Developers Add Smart-Lock Technology to Let the Dogs Out and the In-Laws In

  • New residential projects will have Latch smart-access system
  • Replaces keys, grants entry to guests and service providers
Smart-access technology from LatchSource: RXR
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Let your dog walker into your apartment while you’re at the office. Or grant your in-laws access to the building’s gym while you’re sunning on a beach. It’ll be possible at new projects by some of the biggest U.S. builders.

Toll Brothers Inc., Brookfield Property Partners LP, RXR Realty and Related Group of Florida are among developers incorporating smart-access technology from Latch in selected upcoming condo and rental projects, New York-based Latch said in a statement Monday.