Smart access. Same intercom.
Yama upgrades the intercoms you already have, giving you cloud-based access management, a digital tenant directory, and real-time control across your entire portfolio.
Manage access remotely.
No site visits required.
Update tenant access, issue entry codes for vendors and staff, and review access logs from anywhere.
How It Works
We leverage the phone line your intercom already uses.
Create
Add your building, residences, and intercom-dial-out number in the Yama Web App.
Assign
Use the Yama Web App to generate and assign unique phone numbers to each residence.
Update
Program the Yama-generated phone numbers into your existing intercom system.
Manage
Control tenant, staff, and vendor access anytime, from anywhere, in the Yama Web App.
Reduce operational overhead without changing how your building works.
Every visitor interaction routes through Yama, so you can manage access, track entries, and update settings from anywhere.
Yama Web App
Manage your intercom configuration, access rules, call routing, and system settings from a centralized web dashboard.
Digital Tenant Directory
Automatically maintain a current tenant directory without manual updates, accessible via QR code at the intercom.
Smart Access Codes
Issue time-specific entry codes for vendors and staff, with access automatically expiring based on a schedule.
Global Call Routing
Route intercom calls to tenant phone numbers regardless of long-distance restrictions on the physical intercom, at no additional per-call cost.
Access Logs
Review time-stamped access logs that show intercom calls, tenant-granted entry, and vendor or staff access code usage.
Multi-Tenant Calling
Support multiple tenant phone numbers per residence, ensuring every tenant can receive intercom calls and grant access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about upgrading your intercom.
How does Yama work?
Yama provides a phone number for your building. You program your existing intercom to call this number. When a visitor calls, Yama intercepts it and routes it to the correct tenant based on your settings using cloud technology.
What can Yama control?
Yama primarily controls your building's main vestibule door via the existing intercom connection. Additionally, it can integrate with compatible smart locks to control individual unit doors, maintenance rooms, and common areas.
Do I need to install new hardware?
No new hardware is required for the main functionality. Yama works with your existing telephone-entry intercom system. You simply need to verify that your current system can dial out to a standard phone number.
Do tenants need an app?
No app is required. Tenants receive a standard phone call and can press a key (like '9') to unlock the door.
Do I need an internet line?
Yama relies on your building's existing phone line to receive the call from the intercom. As long as that phone line is active, the call reaches our cloud servers. Our infrastructure is built on high-availability cloud providers.
Can tenants use mobile or long-distance numbers?
Yes! Yama works with any phone number, including mobile phones and long-distance numbers. Visitors dial the intercom, and it connects to your tenant's chosen device, anywhere in the world, at no extra cost.
Ready to Upgrade Your Intercom?
Update tenant directories from anywhere. No more site visits. No more locksmith calls. Get a quote or learn more about upgrading your intercom with Yama.
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