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Salto’s industry-leading smart access solutions made a splash at Security Essen, the sector’s biggest biennial event.

Security Essen is the leading exhibition and trade fair for the security industry. Held in Germany from 17-20 September, the four-day event saw over 20,000 trade visitors from 86 nations visit, a 17% increase in attendance from the previous edition. 

Salto unveiled an eye-catching booth to an enthusiastic reception. Centred on the theme ‘Smart Access Reimagined’, it highlighted our unwavering commitment to industry-leading access control innovation, and the strategic work required to improve facilities’ operations and create safer, smarter buildings. 

Salto at Security Essen ‘24 

Every two years, Security Essen provides an exceptional platform for over 10,000 industry professionals to network and engage with the security technology sector. The event isn’t renowned solely for being hosted at the Messe Essen, one of the largest trade and exhibition spaces in the country. It’s also recognised globally for introducing visitors to some of the most advanced security and access control technologies on the market—Essen ‘24 drew some 500 exhibitors from 36 countries. 

While the event has changed and evolved over time, it remains a vital platform for smart access providers like Salto. This year, between 2,000 and 3,000 visitors passed through our booth. With this increased exposure, we’re able to present to a wider audience Salto’s newest innovations that are transforming how users access, operate and manage smart buildings. 

New product announcements and launches 

When it comes to high-tech security and access control, Salto regularly breaks the boundaries of what’s possible. Security Essen was no different; attendees learned how we’re redefining the smart access industry by being allowed to test the extensive new capabilities across our Salto Space, Salto KS, and Salto Homelok platforms.  

Besides these powerful smart access platforms, Salto stood out at Security Essen by presenting several other new solutions and innovations. These included: 

• Salto Orion face recognition access control technology; 
• Salto XS4 Com smart door intercom platform; 
• the eLoxx locker platform suite from Gantner; 
• ... and more.

Attendees also witnessed how we’ve taken access control to the next level by supporting greater integration. Operators can now roll out even more advanced, future-proof functionalities at their facilities—all while enhancing the user experience with smart, keyless solutions and meeting users’ increasingly complex security needs.  

In addition, visitors to our booth were able to explore more of our interconnected ​Salto solutions ecoystem. Specifically, they discovered our new, all-in-one smart access and locker management, ID Visitor Management platform and our upgraded ​​mobile access experience. 

Experiencing smarter access hands-on 

What’s better than discovering new solutions and innovations? For the attendees at Security Essen, it was actually getting to experience these innovations firsthand.  

We believe smart access is key to making digital transformation possible and ensuring safer, smarter, and more efficient buildings. By stopping at our stand, attendees, our customers, and our partners gained deeper insights into Salto’s complete solutions ecosystem.

Whether in facility access, identity management, or electronic locking technology, Salto’s best-in-class products and solutions guarantee seamless, reliable, and secure experiences. 

Attendees also interacted practically with an ever-expanding range of smart access solutions at the Salto stand. This includes everything from access control to locker lock systems, door intercoms, face recognition, mobile access, ID visitor management, energy efficiency, and integrations.  

Our booth featured demo workstations for various solutions and platforms. This move allowed attendees to visualise how Salto’s smart access solutions could improve their facilities’ security, operations, and daily user experiences. A live avatar show brought the future of face-recognition-driven access control into sharp focus. Rounding off the engaging experience was a holographic display, showcasing upcoming product launches in an attention-grabbing 3D animation. 

Smart access made simple with Salto 

Smart access control technology is a must for operators who want to improve security, building operations, and user experience.

Salto has long been known as a leader in smart access technology, making our innovations an essential part of modern security systems.  

With the potential to enhance experiences at work, home, and everywhere in between, Salto’s vision for ‘Empowering Smarter Access’ can only be achieved by developing pioneering facility access, identity management, and electronic locking technology. This ensures safe, simple, and convenient experiences in all aspects of building security and operations.  

For those unable to attend the 2024 Security Essen show, there are plenty of upcoming events, webinars, and training sessions to highlight our latest innovations in smart access technology. So keep an eye out, and join us next at GSX in Atlanta, USA, and Intersec in Saudi Arabia. We look forward to sharing our commitment to revolutionising the access control industry and building safer, more connected facilities. 

The Salto Homelok and Salto KS mobile applications have, again, achieved the Mobile Application Security Assessment (MASA) certification. The MASA certification allows Salto to provide secure, compliant Android platform mobile applications for Salto smart access users and system operators. The MASA certification helps system operators and users meet security needs through a standardized, repeatable, and transparent process for assessing the security of mobile applications. 

"Security certifications and audits are a proactive defence to ensure that our solutions meet stringent security requirements.  In this particular, Google's MASA certification demonstrates our commitment to robust security practices in our mobile applications and a proactive strategy towards the security of our customers” 

Ane Uncetabarrenechea  
Chief Information Security Officer Salto Systems 

What is MASA? 

MASA is an industry-led collaboration to improve application security through third-party security assessments based on industry standards. Via the MASA program, Google recognizes mobile developers who have had their applications independently validated against a set of security best practices for the Android Platform. Salto has passed the review through a certified security laboratory specialised in pen testing called ‘Dekra’. This is done by cybersecurity experts who use the latest penetration testing methodologies to try to find the weakest spot in networks. By identifying weaknesses in an early stage, it is easier to alleviate future complications. The goal of passing these ‘pen-tests’ is to ensure safety in Google Play and the Android ecosystem and provide consumers with more transparency and an overall secure feeling when using the app.  

“We are happy and proud that we have achieved the certification. Security is an important topic for us, and the certification is one of the many ways we validate that our security policies and development guidelines are implemented properly for our products”  

Hugo Lindén 
Information security officer Salto Systems 

MASA testing and certification for Salto 

MASA reduces risks, identifies and tests potential vulnerabilities, and examines software to ensure safe Salto KS and Homelok mobile applications meet adequate security compliance.  

Additional benefits are:  

• Independent third-party validation 
• Identify key vulnerabilities 
• Highest commitment to security and privacy 
• Actively shape the safety of the Android ecosystem 

Achieving the MASA certification proves that Salto is leading in mobile access application security. Salto works to protect partners and customers with the most advanced security and put much effort into implementing best-in-class security standards to keep any building safe. 

To learn more about Salto certifications, visit this link.  

 

Keyless entry systems have become increasingly popular for commercial and corporate buildings. From working, retail and banking spaces to industrial and manufacturing facilities, government and public sector installations, and airports and other transportation hubs – these systems have become a critical element of physical security. 

Access control fast-tracks the digital transformation of these facilities, helping them become smarter, more secure, and more efficient. By replacing traditional metal keys with intelligent keyless systems and ID management solutions, users can access a building or office using smart credentials like mobile digital keys, PIN codes, or face recognition.  

