SALTO and Kohost technology partnership enables contactless smart access and guest room control on guest phones without downloading an app
SALTO and Kohost technology partnership enables contactless smart access and guest room control on guest phones without downloading an app
Kohost, today announced a successful integration with SALTO Systems. For nearly 20 years SALTO has been synonymous with innovative solutions, including stand-alone, cloud-based and mobile applications, that set new standards in security, manageability, flexibility and design that bring real-world benefits to the hospitality industry.
SALTO hospitality solutions and Kohost combines easy access, digital key and smart guest rooms, with unified property management systems that protect individuals and assets is a unique challenge for every hospitality business. This new Kohost integration with SALTO enables property owners to offer their guests control of smart room devices starting with SALTO door locks via their phones, and without the need to download an app.
This integration was enabled by a clever mix of SALTO API and delivered a secure, seamless guest experience that stands apart in a highly competitive market. With the addition of the SALTO network dongle, older SALTO locks integrated with the Kohost app can become digital keys without having to replace the locks. Kohost and SALTO provide hoteliers with smart-access cutting-edge technology that helps you stand apart from the rest.
- Smart-hotel convenience. Provide the modern, easy access option guests increasingly expect with digital keys or key cards giving convenient, instant and safe access.
- Seamless keyless experiences. Extend smart access beyond the guest room across your property. Provide seamless access from back-of-house to entrances, perimeter access doors, elevators, gyms, business areas, parking and any other hotel facilities.
- Exceed expectations. Enable guest service innovations creating value-add opportunities to drive business for your hotel, enhancing guest experiences and delivering operational efficiencies.
"Empowering property owners to get the most value and guest engagement from their digital journey is our biggest priority." said Ian Rogers, Co-founder and CTO at Kohost. "Together with SALTO, it's simple to add smart room controls to that journey."
“With over 40 million daily users of SALTO smart locks worldwide, we are providing a safe and secure environment for guests while at the same time delivering energy savings, safe and efficient lodging when combined under the SALTO- Kohost platform. Offering our customers integration with the innovative Kohost Guest Experience “GX” App is an easy way for those properties to add the conveniences their guests want, right in the palm of their hand,” said Beth Kahwajy, SALTO Director of NA Hospitality.
In addition to providing the smartphone interface to the SALTO locks and access controls, Kohost and SALTO new integration and technology partnership delivers remote digital room keyless access on a guest’s phone, total room control together with smart guest room systems, including HVAC, Lighting, Window Shades and TVs in addition to concierge guest services, two-way communications and local F&B ordering.
