Rental industry solution provider Rently has announced it has partnered with Kwikset to bring the company’s Smart Bolt Elite smart lock to the rental housing market. Rently says that the Smart Bolt Elite’s re-key technology is ideal for the evolving needs of rental operators. While traditional access solutions frequently force operators to choose between Bluetooth locks, Wi-Fi/cellular centralized hub solutions, or non-smart access options, the Smart Bolt Elite ccombines the best features of all three into a single solution.
Key features of the Smart Bolt Elite include:
- Seamless, hub-independent access: Operates with or without a hub, allowing property managers to control access via Z-Wave or Bluetooth. The lock can be used as a standalone smart lock or integrated into a larger smart home ecosystem.
- Multiple access options: Supports fobs, codes, mobile app, and physical keys for ultimate flexibility, ensuring 24/7 functionality even without constant internet or cellular connectivity.
- Enhanced with Kwikset SmartKey Security advanced re-key technology: Protects against common break in methods like lock picking and bumping, while enabling property managers to instantly re-key locks themselves. This eliminates the security risks and costs associated with lost or unreturned keys and streamlines tenant turnover, significantly reducing the need for expensive cylinder replacements or locksmith services.
- Self-touring compatibility for a frictionless leasing process: Unique, auto-expiring access codes provide secure, independent property tours, minimizing the need for manual key exchanges while enhancing security, and offers full remote management capability.
- Designed for Rently’s Proptech Ecosystem: The Smart Bolt Elite is part of Rently’s expanding suite of smart home solutions, pairing with other Rently solutions, such as the Access Panel with Intercom, which enables secure, video-enabled entry management for shared spaces like gated entrances and lobbies.
“A smart lock with both Rently and Kwikset SmartKey technologies is a game-changer for property managers. As the inventor of DIY re-key Kwikset provides unmatched convenience during resident turnover, while simultaneously delivering the robust security residents deserve. We’re proud to partner with Rently to offer this proven, reliable solution that simplifies life for everyone involved,” said Jeff Sandoval, Director of Marketing for Kwikset Electronics.
Testing for the Smart Bolt Elite is currently underway, with a full launch expected in fall 2025.
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