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
1. Keyless Entry - The rise of keyless systems in the hospitality industry is creating new opportunities for disruptive innovation in access-control technologies and biometrics.
2. 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.
3. 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
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.