5 Ways Smart Technology Improves Self-Storage Facility Performance

In a crowded and competitive self-storage market, standing out requires more than just clean units and a secure gate. Today’s facility owners and operators are embracing smart technology to differentiate, boost revenue, and streamline operations. Solutions like StorageDefender’s Smart Units and Smart Zones are helping facilities not only meet these demands, but exceed them.

In this blog, we’ll break down five impactful ways smart technology can enhance your facility’s performance and long-term profitability.

1. Increase Revenue

With StorageDefender Smart Units, you can tap into a revenue increase of $12-$20 per unit. For a property with 500 units, that translates to a remarkable $72,000-$90,000 in added revenue annually. This can be included on your income statement purposed to lift your net operating profit.

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2. Attract More Tenants

Smart Units are designed to offer a smart home-like experience inside the unit, providing 24/7 peace of mind to your tenants. This added layer of modernization can be a strong selling point for both potential and existing tenants.

3. Improve Property Visibility

Smart Units provide 24/7 monitoring of storage units, instantly alerting management of any unauthorized motion detected on the property. Additionally, these units can be installed in vacant units, offering full visibility and valuable insights to enhance the overall safety of the facility.

4. Gather Insights

Smart Zones monitor common areas, delivering real-time insights on motion, temperature, humidity, door status, and more! Obtain full visibility of your facility, save on energy and utility costs, and recognize customer behavior trends.

5. Enhance Operational Efficiency

Smart Units and Smart Zones improve operational efficiency by automating visibility, alerts, and reporting across the facility. This speeds up incident response and streamlines operations, while decreasing costs.