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  • Regular locker vs. smart locker: Which one fits your property?

    At first glance, a key locker looks like the cheapest option. But once you add staff time, lost keys and package claims, the comparison changes. Here is the difference between both models so you can make an informed decision.

    What each type of locker is

    A regular locker is a compartment with a key, padlock or combination. It stores things, but it does not know what is inside or who it belongs to.

    A smart locker is a connected delivery point. It receives the package, assigns the right compartment, notifies the recipient, controls who opens it and records every movement. When several of these points work together, they form a last-mile delivery and logistics network.

    Point-by-point comparison

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    Access✕Key, padlock or fixed combination that gets lost or shared✓Unique PIN or QR code that expires at pickup
    Assignment✕One fixed locker per person, full or empty✓Compartment assigned automatically by package size
    Notice✕No one is told something arrived✓Instant notification with the pickup code
    Record✕No evidence of who dropped off or picked up✓Time-stamped record of every delivery and pickup
    Control✕Every change requires going in person✓Remote opening and monitoring from the administrator portal
    Security✕Vulnerable to duplicate keys✓Alerts for doors left open or forced-entry attempts
    Hours✕Depends on someone being present✓Available 24/7, no staff needed
    Reach✕A standalone unit✓A point connected to a last-mile delivery network

    The real cost of a key locker

    • Staff time spent receiving, sorting and handing out packages
    • Lost keys, lock changes and shared combinations
    • Claims about packages no one can locate
    • Assigned lockers that sit empty most of the time

    None of these costs appear on the equipment invoice, but they are paid every month.

    When each one makes sense

    A regular locker may be enough for storing everyday personal belongings among a few users who do not change. A smart locker makes sense when there are third-party deliveries, many users, extended hours or a need to know who dropped off and who picked up: condominiums, retailers, universities, businesses and high-traffic spaces.

    Fixed fee or pay per use

    easyDrop offers two models with no upfront investment: a fixed monthly fee that includes equipment, installation, maintenance and support, or pay per use, where the user pays only when they use the locker.

    Want to know which one fits your property? Request a consultation.

  • What to evaluate before installing smart lockers at your property

    Before installing smart lockers, it helps to evaluate a few aspects of the property. This checklist will help you prepare the conversation with your board and our team.

    Package volume

    Estimate how many packages the community receives on a typical day and during peak seasons such as November and December. This determines the number of compartments.

    Location

    • A covered area protected from sun and rain
    • Easy access for carriers and residents
    • Good lighting and, ideally, security cameras

    Power and internet

    The locker needs a nearby power outlet and a stable internet connection to send notifications and record activity.

    Community rules

    Define how long a package can stay in the locker and how packages that do not fit will be handled.

    Payment model

    easyDrop offers two models, both with no upfront investment: a fixed monthly fee, where the property pays a set amount that includes equipment, installation, maintenance and support; or pay per use, where each user pays only when they use the locker. Consider which one best fits your property or business.

    Ready to evaluate your property? Schedule a technical visit.

  • How to reduce package theft in your community

    Package theft, or “porch piracy”, is a growing concern in residential communities. The good news is that there are concrete steps the board and management can take.

    Set a single delivery point

    When each carrier leaves packages in a different place, it is hard to know what arrived and who picked it up. Centralizing deliveries is the first step.

    Record every delivery and pickup

    A time-stamped record makes it easy to resolve questions quickly and discourages misuse.

    Notify the resident immediately

    The less time a package sits unclaimed, the lower the risk. Automatic notifications shorten that time.

    Control access

    Only the recipient should be able to retrieve their package. A unique code per delivery (PIN or QR) does this without relying on a person.

    Communicate the rules to residents

    • Explain where packages are delivered
    • Explain how and when to pick them up
    • Define what to do with large or perishable packages

    A smart locker brings these measures together in one solution. See how easyDrop works.

  • 5 signs your condominium needs a smart locker

    Online shopping is here to stay, and with it comes a daily challenge for many communities: where to leave packages and how to make sure they reach their owners. Here are five signs your property would benefit from a smart locker.

    1. Packages pile up in the lobby or office

    If management or security staff spend part of their shift receiving, sorting and handing out packages, that time is not going to their core duties.

    2. There are complaints about lost or stolen packages

    Every claim affects community life and trust in management. A secure, tracked delivery point reduces these situations.

    3. Carriers cannot complete deliveries

    When no one is available to receive it, the package goes back to the distribution center and the resident loses time retrieving it.

    4. Residents want more flexible hours

    Many residents work outside office hours. A locker lets them pick up packages 24/7 with a PIN or QR code.

    5. The community wants to modernize without a large investment

    With either the fixed monthly fee or the pay-per-use model, the community does not have to buy equipment. Installation, maintenance and support are included.

    What to do next

    If you identified two or more of these signs, request a consultation and we will evaluate your property’s needs together.