If you are fortunate enough to own a vacation rental property, you know just how complicated security can be. Not every guest that you have come into your rental property will be the perfect renter, and if you are relying on an old-fashioned lock and key style security system, you could be opening yourself up to a litany of security…

One of the benefits of owning property is having the ability to turn it into a source of supplemental income through renting it out to others. Whether you're renting out part of your home or taking on a tenant for a seasonal property, below are some important things to remember in order to ensure a win-win situation for all parties.…

Because of the increased security, convenience and cost-effectiveness, hotel and rental property owners have a lot to gain from "going keyless" due to the added benefits that keyless locks offer to guests and tenants. Just think about it: If you own and rent out a condo, vacation home, mountain cabin, beach house, etc., you know how cumbersome it is for your…

Smart home technology has made life easier for homeowners the world over. You just can't beat the convenience and ease of use that a connected home can afford, where you can control your door locks, lights, thermostat, small appliances, entertainment console and much more with nothing more than the tap of a button on your smartphone. If you're not quite…

So, you manage a rental property or vacation home, but how do your guests obtain keys when the property is miles away from where you live? Surely you don’t deliver them or send a package via mail. Perhaps you have a combination lock box that holds a key or maybe you have a hide-a-key rock stuffed away in the brush.…

Imagine a world where you can hang your flat screen without having to worry about cords hanging down or you could walk into your home and your laptop and cellphone begin to automatically charge.  That’s the wireless electricity dream—and it may be closer than you think. According to WiTricity, new cell phones and laptops will begin featuring this technology within…

You have all seen the commercial of the elderly couple vacationing at the cabin, picking up their cell-phone and hitting a button.  The scene changes back to their home where it shows the lights dimming, the thermostat go down, the TV turn off, and the doors lock.  That is the technology we have at our fingertips today with residential security…

Product: Wireless accessories for the E-Plex Enterprise Access Control System AKA: E-Plex Wireless stuff The E-Plex wireless system is designed to be flexible and scalable. Whether starting out new with wireless technology or adding on to an existing system, building a Kaba Wireless System is as simple as: Conducting a site survey Choosing an E-Plex Lock Choosing an antenna kit Placing…

The official start of Winter is a few weeks away, but that hasn't stopped thousands of thrill seekers and early ski hounds to head for America's top mountain getaways.  As any mountain vacation rental or condo owner will tell you, bring on the snow and cold!  Of as much importance to business as giving great service, an uncooperative Mother Nature…

Moms and Dads have been losing the curfew argument for years! You are certain Johnny was 20 minutes late, but you weren't there, and he's telling you with that oh so sweet innocent face he was on time. Without backup what chance do you have, really? Johnny wins, and probably breaks curfew the rest of the year. It's high time…