Zentra Brings Resident Key in Google Wallet to Customers

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Allegion (NYSE: ALLE) brand Zentra announced on October 15, 2025 that it is the first provider to offer resident key in Google Wallet for multifamily properties.

The capability lets residents add an NFC credential to Google Wallet and unlock building doors, amenity spaces and individual apartments with an Android phone or Wear OS smartwatch, removing the need for physical fobs or keys. Supported hardware includes Schlage XE360 Series, Schlage Control Smart Lock, Schlage NDE Mobile Enabled Wireless Cylindrical Lock, Schlage MTB reader and Schlage RC Reader Controller.

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Zentra now lets residents add a resident key to Google Wallet, enabling NFC unlocks via Android phones and Wear OS watches.

Zentra and Allegion deliver a product integration that replaces physical fobs with a digital NFC credential stored in Google Wallet, letting authorized Android phones and Wear OS smartwatches tap to unlock building entries, amenity spaces and apartment units. The rollout explicitly lists compatibility with the Schlage XE360 Series, Schlage Control Smart Lock, Schlage NDE Mobile Enabled Wireless Cylindrical Lock, Schlage MTB Mobile Enabled Multi-technology Reader, and Schlage RC Reader Controller, and the capability was announced on October 15, 2025.

The business mechanism is straightforward: operators replace or supplement physical keys/fobs with a phone-based NFC credential, which the press release links to lower operational overhead and thereby increase net operating income (NOI). Security and convenience are framed around Google Wallet's built-in protections and the elimination of contact-based entry. Key dependencies and risks include actual property-level implementation, resident device compatibility, and the technical integration of credentials into property access systems; these items determine real adoption and any operational savings. Monitor: device and reader compatibility across installed bases, timelines for property rollouts, and uptake at pilot properties now that the feature is "recently been made available." The near-term horizon to watch is implementation activity following this announcement.

Enabling security, convenience and operational efficiency for multifamily properties

CARMEL, Ind., Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zentra, a brand of Allegion US, and leading provider of smart access solutions, is the first to offer resident key capability in Google Wallet™. This enables residents to easily and securely add their resident key to Google Wallet and unlock their apartment with a simple tap of their Android™ phone or Wear OS by Google smartwatch. With this new capability, residents can unlock their building doors, amenity spaces and individual apartment units without contact using their Android Phone or Wear OS smartwatch—eliminating the need to use a traditional, physical fob or key.

"With resident key now available in Google Wallet, Zentra is expanding what modern access looks like for multifamily communities. We're excited to be the first to deliver this seamless, secure solution that elevates the resident experience," said Mark Vigren, vice president, Sales & Field Marketing at Allegion.

"This innovation not only simplifies daily life for residents but also supports property managers in creating a truly premium living experience, aligning with the expectations of renters today and building the future of access control," added John Goodwin, vice president, general manager, Multi-Family Access at Allegion.

Benefits include: 

Tap to unlock your community with your Android Device: Adding resident key to Google Wallet lets residents tap and move throughout their multifamily community with just their phone. Residents can simply raise their phone to access points they have access to, and the NFC credential in their Wear OS smartwatch or Android Phone will grant them access.

Luxury experience and increased NOI for multifamily properties: With resident key in Google Wallet on Zentra, properties offer a best-in-class luxury experience for their residents that also decreases operational overhead. Reducing cost and time associated with physical keys or fobs leads to increased net operating income (NOI) for the property.

Secure and convenient: Google Wallet protects residents' essentials with industry-leading security features built directly into your Android device.

"Our goal with the resident key in Google Wallet is to redefine access control for multifamily properties," said Olivia Renaud, group product manager, Credential Software at Allegion. "As we continue to develop and expand these capabilities, we are committed to helping property operators create smarter, safer and more appealing communities that meet the demands of modern living."

The Zentra and resident key in Google Wallet solution has recently been made available on the award-winning Schlage® XE360™ Series, the Schlage Control ® Smart Lock, Schlage NDE Mobile Enabled Wireless Cylindrical Lock, Schlage MTB Mobile Enabled Multi-technology Reader and Schlage RC Reader Controller.

Contact a multifamily consultant from Zentra to learn more about the solution and how to implement it on their property. Zentra offers unparalleled security and access solutions, backed by Allegion, and designed with operators, residents and multifamily integrators in mind.

Learn more about Zentra at Zentra.co.

About Allegion
At Allegion (NYSE: ALLE), we design and manufacture innovative security and access solutions that help keep people safe where they live, learn, work and connect. We're pioneering safety with our strong legacy of brands like CISA®, Interflex®, LCN®, Schlage®, SimonsVoss®, Zentra and Von Duprin®. Our comprehensive portfolio of hardware, software and electronic solutions is sold around the world and spans residential and commercial locks, door closer and exit devices, steel doors and frames, access control and workforce productivity systems. For more, visit www.allegion.com.

 

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FAQ

What did ALLE announce on October 15, 2025 about resident key in Google Wallet?

Zentra, a brand of Allegion (ALLE), announced resident key support in Google Wallet to let residents unlock doors with Android phones and Wear OS smartwatches.

Which ALLE hardware supports resident key in Google Wallet on launch?

Supported devices at launch include Schlage XE360 Series, Schlage Control Smart Lock, Schlage NDE Mobile Enabled Wireless Cylindrical Lock, Schlage MTB reader and Schlage RC Reader Controller.

How does the ALLE Zentra resident key in Google Wallet work for residents?

Residents add an NFC credential to Google Wallet and tap their Android phone or Wear OS watch to access building doors, amenities, and apartment units without a physical fob.

Will the ALLE Zentra resident key in Google Wallet replace physical keys and fobs?

The solution is designed to eliminate the need for traditional physical fobs or keys by enabling contactless access via Android phones and Wear OS smartwatches.

What benefits does ALLE cite for property operators from Zentra resident key in Google Wallet?

Allegion says the feature improves resident experience, reduces operational overhead tied to physical keys, and supports a premium offering for multifamily properties.

How can property managers implement ALLE Zentra resident key in Google Wallet on their property?

Property managers are advised to contact a Zentra multifamily consultant to learn about the solution and implementation options.