Physical vs keyless access control 

A cohesive access control system goes a long way in securing your organisation. Whether you’re onboarding new employees, a new guest or handling temporary visitor requests, it offers a modern approach to secure access while optimising operations that address your business needs and today’s challenges.  

However, the smart functionality of keyless access control systems provides many benefits for commercial, hospitality, educational facilities, residential, critical infrastructures or working spaces. 

First and foremost, keyless entry is convenient, eliminating the hassle of carrying and tracking physical keys. Users and visitors can enter with a keycard or smartphone through smart digital identity credentials or facial recognition technology. What’s more, access permission can be easily terminated when staff, guests, residents, or visitors leave or credentials are lost or stolen. The administrative time spent issuing, retrieving, and managing mechanical keys is greatly reduced, improving overall user experience and boosting operational efficiency. 

Just as importantly, keyless entry guarantees enhanced protection. Security doesn’t stop at the door – nor should your access control. Combining access control and digital technologies delivers solutions that protect your people and assets. No need to worry about lost or stolen keys, or unauthorised copies being made. Access rights can be granted and revoked instantly, giving system administrators complete control. Many keyless systems also provide audit trails showing who entered which door and when, boosting transparency and peace of mind for not just building owners and managers, but staff and visitors too. 

With keyless physical access management protocols in place, system operators enjoy the flexibility of configuring access permissions as required. Physical access control can be managed around employees’ schedules, seniority, or access needs based on their hours or specific roles.  

Alternatively, keyless systems can offer blanket security for restricted areas or calendar-related events; entry can be restricted to certain days or times, for example. With the right keyless solution, administrators can design custom access control procedures, ensuring total physical access control over the premises. 

Physical security and access control: what you need to know 

While the keys used for traditional keyed locks can be stolen or copied without authorisation, or simply lost or poorly organised, smart keyless entry systems have no such issues: 

• Access rights are configured through an all-inclusive access management software.  
• Operators can grant or revoke access rights instantly to ensure only current employees, authorised visitors, and service providers have access – and only to permitted areas and periods of time. 
• Expand your reach with greater visibility to all areas of your building, delivering a level of security you never thought possible. 
• Prevent unwanted access from former staff or uninvited guests, providing a clear, real-time picture of who is in the building and where at any given time. 

Gone are the days of losing sleep over missing keys or unauthorised copies. Keyless entry delivers robust access control overall, with integration that lets businesses manage access permissions with precision. Access can even be traced back to a specific credential to identify who entered a restricted area and at what time. Such transparency greatly improves accountability and security. 

Why is access control important in physical security? 

Physical access control in a smart building ecosystem provides high-level convenience. Staff members simply use keycards, fobs, or mobile credentials via their mobile phones to enter the premises securely, prompting a record of their access to be generated. 

Doors equipped with smart locking technology unlock automatically when valid credentials are presented. As a result, access is fast and secure for authorised users – and considerably more difficult for unauthorised visitors.  

The absence of physical keys also means there are no limitations on the number of users who can be granted entry on any day or at any given time. This means that you can manage access and physical identities easily, 24/7. New users will receive their credentials quickly through centralised access control software. And if a user leaves the building or a visitor checks out, their credentials are revoked instantly without having to retrieve physical keys – saving time and bolstering security.  

The convenience factor is a major benefit of keyless entry for commercial buildings and offices, but there are many others: 

Cost savings 

Implementing a keyless entry system can lead to significant cost savings for office, commercial, and public buildings.  

One major area of savings comes from reducing the expenses associated with copying and replacing missing physical keys. This is a common issue in traditional mechanical systems and requires taking copies from master keys or getting replacement keys for individual employees. Some keys have higher security standards, making them particularly expensive to copy; most have to come directly from the original supplier. Administrative charges associated with tracking staff keys and managing the key distribution process make it even more prohibitive.  

Additional cost savings come from automating the access control system, which strengthens security policies while improving the flow of people within your facility. In the event of a security breach, smart keyless entry systems allow access permissions to be reconfigured and updated remotely, rather than having building owners change locks and keys on multiple doors.  

Installing keyless access also increases efficiency. Improved workflow processes mean spending less time on provisioning and managing user credentials and access rights. Compared to traditional lock-and-key setups, keyless systems effectively pay for themselves over time through cost savings and improved operational efficiency. 

Improved security 

Keyless entry systems provide immense security advantages over traditional keyed locks. Some of the main benefits include: 

• Audit trails: The detailed audit trails created by most electronic security access control systems show who entered which doors and when. This ensures accountability and allows system controllers to investigate any security breaches. Widespread knowledge that the system logs all access attempts, successful or otherwise, also deters misconduct. 
• Restricted access: With a keyless system, you can restrict access to certain areas and set time-based access schedules. For example, you could allow the cleaning or part-time staff to enter only during working hours. 
• Less reliance on physical keys: Centralised control and access visibility is a significant security upgrade from traditional physical keys, which fail to provide the same level of security, accountability, and convenience. 

Integration and smart building ecosystem 

Unify access control with the rest of your security system and achieve operational efficiencies, along with a comprehensive view of your building. 

Flexible system infrastructure 

Whether you’re looking for an on-premise, cloud-based, or hybrid access control solution, there is a wide range of access control infrastructure and flexible deployment options to fit your needs. 

Which access control should you choose?

 When evaluating keyless entry systems, it's important to consider factors like a building’s layout, operational challenges, existing infrastructure such as the access or visitor management setup, and integration with other systems. Examining its security policies could be beneficial too, as is identifying new ways to improve the user experience. The holistic view will make it easier to take control of your access management and building safety. 

Keyless physical access control systems for offices and commercial buildings typically utilise one of four main technologies: biometrics, keypads, smart cards/fobs, or mobile access. 

Smart credentials or badges 

Smart cards and fobs use proximity technology to grant access. When the card or fob is tapped or waved near a reader, it locks or unlocks doors instantly. While this option is secure and convenient, it shares some drawbacks of traditional keys as cards and fobs can be lost, stolen, or shared without permission. 

Mobile access and digital keys 

With mobile access systems, users unlock doors via an app on their smartphone or other mobile device. This provides both security and convenience, allowing dynamic access control and creating audit trails. However, it obligates visitors and staff to have their mobile device with them at all times when entering or moving around within access-controlled areas. 

Facial Recognition

Facial recognition systems identify individuals by their unique physical characteristics. This user authentication method uses facial recognition technology to create individualized and trusted facial credentials based on distinctive facial traits. By eliminating the need for traditional physical keycards, users can effortlessly gain access; this cutting-edge technology streamlines the access process and enhances security by eliminating the risk of lost or stolen credentials.

