NFC Resident Keys Arrive in Apple and Google Wallet

In the smart-home world that keeps promising convenience but often hands us clunky apps, Quext is trying to fix the mess by launching a new NFC resident key system for Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. Built in collaboration with Schlage mobile access solutions from Allegion, the update finally lets apartment residents open doors the same way they pay for coffee: a quick tap, zero fumbling, no ancient metal keys required.

Frictionless Access With a Simple Tap

The new system turns your phone or wearable into a secure, always-ready digital key. Thanks to NFC technology, residents can unlock their unit, building entrances, and shared community areas just by holding their iPhone, Apple Watch, or Android/Wear OS device near a supported lock reader. No apps to open, no screen waking, no half-broken Bluetooth pairing rituals. It’s the type of everyday upgrade that quietly fixes one of the most annoying parts of apartment living.

A Smarter Workflow for Property Managers

For property teams, the shift to wallet-based credentials means ditching the chaos of physical fobs and replacement keys. Operators can manage all resident access rights from the Quext dashboard, issuing or removing credentials instantly while maintaining tighter security control. It’s streamlined, clean, and less prone to human error, which property managers everywhere will probably celebrate more than they admit.

Built With Privacy and Reliability in Mind

The new resident key system stores access data securely on the user’s device rather than on shared servers. That privacy-first design means only the resident controls how and when their credential is used. Apple’s Power Reserve mode keeps the feature working for hours even after an iPhone battery dies, giving residents reliable backup access and better peace of mind in those “I really should’ve charged last night” moments. Guest access is supported too, allowing secure, time-limited key sharing without handing over a physical fob.

Real-World Rollout and What to Expect Next

Select properties have already activated the wallet-based keys, and broader deployment is planned across the Quext ecosystem in the coming months. It’s a small shift with big quality-of-life impact, letting apartment communities feel more modern without forcing residents to learn complicated new systems. Pricing and availability depend on each property’s existing infrastructure, but the rollout aims to be painless for both teams and tenants. To explore the full platform and upcoming updates, visit Quext. With this move, Quext continues pushing smarter, cleaner, more future-proof tools into the multifamily space.