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Why LockPal

Keys are a logistics problem disguised as a security feature.

Every day, property managers spend hours on something that should take seconds: getting the right person through the right door at the right time. LockPal replaces that workflow with a phone, a dashboard, and a lock that actually talks to both.

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The key problem is still a key problem

Smart locks promised to fix access. Most of them just moved the headache to a different screen — one app per lock brand, no central log, no way to issue a key that expires on checkout day.

LockPal starts from how buildings actually run: someone sets up the hardware once, someone else issues access many times a week, and dozens of people just need to open a door without thinking about it.

  • Plastic keycards that guests lose at checkout
  • Physical keys copied without anyone knowing
  • Front desk calls at 2 a.m. because someone locked themselves out
  • No record of who opened which door, and when
  • A different app for every building you manage

How LockPal works

Two surfaces, one system. Managers work on the web; everyone else unlocks from the app.

01

Set up on the web

Property managers pair locks to rooms and units from the LockPal dashboard. One place for every building you run.

02

Issue access

Send a mobile key to a guest at check-in or a resident on move-in day. Access starts and ends on your schedule.

03

Unlock from the app

Guests and residents open the LockPal iOS app, see their assigned room, and tap to unlock. No setup, no pairing — just their key.

The right tool for each role

LockPal deliberately splits responsibilities. Setup is admin work; unlocking is everyday life.

Web dashboard

Property managers

Add properties, pair locks, assign doors to rooms, issue and revoke keys, monitor battery and access logs.

iOS app

Guests & residents

See their assigned property and room, check lock status, and unlock the door they're authorized for.

iOS app

On-site staff

View lock health and status for their building based on role — without touching hardware setup.

Built for how you actually operate

Apartment buildings

Move-ins without the key shuffle

  • Issue a resident key the day they sign the lease — revoke it the day they move out.
  • Give maintenance time-limited access to specific units.
  • See which doors are offline before a resident calls.

Hotels

Check-in that doesn't start at the key drawer

  • Activate a room key when the guest arrives; it expires automatically at checkout.
  • No more re-encoding cards or chasing down lost keycards.
  • Every unlock is logged — useful for disputes and security reviews.

Homes

Your front door and every door behind it

  • A smart deadbolt for the entry and slim latches for interior doors.
  • Share temporary access with cleaners, dog walkers, or visiting family.
  • Know when the door was opened, even when you're not home.

What we believe

LockPal isn't trying to be everything to everyone. These are the bets we're making.

Hardware setup stays on the web

Pairing locks and assigning them to rooms is admin work. It belongs in a dashboard, not in everyone's pocket.

Unlocking should take one tap

If a guest needs a tutorial to open their door, the product failed. LockPal shows your room and a single unlock button.

Access should leave a trail

Who opened what, when, and whether it worked — not because you're suspicious, but because good operators need visibility.

Built for operators, not hobbyists

LockPal is for people who manage real buildings with real tenants — not a weekend smart-home project.

Ready to stop chasing keys?

Set up your first property in minutes. Pair a lock, issue a key, and watch someone open a door with their phone.

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