Features Update

    March 2025 Update: Integration, Security Enhancements & Customization

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    March 2025 Keycafe's Features Update: Integration, Security & Customization
    Gideon Leung

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    Gideon Leung

    Product Marketing Manager

    Gideon Leung is the Product Marketing Manager at Keycafe, leading global marketing and serving as the company's product expert. He writes the technical documentation, feature announcements, product updates, and how-to guides that help customers worldwide get the most out of the platform.

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    Keycafe's March 2025 update introduces Hostaway integration for short-term rentals, enhanced user data control with deletion options, improved security with hidden PIN codes at SmartBox locations, and new preset customization themes for SmartBoxes.

    Hostaway Integration for Short-Term Rentals

    Managing your short-term rental properties just got even easier! Our latest partner integration is with Hostaway, a leading property management software. This means that Hostaway users can now automatically sync bookings and generate key access for their guests—eliminating the need for manual key handovers.

    Learn more about the integration and how it works.

    User Deletion

    We understand the importance of data control, and we’re giving users more flexibility in managing their accounts. Organization admins can now permanently delete users from their organization, ensuring better control over stored data. Additionally, individual users now have the option to delete their own accounts if needed.

    Learn how to remove or delete users.

    Hidden PIN Codes

    Security is always a top priority, and we’ve made an important update to how PIN codes are entered at SmartBox locations. By default, all PIN codes are now hidden as dots when entered, preventing prying eyes from seeing them. If needed, users can tap the "eye" icon to reveal or hide the code while entering it.

    New SmartBox Customization Themes

    We’ve added preset colours to the Location Theme setting, making it easier to personalize your SmartBox interface. Whether you want a sleek modern look or a theme that aligns with your brand, you can now apply a professionally designed preset with just a click. Of course, you can still create your own custom theme.

    See how to create a theme.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The integration with Hostaway allows property managers to automatically sync their bookings with their key management system. This automation generates unique key access codes for guests as soon as a reservation is confirmed, eliminating the need for staff to facilitate manual key handovers. By streamlining the check-in process, hosts can provide a more flexible 24/7 arrival experience while reducing operational overhead.

    Organization administrators now have the authority to permanently delete users from their organization, providing tighter control over internal data. Furthermore, individual users have been granted the autonomy to delete their own accounts if they no longer wish to use the service. these updates are designed to give both businesses and users greater flexibility and transparency regarding how their information is stored.

    To prevent unauthorized individuals from viewing sensitive access credentials, all PIN codes are now hidden by default as dots when entered on a SmartBox screen. If a user needs to verify their entry, they can tap a new "eye" icon to momentarily reveal the numbers. This enhancement provides an essential layer of privacy for staff and guests who may be picking up keys in public or high-traffic areas.

    The Location Theme settings now include professionally designed preset colors that can be applied to the SmartBox interface with a single click. These themes allow businesses to choose a look that aligns with their brand identity or simply opt for a sleek, modern aesthetic. While these presets offer a fast customization option, administrators still retain the ability to create entirely unique custom themes if desired.

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