Student Accommodation

Deliver the seamless efficiency, security, and personalized convenience that students and staff expect with The Vingcard Solution, a comprehensive range of advanced technologies designed for modern student accommodation needs.

Why Student Accommodation is different

An industry that typically caters to a younger age demographic, student accommodation-based properties face greater expectations to offer the latest services and amenities. From high-speed Wi-Fi and mobile-based room keys to occupancy-detecting thermostats and lights, student satisfaction is increasingly defined by the convenience and personalization that a building’s technology can provide.  

The Vingcard Solution for Student Accommodation

The Vingcard Solution features a wide range of technologies designed to address virtually any student accommodation-based need. Solution offerings can function independently or as part of a building’s overall tech stack. All available via a single provider for reduced complexity, superior support and seamless daily operations, The Vingcard Solution includes options for Access Control, Networks & Digital Access, Energy & Automation, Property Operations, Digital Experience, Equipment & Accessories.  Key benefits include:

  • Secure, stress-free access in high‑traffic environments

    Easily control every entrance, corridor, room, and shared space, even during peak hours.

    Manage access quickly and securely, even when servicing hundreds of arriving or departing students 24/7 across multiple onsite areas.

    • Consistent authorization across spaces with real-time activation and deactivation

    • Faster onboarding, easier credential updates and re-issuance 

    • Clear visibility into access activity and who has access to what and when 

    • Multiple credential options, including digital wallet-enabled mobile keys

  • Leveraging cloud telephony for modern building needs

    Maintain connected and responsive communications across all areas and departments.

    Outdated phone systems can slow response times and impact service quality. Cloud telephony simplifies communications while supporting more reliable and manageable daily operations.

    • Improved staff responsiveness and coordination

    • Effortless management and maintenance 

    • Scalable system design

  • Seamless integration flexibility

    Keep multiple systems and devices connected for instant data sharing and smoother operations.

    Disconnected systems and limited interoperability creates inefficiencies, increases manual processes and complicates daily operations. Deploying integration hub software helps properties to streamline workflows, enhance data insights, and support a more cohesive technology environment. 

    • Simplified connectivity between property systems

    • Improved operational flexibility and workflow efficiency 

    • Enhanced flexibility to support evolving technology needs.

  • Wi‑Fi and onboarding are non‑negotiable

    Keep students connected, every room, every device, every day.

    Wi‑Fi disruptions and complicated onboarding damage experiences and reputations. Reliable connectivity and simpler onboarding reduce friction and support modern daily living and educational needs. 

    • High-speed connectivity and consistent performance

    • Simplified onboarding 

    • Stronger operational control and ability to support multiple devices/systems

  • Energy efficiency without added staff workload

    Reduce energy use without sacrificing comfort.

    Rising utility costs and compliance standards require smarter energy approaches, without adding operational overhead or negatively affecting building environment quality. 

    • Smarter control, automation and room occupancy-based detection

    • Maximized efficiency and consistency across rooms and buildings  

  • Operations: maintenance, cleaning, assets, staff safety

    Improve coordination across teams and tasks.

    Operational complexity and errors increase when tools are fragmented. Connected workflows improve visibility and help teams respond faster, especially during peak periods. 

    • Fewer manual updates

    • Enhanced coordination 

    • Real-time asset location management and staff safety alert device support 

  • Advanced Online Module

    • Door ajar alarm
    • Inside opening audit trail
    • Wandering intruder alert
    • Sequential intruder alert
    • Block cards per user group or section
    • Live card tracking
    • Insert maintenance report card
    • Online passage mode activation

  • Standard Online Module

    • Central card cancellation
    • Remote audit trail
    • Low battery report
    • Extended stay (delay in changeover schedule)
    • Room move
    • Auto check-out of student card

  • Safety Module

    • Open doors from central location*
    • Close doors from central location*
      *Special conditions apply

  • Communication Module

    • SMS/email alert
    • On screen alarm panels

  • Mobile Access Module

    • Manage mobile access credentials