RENT Magazine Q4'23

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HOW MANY PINS SHOULD MY SMART LOCKS HOLD?

It’s not uncommon for a property owner to become enthralled with a certain brand of smart lock, purchase their favorite, and then discover it only accommodates 100 PINs. If your property has a full staff and hundreds of employees, you can very quickly run out of codes. So, be sure to check PIN code storage and err on the side of more PINs if you think your business will grow.

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DO I NEED SOFTWARE TO MANAGE MY SMART LOCKS?

Many people don’t realize that features like remote control, integrations with property

REMOTELY MANAGE ALL YOUR SMART LOCKS FROM YOUR SMART PHONE OR LAPTOP.

management systems and visibility tools are enabled by access control software, not the smart lock. A cloud- based access control platform, like RemoteLock, makes your smart lock even smarter by centralizing all of your properties, doors and locks onto one dashboard, allowing you to remotely manage all your smart locks from your smart phone or laptop. When looking for access control software, make sure you are selecting a solution that can grow with you over time. For instance, a solution like RemoteLock offers compatibility with a slew of the most popular lock brands and hardwired access systems, too. Even better, RemoteLock’s open API also connects you to 3rd-party software providers you already know and trust, with others added all the time. Software solutions that give you a choice when it comes to hardware and integrations with other software means your solution can evolve as your portfolio grows.

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