Global connectivity technology company Vantiva has announced the launch of the Vantiva Peek™, a patent-pending smart camera designed for self-storage rental units that features integrated motion, humidity, and temperature sensors. This is the first endpoint device in the Vantiva Smart Storage solution suite, which includes network connectivity infrastructure, device management software, and strategic purpose-built devices.
Vantiva Peek is a complete in-unit monitoring solution, available exclusively from Vantiva’s self-storage operator partners. It allows renters to access live and stored camera images and live sensor data, and receive real-time automated alerts, via a monthly service subscription. Alerts and images are accessed through the Peek app; self-storage operators can choose to use the Vantiva-branded app, customize the app with their own branding, or integrate Peek into their existing renters’ app. In every case, the self-storage provider owns the customer relationship and earns recurring revenue for the lifetime of the service subscription, states a press release.
“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.”
Via the Peek mobile app, renters get 24/7 access to their current unit conditions and camera. The camera captures still photos or photo bursts when it detects motion or at user-scheduled intervals. The app issues automated alerts for events including motion detection, excess humidity, or temperatures outside the safe range for stored items. All images are stored in the cloud, creating a complete record of all activities in the unit.
Vantiva Peek camera features include:
“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.”
According to a press release, Vantiva expects that self-storage operators will use to product as "a new revenue stream, as well as elevated service and customer engagement, instantly upgrading any storage unit to a smart space."
Self -storage operators are invited to explore the Vantiva Peek page to learn more and schedule an introductory consultation.