Pin and keypad door entry systems 

Keypads are one of the most common forms of access control today. Keypad entry systems require users to enter a unique code or PIN to unlock doors. 

Most modern access control systems use a keypad either as an additional identification method access option alongside another security layer to the access control system or access point necessary functionalities and two-factor authentication (2FA). 

Visitors and ID Management 

Managing visitors in any building or security-critical environment is an essential access control task.  

Traditionally, visitor management has been handled through paper forms or guestbooks. However, requiring sign-in at reception or a security control point is labour-intensive for staff and time-consuming for visitors and contractors alike. It only takes just a few minutes at a time, but this adds up considerably when large numbers of people move in and out of a building. It can also drastically impact performance, customer experience, and operational efficiency. 

In today's fast-paced world, larger or high-traffic buildings can experience huge volumes of individual access incidents. Having a robust entrance management solution and an equally secure, highly functional identification process is essential. The right keyless system provides efficient, flexible, and secure visitor access, keeping people moving and buildings safe while ensuring the best user experience. 

Enjoy keyless convenience 

Keyless entry systems offer numerous benefits for offices and commercial buildings looking to upgrade their access control: 

1. Avoid expensive cabling with wire-free access control technology to secure any entry point. 
2. Eliminate mechanical keys and simplify operations with precise, automated access permissions. 
3. Increase visibility with 24/7 real-time monitoring and access control management. 
4. Balance security, convenience, and user experience by managing access to multiple sites on a powerful, all-in-one platform.  
5. An access control system can perfectly function independently, but using it in conjunction with other systems can elevate the safety, security, and building management processes to an entirely new level.

Salto’s industry-leading innovations offer a broad selection of smart solutions to suit different business needs and operational requirements, from access control to ID visitor management and facial recognition to mobile access and integration capabilities. With proper planning and implementation, and the right keyless entry system in place, operators can significantly improve safety, security, convenience, and efficiency for commercial buildings, public facilities, hotels, critical infrastructures, residential properties, and work spaces.

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In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, ensuring 24/7 security of physical spaces has never been more crucial. Effective incident notification systems play a pivotal role in ensuring swift responses to potential security breaches, system malfunctions, and other critical events.  

Traditional incident notification systems often lead to information overload and significant delays in response. Operators and systems administrators manage access for facilities – changing access rights, creating new user profiles, and monitoring and securing sites – but at the same time, are bombarded with alerts, from minor issues such as low battery warnings to major security breaches. This not only overwhelms them but also increases the risk of critical alerts being missed. Additionally, the lack of flexibility and analysis in these systems means that security policies, anticipating actions, and preventing situations before they escalate into emergencies via lockdowns and push notifications of potential entry breaches might not effectively alert your response teams. 

Whether it is an everyday situation or an emergency, being ready and aware is critical to ensuring you can quickly respond to whatever situations may arise. Having a comprehensive smart access control system and action plan that can be seamlessly activated ensures you respond fast and effectively to everyday incidents and emergency situations.  

As the dynamics of building and facility management evolve, there is a need for more sophisticated incident notification systems to manage and optimize workflows to deliver a consistent incident response every time. Modern organizations and smart buildings require systems to advance digitization in their operations to offer rapid customization, delegate responsibilities effectively, and ensure that those responsible receive the information they need to act quickly.  

Physical access control that meets modern needs  

Smarter and more secure access control optimizes operations. It addresses building needs and a more secure approach to managing security and incident response. Salto KS and Homelok cloud-based smart access solutions, as well as Salto Space the pioneering SVN data-on-card access control platform, have answered these challenges by introducing significant enhancements to their incident notification systems.  

Salto KS: A new approach for managing incidents and notifications 

Salto KS is a reliable cloud-based access control solution with unified software/hardware architecture that supports a broad spectrum of keyless access methods and integrates advanced security features within a fully remote and wireless cloud-based smart access management platform. 

• Delegated responsibilities: The new system enables both Site Owners and Site Admins to receive and manage notifications based on their interests and role. This delegation helps distribute notifications more evenly and enhances operational efficiency. Previously visible only to Site Owners, notification settings can now be independently managed by Site Admins, although these settings are disabled by default and must be changed. 
• Customization of alerts: Site Admins can now tailor the system to notify them about specific types of incidents, ensuring that each alert is relevant and actionable. Additionally, users can choose to receive notifications for specific locks, allowing for even more precise control over the security monitoring of access points. 
• Flexible notification methods: Site Admins can choose to receive alerts through emails or push notifications through the Salto KS app, selecting the method that best fits their immediate needs.  

Salto Space: Physical access and incident management made easy 

The Salto Space access control platform offers a comprehensive set of features for managing access and security, including the ability to configure alarm events to trigger specific actions in response to various scenarios.  

By leveraging Salto Space’s access control management software alarm events feature, businesses and organizations can elevate incident notification and response mechanisms. The ability to configure specific actions for different scenarios, combined with the platform's user permissions and audit trail capabilities, empowers security staff and operators with the necessary tools to effectively manage access-related incidents. 

• Smart lock connectivity: Detects the loss of connection to a lock, triggering notifications such as email alerts to relevant stakeholders. This proactive approach to monitoring access points ensures swift response to potential security breaches. 
• Sensor signal control: Enables users to integrate sensor inputs with control unit (CU) outputs, allowing for the configuration of specific actions in response to sensor signals. In the demonstration, a physical button simulated a sensor signal, triggering an alarm event to control the action of a relay on the CU, in this case, a beeper. This level of control over sensor inputs and corresponding responses enhances the platform's incident notification capabilities. 
• Door-triggered lockdown: Another highlight of the demonstration was the use of alarm events to enable a lockdown area when a certain door is opened. This feature is crucial for managing security incidents and ensuring rapid response to unauthorized access attempts. 
• Online monitoring: The online monitoring functionality gives users the ability to monitor and control the real-time status of online access points. Additionally, it empowers users to execute actions on doors, such as activating Emergency Open or Emergency Close modes. With online access, the denylist can be automatically transmitted to doors, eliminating the need for manual updates at each individual door.  

Homelok: Access control incident notifications for residential and multi-family properties 

With Salto Homelok's SVN keyless and cloud-based access control platform for residential and multi-family properties, managing access has never been easier. The platform offers quick online administration, giving property managers and residents seamless control over every entry point in the building.   

Salto Homelok's administrator activity screen provides a comprehensive list of events ordered by date and time. Users can easily track activities such as user creations, door unlocks, and access denials. This feature allows property managers to stay informed about all access-related actions within their properties. 

