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Many benefits can be had using keyless locks for your business. Examples of businesses that would gain from using these types of locks include retailers, warehouses, hospitals, police stations, fire stations, offices, government offices, and many more.  There are a few different aspects of keyless locks that can give businesses advantages over using traditional locking mechanisms. A great example is that it allows owners to stop worrying about disgruntled former employees accessing the business after they have been let go. Using keyless locks allows for immediate termination of access to the business as the owner can just delete that particular employees code used for entering. You can also easily change the codes should you have a threat to the security of your business. Keyless locks also cannot be picked or “bumped” unless they also have a key override option.

A great feature of some keyless locks is that is allows you to set up scheduled access. You can schedule the lock to automatically unlock during business hours and then lock back up again when the business is closed. This frees up managers and owners from having to personally be at the location to open the doors for employees arriving at work. You can also have the lock set to be locked on the weekend in the case that the business is closed on the weekend.

Certain locks have special features and options that allow you to see who is going in and out of the business. This feature is often called audit trail.  The can be very useful for owners who need to check employee attendance, the time that employees actually get to and leave work, and also see who is accessing the business after hours. You can also give different levels of access for different employees. There are also locks that feature remote code generation. This allows the owner to provide a one time entry code for maintenance persons, contractors, or in emergency situations where immediate access to the business is needed. For example, ResortLock, uses a website that allows owners to log on and create a code for immediate use. The remote code generation feature also can produce temporary codes which will work only under the timeframe that you select. This can be beneficial for maintenance or contractors who need more than one time access to the business.

Keyless locks are gaining more popularity in homes and businesses. Currently there are no statistics on the usage of keyless lock systems, but it will be increasing and could reach 100% over time. Many think that because of the advanced technology the lock will be more expensive. This is not the case at all. Keyless locks are very affordable and readily available through many retailers. If you have not considered looking into keyless locks, now is the time to do so.

Do you feel like you are in the dark as to what is really going on at your rental property? Have you been told by your management company that your place has not been rented for over 2 months, but suddenly is booked the day you want to use it? Are you miles away from your rental property and wary of the management company you currently use? Have you visited your rental property only to find that it is currently being used without your knowledge? These are just a few of the many stories and complaints that we hear on a regular basis. If only your lock could talk……

Well now, they can. Schlage has developed a lock called the Schlage LiNK in which you use your computer or cell phone to send a signal through your home router, which then sends a signal to the Schlage Bridge, which in turn sends a wireless signal to the lockset. The Bridge is the device that creates a network within your home that connects the lockset to the internet and it can relay a signal to the devices for up to 100ft. You can also add lights, thermostats, and cameras to the system. Using Schlage’s web interface, you can give someone access to your property as well as check to see who is going in and out of your property. This lock does require that you have internet access at the location of the lock in order for it to function and they also charge a monthly subscription fee of $12.99.

Another lock on the market that allows you to see what is really going on at your property is called ResortLock. This lock uses a website to generate codes for those you want to allow access but in addition offers additional software to install on your computer which also allows you to generate temporary codes, but also gives you additional functions such as audit trail and time shift scheduling. You can assign guests, employees, or contractors names to every code and ibutton you provide. Via the programming ibutton, which is like a key fob, you can then download access information from the lock and view on your computer. It will show the date, time, and user/code that has accessed the property. The time shift scheduling allows you to create codes/ibuttons for employees, cleaning crews, management companies, etc., that will only work under the dates and times that you specify. The code/ibutton will not provide access during any other time.

The great thing about the ResortLock is that there are no monthly subscription fees and you do not have to have an internet connection at the location of the lock in order to use it. The ResortLocks unique serial number is input into the software/website and thus “links” the lock to it. The software will run the same algorithm as the lock runs once this serial number is input and hence, no internet connection needed and the correct codes for that particular lock will be produced.

Finally, property managers can rest assured that they are in complete control of their properties, even if they are hundreds of miles away. Gone are the days of feeling left in the dark about what really goes on at your rental location, business, or home. When you are questioning who is accessing your property, now all you need to do is ask your lock to tell you all the answers.

So you own a rental vacation home thousands of miles away from your home. You are very familiar with issues that come up with your guests such as missing keys, lockouts, late or early check ins/outs, etc. Since you are many miles away from your rental property, it is often difficult to deal with these issues which in turn lead to added stress for all parties involved. What if you could manage all of these problems right from your home or office? Using the ResortLock, all of these common issues can be handled quickly and with ease.

ResortLock diminishes your need to issue keys or permanent codes to your guests. No more worrying about how many keys to your property are floating around or if your guest are giving the permanent code out as well as using the code to gain access at a later time. ResortLock produces temporary codes that will only work for the timeframe you create and when that timeframe is over the code will expire, eliminating the need to worry about if your property is being used without your knowledge. Another advantage of the ResortLock is no more lockouts – if you renter loses their key and gets locked out, that is a problem.  If guests lose their code-not a problem. Simply issue another code through the website or software and give them their new temporary code within minutes.

ResortLock is also useful for business and home owners.  Do you have a weekly cleaning crew that needs access for a specific date/time range? Want your door to automatically unlock when your business opens and lock again when you close? Need to let someone into your home but are unable to be there to let them inside? Need to know who is going in and out of your property and when? ResortLock gives you the power to deal with of all of these scenarios and more.

You can assign permanent codes or ibuttons (similar to key fobs) for employees, cleaners, contractors, etc. and control the exact times and days that you want them to have access. Via the programming ibutton that comes with the software package, you can then download access information from the lock and view on your computer. ResortLock will store the date, time, and code used for up to 4000 individual events. You can also program a schedule of operation for your lock, enabling you to leave your lock open during certain times of the day (business hours) or automatically switch between passage (leaves the door open) & code-entry mode (locks automatically after 5 seconds).

These are just a few examples of how ResortLock can be a valuable asset for your rental property, business, or home. Not only does ResortLock provide more control than any other lock on the market, it’s the lowest cost remote management lock solution available and has no monthly fees. Visit www.ResortLock.com to learn more about all that ResortLock has to offer.