dormakaba Community
dormakaba Community is web-based access management software for multihousing properties.
What dormakaba Community is
dormakaba Community is web-based access management software for multihousing properties. It manages authorization for common areas, residence doors and perimeter access points, including across multiple sites. Staff can add or remove residents, issue keys, set access levels, and configure staff roles and rights. Managers can schedule automatic unlocking and shifts for employees and vendors. The system also provides lock auditing and exportable reports showing who enters and exits units. Mobile access and credential delivery are supported, but mobile keys are a licensed feature and Bluetooth key deployment solutions are sold separately. Third-party web services can connect Community with property management and energy management systems, resident portals, telephone entry and other services. Compatible hardware includes dormakaba Saffire LX and SR Series locks, Quantum RFID RCU/ECU readers and a multi-floor controller. Pricing is available on request. The maker describes the platform as suitable for small through enterprise-scale multihousing facilities.
Good
- Manages access across multiple property sites
- Exportable reports show unit entry and exit activity
- Supports access schedules and visitor management
- Connects with third-party property services
Watch out
- Pricing is available only on request
- Mobile keys are a licensed feature
- Locks, credentials and mobile solutions may be sold separately
Who it suits
Community suits multihousing property operators managing access across one or more sites, including staff and vendor schedules. Properties should check hardware compatibility and account for separately sold or licensed mobile access components.
Verdict
Community combines property access controls with scheduling and audit reporting. Confirm compatible hardware, system requirements and the cost of any separately sold credentials or mobile access before choosing it.
The facts
Each one read from dormakaba Community's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Access scheduling
- Managers can schedule auto-unlock and shifts for specific employees and vendors.checked 8 Oct 2026
- API
- The user guide describes a Community REST API for web service connections using token-based authentication; the specification is available from dormakaba Support.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Auditing
- Community provides lock auditing and reporting, including exportable reports showing who enters and exits units.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Credential security
- The supported credential table lists MIFARE DESFire EV2/EV3 for enhanced, standard, and legacy key security modes.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Deployment limits
- The requirements page recommends SQL Server Standard for medium and large deployments because of SQL Server Express limitations, and a dedicated server for larger deployments.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Hardware compatibility
- Community is compatible with dormakaba Saffire LX and SR Series locks, Quantum RFID RCU/ECU readers, and a multi-floor controller.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Third-party web services can integrate Community with property management systems, energy management, resident portal apps, telephone entry, and other services.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Intended properties
- The product page describes Community as suitable for small through enterprise-scale multihousing facilities.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Lock compatibility
- The product page lists compatibility with Saffire LX, SR Series, Quantum RFID RCU/ECU readers, and a multi-floor controller.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Mobile access
- Mobile keys are a licensed feature, and resident or staff/vendor visitor management can support delegated PINs or mobile keys when configured.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Mobile credentials
- The product supports mobile access and mobile credential delivery; dormakaba mobile access solutions for Bluetooth key deployment are sold separately.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Multi-site management
- The software supports multi-site property management.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Property management
- The product supports multi-site property management and configurable resident and staff roles and access rights.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Community is web-based access management software designed for multihousing properties to manage authorization for common areas, residence doors, and perimeter access points.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Resident and staff access
- Property staff can add or delete residents, configure access levels, issue keys, and set staff roles and access rights.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Scale
- The maker says the software platform is suitable for small through enterprise-scale multihousing facilities.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Scheduling
- Managers can schedule auto-unlock and shift schedules for specific employees and vendors.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- dormakaba directs product users to its contact guide for customer service, technical support, and sales contacts.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Supported environment
- The product page lists Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 and Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome as supported software.checked 8 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The current requirements page lists Windows Server 2025, 2022, or 2019 and Windows 10 or 11 Pro/Enterprise, with Chrome or Edge as supported browsers.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Technical documentation
- The product page directs customers to download the Community Property Network for detailed technical specifications.checked 8 Oct 2026
Money
- Components and costs
- The new-project starter kit includes Community software, two dormakaba RFID encoders, and a lock programming and auditing unit; keys and credentials, mobile access solutions, and electronic locks are sold separately.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Rümlang, Switzerlandchecked 28 Sep 2026
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