• System Events: System Events are triggered by user actions within the software, typically by individuals with management roles in Homelok. Examples of System Events include user creations, access modifications, and key assignments. 
• Device Events: Device Events are generated by access points and doors within the installation and are primarily initiated by keyholders gaining access. Examples of Device Events include door unlocks by users, access denials, and firmware updates. 
• Unit Activity Monitoring: For property managers, Homelok offers unit-specific activity tracking. In addition to the main activity section, managers can view unit-related events such as unit creations, move-ins, move-outs, and deletions. This allows for a detailed overview of activities specific to individual units within the residential properties managed through Homelok. 
• SVN Events – Offline Event Registration: The Salto Homelok cloud-based platform introduces a revolutionary feature known as offline events within SVN (Salto Virtual Network). This capability allows the system to capture user and access point events, such as a user unlocking a door, and record them in the activity section – even when both the lock and the user's phone or credential are offline. 

Impact of security monitoring across industries  

Recent enhancements to the Salto KS and Space smart access platforms greatly improve incident notification management across different industries, making it easier to tailor responses to specific building needs:  

• Working Spaces: Operators in coworking spaces can delegate notification responsibilities to system administrators like office managers and technical staff. Office managers can get alerts for unauthorized access attempts, and technical staff can be notified about low battery incidents and system malfunctions, ensuring a secure and seamless working environment.  

• Hospitality: Property owners and managers can delegate notification responsibilities to system administrators, such as hotel front desk staff and maintenance staff. Security managers, for example, can receive immediate notifications for guest check-in, privacy, doors left open, while maintenance staff can be alerted about low battery incidents, ensuring swift action and smooth operations.  

• Residential: Property managers can tailor the notification system and delegate alert responsibilities to system administrators like security personnel and homeowners. A convenient smart access solution for residential properties, connecting access control to security infrastructure to manage any access point allows property managers the capability to receive alerts about unauthorized entry attempts while homeowners are sent notifications about door status changes and low battery issues. 

• Student Accommodations: Student residential buildings such as dormitories or apartments benefit from enhanced customization and delegation features. Site Owners can assign campus security as Site Admins to receive after-hours access alerts. Maintenance staff, also as system administrators, are alerted to system malfunctions or doors left open, facilitating a safe environment.  

• Healthcare: Set up real-time alerts for security staff and maintenance personnel to meet the unique security challenges of healthcare. Security staff, as system administrators, receive notifications for tampering or unauthorized access to sensitive areas, and maintenance staff are notified about low battery levels, ensuring locks function correctly.  

• Education: Manage staff, student, and visitor access to buildings or restricted areas on campus grounds using a role-based system with instant detection of individuals at access points. Receive instant notifications and configure customized responses for multiple crisis levels. Enable area-specific protocols for emergency lockdowns or openings. Incorporating electronic door locks for schools improves school security and crisis management plans. 

Improvements to the Salto smart access control platforms’ incident notification system mark a significant advancement in the management of security alerts. By empowering both owners and system administrators with better tools for managing notifications and offering extensive customization options, the system ensures that the right personnel are alerted to the right issues at the right time. 

These enhancements help streamline operations and improve response times across various industries, supporting organizations in maintaining better security and efficiency. 

For more information on how to manage incident notifications, visit the Salto support portal. 

 

 

Cleaning & sanitation reduces the risks when using an access point. For nearly a decade, Salto, in partnership with BioCote® – the market-leading antimicrobial technology supplier – has incorporated antimicrobial silver ion technology in its smart electronic lock range, electronic cylinders, locker locks, and supporting devices like wall readers. The addition of BioCote® antimicrobial technology helps reduce microbes, namely bacteria and fungi, on product surfaces, complementing the overall hygiene of building environments. Salto smart locking devices with BioCote® are particularly beneficial for Healthcare, Educational environments and the Hospitality market, as they can inhibit the growth of these microbes on the surfaces of the devices themselves. 

Understanding the need for enhanced hygiene in Healthcare facilities  

In recent years, the standards of healthcare cleanliness have undergone significant changes. The NHS National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness were updated in 2021 [1] to address the demands of healthcare professionals and patients, reflecting a broader trend across Europe. Regulations now mandate thorough cleaning of premises and equipment, along with regular monitoring and immediate action upon identifying issues. Prioritising cleanliness ensures a safe and hygienic environment, enhancing the quality of care settings [2].  

Various methods, such as using hospital-grade disinfectants, adequate ventilation, and availability of PPE, contribute to maintaining cleanliness in healthcare settings [3]. Antimicrobial technology is increasingly integrated into various products and surfaces as a built-in feature to complement these hygiene measures. This emphasis on cleanliness highlights the importance of strict adherence to cleaning schedules. The integration of BioCote® in Salto access control systems offers a promising approach to enhancing hygiene in healthcare facilities.  

Salto’s advanced access control solutions 

Effective access control systems have an important part in reducing these issues. Through regulating entry and exit points, controlling the flow of individuals, and minimising contact with surfaces, Salto systems surpass these basic expectations of typical control systems by offering the advantages antimicrobial technology, with an innovative approach to addressing hygiene concerns. 

Salto leads the way in providing quality access control solutions customised for various industries, including healthcare or educational facilities. Prioritising smoothness, comfort, and security in developing and manufacturing advanced wireless electronic locking and access control solutions designed to enhance daily life for users. 

BioCote® is an antimicrobial agent that contains silver-ions which are engineered to provide continuous, built-in protection on Salto smart electronic door locks surfaces and hardware devices like the XS4 smart door lock range, Neo electronic cylinders, locker locks, or Design XS wall readers. It works by binding with microbes and damaging their cells in a number of ways, disrupting their normal functions and preventing them from reproducing. 

Leveraging antimicrobial technology helps healthcare providers inhibit the growth of microorganisms. Healthcare facilities face unique challenges in maintaining cleanliness and preventing cross-contamination, necessitating strict and regular cleaning practices. 

The role of BioCote® Antimicrobial Technology in enhancing Healthcare cleanliness  

With BioCote® antimicrobial technology built-in to access control hardware and surfaces, Salto products continuously inhibit the growth of microbes. This proactive measure of hygiene control not only promotes cleanliness on the products surface, but also reduces potential cross-contamination.  

There are many expectations for the methods used for healthcare environmental cleaning [4]. Antimicrobial technology covers a multitude of benefits whilst maintaining the cleanliness of healthcare environments. By ensuring a broad spectrum of antimicrobial coverage, rapid action, and persistent effects on treated surfaces, BioCote® contributes significantly to overall cleanliness by providing a long-lasting and effective feature that inhibits the growth of microbes.  

