In the past, operators were forced to use inflexible property access control solutions, locking them into or out of future scalability. That’s why we created the Rently Smart Bolt Elite with both Bluetooth and Z-Wave connectivity (via Wi-Fi and cellular). Bluetooth provides immediate keyless access and uninterrupted functionality, while Z-Wave allows it to become part of a complete smart home solution, with fully remote control & visibility.
With other access control solutions, operators must either sacrifice future scalability or commit to an entire IoT platform. For example, let’s say you start with just Bluetooth smart locks for convenience, then five or ten years later you want to upgrade to a smart home system, only to realize that your locks can’t connect to it. This means you and your residents have to manage them separately from their other smart devices, or replace them entirely. On the other hand, choosing a lock that does integrate with a smart home system usually means you’ll have to buy hubs as well, which is a much bigger upfront investment.
Now, with the Rently Smart Bolt Elite, operators no longer have to worry about locking themselves out of future upgrades—the Smart Bolt Elite can function on its own, connect to a smart home platform, and enable self-guided touring, all at the operators’ discretion.
Resident Convenience:
Smart locks not only streamline access for staff and residents, but they also help properties stay competitive for an increasingly tech-savvy audience. According to our recent survey, 54% of modern renters expect properties to have smart locks.
The Smart Bolt Elite is a great choice for property managers who want to meet that renter demand without committing to a whole smart home system and additional hardware. Our smart lock provides immediate, secure access via Bluetooth, key, fob, or code. With just the device, managers and residents get limited access to the Rently Smart Home app, where they can access the Bluetooth lock/unlock feature and generate entry codes.
Smart Home:
Connecting the Smart Bolt Elite to a larger smart home ecosystem enables remote lock/unlock, whereas using Bluetooth requires the user to be within five feet of the device. With Rently Smart Home, users can control all of their smart devices from anywhere in the world.
With Rently’s Smart Home Portal, managing multiple properties is simple and scalable. You can easily assign and manage all your Smart Bolt Elite locks from a single dashboard, making it easy to track access history for auditing and security. The dashboard also shows the status of every device at scale, including things like battery level, connection, lock/unlock status, and more.
Self-Guided Tours:
Along with facilitating convenient resident access, the Smart Bolt Elite also enables self-guided touring for prospects. If you sign up for Rently Self-Guided Tours, you can enable or disable self-showings for each vacant unit/property with a single toggle.
The Smart Bolt Elite provides the highest level of security for tours. When a prospect arrives and passes the identity verification process, Rently’s SGT platform automatically generates a temporary, single-use code for each tour, and the dual connectivity (Bluetooth and Z-Wave) ensures that even if one protocol is unavailable, the other can provide a connection. This also allows for detailed tracking and real-time alerts.
The Rently Smart Bolt Elite also features Kwikset® SmartKey Security® technology which secures against lock picking and bumping.
Immediate access, long-term scalability.
With both Bluetooth and Z-Wave connectivity, the Rently Smart Bolt Elite can adapt to your changing needs, making it the best smart lock for rental properties. Start out with just the lock for resident convenience and streamlined operations, and grow at your own pace.
Whether you want to streamline access, enable secure self-guided touring, or upgrade to a complete smart home ecosystem, the Rently Smart Bolt Elite can do it all.
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