{"id":54855,"date":"2026-05-29T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/?p=54855"},"modified":"2026-05-26T18:23:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T01:23:59","slug":"rentcafe-digital-key","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/rentcafe-digital-key\/","title":{"rendered":"RentCafe Digital Key: Unlock a completely digital experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1425\" height=\"1104\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/Digital-Key-Image.png?w=1425\" alt=\"A woman uses the RentCafe app on her smartphone to unlock a Yale smart lock on a white door, with the text &quot;Introducing RentCafe Digital Key \u2013 Unlock a completely digital experience&quot; displayed on the left.\" class=\"wp-image-54857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/Digital-Key-Image.png 1425w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/Digital-Key-Image.png?resize=768,595 768w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/Digital-Key-Image.png?w=400 400w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/Digital-Key-Image.png?w=500 500w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/Digital-Key-Image.png?w=600 600w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/Digital-Key-Image.png?w=720 720w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/Digital-Key-Image.png?w=800 800w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/Digital-Key-Image.png?w=1000 1000w, https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/05\/Digital-Key-Image.png?w=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1425px) 100vw, 1425px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Today&#8217;s renters expect a digital experience at every step of their journey. Applications, screening, lease signing and rent payments have moved online. Move-in day has remained one of the last physical touchpoints. RentCafe Digital Key closes that gap by delivering keyless unit access to residents directly in the RentCafe resident app, helping operators provide a completely digital journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-keyless-solution-built-into-your-existing-workflows\">A keyless solution built into your existing workflows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>RentCafe Digital Key integrates directly with Voyager and CRM IQ, so access management is built into your operations instead of requiring another system to manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a resident moves in, a digital key is automatically delivered through the RentCafe resident app and property staff access is removed. When the resident moves out, access is automatically revoked and staff access is restored for the unit turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintenance workflows are built in as well. When a work order is created, unit access for the assigned technician is created alongside it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result is a connected access management system that reduces manual coordination, eliminates physical keys and keeps operations moving efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1191229311?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-benefits\">Key benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-streamlined-move-ins-amp-move-outs\">Streamlined move-ins &amp; move-outs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Eliminate manual key handoffs during move-ins and move-outs. Residents receive access through the RentCafe resident app, while onsite teams avoid coordinating key pickups and returns, as well as rekeying between residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital keys allow new residents to move in on their schedule, even outside of office hours. Do they want to move in on Sunday afternoon? No problem!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For vacant units, staff access is restored automatically to support faster unit turns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-simplified-maintenance-access\">Simplified maintenance access<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When a work order is created, unit access for the assigned technician is created automatically. For vacant units, property staff have automated access to streamline unit turns. PIN-only access is available for vendors and prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-better-experience-for-residents-amp-guests\">A better experience for residents &amp; guests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents access their unit through the RentCafe resident portal they already use for rent payments, maintenance requests and community messages. No separate app is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guest access can be granted and revoked directly from the resident portal, and residents can see who has access to their unit at any time. If their smartphone battery dies, a keypad PIN provides a reliable backup entry method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-easy-installation-that-is-scalable-across-your-portfolio\">Easy installation that is scalable across your portfolio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>RentCafe Digital Key requires no hub and no Wi-Fi. Provide modern access without complexity in two easy steps: Install the lock, then pair it via Bluetooth to sync access using your smartphone. With installation taking just minutes per unit, entire properties can be upgraded quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-one-connected-renter-journey\">One connected renter journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>RentCafe supports all digital touchpoints across the renter journey, from applications and screening to lease signing, rent payments and maintenance requests. Digital Key continues the digital experience for residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For your team, that means less manual coordination, a streamlined key management process and a move-in experience residents remember for the right reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-see-rentcafe-digital-key-in-action\">See RentCafe Digital Key in action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to deliver a fully digital renter journey? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/form\/multifamily-demo\/suite\/rentcafe-suite\/?utm_source=mf-digital-key-blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Digital%20Key&amp;utm_content=rentcafe-digital-key\">Schedule a demo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From application to move-in, the renting experience is now fully digital. 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