirm visitors before granting entry. Unlike audio-only systems, visual verification significantly reduces the risk of impersonation or unauthorized access. Combined with two-way communication and recording capabilities, they serve as the first line of defense for residential buildings.
Uniwin-Global’s video intercom technology
The WO501 (5-inch outdoor station) supports audio and video intercom based on SIP protocol, supports one-to-one and one-to-many (group or single call), and integrates face recognition, identity verification, on-site face collection, blacklist warning, person-passing photo retention, liveness detection, and other functions. Designed for durability in various lighting conditions, it uses wide dynamic high-definition cameras that maintain high accuracy in both strong and weak light environments.
Real-time communication and monitoring
These systems provide real-time communication between residents and visitors. Residents can monitor who is at their door via indoor units or mobile apps—whether they’re at home or away. This adds a layer of transparency and control that traditional systems cannot offer.
Integration for Effortless Entry
How the systems work together
When integrated properly, Uniwin-Global‘s smart locks and video intercoms create a fluid entry experience. Facial recognition verifies a visitor’s identity while the video feed provides visual confirmation. The system then enables one-touch or remote unlocking via mobile apps or indoor monitors.
Identity verification and one-touch unlock
Face terminals like WO501 verify identity through a combination of live facial detection and blacklist scanning. It is perfectly suitable for complex application scenarios such as communities, campuses, hospitals, scenic spots, hotels, shopping malls, corporate office buildings, public service places, and construction sites. Once verified visually through the indoor unit WI704, users can unlock doors with a single tap.
Use cases in villas and smart apartments
Our Villa Intercom System Solution allows indoor units to connect up to 8 visual doorbells or standard IPC cameras. One doorbell can call multiple indoor units, which can also monitor multiple doorbell devices. For apartment complexes, the Apartment Intercom System Solution includes cloud-based management platforms that allow one-to-one intercoms with indoor units or apps with options like face recognition/card/exit buttons.
Advantages of a Unified Ecosystem
Centralized control through one platform
A single integrated platform manages all access points—whether it’s facial recognition terminals at entrances or video feeds from door stations. This simplifies administration while offering comprehensive control over who enters the premises.
Enhanced user experience with automation
From auto-unlock during authorized hours to motion-triggered alerts and personalized greetings, automation enhances comfort while maintaining security. It can achieve functions such as personnel adding in the backend for facial recognition, visitor management, door opening record uploads, and attendance data export through the web or WeChat mini-program.
Scalability for future upgrades
Thanks to modular architecture and support for protocols like MQTT/HTTP/WEBSOCKET, the device side supports integration protocols, allowing it to connect with third-party cloud platforms. Our systems are designed for growth—making them ideal for projects that may expand in scale or functionality over time.
Ideal Applications in Modern Living
Smart access in high-end villas
In luxury villas where aesthetics meet technology, our WI704 indoor monitor paired with WOZ01 mini outdoor stations provides discreet yet powerful access solutions. The video doorbell and indoor unit support POE power supply and one-click unlock (indoor/outdoor).
Convenience for multi-unit apartments
For large apartment buildings where managing multiple tenants is challenging, the outdoor station can call multiple indoor sub-stations, and remote door opening and monitoring functions can be performed via the app or indoor unit.
Visitor management made simple
With features like blacklist warnings and visitor photo retention, our WO501 terminal integrates seamlessly into visitor management workflows. Administrators can issue temporary access via apps while residents are notified in real-time.
Setting Up with Uniwin-Global
Compatibility with existing systems
Our hardware supports standard protocols, ensuring it can be integrated into legacy systems without significant overhauls. The access control system uses a dual-lens wide dynamic camera supporting deployment on a Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN).
Support and customization options
We offer OEM/ODM services covering everything from hardware layout design to complete terminal customization, including software platform development. Our R&D team ensures compatibility across Android/Linux environments, depending on customer needs.
FAQ
Q: Can Uniwin-Global systems be managed remotely?
A: Yes. Our solutions include mobile apps and web-based platforms for remote access control.
Q: Are your products suitable for harsh outdoor environments?
A: Yes. Devices like WO501 use wide dynamic high-definition cameras that adapt to both strong light and low-light conditions.
Q: Do your intercoms support multiple indoor units?
A: Yes. Our Villa Intercom System supports one doorbell calling multiple indoor units with simultaneous monitoring capabilities.
Q: What kind of technical support do you provide?
A: We have a strong technical support team. Thus, customer issues will be responded to within 2 hours and resolved within a maximum of 48 hours.
