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SmartRent Debuts First Smart Lock With Apple Home Key Integration Designed for Rental Properties

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SmartRent today announced the launch of the Alloy Deadbolt+, a smart lock designed for the rental housing industry that integrates with Apple Wallet to enable access for residents using their iPhone or Apple Watch.

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The Alloy Deadbolt+ allows residents to add their keys to Apple Wallet, facilitating door access through a simple tap of their iPhone or Apple Watch. Express Mode enables this functionality without the need to unlock the device, and Power Reserve ensures access for up to five hours after the device's battery is depleted. Apple does not monitor the usage of resident keys, and misplaced devices can be managed via the Find My app.

For property managers, the Alloy Deadbolt+ is said to streamline operations by reducing expenses related to rekeying and key management. It also facilitates granting temporary access to guests and service providers and integrates with platforms supporting self-guided tours and mobile maintenance.

The device complies with essential fire safety regulations, offering a 90-minute fire rating, making it suitable for various residential and mixed-use properties. The new smart lock debuted at a Starwood Capital Group property, highlighting its potential for adoption across high-end rental communities. Pricing and availability has not yet been announced.

Tag: Home Keys

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WarmWinterHat Avatar
WarmWinterHat
18 months ago

You shouldn't be going into the rented property without telling the tenants, and especially not waiting until they're away to sneak in.
I called her (well, my wife did) and let her know as we have water sensors in the basement, and got her permission, and no one was sneaking... I don't know where you got this idea from. The point is that I needed access while she was on the other side of the US, and if she had her own locks I would have had to drill them out.

Meanwhile, her laundry was floating in water and she had just left for two weeks.
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Nickerbocker
18 months ago
Today on the lock picking lawyer...
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Jimmy Bubbles Avatar
Jimmy Bubbles
18 months ago
Then when you don't pay rent, they just lock you out...
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Natas1000 Avatar
Natas1000
18 months ago
Absolutely not
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Victor Mortimer Avatar
Victor Mortimer
18 months ago
If you're renting, you should IMMEDIATELY change the locks, same as when you buy a house. If there's something in the lease that says you can't, you should buy an identical-looking lock that only you have the keys to.
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mansplains
18 months ago

I had to do just that in the spring as the sump pump failed and the basement had 4in water in it.

You shouldn't be going into the rented property without telling the tenants, and especially not waiting until they're away to sneak in.
Where are you getting these assertions?
Most states require a reasonable notice for landlord entry to start with. In emergencies, like what OP described, most states allow landlords to enter without notice. However, landlords are generally required to inform tenants as soon as possible after the entry. This balances immediate action to address emergencies and respect for tenant privacy.
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