Leopalace21 introduces smart locks to 440,000 units

Smart locks installed in 440,000 homes (source: release)

Leopalace21 will introduce a "smart lock" that allows the front door to be unlocked with a smartphone, etc., without carrying a key, for 440,000 rental properties managed by the company from June. It eliminates the need to come to the store to receive the key when viewing the room or after signing the contract, realizing a non-face-to-face approach that is effective against infectious diseases. [Image] Can be unlocked by multiple authentication methods　The smart lock to be introduced allows unlocking of the front door with multiple authentication methods, such as a dedicated smartphone app, IC card, and PIN entry with a numeric keypad. In addition, in the event of troubles such as in-locking when the smartphone is left in the room by the automatic lock, it will be handled with a second key such as an IC card or a personal identification number.　In the absence of the resident, it is possible to unlock and enter the room with a dedicated smartphone app or PIN by giving family and friends who visit the house a time-limited "one-time ticket" or "one-time passcode". In addition to the auto-lock function, it also has a lock/unlock history management function. In addition, in the case of viewing the room when it is vacant, it is possible to temporarily unlock it by issuing a "one-time ticket" through the smartphone app. It is possible to omit the hassle of completely non-face-to-face and key lending without the need for a sales staff to accompany the customer. The company will continue to promote "real estate tech" that fuses real estate and IT to improve convenience for tenants and increase the value of rental properties under management.

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