Hilton hotels soon to turn your smartphone into room keys — androidauthority.com

Hilton Hotels are looking to pioneer the use of smartphones as a replacement to plastic (or metal) keys. Hilton Worldwide Holdings is, reportedly, to announce the transition this week. This would put the hotel chain above the competition when it comes to smart technology and the conveniences it can introduce. $550 million and 2 years later, all 4,100 Hilton-owned hotels should be smartphone-ready. It’s said users will not only be able to unlock their doors with their smartphones, but choosing rooms and checking in will also be a possibility.

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