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Bitkey Smart Locks Adopted as Standard for Osaka Gas Urban Development's URBANEX Apartments

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Published May 12, 2026 8:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 22, 2026 5:47 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Published: May 12, 2026

Bitkey Inc. announced that its homehub platform and smart locks have been adopted as standard equipment for the URBANEX rental apartment series developed by Osaka Gas Urban Development. Following standard adoption in the Kansai area, the rollout will expand to new properties in the Tokyo metropolitan area planned from August 2026. The system allows residents to unlock doors via smartphone, IC cards, or PINs, and integrates with delivery boxes to improve convenience and reduce management costs associated with physical keys.

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Announced　May 12, 2026 8:00 PM — Distributor PR TIMES
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FAQ

Which specific smart lock platform developed by Bitkey Inc. has been chosen as standard equipment for the apartment series?

The homehub platform and smart lock system from Bitkey Inc. will serve as standard equipment for these apartment buildings.

What is the name of the rental apartment series developed by Osaka Gas Urban Development that will standardly equip the smart lock system?

The URBANEX rental apartment series, developed by Osaka Gas Urban Development, will feature the smart lock technology as standard equipment.

When is the expansion of the smart lock rollout planned for new properties in the Tokyo metropolitan area?

The expansion of the smart lock rollout to new properties in the Tokyo metropolitan area is scheduled to begin in August 2026.

What methods can residents of the URBANEX apartments use to unlock their doors using the newly adopted Bitkey system?

Residents can unlock their doors by using a smartphone, IC cards, or PINs provided by the Bitkey homehub platform.

In which initial region was the standard adoption of the Bitkey smart lock system established before expanding to the Tokyo metropolitan area?

The standard adoption of the homehub system was first established in the Kansai area before the expansion to the Tokyo metropolitan area.

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