Vantiva, a global connectivity technology leader, recently announced the launch of the Vantiva Peek™, a patent-pending smart camera specifically designed for self-storage rental units.

The self-storage market leans heavily on manual processes and on-site staff to conduct much of its operations. This is beginning to change, as operators make use of digital platforms. Facilities must stay competitive as possible – 2023 occupancy rates returned to 90%, declining from a pandemic high of 97%.

Technology plays many different roles for facilities, such as improving operations, increasing safety and security, and delivering reliable internet and Wi-Fi, all of which provides competitive differentiation to a storage property. For self-storage providers, safety and security solutions help fulfill the storage industry’s core promise to its customers: safely and securely storing belongings.

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Vantiva Peek™ provides an all-in-one solution that delivers new recurring revenue for operators and 24/7 real-time alerting and visibility for renters.

“The Vantiva Smart Spaces team knows the connected consumer and how to fill gaps in the marketplace, as evidenced by our track record delivering mass-scale value for the smart home, telecommunications, and security industries,” says Reza Raji, Senior Vice President of Vantiva Smart Spaces IoT. “Vantiva Peek in-unit monitoring is the killer app the self-storage industry has been waiting for, meeting consumers’ expectations for smart security while adapting to the branding and business needs of self-storage operators at any scale.”

In-unit visual monitoring is a compelling self-storage facility differentiator among current and prospective renters. “Consumers are increasingly willing to pay for video features and coming to expect always-on monitoring. For example, video doorbells are now the most common smart home devices, with 22% of households owning one,” said Elizabeth Parks, President and CMO, Parks Associates. “Real-time visual evidence is particularly valuable in applications such as home security, self-storage monitoring, and remote property management, where understanding the exact nature of an event is crucial for appropriate responses.”

Find the full press release here.

Vantiva is the Inaugural IoT Solutions Sponsor of the Smart Spaces conference. This research-focused event explores deployment and support strategies that ensure ROI while delivering quality experiences for both the end users and property managers. Parks Associates is hosting this year’s conference in Dallas, Texas, on September 24-25. Click here to learn more.