elumo is a dynamic booking and access control platform for meeting rooms in flexible workspaces, coworking spaces, and office buildings. It combines software with smart hardware to enable users to book, pay for, and unlock meeting rooms with a single tap using their mobile phone – in under one second. elumo is the only solution that integrates real-time booking and physical access control in a single experience.

elumo consists of hardware (Reader mounted at the door, Hub controlling the lock) and cloud-based software (booking and access platform and management dashboard). Users tap their phone on the Reader using mobile wallet technology (Apple Wallet or Google Wallet). In under one second, elumo processes the booking, takes payment, validates authorisation, and unlocks the door. It also works for bookings scheduled in advance – meeting attendees simply tap their phone on the elumo Reader to unlock and enter at the time of their scheduled booking.

Traditional access control systems can lock and unlock doors but can’t process bookings or payments in real-time. When access control is integrated with booking systems, there’s typically a sync delay – the booking happens in one system, then eventually updates the access control, preventing spontaneous on-demand usage. elumo unifies booking, payment, and access into a single real-time transaction. This means users can tap at the door to instantly book and access available rooms (capturing spontaneous demand), while the integrated access control prevents unauthorised usage (eliminating squatting) – all happening simultaneously in under one second rather than requiring separate systems to sync.

Yes. elumo integrates with most commercial electronic door locks already installed, including electromagnetic locks, and electric strikes. If you’re starting from scratch, essensys can recommend compatible lock solutions. The system is designed to enhance your existing infrastructure rather than requiring complete door hardware replacement.

Yes. elumo can operate as a standalone end-to-end solution (handling all booking, payment, and access) or integrate with your existing booking software to add real-time, at-the-door capability that traditional systems lack. The open API allows integration with leading workspace management platforms and tenant experience apps.

essensys and OfficeRnD recently announced a strategic partnership, enabling OfficeRnD Flex to be integrated with both essensys Platform and elumo.

Hardware installation typically takes 2-4 hours per meeting room depending on existing infrastructure and lock compatibility. Software setup and configuration can be completed in days. Total deployment time depends on the number of rooms, but elumo is designed for rapid rollout – most operators can deploy across an entire location in under a week.

ROI varies by deployment size and current utilization rates, but most operators achieve positive ROI within 3-6 months. The return comes from increased bookings (from capturing all demand), eliminated revenue loss from squatting (often thousands monthly), reduced operational costs (less time managing room conflicts and access), and improved tenant satisfaction (leading to higher retention).

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elumo pricing depends on the number of meeting rooms, deployment model (standalone vs. integrated with existing systems), hardware requirements (existing compatible locks vs. new installation), and any customisation needs. The system typically generates positive ROI within months through increased revenue. Contact essensys for specific pricing based on your requirements.

elumo is the only meeting room solution designed specifically for flexible workspaces that combines booking and access control in real-time. Unlike traditional booking systems (which can’t control doors) or standalone access control (which can’t capture spontaneous bookings), elumo solves both problems – eliminating squatting while capturing demand at the moment it happens.