Carrboro, NC – March 2025 – Z9 Security is excited to announce a new integration between its Z9/Flex platform and the cloud-based intercom system from Whoo, representing a significant step forward in secure smart building technology.

This integration brings together Whoo’s modern, mobile-first intercom solution with Z9’s secure, scalable access control platform, enabling building managers, developers, and integrators to offer a seamless and secure entry experience to tenants, residents, and guests. With Whoo’s smart intercom—featuring touchscreen displays, a mobile app, and visitor management—combined with the Z9/Flex access control platform, users can now admit guests and visitors unlock requests from their mobile devices –securely authenticated through and authorized by the access control system, rather than bypassing it.

“We are excited to expand our platform to have this end-to-end secure intercom integration with Whoo,” said Ken Larson, CEO of Z9 Security. “It firmly aligns with Z9 Security’s vision of access control as seamlessly and securely functioning within a larger ecosystem of smart building technologies. Our partnership with Whoo enables truly secure intercom integration where access rules, credentials, and lockdown protocols are enforced through the access system – with both security and convenience.”

This partnership benefits the entire Z9/Flex ecosystem. Platform partners and Flex-enabled software providers can now incorporate Whoo intercom functionality directly into their solutions, extending the range of supported hardware types under one cohesive, secure infrastructure.

For Whoo and their customers, this partnership provides a seamless migration path for buildings that require both access control and intercom functionality.  This includes commercial buildings, universities, multifamily properties, and small businesses seeking modern, secure, and integrated entry solutions.

“This integration exemplifies our commitment to delivering secure, best-practice implementations for smart buildings,” added Larson. “By managing the full software stack—from the cloud down to the door controller—we ensure that intercom-triggered access requests follow the same security policies as any other credentialed entry.”

About Z9 Security

Z9 Security is the creator of the access control industry's first true hardware and software interoperability ecosystem - Z9/Flex. The ecosystem seamlessly integrates a wide range of open and proprietary access control hardware and software, redefining interoperability, and drastically reducing time and cost to introduce new integrations. The Z9/Flex ecosystem enables hundreds of hardware and software interoperability combinations and is growing fast. The Z9 Security team is made up of industry veterans with decades of expertise in access control who have been behind the success of some of the biggest names in the industry. For more information, visit https://www.z9security.com/.

About Z9/Flex

Z9/Flex is a cloud-based access control integration platform designed to meet the needs of access control software vendors, manufacturers, integrators and dealers. Its white-labeling capabilities, extensive hardware compatibility, and seamless integration into leading security platforms make it an ideal choice for businesses looking to provide advanced, branded solutions to their customers. For more information, visit https://z9security.com/flex.

About Whoo

Whoo is a modern intercom platform designed to bring simplicity, connectivity, and security to building access. With a sleek touchscreen interface and a powerful mobile app, Whoo allows residents and visitors to communicate and manage entry remotely—no matter where they are. Built on cloud infrastructure and designed for seamless integration, Whoo supports a smarter, more connected access experience for multifamily properties, commercial buildings, and campuses. By focusing on usability, flexibility, and interoperability, Whoo is redefining what’s possible in the intercom space. Learn more at https://www.whoo.ai/.

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