Smart lock provider August Home and vacation rental platform HomeAway are now teaming up to change access to short-term rentals.
In the same way that some hotel chains are adopting keyless entry systems that allow entry to a suite via one's smartphone, August Home and HomeAway are implementing a similar system. Through this partnership, hosts and guests are able to securely lock and access short-term rentals with just the August Smart Lock and the August Smart Keypad.
Rather than having to locate a physical key to gain access to their rental, guests who book through HomeAway will now be able to receive a secure PIN. As well as making it easy for guests to get in and out of their short-term rental, this keyless system also eliminates problems that result from keys being lost or forgotten.
Keyless Vacation Rentals
August Home and HomeAway are Reshaping Access to Short-Term Rentals
Trend Themes
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Keyless Entry — The rise of keyless systems in the hospitality industry is creating new opportunities for disruptive innovation in access-control technologies and biometrics.
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Smart Home Integration — The integration of smart home technologies with short-term rentals is a growing trend that offers opportunities for innovation in security, energy management and intelligent automation.
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Remote Access — Remote access to vacation rentals is a trend that is gaining traction as it offers greater convenience and flexibility for property owners and tenants, while enabling the use of sophisticated access control and security technologies.
Industry Implications
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Smart Lock Technology — The smart lock technology industry is growing rapidly with the rise of keyless systems that offer greater security, convenience and control over access to physical spaces.
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Short-term Rentals — The short-term rentals industry is undergoing significant change as digital technology and platform-based marketplaces disrupt traditional hospitality models, creating new opportunities for innovative business models, services and products.
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Hospitality Technology — The hospitality technology industry is experiencing transformational change as data analytics, AI, IoT and other disruptive technologies reshape the guest experience, drive operational efficiencies, and enable new revenue streams.