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December 31st, 2025 - devicethread is excited to announce Safety Harbor Motel onboarding devicethread SmartAccess across its property in Safety Harbor, Florida. This milestone reflects devicethread's continued expansion across independent motels and small hospitality properties, where easing day-to-day operations can make a meaningful difference for owner-operated teams.

Simplifying Access for a Boutique Florida Motel

Safety Harbor Motel, a 12-room property in Safety Harbor, needed a simpler way to manage guest access without adding operational overhead or relying heavily on front-desk presence throughout the day.

With SmartAccess , Safety Harbor Motel has streamlined guest arrivals and reduced dependency on reception, giving guests a smooth, self-serve check-in experience while freeing up the team to focus on day-to-day property management. SmartAccess was deployed using the property's existing lock hardware, avoiding the cost and disruption of a full hardware replacement.

SmartAccess was also integrated directly with Lander's House's existing Cloudbeds PMS, allowing guest access to sync seamlessly with reservations and check-in data.

The deployment was managed entirely by the property's own team, reflecting how straightforward the SmartAccess onboarding process can be even for a small, self-managed motel.

"As a small property, we don't have the bandwidth to manage anything complicated, so ease of use mattered a lot to us," said Danielle Kreloff of Safety Harbor Motel. "SmartAccess fit right into how we already operate, and it's made check-in so much simpler for our guests."

The result is a more efficient, guest-friendly access experience that supports Lander's House's operations without adding complexity for its small team.

Supporting Independent Properties Across Florida

This onboarding reinforces devicethread's mission to build the agentic infrastructure layer for modern hospitality — bringing smart, scalable access solutions to properties of every size, from boutique motels to large multi-property portfolios.

About Safety Harbor Motel

Safety Harbor Motel is a 12-room motel located in Safety Harbor, Florida, offering guests comfortable, convenient accommodations in one of Florida's popular coastal communities.

About devicethread ^®

devicethread is a Smart Hospitality platform transforming how properties manage access, entertainment, and energy experiences. Built for interoperability and powered by AI, devicethread connects smart devices, guest experiences, and operational intelligence under one unified cloud — enabling hotels to deliver seamless, personalized stays at scale.

Learn more at www.devicethread.com