Implementing antimicrobial additives into the manufacturing process provides numerous benefits to the product. BioCote® works continuously to inhibit the growth of microbes on a surface by up to 99.99% without washing off or wearing out over time, lasting the lifetime of the product. The benefits of BioCote® technology in Salto systems contributes to the success of industry hygiene standards, providing peace of mind to healthcare stakeholders and ensuring compliance with best practices.  

BioCote® protection is simple, long-lasting, and effective 

BioCote® antimicrobial protection consists of silver-ion technology which is integrated during the manufacturing process, therefore, providing up to 99.9%, 24/7 protection against an array of microbes including influenza A H1N1, E.coli, Salmonella and antibiotic-resistant CRE, VRE, and MRSA. BioCote® cannot be wiped or worn away, therefore enhances hygiene management and reduces the potential for cross-contamination. 

• BioCote® silver ion technology is simple. The Salto BioCote® finish is applied to parts of the escutcheon for a small additional cost. The silver coating does not affect the aesthetics of the product and BioCote®-treated products can be cleaned with gentler cleaning products and need no extra maintenance. Regular cleaning practices is suitable to maintain the warranty of the finish.  

• BioCote® silver ion technology is long-lasting. BioCote® is an antimicrobial agent that contains silver. Silver does not break down over time, so it will not leach from or rub off treated surfaces. 

• BioCote® antimicrobial protection is effective against a broad spectrum of microorganisms. BioCote® silver ion technology significantly reduces the level of microbes on Salto smart locking devices, readers and door handles by up to 99.99%, offering 24/7 antimicrobial action against an array of microbes. This reduction in microbes helps prevent degradation, ensuring the surfaces remain cleaner and fresher for the entire lifetime of the Salto smart access point. 

Exploring the power of BioCote® in Smart Buildings 

Salto systems enhanced with BioCote® technology are designed to work alongside cleaning practices, ensuring comprehensive coverage even in spots that might be overlooked. It is important to understand that antimicrobial technology does not replace cleaning efforts but rather boosts the hygiene of the product’s surface. Tested and proven safe for use, BioCote® is trusted globally for long-lasting action, which remains effective for the entire lifespan of the product -sometimes even extending it beyond expectations by reducing microbes that cause material degradation. Moreover, BioCote® helps inhibit the growth of microbes that can cause staining and odours. Being the only HACCP-certified antimicrobial additive supplier ensures the safety of integrating BioCote® in products and surfaces that may come into contact with food, offering reassurance on hygiene and quality.  

By introducing BioCote® antimicrobial technology, Salto helps to support a cleaner and more hygienic environment. This is of particular importance in any public or shared space setting, as it improves the hygiene of common touchpoints and helps to prevent microbe cross-contamination. 

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1. https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/national-standards-of-healthcare-cleanliness-2021/  

2. https://www.cqc.org.uk/guidance-providers/regulations/regulation-15-premises-equipment 

3. https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/considerations-infection-prevention-and-control-practices-relation-respiratory  

4. https://www.cdc.gov/hai/prevent/resource-limited/supplies-equipment.html  

BuildingLink has partnered with Salto to integrate the Salto KS cloud-based smart access solution into their building and community management software application, creating an enhanced, single-app solution for apartment residents and property managers.

Transforming properties into interconnected spaces equipped with dynamic technological services has created new opportunities for property management companies in the multi-family sector. As buildings are increasingly viewed as cutting-edge environments, we now have the ability to employ smart solutions more frequently, enhancing the experience for both residents and property owners with advance Tehcnology Partners integrations like BuldingLink.

Joe Marshall, VP Asia Pacific for BuildingLink explains: ‘The heartland of apartment living is New York, and that’s where BuildingLink started their journey of developing property and resident management software, back in 1999. We learned what developers, operators and residents want from their buildings, and created a sophisticated software app that makes operating a building more efficient, and living in it even more enjoyable. So much so, that our app is now used by over 2.1 million residents in over 7,000 buildings worldwide.’

Modernizing the resident experience

The BuildingLink app offers a rich suite of functionality, enhanced further by its collaboration with  Salto, leader in smart access control.

The BuildingLink app is used by developers, operators and residents: 

• For access – the Salto and BuildingLink collaboration means that residents can use the app to turn their mobile device into a digital key, for access to the building, lifts, shared areas and their apartment. 
• For resident management – residents can send their guests a Salto digital key to let them into the building and lift. 
• For booking and accessing facilities such as the barbecue area, tennis court or entertaining spaces. Residents book their timeslot and Salto gives them access via their mobile digital key for the time they have reserved. 
• During development - for defect management, communications with buyers, settlement documents and welcome packs. 
• To manage maintenance requests - residents can simply log a request, include photos and track progress, with no phone calls, no paperwork, no hassle. They can book times for tradesperson appointments and for essential compliance safety checks.
• To communicate with residents – if, for example, there’s a planned power outage, or lifts out of action, residents can all get a message via the app, rather than having to put notices through doors or in corridors. 
• Some buildings run events - exercise classes, for example, or cooking demonstrations or wine tastings. The app can be used to advertise these events and for residents to make bookings and credit card payments and gain access. 
• Operators can use the app to offer residents a ‘Buy, Swap, Sell’ marketplace, exclusive to the building. 
• The app can be used by a concierge or a courier to notify residents that there is a parcel for them. There’s also an integration with parcel locker companies, so the app can be used to access the lockers to leave and collect packages.

Leverage the Power of Integration with Smart Access

Residents are experiencing the intuitive power of connecting smart technologies from a single interactive app. Combining the smart keyless access experience with BuildingLink improves access control and on-demand ease with mobile residents’ management on-the-go. Residents can now access common area locks including gyms, pools, lounges, and more.

Joe says, ‘The combined BuildingLink and Salto solution is one of the drawcards for our clients, and particularly for build-to-rent developments, which can include a gym, pool, residents’ lounge, cafés, rooftop, and barbecue areas, as well as community events.’

Cienna Varsity Ridge: Keyless Living

All resident interaction with the facilities and the operators is via the Salto/BuildingLink app, which has helped to create thriving communities.

The BuildingLink app, integrated with Salto, is a highlight of the resident experience at Cienna Varsity Ridge.

Benefits for developers, operators, and residents

BuildingLink develops property management software solutions to make community administration easy, while improving the living experience for residents. From communication, to streamlined work processes, to property automated management, BuildingLink covers it all within an easy to use platform.

Maintenance tracking, calendar management, facilities bookings and community-wide communication are all delivered from a single, easy-to-use portal.

For the Property Manager:

Apps like BuildingLink with Salto are helping to drive down building management costs for developers and operators. They can manage the building much more efficiently – with full visibility and audit trails, and without paperwork and time-consuming manual processes.  There is also evidence that higher rents can be sustained, and tenants more readily attracted to buildings with smart management apps, and that tenants stay for longer.

