This collaboration will enable users to operate Yale and August smart locks directly within the Swidget smartphone app, alongside other Swidget-compatible devices, providing significant benefits for B2B users in the single-family rental, property management, and real estate investment spaces:
- Consolidated Smart Home Management: Users can now manage compatible Yale and August smart locks from the Swidget app, reducing the need for multiple applications and streamlining the management of multiple properties.
- Enhanced Security: Combining Swidget’s customizable smart home controls with Yale and August’s advanced smart lock offerings ensures a robust and secure ecosystem, keeping properties protected and making the virtual tour experience more secure.
- Increased Convenience: Property managers and real estate investors will enjoy the ease of controlling locks, lights, cameras, outlets, air quality sensors, motion sensors, and other smart devices from a single, intuitive interface, simplifying the remote management of vacant properties.
- Improved User Experience: The integration promotes a smoother and more cohesive smart home experience, reducing complexity and enhancing functionality for property managers and tenants alike.
“We are thrilled to partner with Yale and August to bring their exceptional smart lock technology into the Swidget ecosystem,” said Swidget CEO, Cam Wilson. “This collaboration not only broadens the capabilities of our app but also aligns with our mission to provide comprehensive security and asset protection solutions for residential properties.”
“Smart locks provide enhanced security and convenience for residents, property managers and real estate agents alike,” said Garrett Lovejoy, Vice President of Category Management including Yale and August at Fortune Brands Innovations. “We’re excited to bring Yale and August to the Swidget platform to allow their customers to experience the benefits that our smart locks have to offer.”
As the partnership between Swidget, Yale, and August expands, we look forward to integrating advanced features such as entry code management and richer automation capabilities that will enhance our innovative B2B and consumer-based solutions.
About Swidget
Swidget offers the world’s only modular and future-proof monitoring, control, and automation solutions. As the only intelligent solution that seamlessly adapts with your property’s changing needs through each stage of the property lifecycle, Swidget is revolutionizing the way rental homes are managed and lived in. Whether you’re looking to protect your vacant property against damage and trespassers or increase your property value and tenant satisfaction with smart-ready capabilities, Swidget empowers property managers to protect their investments and allows residents to create smart environments tailored to their lifestyle and preferences. Visit www.swidget.com to learn more.
About Yale
Yale Home is a leader in smart home security that protects the people, places and things we love most. We secure homes throughout the United States and Canada with our innovative smart locks and smart storage solutions to protect front doors, interior doors, cabinets, package deliveries and more. The Yale residential brand in North America is part of Fortune Brands Innovations, a brand, innovation and channel leader within the home and security markets. For more information, visit ShopYaleHome.com.
About August
At August Home, we believe a lock isn’t just about keeping your home secure, it’s about providing the freedom to do what you love most. Our smart locks and keypads give you the flexibility and confidence to embrace life to the fullest without worrying about keys - and without changing your hardware. August is part of Fortune Brands Innovations alongside our companion brand Yale Home. For more information, visit August.com.
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