California Vacation Villas Improves Guest Safety and Convenience with Oracode Electronic Locks and Smart Controller for a Connected Experience
Customer Company Size
SME
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- Oracode 480i keyless entry locks
- Oracode 660i keyless entry locks
- Oracode Smart Controllers
- BeHome247 Enterprise Property Control integration
Tech Stack
- Keyless Entry Technology
- Smart Home Technology
- IoT
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Customer Satisfaction
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
- Networks & Connectivity - WiFi
Applicable Industries
- Buildings
Applicable Functions
- Facility Management
Use Cases
- Building Automation & Control
- Energy Management System
Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
California Vacation Villas (CVV) is a full-service leasing and property management company that specializes in short-term vacation rentals. It manages a 70-unit inventory in Southern California’s beach and low desert resort areas. The company strives to provide a safe enjoyable experience to its guests as it maximizes revenue and asset protection for property owners. CVV prides itself on the use of the latest vacation rental technology to deliver a high-quality stay and an efficient operation.
The Challenge
California Vacation Villas (CVV) is a full-service leasing and property management company that specializes in short-term vacation rentals. It manages a 70-unit inventory in Southern California’s beach and low desert resort areas. The company’s desert properties are subject to high temperatures. Therefore, these units often have high utility costs from frequent air conditioner use. CVV’s beach properties are exposed to salt air and beachfront weather conditions, which may lead to corrosion. Further, company President Quinn Tamm, knew that operators who use metal keys in lock boxes for guest and vendor access had concerns about lost keys and unauthorized duplication. He became interested in the growing “connected home” technology movement and its benefits for temperature control, security monitoring, and overall guest convenience. Tamm wanted to work with his owners to implement a technology solution that would make its units more secure with flexible, convenient guest access, and guarantee a long-lasting product life. He also wanted to install networked energy management controls that would monitor and reduce unnecessary power use.
The Solution
California Vacation Villas attained immediate benefits from its Oracode 480i keyless locks and Oracode Smart Controller integrated with BeHome247 Enterprise Property Control software. CVV now provides more secure, flexible unit access with reduced labor costs thanks to more efficient staff management. Additionally, in units where the 480i locks are wirelessly connected to the Oracode Smart Controller, managers can monitor real-time unit access remotely. The Smart Controller also permits CVV management to control thermostats, lights and other settings. This enables optimization of each unit’s temperature year around, which saves owners hundreds of dollars each month. Plus, Oracode locks are durable. They require less maintenance in high temperatures at the desert or beach.
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