Access Control Systems
Key fobs, cards, and mobile credentials for doors, garages, and elevators — with clear access levels and logs.
- • Condos and HOAs
- • Office and mixed-use buildings
- • Elevator and garage integration
Security systems & networking for Chicago buildings
Security systems and networking for condos, offices, and residential towers.
Vidimost LLC designs, installs, and maintains video surveillance, access control, intercoms, and Wi-Fi networks for properties in Chicago and North Shore suburbs. We speak the language of both security and IT.
Serving Chicago, North Shore, and nearby suburbs. Licensed and insured.
Typical project snapshot Example
Property
35-floor residential tower
Downtown Chicago
Systems
Cameras, access, intercom
Integrated with front desk
Devices
50+ IP cameras
Hanwha / Axis mix
Result
Unified, stable, documented
Fewer support calls
We combine security best practices with solid network design, so your systems stay online and manageable.
Hardware and platforms we work with
Hanwha Vision Axis Ubiquiti Paxton 2N Brivo
Four pillars of your building security
We focus on the core systems that keep your property secure and connected — and make sure they work together.
Video Surveillance
IP cameras, NVRs, and server-based recording designed around your real blind spots, lighting, and storage needs.
- • Garages and loading docks
- • Lobbies, elevators, amenity spaces
- • Remote viewing for managers
Video Intercoms & Entry
Modern video intercoms for residents, staff, and visitors — integrated with doors, gates, and front desk workflows.
- • Multi-tenant video intercoms
- • Door and gate entry
- • Front desk notifications
Wi-Fi & Networking
Proper switching, VLANs, and Wi-Fi coverage so that cameras, access panels, and intercoms stay online and stable.
- • Ubiquiti-based networks
- • Segmented security VLANs
- • Remote monitoring options
Case Study
50+ IP cameras and unified access control for a Chicago residential tower
A high-rise residential tower in downtown Chicago needed to replace aging analog cameras and unify access control across multiple entrances and garages. We designed and installed a modern IP system with clear coverage and documented network topology.
- • 50+ Hanwha IP cameras for garages, lobbies, and perimeter
- • Unified access control for doors, garages, and staff areas
- • Proper PoE switching and VLAN design for stability
- • Clear documentation for building management and future upgrades
Key project metrics
- Property type
- 35-floor residential tower
- Systems covered
- Cameras, access, intercoms
- Downtime during migration
- Minimal, planned windows
- Support tickets after go-live
- Significantly reduced
Your building might not need 50+ cameras, but the same design principles — clear coverage, reliable networking, and proper documentation — always apply.
Hardware we trust and install
We work with proven manufacturers and models, not just whatever is on sale. Your system is built from components that are supportable long-term.
Cameras
IP Cameras
Hanwha, Axis, and select other IP cameras for garages, lobbies, elevators, and perimeter coverage.
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Access
Access Control & Readers
Panels, readers, and credentials that work for both residents and staff, online and offline where needed.
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Networking
Switches & Wi-Fi
Proper PoE switches, routing, and Wi-Fi for security devices and everyday building connectivity.
Browse networking →Vidimost Academy: security and networking explained simply
Short, practical articles that explain how security systems, wiring, and networks work — in language that property managers and boards can understand.
Cameras
How to think about camera placement in garages and loading docks
Blind spots, headlights, and glare can make a “good” camera useless. We explain how to think through real coverage instead of just megapixels.
Read article →Access Control
Wiegand bit formats, facility codes, and card numbers — in plain English
What 26-bit vs 37-bit really means, why your offline locks ask for a facility code, and how to avoid painted-into-a-corner decisions.
Read article →Networking
Why VLANs matter for security systems and how to explain them to your board
A simple mental model for separating cameras, access control, and office traffic — without diving into deep network jargon.
Read article →Contact
Ready to secure your building or upgrade an existing system?
Tell us a bit about your property and current systems. We can walk the site with you, review drawings, or look at what is already installed — then propose a plan that actually fits your building.
Vidimost LLC
Security systems and networking for Chicago and North Shore suburbs.
Contact
Phone: (872) 254-5015
Email: info@vidimost.us
Location
Winnetka, IL · Serving Chicago and nearby suburbs
Typical clients
- • Residential towers and condos
- • Property management companies
- • Small and medium businesses