Introducing Houfy's New Integration With Jervis Systems

At Houfy, we're excited to announce our new partnership with Jervis Systems, an innovative solution allowing property managers to automate access to their rentals. This integration aims to revolutionize the way hosts welcome guests, offering a seamless and secure experience from start to finish.

If you're a short-term rental host, you know the importance of safeguarding your rentals against unwanted visitors. Guests and maintenance teams constantly come and go, creating a safety hazard you shouldn't disregard. Setting up lockboxes and reusing codes with multiple people won't cut it. This is where Jervis Systems comes into the frame to automate your property access and give you peace of mind.

Why Vacation Rental Hosts Need an Access Management Tool?

Here are the key benefits an access management tool like Jervis Systems offers to property owners:

• Enhanced security: reduce the risk of unauthorized entry to your rentals by easily changing codes or revoking access as needed. Help guests feel safer with keyless access you can monitor from anywhere.
• Operational efficiency: traditional methods of key exchange can be cumbersome and insecure. Physical keys can be lost or duplicated, and manual handovers can be inconvenient for both hosts and guests. An access management tool reduces hosts' time and effort on key exchanges, allowing them to focus more on the guest experience at hand.
• Automated check-in: no more lockouts and lost keys. Take manual tasks off your plate by automatically generating and distributing PIN access codes to guests or cleaning teams. Achieve property management remotely and save yourself the hassle of team coordination.
• Improved guest experience: offer guests a smooth check-in and check-out process that sets a positive tone for their stay. Level up your property management and portray professional service while ensuring secure property access. This can lead to positive reviews and returning visitors.

What is Jervis Systems?

Jervis Systems is an innovative platform offering residential access management for vacation rental properties. It easily connects to your existing smart locks and garage doors, automating access for guests, cleaning, and maintenance teams. Control who enters your property, when, and for how long through an intuitive system that generates unique PIN codes for contactless check-in.

Here's how Jervis Systems works:

1. A guest books your short-term rental through a booking site.
2. Your guest's reservation details are manually or automatically imported to Jervis Systems via a PMS.
3. Your guests are now set up with keyless property access for their upcoming reservation through the Jervis Systems® mobile app (available for iOS and Android). Jervis Systems will automatically grant or revoke access during check-in and check-out times.

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What Are Jervis Systems' Key Features?

Jervis Systems boasts a range of features that make it an indispensable tool for property managers:

• Simple entry technology PIN: Jervis allows you to set unique door access codes per reservation. The PIN can be the last four digits of your guests' phone number or a randomly generated code automatically enabled at check-in and disabled at check-out.
• Simple entry technology App: guests can access the Jervis mobile app in seconds without registering. Through the app, they'll be shown the properties they have access to and can open or close doors with a button click.
• Smart lock integration: Jervis Systems integrates with various smart locks, allowing hosts to choose the hardware that best suits their needs. This flexibility ensures hosts can implement the system without replacing existing locks if they aren't compatible.
• Real-time monitoring: property owners can monitor access in real-time, providing insights into who enters and exits their property. This feature enhances security and allows hosts to address any potential issues promptly.
• Guest communication: Jervis Systems facilitates communication with guests, sending automated messages with access instructions and other relevant information. This reduces the likelihood of confusion and improves the overall guest experience.
• Customizable access levels: hosts can grant different access levels to various individuals, such as cleaners, maintenance personnel, or guests. This ensures that each person can access only the needed areas and only when required.
• Integration with short-term rental platforms: Jervis Systems seamlessly integrates with popular vacation rental platforms like Houfy, syncing reservation details and automating access management based on booking information. This integration minimizes the administrative burden on hosts.

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How Do You Connect Your Houfy Account With Jervis Systems?

Here's the step-by-step process to connect your Houfy account to Jervis Systems for property management:

1. Log into your Houfy and Jervis Systems accounts (If you don't have a Jervis Systems account, create one here).
2. From your Jervis Systems dashboard, navigate to the "Marketplace" and select the option to connect to Houfy.
3. You'll be asked to fill in your Houfy API Access Token, which you can find by heading to your Houfy "Settings & Privacy" and clicking "Show" next to the API Access Token field.
4. Once your Houfy and Jervis Systems accounts are connected, navigate to your "Properties" page within Jervis Systems and click "Refresh Properties" to see your imported rentals.
5. Next, connect your smart locks and devices. Click on "Devices" and select "Import Devices". From there, select your device provider and follow the prompts to connect to your smart locks account.
6. Once your devices are imported, it's time to assign them to your Houfy properties. In the "Devices" page, select your device of choice from the drop-down list and check the boxes for the properties to which you want it to be assigned.
7. Finally, set up Houfy email templates to automatically send out access details to guests before check-in. In your Houfy account, head to "Messages" and click the "Scheduled Messages" subtab to create a template.
8. From there, edit the template to include the variable door_lock_code and select the listing to which the code will apply. Set the conditions for sending the email based on your preferences, and save your template. You're all set up!

For more information on integrating with Jervis Systems and making the most of the platform, check out this guide.

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Level Up Your Property Access With Jervis Systems

The new Houfy integration with Jervis Systems marks a significant advancement in vacation rental management. By leveraging the power of automated access control, Houfy hosts can enhance security, improve operational efficiency, and provide a premium guest experience.

Whether you're a seasoned host or just starting in the vacation rental industry, integrating Houfy with Jervis Systems is a step towards modernizing your property management approach and staying ahead in a competitive market.