For residents:

it’s all about lifestyle, convenience, security, and community. Residents feel good about where they live. They can interact with the building facilities, the operators and their neighbors, all through a single, simple app on their phone. It’s apartment living at its very best.’

By leveraging the integration between Salto’s smart access solution and BuildingLink, Build-to-Rent apartment developers can benefit from an advanced, flexible, and community-centric security, community, and building management system.

To find out more about Salto Residential solutions and what it can do for you and your property, get in touch with our team today.

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Industry leaders came together in Melbourne to participate in a global conversation at ‘Navigating the future of coworking’, featuring Christian Schmitz, Global Coworking Spaces lead for Salto Systems. During the event, Chrisitan shared examples of cutting-edge strategies and innovations that are transforming coworking spaces around the world.  

Top trends included: 

• Developing communities through connections 
• Providing an eco-friendly work environment 
• Offering hybrid workspaces 
• Successfully adopting the latest advancements in technology 

Christian highlighted international perspectives from highly innovative companies like NVIDIA and shared how CEO Jensen Huang is embracing hybrid and work-from-home models.  

“The office of the future is not a place; it’s a network”

With the evolution of workspaces into hybrid and flexible working environments, the purpose of the office is shifting towards fostering more collaboration and teamwork. Various models, such as remote work from home or professional work hubs closer to individuals' homes, like coworking spaces, are becoming crucial for corporate companies. These offerings are valuable for the entire workforce, from small to large companies. 

Christian went on to say that there are four key ingredients that are shaping the future of work: 

• Flexibility 
• Talent acquisition 
• Experimentation 
• Tailored offerings for individuals 

During the event, Salto partners and other key players in coworking were taken on a journey to revisit times gone by, and the changing priorities which are shaping the future of workspaces. 

Improve member experience and streamline operations by leveraging the latest in coworking technology 

By putting user experience first, and embracing technology, Salto smart access solutions are helping meet the changing needs of an evolving coworking and smart office customer base. 

With Salto, coworking business operators and office managers can provide a seamless coworking space keyless experience, utilizing automated access permissions via a sophisticated management platform, among numerous other advantages. 

Christian wrapped up the event by saying that the days of ‘function over form’ are dead. Workspaces need to be smart, connected, sustainable and user-centric if they are to thrive. 

Salto has become a global leader in delivering access control and smart locking solutions for coworking spaces. Every day, millions of members worldwide rely on Salto's fast and secure access, from entrances to meeting rooms, phone booths, and locker locks. Our trusted access control and digital key technology secure thousands of doors across coworking spaces, providing, from entrance to meeting rooms, phone booths or locker locks. Our trusted access control and digital key technology secure thousands of doors across coworking's, providing a safe and connected space and operators alike. Salto has a strong history of delivering pioneering access control solutions, combining seamless access with managing demand and providing welcoming, secure, cost-efficient work and collaboration ecosystems. Our global presence includes successful implementations of our solutions, which have been embraced by a diverse range of coworking spaces brands worldwide and in Australia. 

• Hub Australia, Sydney. 
• The Wool Mill Centre, Australia. 
• Salon Lane – Beauty Professionals Office Hub, Sydney, Australia   
• Regus – Spaces (IWG) 
• The Workshop, Singapore 
• Warner Music, Spain, Madrid  

Attendees praised the event which was held at Just co., a local Salto coworking space. The venue and the networking opportunities were well received, and Christian was quoted as being “interesting and engaging” throughout the presentation.  

Flexible Workspaces Australia 

Salto hosted this event with the support of Flexible Workspaces Australia. FWA brings together Australia’s leading flexible workspace and coworking providers for the first time, including Hub Australia, The Thrive Network, WeWork, Workspace 365, Eastern Innovation, WorkLife, Work Tank, The Executive Centre, IWG, Creative Cubes, The Commons, Liberty Workspaces, Your Desk, Impactiv8, The Hive and WOTSO. Suppliers to the industry have also been a part of its creation, including Bioom, Instant Offices, Rubber Desk, Work Free and Office RnD. FWA connect stakeholders as one entity and facilitate an advanced, collaborative network within the coworking industry. If you would like to know more about Flexible Workspace Australia or register to join any of their events please visit the website. 

Click on the following link to find out more about how Salto can help your coworking space. 

 

With the start of a new year, we decided to take a further step forward with our cloud-based access control solution, Salto KS. Over the past decade, the evolution of Salto KS has seen new features, technology integrations, and key-free credentials. We have learned plenty about our valued customers' needs and listened to their feedback, which has led to this next step for Salto KS: An all-new subscription and pricing plan entirely tailored to the cloud-based access experience.   

We are excited and proud to announce that, as of today, our users can navigate to the Subscription page in their Salto KS Web App and experience this new model. Read ahead to find out more about the new subscription plans, how this model works, and why it will provide you with more flexibility, value, and control than ever before.   

The new Salto KS Subscription Plans  

While we continue to cater to our customer's needs and provide them with the best-in-class quality of access control they deserve, our customers know their spaces and operations better. They should have the ability to customize their own experience.  

For this reason, we are introducing a new subscription model to cater to various cost approaches and growth strategies surrounding Salto KS sites.   

The new subscription plans are Salto KS Lite and Salto KS Pro. Each plan comes with its own set of features that correspond to a customer's needs. What's more, we are introducing Add-ons. Currently, the only Add-on is Pods, which can be used together with both the Lite and Pro packages. In the upcoming sections, we will explain the new subscription plan and possibilities in further detail.

Salto KS Lite  

The Salto KS Lite package is designed to meet all your cloud-based access control requirements in a reliable and scalable package. This package has been designed for Salto KS users who want to cover all their essential needs, including: 

• Smart access core functionalities 
• Web & Mobile apps (native mobile access) 
• Credentials (Tag, Digital Key, PIN, and Remote opening) 
• Two-factor authentication & Social Login 
• Export and import functionalities 
• Check-in & Check-out 
• Events Storage (maximum of 90 days) 

With Salto KS Lite, users can manage their spaces effortlessly and leverage flexible and secure access control solutions for all industry applications. Lite subscription holders can enjoy complete control of all functions and features from the Salto KS Web App or use the Mobile App to track events, unlock doors remotely, block users on the go, and manage all doors and users in real-time from anywhere. 

Salto KS Pro  

The Salto KS Pro package offers all the cloud-based access control features of Salto KS Lite and, in addition, equips you with a set of exclusive features to create an all-around smart space.    

