If you’re a building owner, property manager, or developer, there’s a rather affordable way to attract tenants (and keep them): the LATCH M series. Available only to enterprise customers that manage 10 or more units, LATCH works with mortise locks and offers residents a state-of-the-art digital entry system. Gaining access to a unit can be done via an iOS/Android compatible smartphone, a smart card, a special door code, or by the traditional key method.
Smart Lock Technology
With the ability to manage everything digitally, property managers have a full suite of tools at their disposal including a web-based management console, a building guest platform, and a staff/service provider audit trail. Residents benefit from an intuitive smart lock system that gives them optional key access, door code entry, access management for guests, and a full photographic audit trail for guest entries. Simply stated, the LATCH M gives property managers and tenants complete control over every person trying to gain access to their building.
For those who have a tendency to lose their keys, cell phones, wallets, purses (you know who you are), the LATCH M smart lock will save you from late night lockouts or scaling the side of your building. Just simply remember your door code and voila, seamless entry.
Intelligent Design Features
For the compulsive Amazon Prime buyer, the Latch M is especially convenient for accepting mid-day package requiring the oh-so-dreaded signature required delivery. The Latch Mobile app alerts you when there’s a UPS/FedEx driver at your door – giving you access to a wide-camera angle of the driver. Authorizing your shipment is as easy as having a two-way conversation with the driver. Your package will be waiting for you in the lobby when you return home from work.
“We’ve been live with Amazon deliveries at our building since last summer and people can receive packages at their apartment buildings and get it delivered inside the lobby without having to be home,” Co-founder and CEO Luke Schoenfelder explained to TechCrunch.
The convenience factor is huge when it comes to the Latch smart lock. You can easily add users or share access to your apartment by setting time stamps – giving authorized personnel access for a set amount of time. Property managers and building owners can give out access codes to delivery companies or authorize access to the on-site gym for certain periods of time. All of this can be done via Latch’s intuitive app.
Durability
Powered by six AA batteries, the Latch M lasts up to 12 months before needing a battery replacement. If the power goes out in the building, the Latch M keeps working and since it’s connected by encrypted Bluetooth technology, access to the system doesn’t require WIFI.
If you’re thinking the Latch M system would be an expensive undertaking for any building owner, you would be mistaken. Taking into consideration that apartment locks need replacing every 5-10 years and the willingness to pay higher rents for added security features, Latch M is a cost-effective amenity.
“Building owners already have lots of costs with managing keys and cards and so we actually save them money and add major features for them,” Schoenfelder claims. “They get more in rent by having our products installed because if you’re a resident you can share access to your friends, family, and cleaners without having to be home.”
About LATCH
LATCH is digital access for the physical world. Open your door with a passcode or an app, eliminate keys from your life, and securely manage all the people and things that need to access your space from the palm of your hand. Our team combines decades of experience building the world’s best locks with decades of experience designing iconic technology products.
Sources: LATCH, TechCrunch
I wish I could give this system less than one star. It has been the biggest headache. DO NOT buy this if you are not in a single family home (we’re in a 6 unit condo), and if you ever plan on getting package deliveries or food deliveries. There is no way for people to contact you if you haven’t sent them a special code. Well GUESS WHAT, sometimes you don’t know the phone number of the Amazon delivery person or Uber Eats delivery guy. To add insult to injury, the beautiful key pad’s #9 stopped working after about 3 months. Horrible system. Horrible customer service. I am livid.
I wish I could give this system less than one star. It has been the biggest headache. DO NOT buy this if you are not in a single family home (we’re in a 6 unit condo), and if you ever plan on getting package deliveries or food deliveries. There
This system is slow, super slow. We have it at my apartment building and I cannot stand it. It does not read quickly and you have to have you phone with you to get through any door, refresh the screen reopen your phone if the screen locks, etc. if you don’t want to use your phone or want to let a friend in your building – you have to know over 10 unique codes (depending on the door you want in, each door has a unique code, not one universal). My apartment building has this system and I cannot stand how slow it is. I get taken on joy rides in the elevator because it doesn’t register my app in time. Do not buy until this system is much faster and they offer a key fob. You will thank me.
This system is slow, super slow. We have it at my apartment building and I cannot stand it. It does not read quickly and you have to have you phone with you to get through any door, refresh the screen reopen your phone if the screen locks, etc. if yo
If there was an option to rate this system less than one star, I would give it a negative five stars! This system is slow and grossly filled with trouble areas. About 20% of the time it does not unlock the door or it blocks me out of my app on the phone or the card will not open the door. Stay away from this system!
If there was an option to rate this system less than one star, I would give it a negative five stars! This system is slow and grossly filled with trouble areas. About 20% of the time it does not unlock the door or it blocks me out of my app on the ph
WORST SYSTEM EVER!!! Do not buy!!! Our apartment complex bought these and it is so bad that we are moving out. Imagine paying rent at a place that you can’t enter. No thank you.