Rently Smart Bolt Named “Home Security Product of the Year” in 2025 IoT Breakthrough Awards Program

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10, 2025 – Rently, the leader in self-touring, smart access, and home automation technology, today announced that its breakthrough Rently Smart Bolt solution has been selected as winner of the “Home Security Product of the Year” award in the 9th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards program conducted by IoT Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global Internet-of-Things (IoT) market today.

The Bluetooth-enabled Rently Smart Bolt streamlines property access and provides superior protection for single-family property managers and residents alike. The device allows for multiple modes of access, including manual codes, traditional keys, user-friendly fobs, and the Rently Smart Home app. In addition to the flexibility and control of choosing their preferred entry method, the breakthrough solution also enables remote control so that tenants can securely provide access to guests or maintenance technicians.

Through Rently’s Smart Home platform, the Smart Bolt seamlessly integrates with common property management softwares, enabling remote management of self-guided tours, contactless move-ins/outs, and vendor access. Managers can view a detailed activity log for all their devices, and with unique user codes and fobs, they can see exactly who has accessed a specific Smart Bolt and when.

Additionally, both managers and residents have real-time visibility on the status of their Smart Bolt, including its battery life, connectivity, and whether it is currently locked or unlocked. With a battery life of up to two years and an easy-to-use jumpstart feature, the Rently Smart Bolt ensures access even with a low battery, minimizing disruptions to resident living as well as property operations.

“With its superior security features and unparalleled convenience, the Rently Smart Bolt addresses the needs of both tenants and property managers in the evolving rental landscape. There’s been an increased demand from tenants and their landlords for the comprehensive security advantages, flexibility and ease of use that only connected smart home technology can offer,“ said Steve Johansson, managing director at IoT Breakthrough. “The next-generation Rently Smart Bolt is the future of access control for rental homes, featuring increased security, durability, and battery life for a worry-free renter experience. For offering unparalleled convenience, reliability, and efficiency, the Rently Smart Bolt is our pick for ‘Home Security Product of the Year!’”

The mission of the IoT Breakthrough Awards program is to conduct the industry’s most comprehensive analysis of the global Internet-of-Things industry and then recognize the ‘breakthrough’ innovators, leaders and visionaries in a broad range of IoT categories, including Industrial and Enterprise IoT, Smart City technology, IoT Security, Connected Home and Home Automation, Connected Car, and many more. This year’s program attracted thousands of nominations from companies all over the world.

“We built the Rently Smart Bolt with features that provide peace of mind and convenience for residents and proper managers alike. Allowing for a keyless lifestyle reduces service requests, resident lockouts, and missing keys, and ensures a cohesive experience that streamlines the entire renter journey — from tour to turn,” said Merrick Lackner, Rently’s CEO. “We’re so pleased to accept this award from IoT Breakthrough. We’ll continue to listen to customer feedback making sure that we enhance our products with what they value most in a property access solution — especially connectivity and security.”

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