BookingCenter can link to a ‘lock system’ (whether keyless, swipe, RFID, Wi-Fi, or Low Energy BlueTooth) and deliver codes manually or via Self Checkin. Door locks that we support are widely sold on Amazon and other tech websites that work with the RemoteLock, UHLL/COMTROL, or TTL Locks interface, assuring a unique, secure PIN code is delivered to the Guest for each booking automatically, only between check in date/time and departure date/time. RemoteLock and TTL charge a fee to maintain this interface to their supported locks. The BookingCenter price for connectivity is bundled into the price of Self Checkin/out but can be added for other needs. For implementations using RFID keys (magnetic swipe plastic cards), the Guest Services Module (detail here) is applied. This can allow major hospitality lock systems and legacy locks to work with Kiosks for Self Checkin. For keyless door locks using codes, the solution is cheap and easy,
The main keyless approaches we support are:
If considering a solution for a traditional hospitality lock vendor to an RFID 'key', and not used for Self Check-in or a Kiosk, there is less ‘return on investment’. A PMS interfacing to a key system requiring staff to physically deliver keys, requires the front desk operator to check-in the booking in MyPMS, then insert/swipe a key into the ‘console’ to embed that data on the key (or e-key) system. Thus, the benefit of the Property Management System is to send the Room number, Guest name (some systems), check in/check out date + times. Without a Property Management System interface, or a Kiosk, the front desk user manually inputs the Room number and number of nights. Thus, 2 extra clicks into the console are required (and no Guest name gets associated with the key) without an interface. For this reason, if a customer wishes to only interface a key console, we sometimes recommend against the investment, as the benefit is small. If, however, a customer also wishes to use or a Kiosk or Self Check-in (to automate guest access to the room), or connect to to a PBX, voice mail, restaurant/bar POS system, mini bar, movie system, etc., then the investment makes sense, because that investment delivers much more value.