Guests Can Now Access Hotel Rooms Using iPhone And Apple Watch Through Apple Wallet Integration
Salto has announced that its hospitality smart access solutions now support room key in Apple Wallet, enabling hotel guests to unlock rooms and shared spaces using their iPhone or Apple Watch.
The new capability enhances convenience, security, and operational efficiency while integrating seamlessly with the Salto Space hospitality smart access management platform.
Next-level guest experience
With room key stored directly in Apple Wallet, guests can access hotel rooms and amenities by simply tapping a compatible reader or holding their device nearby.
The solution eliminates the need for physical keycards and reduces reliance on mobile applications, creating a frictionless access experience.
Simplifying Hotel Operations
The integration helps hotels streamline key distribution and management across an entire property. By enabling secure remote provisioning and mobile check-in, hotels can reduce front-desk congestion and minimize the operational challenges associated with issuing and managing physical room keys.
Guests can add their room key to Apple Wallet during the check-in process and gain immediate access to rooms, amenities, and common areas. Since most travelers already carry their smartphones or smartwatches, the solution offers a convenient and familiar access method.
Hotels can deploy the technology as part of a standalone property solution or across multiple locations, helping future-proof access management infrastructure while reducing costs associated with plastic keycards and manual key handling.
Key Features
- Native room key storage in Apple Wallet on iPhone and Apple Watch
- Express Mode for tap-to-unlock access without opening an app
- Power Reserve support, allowing access for up to five hours after battery depletion
- Remote key provisioning and management through the Salto Space platform
- Multi-guest key sharing with customizable access permissions
- Privacy-focused design with keys stored securely on the device
- Instant room key deactivation through Apple Find My integration if a device is lost
- Compatibility with the complete Salto smart locking hardware portfolio
Advanced Key Sharing Capabilities
The Apple Wallet integration introduces flexible key-sharing functionality that allows guests to share room access with family members, friends, or colleagues. Shared digital keys can be sent through iMessage and other messaging applications without requiring physical key duplication or third-party software.
Guests and hotel operators can customize access permissions, including when, where, and for how long shared keys remain active. Access can also be revoked instantly when required.
The solution leverages Apple’s built-in privacy and security features. Room keys are stored natively on supported devices, and Apple does not track where guests use their keys. If a device is misplaced, users can lock it through the Find My app to help protect access credentials.
Room key in Apple Wallet is available now for compatible Apple devices running the latest operating systems.
Salto is a global leader in smart building and access control solutions. For more than 25 years, the company has developed innovative access technologies including stand-alone, cloud-based, and mobile-enabled security solutions for a wide range of industries.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is room key in Apple Wallet?
Room key in Apple Wallet allows hotel guests to store and use their room key directly on an iPhone or Apple Watch for secure access.
2. Do guests need a separate app to unlock their hotel room?
No. Guests can use Apple Wallet and Express Mode to unlock rooms without opening a separate application.
3. Can room keys be shared with others?
Yes. Guests can securely share room keys with family members, friends, or colleagues using Apple Wallet’s sharing functionality.
4. What happens if an iPhone or Apple Watch is lost?
Users can use Apple’s Find My service to lock the device and instantly protect or revoke room key access.
5. Is the solution compatible with existing Salto systems?
Yes. The feature integrates with the Salto Space hospitality smart access management platform and is compatible with Salto’s smart locking hardware portfolio.
Source: saltosystems.com