Resident keys in Apple Wallet offers easy,
secure access to multifamily buildings with a simple tap of an
iPhone or Apple Watch
PHILADELPHIA, Pa., June 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zentra, a brand of
Allegion®, and leading provider of smart access
solutions, has integrated resident keys capability in Apple Wallet
for use by customers and their residents. This enables residents to
easily and securely add their resident keys to Apple Wallet and
unlock their apartment with a simple tap of an iPhone or Apple
Watch. With this new capability, residents are able to unlock their
building doors, amenity spaces and individual apartment units
without contact using their iPhone or Apple Watch — eliminating the
need to use a traditional, physical key.
"This new feature reflects our commitment to prioritizing the
needs of multifamily property owners and operators," said
Dave Ilardi, senior vice president
and president of Allegion Americas. "We are excited to bring an
enhanced living experience to residents, bolstered by improved
security and streamlined operations."
Benefits include:
Seamless, Secure Access with a Tap of an Apple Device:
Resident keys in Apple Wallet enable residents to conveniently
access all their assigned doors using just their iPhone or Apple
Watch. Once a resident key is added to Apple Wallet, residents can
hold their device near a door's NFC-enabled lock to seamlessly
access secured areas. With Express Mode, residents don't need to
unlock their device to use their resident key in Wallet. If an
iPhone needs to be charged, residents can still use their device to
access their apartment with Power Reserve, an Apple feature.
Operational Efficiency for Multifamily
Properties: Property owners, operators, and managers will
benefit from the streamlined operations of Zentra's solution.
Resident keys can be remotely issued and managed, eliminating the
hassle of physical key management and replacement. This not only
streamlines operations but also enhances the overall resident
experience.
Secure, Private Access Experience: Resident keys in
Wallet take full advantage of the privacy and security features
already built into iPhone and Apple Watch. Data is encrypted and
protected against tampering and theft, and Apple cannot see when or
where a resident uses a resident key in Apple Wallet. If their
iPhone or Apple Watch is misplaced, the owner of the device can
promptly use the Find My app to lock the device and help locate
it.
Currently, the Zentra and resident key in Apple Wallet solution
is available on the Schlage Control® Mobile Enabled
Smart Lock, award-winning Schlage NDE Mobile Enabled Wireless
Cylindrical Lock, Schlage MTB Mobile Enabled Multi-technology
Reader, and Schlage RC Reader Controller. Zentra has plans to
expand its capabilities to the new Schlage XE360 Series later
this year.
Attendees of Apartmentalize 2024, taking place from
June 19-21 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, are invited to experience live
demonstrations of the resident key solution in Apple Wallet at
Zentra's booth #366. The Zentra team will showcase the solution's
capabilities, providing a hands-on look at the future of
multifamily access control.
For those multifamily professionals that are not attending this
year's Apartmentalize, they can contact a multifamily
consultant from Zentra to learn more about the solution and
how to implement it on their property. Zentra offers unparalleled
security and access solutions, backed by Allegion, and designed
with operators, residents, and multifamily integrators in mind.
Visit zentra.co to learn more and follow on
LinkedIn to stay up to date with meet and greet opportunities
at Apartmentalize.
Zentra is dedicated to enhancing the way people interact with
their living spaces through innovative technology solutions. With a
focus on resident experience and security, Zentra continues to lead
the industry in smart access control for multifamily properties.
For more, visit zentra.co.
About Allegion
Allegion (NYSE: ALLE) is a global pioneer in seamless access, with
leading brands like CISA®, Interflex®,
LCN®, Schlage®, SimonsVoss® and
Von Duprin®. Focusing on security around the door and
adjacent areas, Allegion secures people and assets with a range of
solutions for homes, businesses, schools and institutions. For
more, visit www.allegion.com.
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