Access control for coliving and room-rental with AYR Integra
Managing access in a coliving, a room-rental apartment or a residence requires more than fitting a smart lock on the main door. There are different access levels: the building entrance, the apartment entrance and, finally, each private bedroom door.
The AYR Integra ecosystem enables a complete access control solution for coliving and room-rental by integrating specific devices to manage each door according to its role.
The solution can combine AYR Interphone for the building entrance, AYR Pass for the apartment main door, AYR Smart Handle to control individual bedrooms and AYR Nex to provide remote connectivity to compatible devices.
The result is a system designed for owners and property managers who want to reduce reliance on physical keys, manage users digitally and control multiple access points within the same ecosystem.
One system to control entrance, apartment and bedrooms
One of AYR Integra’s main advantages is the ability to treat the property’s access control as a single system rather than deploying separate solutions for each door.
| Access level |
AYR solution |
Function |
| Building entrance |
AYR Interphone |
Integrates the main entryphone into the smart access system |
| Apartment entrance |
AYR Pass |
Smart control for the apartment main door |
| Private bedrooms |
AYR Smart Handle |
Independent control of each bedroom via code and mobile |
| Remote connectivity |
AYR Nex |
WiFi–Bluetooth gateway for compatible devices |
| Management |
AYR Integra |
Digital administration of the access ecosystem |
How access control works in a coliving
A coliving typically includes shared common areas and private rooms. Therefore, access permissions don’t need to be identical for every door.
A resident may need access to the building entrance, the apartment entrance and only to their own bedroom. The system allows defining these accesses separately.
For example, in a four-bedroom apartment, all four residents can have access to the building and apartment entrance, while each one only has access to their own bedroom.
This provides an access structure far better suited to shared housing than issuing multiple physical keys.
Level 1: smart entrance access with AYR Interphone
The first issue to address in many buildings is the shared entryphone/door.
AYR Interphone allows integrating the existing intercom into the access control system, enabling digital opening of the building entrance.
This is especially useful in buildings where it is not possible to change the communal lock or replace the whole intercom system.
Level 2: AYR Pass for the apartment main door
Once inside the building, the second security level is the apartment main door.
The smart lock AYR Pass brings the apartment’s main door into the AYR Integra ecosystem and allows digital access management.
It is particularly suitable for coliving, serviced apartments and remotely managed homes, since it reduces the need to hand out multiple copies of the main key.
Level 3: AYR Smart Handle for each bedroom
The third access level is what differentiates this solution from a conventional smart lock installation.
Each bedroom can be fitted with a AYR Smart Handle, an electronic handle that controls who may access each room individually.
The Smart Handle integrated in AYR Integra supports numeric code and mobile phone access methods, allowing each resident to enter their room without a conventional key.
Thus, an apartment with four, five or more bedrooms can have independent access for each private room while keeping all devices within the same ecosystem.
AYR Nex: connectivity for remote access management
To take advantage of remote management features for compatible devices, the system can include the AYR Nex gateway.
AYR Nex creates communication between the WiFi network and compatible Bluetooth devices, enabling the administrator to manage the installation remotely.
This is especially important for companies and owners who manage properties without being physically present.
Access management from a smartphone
The purpose of the AYR Integra ecosystem is to simplify access administration and reduce dependence on traditional keys.
Instead of issuing different sets of keys for the building entrance, the apartment and the bedrooms, the system enables the use of digital access, permissions and smartphone-based opening methods on compatible devices.
This is particularly helpful when residents change, new users join or other authorised persons need temporary access.
Access for residents, cleaning and maintenance staff
An access control system for room-rental must consider more than just residents.
It may also be necessary to grant access to cleaning, maintenance, management or other authorised personnel.
Digital management allows better organisation of these accesses and avoids handing out permanent copies of keys to every person who needs entry.
Example: access control system for a 4-bedroom coliving
A suggested configuration for a four-bedroom coliving apartment could be as follows:
| Area |
Product |
Indicative quantity |
| Building entrance |
AYR Interphone |
1 unit |
| Apartment main door |
AYR Pass |
1 unit |
| Bedrooms |
AYR Smart Handle |
4 units |
| Connectivity |
AYR Nex |
Depends on layout and configuration |
The final configuration should be studied based on the property layout, number of bedrooms, existing doors, coverage and management requirements.
A solution designed for coliving and room-rental
The growth of coliving and individual room rentals brings needs that differ from traditional housing.
A property manager may need to administer multiple residents within the same building and clearly differentiate access permissions for shared areas and private rooms.
An access control ecosystem simplifies this operation and creates an installation that can scale to the number of rooms and users in the project.
Also suitable for student housing and other accommodations
Although this solution is especially focused on coliving and room-by-room rentals, the same concept can be applied to other properties with shared access areas and private rooms or units.
- Student residences.
- Worker residences.
- Holiday apartments.
- Small guesthouses and lodgings.
- Vacation homes.
- Offices and studios.
- Remotely managed properties.
Benefits of an access control system for coliving
- A single ecosystem for the building’s different access points.
- Independent control of the main entrance, flat and individual rooms.
- Access via smartphone on compatible devices.
- Access via code on the Smart Handle units.
- Reduced dependence on physical keys.
- Easier management when residents change.
- Ability to set access for authorised staff.
- Solution adaptable to the number of rooms in each project.
- Remote management via AYR Nex for compatible devices.
- Particularly suitable for professionally managed properties.
What do I need to install AYR Integra in my coliving?
Not every installation requires the same devices. Configuration depends on the doors you want to control and the characteristics of the property.
A project may need only a smart lock for the main entrance and several handles for the rooms, while another may also require integration with the building entrance and remote management.
For this reason we recommend analysing each project to determine which AYR devices are required and how many units are needed.
Frequently asked questions about access control for coliving
How can access to coliving rooms be controlled?
One option is to install an independent electronic handle on each room. With AYR Smart Handle, each room can have its own access control by code and mobile within the AYR Integra ecosystem.
Can the apartment’s main door also be controlled?
Yes. AYR Pass is designed to control the main entrance of the flat and can be part of the same ecosystem.
What about the building entrance?
When the installation and the existing intercom are compatible, AYR Interphone allows the building entrance to be integrated into the solution.
Can accesses be managed remotely?
Yes. AYR Nex provides WiFi‑Bluetooth connectivity for remote management of compatible devices in the ecosystem.
Can each tenant access only their own room?
The system allows individual room access, so private spaces can be managed separately from shared access areas.
Is it necessary to give physical keys to all residents?
The aim of the system is to reduce reliance on physical keys by using digital access methods such as smartphones and codes, depending on the device used.
Is it suitable for student housing?
Yes. The same concept is appropriate for student residences and other accommodations with private rooms and shared access areas.
How many Smart Handles do I need?
Typically one AYR Smart Handle per room or private unit to be controlled independently is installed.
Do all projects need AYR Nex?
It depends on the features required and the installation configuration. AYR Nex is used to provide remote connectivity to compatible devices.
Can you help determine which equipment I need?
Yes. At Todo Para Tu Hotel we can assess the property’s characteristics, number of rooms and the access points you want to control to help define a suitable configuration.
Configure your access control system for coliving
Each coliving or room-by-room rental project is different. The number of rooms, type of building entrance, main door, property layout and management needs determine which devices are required.
At Todo Para Tu Hotel we help you configure a complete solution based on AYR Integra, combining AYR Interphone, AYR Pass, AYR Smart Handle and AYR Nex according to your project’s specifics.
If you need to control access for a rental flat, coliving, residence or accommodation, contact us with the number of doors and rooms and we will help you determine the most appropriate configuration.