Salto KS Pro is an all-encompassing access control experience with endless cloud-based integration possibilities. Pro is intended for users who want to optimize their Salto KS experience and achieve a completely smart space. This plan accounts for every step to create a seamless user journey for any industry application or facility.  

For now, the Salto KS Pro Features available are all the Lite features plus: 

• NET.Lock 

Our top-of-the-line locker management solution. Manage and open smart lockers via the Salto KS Web & Mobile App using Gantner's locker cloud platform.  

• Smart Tag Enrollment  

Seamlessly assign tags to Salto KS users by scanning a Tag reader. Smart Tag Enrollment saves time and guarantees a smooth experience of assigning tag access, which is especially beneficial for check-in or onboarding purposes.    

• Time & Attendance Reports 

Keep track of users' attendance by generating Time & Attendance reports that provide a timestamp of the first and last event of the day.   

• Events Streaming 

Event Streaming for Salto KS is a service that exposes entries and incident endpoints, enabling real-time communication between servers and clients. This service allows you to monitor an event in near real-time without refreshing the page. 

Shortly, we will add more Pro Features that will collectively create the smart and seamless Salto KS Pro experience.  

Add-ons and Additional Seats 

Since you are now getting acquainted with our new subscription model, we must introduce you to two new terms: Add-ons and Additional Seats. Once you know these two handy concepts and how they work, you will have full transparency and control over your Salto KS plan and its capabilities. 

What is an Add-on? 

An Add-on is an optional feature you can add to your subscription. Add-ons are available to both Salto KS Lite and Pro customers, which means that all Salto KS users can select an Add-on to accompany their existing list of features. Our first Add-on available is Pods.  

A Pod is a collection of locks a user should have access to (e.g., the building entrance, the social area, and the front door of their apartment). With this feature in Salto KS, building managers can outsource the access control management to Pod Members, allowing them to invite guests to their Pod. This feature enables building managers to offload some of the responsibility of management operations and save time. 

What are Additional Seats?  

Additional Seats can expand the limitation of certain Salto KS Pro features beyond the subscription voucher size capacity. Users can customize their subscriptions by adding Additional Seats for certain Pro Features. NET.Lock, i.e., locker management, is an example. For instance, in the case of NET.Lock: All Pro subscription sizes will support up to 192 lockers, and if, for example, a customer requires 193 lockers, they will need to purchase that extra locker individually as an Additional Seat.   

Please note that Additional Seats will work differently depending on the Pro Feature. This is because each feature has a different component that can be purchased in addition to the maximum supported by the subscription. For NET.Lock: the component is lockers.

An updated pricing model and its benefits 

In the former Salto KS subscription model, all voucher types included the same functionalities and were only differentiated by the number of users and IQs. Having an IQ-based subscription was not beneficial to users who wished to scale up their business. Now, we have updated our pricing model to improve our features' sales process and accommodate our subscription model to our customers' needs.  

We have shifted to a feature-based subscription model which will help customers equip their sites with the right bundle of features that best fits their needs. This new voucher structure comprises two feature-oriented packages, Lite and Pro, which will be sold alongside the existing user-based Salto KS vouchers.  

The process of purchasing a voucher is the same, i.e., you must contact your supplier/installer or Salto Systems Support to buy a new voucher. The only difference is that you now have the freedom to select the Salto KS subscription plan of your choice and customize it with Add-ons and Additional Seats.   

A ‘Free Week’ for every new installation 

When a new installation (site) is created, Salto KS customers receive a Free Week. In this Free Week, they will have access to seven full days of Salto KS Pro features and Pods as an Add-on before choosing their subscription.   

If you try out the Free Week and want to continue using its features, make sure you have purchased and activated a Pro plan or selected the number of Pods you wish to add on top of your subscription.   

If after the seven days are up, you wish to activate a Salto KS Lite subscription, please note that while you will be able to view what you created during your Free Week, it won't be possible to click on and utilize Pro features or Add-ons (Pods). These will be disabled at the end of your Free Week. 

The next steps 

So, what does all of this mean for you? We have implemented steps to smooth this transition, especially keeping our loyal existing customers in mind. All customers with an active subscription will be upgraded to Salto KS Pro until the end of 2024.  

As we continue to grow and push the boundaries of cloud-based access control, we assure you of the highest quality and security of our solutions. Our team will do our best to ease the impact of these changes on our customers and partners, and we thank you for your continued support.  

More information is on the way. In the meantime, please don't hesitate to contact our Support team with any questions or for assistance with the new subscriptions and prices.

Foxbox Digital has integrated with the SALTO KS API to accommodate our joint end customer, The X Company: A rapidly expanding multifamily residential community with over 5,000 units and $1 Billion in construction activity.

The X Company has two of the most significant SALTO KS installations (and will expand to a total of six buildings in the US).

We’ve asked Foxbox Digital some questions to find out what this interesting integration exactly entails and what it means for the Foxbox Digital and the X Company:

What exactly is Foxbox Digital, what do you guys offer, and to whom?

“Foxbox Digital is an award-winning digital product agency headquartered in Chicago. We partner with startups and SMBs to design, develop, and deliver successful digital experiences across mobile and web. Foxbox is ranked #121 on the 2022 Inc 5000 and is the 11th fastest-growing software company in the US.”

Through the technology we create, we help customers automate their back-office operations and drive more revenue through customer engagement.

Can you explain why you decided to collaborate with SALTO KS for the X Company? 

“Delivering reliability and security to residents meant The X Company needed technology that succeeded where previous tools had fallen short. SALTO KS provided the perfect combination of robust capability and customization for the type of custom integration the challenge required.”

How does the integration with SALTO KS help the X company's tenants and building managers?

“Both residents and community managers are able to not only remotely access personal apartment locks but also access other amenities in the same seamless experience.” 

How did this integration with SALTO KS change the business for Foxbox Digital and the X Company?

“The X Company needed a platform that delivered on its disruptive vision for the multifamily residential real estate industry. The SALTO KS integration played a critical role in giving them all the tools they needed to support residents and expand their reach.”

How does Foxbox Digital help companies to scale?

“Foxbox Digital helps companies scale by designing and building world-class digital products and successfully bringing them to market. Through the technology we create, we help customers automate their back-office operations and drive more revenue through customer engagement.”

Naturally, innovative technology had to play a crucial role. Now, residents can seamlessly grant access to a visiting friend, book a conference room, and alert community managers of a dishwasher that needs fixing.

What is the most requested feature you ever received?

“X Company has a modern vision for their living spaces in which the "roommates" may not always know each other before living at X but instead are paired up by the X team. This is part of their vision to create a more social community where people can move from all over the globe and meet new people. 

SALTO KS locks are used on all room- and individual-bedroom doors because they provide an added layer of safety and security, especially since the roommates might not know each other initially and need time to build trust.

