QuikStor's native integration with Keep It Simple Storage (KISS) connects battery-free NFC smart access directly to the tenant record. No WiFi at the door, no gateways to maintain, and no manual steps required.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- QuikStor, the modern AI-powered SaaS operating platform for the self-storage industry, and Keep It Simple Storage (KISS), the creator of the battery-free, NFC-powered ONELock smart access system, today announced a native integration connecting QuikStor Management Software directly to the KISS access control platform.
The integration means access follows the tenant record automatically. When a tenant moves in through QuikStor, access is granted, When an account goes delinquent, access is restricted. And when an overlock is placed, it's placed. There are no manual steps, a separate system to log into, or WiFI required at the door.
Why This Integration Matters
Smart access control has long been one of the most compelling operational upgrades available to self-storage operators. It eliminates manual lock checks, automates overlocking, and gives tenants a modern, keyless experience from gate to unit. The barrier to adoption industry-wide? Infrastructure.
Traditional smart lock and access control systems require WiFi at the door, Bluetooth gateways, hardwired connections, or ongoing maintenance overhead that makes portfolio-wide rollout cost-prohibitive for independent operators. KISS was designed to remove every one of those roadblocks.
KISS's ONELock is battery-free and doesn't need WiFi or gateways to maintain. It runs on NFC, which means a tenant's phone is the key. Operators can complete a facility rollout in less than half a day. For a multi-site portfolio, that changes the math on smart access entirely.
When connected to QuikStor, the KISS platform gives operators a single place to manage units, gates, doors, and tenant access, all in step with the tenant record they're already running.
"Smart access control at the unit level has always been the right idea, but the infrastructure requirements made it impractical for most operators at scale. KISS solves that problem," says Tony Gardner, Vice President of Strategic Relationships for QuikStor. "QuikStor connects the access layer directly to the tenant record. Together, the two platforms make portfolio-wide smart access achievable for any size of operator."
What the QuikStor + KISS Integration Does
When the QuikStor and KISS platforms are linked, the tenant record automatically drives access by its status: move-ins trigger immediate access, delinquency triggers restriction based on operator-defined rules, and overlocks are triggered without a staff member having to walk the facility. Even more, every access event is logged and visible inside your FMS.
"From day one, our goal at KISS has been to make smart access simple enough and affordable enough to deploy across an entire portfolio—not just at a handful of showcase properties," said Robert Kapp, Founder and CEO of Keep It Simple Storage. "This integration with QuikStor takes that vision another step forward. The tenant record drives everything automatically, while our battery-free NFC technology eliminates the WiFi, gateways, wiring, batteries, and infrastructure that have traditionally made smart access difficult and expensive to scale. Together, we're giving operators a simpler way to automate access from the gate all the way to the individual unit."
About QuikStor
QuikStor is the modern SaaS operating platform for the self-storage industry, built by operators, for operators. QuikStor delivers a fast, reliable, purpose-built facility management system designed to power intelligent automation and streamlined operations, giving operators the confidence, performance, and long-term partner they need to scale. Learn more at quikstor.com.
About Keep It Simple Storage
Keep It Simple Storage (KISS) builds NFC-powered smart access for the self-storage industry. Its ONELock platform is the first and only battery-free, NFC-powered smart lock built specifically for self-storage, requiring no WiFi at the door and no gateways to maintain. KISS gives operators one place to manage units, gates, doors, and tenant access, connected to the property management system they already run. Learn more at keepitsimplestorage.com.
Media Contact
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