Major features of electronic locks
Electronic locks are a cost-effective solution for hospitality establishments. They help to:
- Prevent break-ins into private rooms and illegal copying of keycards.
- Provide a simple and cheap issuing of new keycards to solve a hot problem of lost keys and ordering new ones.
- Block unnecessary keycards. If the door unlocking element has been lost, it is enough just to block it and issue a new one with the same or changed access parameters. There is no need to have the mortise replaced.
- Issue a keycard with a particular validity period. Issuing a new keycard automatically blocks all the previous ones.
High durability and minimum maintenance cost
As electronic hotel looks automatically open doors and no physical effort are required, the mechanical part has a longer service life. The device only needs changing batteries when a specific indicator is on. On average, a battery pack is perfect for 12 months of operation.
HSU models are failure-proof. Unlike mechanical analogs, they have no loose elements and won't seize over time. Besides, all the locks are provided with a function of the emergency door opening, if the electronic module doesn't respond for some reason.
Scalable functionality
Electronic hotel and hostel locks are useful not only to restrict access to some areas. Any device can be integrated with ACS, PMS and catering systems. In this case, in addition to being a room pass, a keycard can be used as an identifier for storage systems, relax zones, utility rooms, parking lots, etc. A keycard accumulates information about particular services, provides access to discounts and bonuses.
Keycards can be issued not only for guests, but for the personnel too. When issuing, it is easy to set the access areas as well as validity intervals for every employee.
Due to a high automation level, you can track each door opening or passing through the control system. The operation of electronic hotel locks is logged and makes it easier to discover the truth in a conflict situation that can potentially emerge in a hotel or a hostel. Even an emergency unlocking is also logged. This prevents the abuse of authority of your employees.
The variety of keys
Contactless electronic hotel locks can interact with several key types. You can choose any format depending on the purposes and peculiarities of your establishment.
There are the following key variants:
- A keycard.
It is similar to a bank card in size. That is why a door keycard fits in your pocket or wallet. Besides, it is possible to fasten a keycard to a neck strap. - A fob.
This is a small and flat device that is especially convenient to use. It can be added to a key chain, fastened to a wallet, a bag or a backpack. - A bracelet.
Another good variant for electronic hotel locks, if there is a SPA zone, a pool, a water park, wellness rooms, etc. in the hotel territory. The module is placed in a soft silicone case that is convenient to use. Such a bracelet is water- and dust-proof. - A tag.
This format is especially popular among employees of boarding houses and hostels. It is super small due to a flat round case of 25-30 mm in diameter. A tag has an adhesive layer, that is why it can be easily fixed to the surface of a smartphone, a wallet, an ID card, etc.
Contactless-access electronic hotel locks are a modern, convenient and durable solution. The locking mechanism is made of steel. Models intended for outdoor use have a protective compound layer. The system contains several levels of break-in protection.
Scalable functionality in combination with such durability brings the control system to a completely new level. HSU locks can help to increase the prestige of your establishment and make it more preferable from the point of your potential guests' view. The durable access-providing system often becomes a key argument in choosing a hotel or hostel to stay.