The residents of today want increased security (for themselves and their assets) and smarter access control to their properties, and are generally looking for the smart home and connected lifestyle.

With the rise of smart living in recent times, the residential market has had to evolve to satisfy the demands. Likewise, property managers are looking for a convenient and simple solution for managing their properties – one that provides seamless resident onboarding and easy access control for various third parties, from residents to maintenance personnel.

Both come with their respective challenges. The good news is that Homelok, SALTO’s new solution designed especially for the residential market, meets all these obstacles and more. Let's delve a little deeper into the respective challenges of residents and property managers to discuss how Homelok can provide the solution. 

The challenges facing property managers

Property managers face unique operational and logistical challenges daily. These range from increasing revenue and attracting new tenants to lowering operating costs. 

Property managers are expected to:

  • Increase the net operating income (NOI) and return on investment (ROI) of the property while minimising operating costs. 
  • Maximise new sales opportunities and reduce the cost of sale. 
  • Drive up sales and occupancy levels. 
  • Maintain the security and safety of the properties under their management. 
  • Provide an excellent experience for new and current residents. 
  • Control access to common areas and shared facilities. 
  • Manage the frequent changes of access required for holiday rentals.
  • Ensure buildings are compliant with all regulations.
  • Manage their time effectively and efficiently between each property. 

How SALTO Homelok helps

Homelok provides an all-in-one solution for the challenges facing property managers.

Homelok will:

  • Provide the total flexibility of an agile SVN access-driven standalone cloud-based platform that resolves any building access need regardless of property size and type.
  • Drive sales opportunities through good lead management and efficient scheduling of viewings/access to properties to reduce ‘days on market’ (DOM) and increase the Return on Assets (ROA).
  • Increase productivity and efficiencies in other business areas by offering a central management of physical key allocation/replacements.
  • Help facilitate efficiency and system management by providing a single intuitive and user-friendly interface from which property managers can manage access for Unit Doors, Common Areas, and Building and Perimeter entrances.
  • Improve the safety and security of the buildings by increasing visibility/monitoring. 
  • Reduce the cost of property management by increasing the efficiency of operational activities.
  • Appeal to residents/tenants by making use of cutting-edge technologies and integrating with the Smart Living Ecosystem. 
  • Utilise solutions that are quicker and easier to install with minimal disruption. (Homelok’s hardware is wire-free and unobtrusive.) 
  • Help to attract and retain residents by providing an enhanced digital access experience, thereby increasing property appeal.

The challenges facing homeowners and tenants

Residents living in multi-family or single-family homes have their own set of challenges, such as:

  • Finding the time to search for and secure a property in between busy work and family commitments. 
  • Having to rush home to let friends, family, or third-party suppliers into their home. 
  • Moving freely and seamlessly through their environment without worrying about access to common areas.
  • Dealing with cumbersome physical keys, which come with a risk of being easily lost and are costly to replace. 
  • The physical installation of a secure access control system, which can be very daunting.

How SALTO Homelok helps

Once again, Homelok has the solution to the challenges above:

  • With an intuitive and user-friendly interface, access management is made quicker, smarter and more efficient.
  • The mobile and web app provides convenient and easy digital access to unit doors and permitted common areas.
  • Keys can be distributed directly to residents’ Apple devices, allowing any compatible iPhone and Apple Watch to unlock SALTO smart locks.
  • The cumbersome issue of physical keys is removed and replaced with remote locking and unlocking access from a phone, smart credential or Apple Wallet.
  • Residents have the ability to grant access remotely to visitors that might need access to their home while they’re not there. 
  • The issues of time-consuming key replacement and the associated charges are removed.
  • 24/7 real-time access provides both monitoring and security assurance.
  • Homelok is smart, secure, innovative, and easy to install.
  • The appeal of purchasing a home with smart access control will make the property stand out from the rest, making the decision-making process quicker and easier for the buyer or prospective tenant.

In summary, Homelok delivers the smart living experience by providing a convenient digital experience for residents to enhance their day-to-day living.

Why SALTO?

With 20 years of experience in leading the way with innovative access control solutions, and many more years in combined staff expertise, we are proud of what SALTO brings to the Homelok residential solution:

Smart building know-how and expertise

SALTO is highly experienced in delivering seamless, smart access solutions for residential properties, and connecting access control hardware to security infrastructure for any door in any type of building.

Ground-breaking innovation

SALTO was the early leader in cloud-based access control technology and is behind innovations such as the first standalone, battery-powered smart electronic lock; the SALTO Virtual Network (SVN) data-on-card technology; and the first wireless access control system to combine a standalone locking device with online, real-time capabilities. 

A unique combination of flexibility and control

The SALTO solution provides total flexibility of an agile cloud-based platform that resolves any building access need regardless of property size and type. The user also has complete control, offered through accurate visibility and traceability, giving robust backup solutions in the event of internet or power failure.  

Market leading portfolio

The SALTO portfolio includes world-class software management, cloud solutions, and mobile applications for businesses of all types and sizes. 

Full support 

Our worldwide network of offices, technicians and developers ensures that you have the support you need, whenever or wherever it is required. 

Trusted by experts 

SALTO offers future-proof, secure and robust access control solutions, which are trusted by industry leading companies.

To find out more about SALTO Homelok and what it can do for you and your property, get in touch with our team today.