Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Worldwide last week each announced plans to offer their loyalty-program members the option to skip front-desk check-in and use their smartphones as room keys.

Starwood's keyless entry program is rife with bugs, but it's still a win. Last November, Starwood launched its keyless entry campaign. The program was built to allow smartphone and smartwatch users ...

Last year marked a pivotal moment in terms of keyless room technology, as Starwood, Hilton, Marriott, and other brands announced investments in the mobile tech. And while there is consumer uptake, ...

On the heels of similar—but yet unrealized—plans from Hilton, Starwood is introducing a new app-powered, keyless entry program. In other words, your smartphone is now your key. The process is ...

Passive keyless entry (PKE) is an automotive security system that operates automatically when the user is in proximity to the vehicle, unlocking the door on approach or when the door handle is pulled, ...