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Accelerating the reduction of personnel in accommodation facilities and non-face-to-face check-in. The smart lock "LINKEY Plus" has started system integration with "Check Inn."
UME Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo / President: Masakazu Uchino, hereinafter referred to as UME) has started system integration of its smart electronic lock "LINKEY Plus" with the all-in-on…
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[New Product] Smart lock "LINKEY Pro," ideal for centralized management of multiple doors, to be released on July 1 - A commercial model specialized for hotels, unmanned facilities, and short-term rentals.
UMI Corporation will launch a new business smart lock, "LINKEY Pro," on July 1, 2025. By enabling the centralized management of multiple doors and API integration for hotels, rental spaces, and monthly/weekly apartments, it simultaneously improves operational efficiency and profit margins on-site. This product belongs to the same series as "LINKEY" (discontinued) and "LINKEY Plus," and has achieved greater ease of use and excellent connectivity based on previous user experiences. ■ Features of LINKEY Pro - Superior communication technology: Adopts proprietary communication technology to achieve stable communication unaffected by external environments. - High durability: Pursues heat resistance and moisture resistance, designed to be less prone to breakage even in harsh usage environments. It comes with a 5-year warranty. - API integration with reservation and entry/exit systems: By integrating with automated reservation systems and entry/exit management systems, it reduces the burden of reception duties and eases staff training requirements. - Increased profit margins with multiple installations: Since multiple smart locks can be connected to the cloud through a single gateway (communication device), the more units installed, the more cost-effective it becomes. It is possible to automate an entire floor of a building.
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UMI Corporation's LINKEY Plus has achieved the No. 1 market share in the smart lock market for vacation rentals and simple accommodations for three consecutive years.
UMI Corporation (Minato-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director: Masakazu Uchino, hereinafter referred to as "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has achieved the No. 1 sales share in the smart lock market for private lodging and simple accommodations for three consecutive years from fiscal year 2022 to fiscal year 2024, as reported in the market research report "Current Status and Outlook of Labor-Saving and Unmanned DX Solutions Market 2024 Edition" published by Deloitte Tohmatsu Mic Economic Research Institute. For more details, please refer to the article linked above. ■ Inquiries regarding this matter UMI Corporation Email: info@ume-group.co.jp Phone: 03-5419-3600 (Main) ■ Reference Document Title: "Current Status and Outlook of Labor-Saving and Unmanned DX Solutions Market 2024 Edition" Publisher: Deloitte Tohmatsu Mic Economic Research Institute Co., Ltd. Publication Date: January 27, 2025 Research and Analysis Period: November 2024 - December 2024 URL: https://mic-r.co.jp/mr/03310/
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The smart electronic lock "LINKEY Plus" has started collaboration with the unmanned check-in system "AdvaNceD IoT Smart Check-in for Cloud Smart Lock."
UMe Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo / CEO: Masakazu Uchino, hereinafter referred to as UME) has started system integration of its smart electronic lock "LINKEY Plus" with the unmanned check-in system "AdvaNceD IoT Smart Check-in for Cloud Smart Lock" provided by Device Agency Co., Ltd. (Nishi-ku, Osaka / Representative: Minoru Tanaka, hereinafter referred to as Device Agency). ■ Overview of the Integration The check-in function of "AdvaNceD IoT Smart Check-in for Cloud Smart Lock" is linked with LINKEY Plus's web management tool "Finelife." Guests can enter their accommodation information via their smartphones upon completing their reservation, and the hotel front desk can verify that information on a check-in tablet. Then, Finelife automatically issues key information exclusively for the guest and notifies it on the tablet. This allows guests to check in and out completely unmanned. For more details, please refer to the article linked above.
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The smart electronic lock "LINKEY Plus" and the travel and accommodation service SaaS system "TOMARO+" have collaborated to provide a seamless check-in experience.
UMI Corporation (Minato-ku, Tokyo / President: Masakazu Uchino, hereinafter referred to as UME) has started system integration of its smart electronic lock "LINKEY Plus" with the SaaS system "TOMARO+" for travel and accommodation services provided by Palace Link Corporation (Minato-ku, Tokyo / President: Yuhei Yoshimoto, hereinafter referred to as Palace Link). This integration allows travelers to seamlessly perform contactless check-in and key handover using only their smartphones, achieving both labor-saving at accommodation facilities and improved convenience for guests. Overview of the integration: The online check-in feature of TOMARO+ is linked with the web management tool "Finelife" of LINKEY Plus. Based on the information issued at the time of accommodation booking, when guests complete check-in on TOMARO+, Finelife automatically issues key information exclusive to the guest, which is then notified on their smartphone. This enables guests to enter their rooms smoothly without going through the front desk. Details of the system integration between TOMARO+ and LINKEY Plus can be found in the catalog file.