Ringo provides a smart lock system that allows Airbnb hosts in apartment buildings to remotely unlock doors and share digital keys with guests, cleaning services, and delivery personnel. This technology eliminates the need for physical keys, streamlining access management while maintaining security and compatibility with existing door hardware.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Managing access for guests, cleaning staff, and deliveries in apartment buildings can be cumbersome for Airbnb hosts, requiring physical key exchanges and creating security risks. Traditional key management is inefficient and lacks the real-time control needed for short-term rental properties.
Solution
Ringo offers a smart lock system designed for apartment buildings, enabling Airbnb hosts to remotely manage access to both the building and apartment doors. The system allows hosts to remotely unlock doors and share digital keys with guests, cleaning services, and delivery personnel via email, SMS, WhatsApp, or Viber. Ringo integrates with existing door locks and intercom systems, eliminating the need for physical keys and providing a secure, trackable access solution. The system provides a log of all entries and exits, enhancing security and accountability without disrupting the use of traditional keys.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes Airbnb hosts and property managers in apartment buildings seeking to streamline guest access and enhance security.
Features
- Remote door unlocking for both apartment and building doors from anywhere
- Digital key sharing with guests and service providers via various messaging platforms
- Compatibility with existing door locks and intercom systems, requiring no hardware changes
- Entry logs to track all door openings and closings
- Classic key override, allowing continued use of physical keys
- Integration with channel managers and property management systems (PMS) via API for automated guest check-in
- No visible device on the doors, enhancing security