The Unified Apartment: Livly & Comelit Merge Access and Operations

CHICAGO, IL – April 09, 2026 – A new strategic partnership is set to streamline the daily operations of apartment buildings, as resident experience platform Livly announced its integration with global access control manufacturer Comelit. The collaboration merges video intercom, building access, and resident operations into a single, cohesive platform, addressing a long-standing challenge of fragmentation in property technology.

For years, property managers have navigated a complex web of disconnected systems—one for door entry, another for resident communication, and yet another for managing maintenance and amenities. This integration aims to dismantle those silos. By connecting Comelit's robust video intercom and access hardware directly into Livly’s resident operating system, the partnership promises a unified dashboard for building staff and a single, powerful mobile app for residents. The move signals a significant step in the evolution of smart buildings, shifting the focus from individual gadgets to a fully integrated living experience.

Reducing Friction for Property Teams

The primary value proposition for apartment operators is the reduction of what Livly co-founder Alex Samoylovich calls “operational drag.” Managing resident turnover, guest access, and security across multiple platforms has traditionally created significant administrative burdens and potential for error. This integration tackles the problem head-on by creating a central hub for all access-related workflows.

Through deep integration with major Property Management Systems (PMS) like Yardi and RealPage, the platform automates one of the most time-consuming processes: resident onboarding. When a new resident is added to the property’s PMS, the system automatically provisions their credentials in the Comelit access system and grants them access to the Livly app. This eliminates the need for manual data entry, reduces the risk of configuration mistakes, and ensures new residents have seamless access from day one.

For day-to-day management, property teams gain a powerful, unified dashboard. From this single interface, staff can manage resident directories, oversee visitor activity with time-stamped photo logs, issue or revoke credentials, and respond to access-related events without switching between software. By linking access control directly to resident data and operational tasks, the system transforms building entry from a standalone hardware function into an intelligent, integrated part of the property’s overall workflow.

A Seamless Experience for Modern Residents

While the operational efficiencies are a major draw for building owners, the success of any proptech solution ultimately hinges on the resident experience. The Livly-Comelit integration places a strong emphasis on providing a simple, intuitive, and secure interface for the people who call the building home.

All functionality is consolidated within the Livly mobile app, an environment residents may already use for paying rent, booking amenities, or submitting maintenance requests. When a guest arrives and uses the Comelit video intercom, the resident receives a video call directly on their smartphone. They can see and speak with their visitor and grant entry by tapping a button in the app, whether they are at home or away.

This seamless interaction extends to visitor management. Residents can issue temporary digital keys, often in the form of QR codes, to guests, dog walkers, or cleaning services. These passes can be sent via text or email and are valid only for specific, pre-determined times, enhancing security while providing unmatched convenience. This eliminates the need for physical key exchanges and provides a clear, auditable record of everyone who enters the building.

The Power of an Open Platform Strategy

This partnership is a clear manifestation of Livly's broader, integration-oriented strategy. Rather than forcing property owners into a closed, proprietary ecosystem, Livly positions itself as an open software layer that connects best-in-class hardware and software solutions. This approach provides building owners with the flexibility to choose technology that fits their specific asset type, budget, and existing infrastructure.

Livly already boasts integrations with a wide array of proptech providers, including smart lock manufacturers like Schlage and Assa Abloy, and even other smart intercom companies like ButterflyMX. The addition of Comelit, a global leader in the field for decades, significantly strengthens this ecosystem. It allows Livly to offer a pre-vetted, deeply integrated solution while maintaining its commitment to interoperability.

"Building access should not sit in a disconnected system," said Alex Samoylovich, co-founder of Livly. "This integration with Comelit is designed to give property teams a more unified operating workflow and give residents a simpler, more intuitive way to manage entry, guests, and everyday interactions in the building."

This model is becoming increasingly critical as the proptech landscape matures. Building owners are wary of being locked into a single vendor's hardware, which may become outdated. By focusing on a flexible software platform that can adapt to future technologies, Livly and its partners are offering a more sustainable and future-proof model for smart building development.

The Future of Multifamily Living

The collaboration between Livly and Comelit is more than a simple technical integration; it represents a convergence of trends shaping the future of residential real estate. The demand for a seamless, hotel-like resident experience, combined with the operational need for efficiency and automation, is driving the industry toward consolidated platforms.

By uniting physical security hardware with a resident-facing software experience, the partnership creates a more intelligent, responsive, and connected community. It addresses key demands from both sides of the rental market: operators who need to do more with less, and residents who expect their home to be as smart and convenient as the other digital tools they use every day. As this model becomes more widespread, the concept of the truly smart building—one where technology works silently in the background to make life easier and more secure—moves closer to becoming the industry standard.