Filed under: Utilities, Mobile
Holiday Inn locations in two cities are experimenting with a system that lets guests unlock their rooms using a smartphone. When you check in online, the system (called OpenWays) sends you an encrypted audio code that unlocks your door, and then texts you your room number. That means no more checking in at the desk, and no more worries about losing a key or a keycard.
OpenWays is available as an app for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry. The system isn't widespread yet, but it could be huge by next year if the tests go well.
As far as security, it's actually less risky than a physical key. The hotel can remotely kill any code that might be a security risk, and the codes expire when you check out, so guests can't steal them. Personally, I'd be excited to have one less object to keep track of while I'm traveling.
[via Mashable]
Unlocking your hotel room with your smartphone? OpenWays is an app for that. originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 27 May 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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