Choosing the right smart lock can be a daunting task considering all the hardware options on the market. What if you make a bad investment? Nobody wants to be locked into the wrong technology or limited by a disappointing feature set. Every smart lock’s “smarts” come from their ability to connect to access control software via…
Locks have come a long way. Gone are the days in which a simple lock and key were used to secure doors for businesses and for homes; now, smart lock options seem endless, with varying shapes, sizes, uses, and technological capabilities. But along with a host of smart lock options to choose from also comes…
Contactless touring has taken the multi-family rental industry by storm. 83% of American renters prefer self-touring over other virtual options for its convenience and ability to experience a property in-person. For property managers, self-touring options provide schedule flexibility and extra time given back to their teams, which ultimately frees up resources and fuels occupancy. And thanks to…
No matter the number of doors or the number of properties in a manager’s portfolio, access control is undoubtedly one of the most important — and often most challenging — counterparts of a successful property management strategy. And for good reason: making the switch from physical keys to smart locks and using cloud-based universal access control…
In an age of improved technology and reduced human-to-human contact, the multi-family rental industry has countless opportunities for increasing operational efficiency — particularly when it comes to offering in-unit tours. Although a contactless approach is rapidly growing in popularity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, self-guided tours are expected to continue far beyond the current recommendations…
All smart locks are not created equal and neither is the technology that powers them. Some locks connect to the internet directly while others require a Bluetooth or Z-Wave hub to connect to Wi-Fi. Once connected to Wi-Fi, these technologies enable your smart locks to be controlled remotely via cloud-based software. Here’s a quick rundown of…
