When will Android get Mobile Key?
Oct 28, 2018 | 4:48 pm
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I was at the Marriott Chicago Magnificent mile and had mobile key on my Android.
I think the Aloft SFO also had mobile key. But yes, out of 40 hotels I've stayed at this year (ballpark) those are the only 2 I can think of. Although the limitation is the hotel and not Android vs iOS
I think the Aloft SFO also had mobile key. But yes, out of 40 hotels I've stayed at this year (ballpark) those are the only 2 I can think of. Although the limitation is the hotel and not Android vs iOS
Last edited by Antarius; Oct 28, 2018 at 4:54 pm
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Oct 28, 2018 | 10:23 pm
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Oct 29, 2018 | 1:39 am
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I have had mobile key just one time at a Marriott. It didn’t work. I use it all the time at Hilton properties. I choose my room the day before I arrive. I receive the mobile key whenever the room becomes available. The mobile key will then open any door a conventional key would open. Mobile Key is a superp product and available at many many Hilton properties.
My only experience with mobile key at Marriott was a joke.
My only experience with mobile key at Marriott was a joke.
Oct 29, 2018 | 11:46 am
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May 6, 2019 | 11:11 am
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FWIW, I got the notification on my Galaxy S7 from the Bonvoy app that my key at the Aloft SFO was ready, and the app had the room number. I got to the hotel and went straight to the room and got in w/o having to go to the FD.
May 6, 2019 | 11:28 am
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I had it show up ONCE this year on my Note 4. It only worked for the first night. Fortunately I had picked up physical keys from the front desk when checking in. I've stayed in two brand new Marriotts (less than 1 year old) with contactless keycards and no mobile key there.
The fact that it uses Bluetooth scares me. Given how ham-fisted most of this stuff is, both lock manufacturers and Marriott's IT department, this won't end well at some point.
The fact that it uses Bluetooth scares me. Given how ham-fisted most of this stuff is, both lock manufacturers and Marriott's IT department, this won't end well at some point.
May 6, 2019 | 11:32 am
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I wouldn't necessarily sweat the BT part of it; it's very likely possible BT is treated as insecure and the protocol used is secure (think of WiFi; it could be open to all or WPA2 encrypted).