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Latest updates, deployment guides, and technical articles on smart locks and facility management.

2026-03-03|Video

[Video] International Hotel & Restaurant Show 2026 Exhibition Report: The State of the Lock Industry and Future Outlook

Watch our exhibition report from the International Hotel & Restaurant Show 2026. This video covers KEYVOX's perspective on the current state of the lock industry, the direction of innovation, and future outlook.

2026-03-01|Video

[Video] 8 Years in Business: The Secret to Service Continuity and the Future of KEYVOX

Blockchain Lock, the company behind KEYVOX, celebrates its 8th anniversary and releases a video exploring the secrets to sustained service delivery. Learn about the structures that keep a business growing and long-term service management strategies.

2026-02-26|Exhibition

Exhibition Report: 54th International Hotel & Restaurant Show

In February 2026, we exhibited at the '54th International Hotel & Restaurant Show' held at Tokyo Big Sight. Despite being located in a less prominent area of the exhibition hall, we welcomed many visitors and provided tailored proposals addressing their specific challenges and needs. At our booth, we showcased various products including QR1, BR1, WD1, BX1, and more. Although not on display that day, our smart

2026-02-23|Video

[Video] KEYVOX's Vision for Lock Infrastructure

What is the 'lock infrastructure' vision proposed by B2B SaaS KEYVOX? This video explores the concept of a 'Lock OS' that controls physical doors through digital rights, enabling space management down to the minute.

2026-02-21|Video

[Video] KEYVOX Strengthens Generative AI Integration: Live Demo of Key Operations via MCP

KEYVOX now supports Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling direct key API operations from generative AI tools like ChatGPT. Watch the demo video showcasing the future of AI-powered key management.

2026-02-15|Video

[Video] KEYVOX Founder on Startup Fundraising and the Resolve of an Entrepreneur

The latest video from the KEYVOX Space Business Channel. KEYVOX founder candidly discusses the difficulties of startup fundraising, feedback from VCs, and the decisions and resolve required when facing personal guarantees. Please watch.

2026-02-13|Video

[Video] Manufacturing Philosophy in the AI Era and Unveiling the New QR1 Flat Smart Lock Prototype

In this KEYVOX YouTube video, CEO Okamoto discusses manufacturing philosophy and the value of creation in the AI era. The highly requested black QR1 Flat smart lock prototype is unveiled for the first time, along with its development background and future plans.

2026-02-08|Video

[Video] KEYVOX QR1 Case Study: Enabling Unmanned Operations at Smoking Coworking Space Old Rookie Cafe

A KEYVOX QR1 deployment case study showcasing how the smoking coworking space 'Old Rookie Cafe' achieved unmanned operations. KEYVOX contributes to labor savings and operational efficiency for time-based billing spaces.

2026-02-08|Video

[Video] Former Corporate Subsidiary President on the Realities and Challenges of Startup Management

From corporate subsidiary president to startup CEO. Blockchain Lock CEO Okamoto shares the management realities he faced when starting a business unprepared, and what true leadership really means.

2026-02-05|Press Release

KEYVOX Launches Integration with Accommodation Management System MujInn

Fully automate the flow from reservation to check-in and key issuance. Powerfully supporting low-staff hotel and vacation rental operations.

2026-02-04|Press Release

KEYVOX Launches Official Integration with No-Code Automation Platform Zapier

Now connectable with over 7,000 apps. Automate reservations, key issuance, and notifications without code to accelerate DX in space businesses.

2026-02-01|Video

[Video] KEYVOX CEO Unpacks the Structural Limitations of Large Corporations and the Pursuit of Innovation

KEYVOX CEO Okamoto explains his journey from blockchain research at Rakuten to founding his own smart lock business. He explores the frontlines of innovation and the structural limitations inherent in large corporations.