Digital Access Control for Housing Associations and Property Management
Give contractors, caretakers, and service staff access without physical keys. SnapKey for housing associations with a log of openings and automatic documentation.
Housing associations and property managers face a classic challenge: How do you give contractors, caretakers, and service staff access without losing track of who has been where?
SnapKey solves this with digital keys that can be sent via SMS, time-limited, and tracked.
Typical Challenges
❌ Key circulation: Physical keys circulate among many people ❌ Lack of traceability: Who was in the basement on Tuesday? ❌ Coordination time: Having to show up to let contractors in ❌ Security risk: Copied keys with former contractors ❌ No time limits: Who still has access?
The SnapKey Solution
Send Key via SMS
Contractor receives a digital key and can let themselves in. No coordination needed.
Time-limited Access
Set precise time windows – e.g., only today 10am-2pm. Key expires automatically.
Traceability
See who opened which doors and when. Openings the lock system reports are logged automatically.
Revocation from the dashboard
End cooperation with one click. It takes effect when the lock system receives the change. For a phone key, typically within about 30 seconds.
Use Cases in Housing Associations
Caretaker and Operations Staff
Before: Caretaker has physical key to all rooms. When they leave, all locks potentially need changing.
With SnapKey:
- Caretaker gets digital key with access to relevant areas
- Upon departure, the key is revoked from the dashboard
- Log of the openings the lock system reports
Contractors and Service Technicians
Before: Either you have to show up, or you share a code/key without traceability.
With SnapKey:
- Send time-limited key via SMS
- Contractor lets themselves in
- Key expires automatically
- You see exactly when they were there
Cleaning Staff
Before: Cleaning company has a key that can be copied and shared internally.
With SnapKey:
- Each cleaning employee gets a personal key
- Access only on agreed days and times
- When staff changes, old keys are revoked
Waste Collection
Before: Waste collectors have key to waste room. No control.
With SnapKey:
- Access only on collection days (e.g., Tuesday and Friday 6-8am)
- Automatic expiration after time window
- Log of the openings the lock system reports
Typical Areas Secured
- Basement and technical rooms
- Bike storage
- Laundry room
- Waste room
- Courtyard and gates
- Common storage rooms
- Roof terrace (if restricted access)
Savings and Benefits
| Area | Traditional | With SnapKey |
|---|---|---|
| Lock change when lost | €100-500 | €0 |
| Traceability | None | Per-person log |
| Compliance | Manual | Automatic |
Integration with Existing Systems
SnapKey works with your existing iLOQ system:
- No lock replacement
- Gradual rollout – start with technical rooms
- Parallel operation – keep physical keys as backup
FAQ
Can residents also use SnapKey?
Yes, residents can get digital keys to common areas. Most associations start by solving the contractor and service challenge first.
What does it cost?
Price depends on number of doors and users. Contact us for a specific quote for your housing association.
Does it work if the technician has no internet?
Yes. SnapKey with iLOQ works offline. The lock validates the key locally via NFC.
Can we see who was in the basement?
Yes. Openings the lock system reports are logged with timestamp, person, and location. You can export data to Excel.
Get Started
Is your housing association or property management company ready to ditch physical keys?
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