However, we saw an overwhelming interest in being able to set bedroom doors to a default unlocked state where they would not lock every time they were closed. This would allow residents to navigate into their bedrooms more easily and not need to unlock them whenever they needed to get in. This was supported with the "Remote Office Mode" feature in SALTO KS, allowing people to set a lock to a default unlocked state.”

Can you give a few examples of the X Company's ‘modern coworking options’ and how Foxbox Digital has helped them to offer these?

“The X Company’s core value proposition is based on a hybrid live-work-play experience built on state-of-the-art spaces and amenities. Naturally, innovative technology had to play a crucial role. Now all within one platform, residents can seamlessly grant access to a visiting friend, book a conference room, and alert community managers of a dishwasher that needs fixing. Plus, with a real-time analytics dashboard, community managers and leadership at The X Company can analyze and improve the resident experience in real-time.” 

What ‘problem’ or challenge did SALTO KS solve for Foxbox Digital and the X Company?

“The integration with SALTO KS allowed us to ensure the platform's digital lock capabilities provided the most secure, easy-to-use, and reliable resident experience possible.” 

What would you like to see for SALTO KS to support Foxbox Digital’s plans in the future?

“Foxbox aims to be SALTO KS’ go-to integration partner. We have the experience and expertise to develop custom digital products using SALTO KS. We help commercial real estate, multi-family residential, and hospitality clients deliver modern digital access experiences using SALTO KS.”

Three of the biggest benefits of the integration with SALTO KS:

1. Mobile/Keyless entry that works online and offline. The X Company App allows residents to access every door from their bedroom to the garage and shared spaces. It even works when users aren’t connected to the internet.

2. Grant and revoke resident access in an instant, securely. The X Company platform is secured by multi-factor authentication, with additional back-end security protection that protects residents when they lose phone access.

3. Sharing visitor access. The app can grant temporary and secure access to friends, family, dog walkers, and more from within the app.

Read more on how Foxbox Digital powers the X Company here.

The SALTO DBolt Touch keyless smart deadbolt offers the latest in security and convenience for multi-family and residential doors.

The SALTO DBolt Touch offers a retrofit and smart locking solution for upgrading mechanical deadbolt locks in the multi-family residential market. The DBolt Touch implements the latest technology and the top level of functionality that multi-family housing residents, operators, and access managers desire and have been eagerly anticipating.

Resident experience and convenience are driving the direction and adoption of new smart access and physical security solutions in the residential industry. Easy to retrofit, compatible with any deadbolt door, and with different models available, the SALTO DBolt Touch smart lock has been designed to blend seamlessly and connect wirelessly to the property ecosystem. In addition, the SALTO DBolt Touch’s smart access technology – powered by SALTO’s access management platforms – delivers a comprehensive and modern digitized property that unifies security, access control, property management, and the tenant experience in an all-in-one smart access solution for residential living.

Secure keyless and mobile access in residential and multi-family

With secure smart keypad access, the SALTO DBolt Touch supports a wide range of access control methods to create the perfect keyless experience. The DBolt Touch smart keypad reader enables PIN-based entry for residents and visitors. For users who require a physical credential, the DBolt Touch series offers the same level of security and convenience by supporting smart RFID key cards. The DBolt Touch enables mobile access via SALTO’s Digital Key solution – JustIN Mobile. Property managers and residents can use a smartphone – including Apple Wallet – to access a property’s various doors, amenities, and individual units.

Reliable and future-proof smart locking technology for multi-family residential security

With a wide range of finishes, the SALTO DBolt Touch can fit in almost any kind of environment – from apartment building doors to single-family entrances or from modern to classic installations. Rated AAA according to A156.40 (American National Standard for Residential Deadbolts), the DBolt Touch meets the highest standards set by the security industry.

The SALTO DBolt Touch comes in two versions: the DBolt Touch and the DBolt Touch-Interconnected (IC). The DBolt Touch deadbolt model is a smart lock that simply replaces an existing mechanical deadbolt. It’s an easy-to-install unit door lock that adds smart features and maintains the design integrity of the residence. The DBolt Touch Interconnected Deadbolt (IC) model is a smart deadbolt that combines the convenience of a passage lever with the security of a deadbolt in an all-in-one unit. Using an innovative multi-sided smart locking mechanism, users can retract both the latch bolt and deadbolt simultaneously in a single motion for a quick and easy exit.

Fully Compatible with the Salto Product Portfolio

The SALTO DBolt Touch is fully compatible across the SALTO platform, so it’s the perfect solution to be used in a system that can manage full sites. SALTO has an extensive access solutions portfolio for common doors, emergency exits, garage doors, elevators, pool areas, and more.

The SALTO DBolt Touch is part of the most complete locking platform to fit any need.

The DBolt Touch is fully compatible with SALTO Space on-premise high-end residential access management software and our cloud-based solution SALTO Homelok which can streamline your residential operations. It’s designed to fit the doors most frequently used in multi-family properties. Because it's available as a standard deadbolt, the DBolt is the perfect solution for new construction and retrofit properties. 

Reasons to choose Salto DBolt Touch as a smart home door lock

• Cost-effective, quick, and easy installation standalone battery-powered smart lock that upgrades a traditional mechanical deadbolt key-operated door lock without having to replace the door and with no hardwiring required. Grade 2 deadbolt.
• Keyless and mobile entry. Create a secure entryway into a smarter home.
• Utilize multiple keyless entry options. With powerful RFID/NFC and BLE technology inside, residents and staff can use mobile or physical RFID smart credentials.
• Advanced user PIN Code. Create permanent or temporary entry codes.
• Activity logs. Easily monitor who is coming and going from your residence. Run activity logs that note every time the door is locked and/or unlocked.
• SALTO cross-platform capable. On-premise or cloud-connected, the choice is yours. 
• SVN stand-alone networked locking system. Powered by Data-on-Card SALTO core technology.
• BLUEnet wireless ready. Advanced connectivity and SVN-Flex ready, extend your system capabilities across any door and user access profile.
• JustIN Mobile access compatibility. Fully bidirectional – JustIN Mobile NFC/BLE Digital Key, and Apple Wallet.
• Apple Wallet. Distribute digital keys, enabling compatible iPhones and Apple Watches to unlock SALTO smart locks without the need to download any SALTO app.
• Grade 2 deadbolt. Meets the highest standards set by the security industry. Rated AAA according to A156.40 (American National Standard for Residential Deadbolts).
• Robust and long-lasting smart locking solution available in 6 different finishes that blend into any type of property decor.
• Cutting-edge hardware and communications security. Security and privacy are assured with end-to-end communications encryption.