Salto has announced a significant expansion of its Room Key in Apple Wallet solution, introducing a range of new features that make mobile access even more convenient for guests while giving hotel operators greater flexibility and control through the Salto Space access management platform.

The enhanced solution transforms the guest journey from check-in to check-out, enabling hotels to offer a frictionless, contactless experience without compromising on security.

A Seamless Guest Experience

Designed for modern hospitality environments, Salto Room Key in Apple Wallet allows guests to securely access their rooms using their iPhone or Apple Watch—eliminating the need for traditional plastic keycards.

The latest enhancements introduce several powerful features designed to improve convenience and operational efficiency.

Express Mode

Guests can simply tap their iPhone or Apple Watch against the lock to unlock their room without needing to wake or unlock their device or open an app, making access fast, effortless and intuitive.

Power Reserve

Even if an iPhone's battery is depleted, Room Key continues to work for up to five hours using Apple's Power Reserve feature, ensuring guests aren't locked out when they need access most.

Skip Reception with Automatic Check-in

Once a room is ready, guests automatically receive their mobile room key in Apple Wallet, allowing them to bypass reception altogether and head straight to their accommodation. The streamlined check-in process reduces queues, enhances convenience and creates a premium arrival experience.

Room unlocking with your phone digital key card from Salto

Smarter Property Management

The benefits extend well beyond the guest experience. Through the Salto Space platform, hotel staff can manage room access remotely and respond instantly to changing guest requirements.

Automatic Room Updates

Whether extending a stay or moving guests to another room, access permissions can be updated remotely without requiring new keycards or a visit to reception.

Secure Key Sharing

Guests can securely share their room key with family members, colleagues or travelling companions directly through Apple Wallet. Granular permissions allow hotels to control exactly when and where shared keys can be used.

Enhanced Security

If a guest's device is lost or misplaced, Room Keys can be instantly revoked, helping maintain property security while minimising disruption.

Privacy by Design

Guest privacy remains a priority. Apple does not track where or when Room Keys are used, ensuring access activity remains private and secure.

Compatible Across the Salto Smart Lock Portfolio

The enhanced Apple Wallet integration is compatible across the complete Salto smart locking hardware portfolio, making it an ideal solution for both existing Salto installations and new hospitality developments.

Hotels can introduce mobile credentials without replacing their current locking infrastructure, while new projects benefit from a future-ready access control solution built around digital credentials and cloud-based management.

Hospitality Access, Reimagined

The latest enhancements reinforce Salto's position as a leader in smart hospitality access control, combining the convenience of Apple Wallet with the flexibility and intelligence of the Salto Space platform.