Accel Lab Launches Zero-Upfront-Cost Security Package for Existing Rental Properties on SpaceCorePro

Accel Lab Inc. (head office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Manabu Kogure) announced the launch of a new plan for its smart home service for rental housing, SpaceCorePro: the “Zero-Upfront-Cost Security Package” for existing rental properties. The package enables smart home installation in existing properties without initial costs and provides real estate owners and property management companies with a new option for improving property competitiveness. The zero-upfront-cost offer applies only when specified conditions are met; details are available upon inquiry. The package consists of devices that are easy to retrofit into existing properties: an adhesive-type smart lock, door/window sensors, a smart remote controller, and an IoT gateway. It enhances residential security, a feature in high demand among tenants, while also improving everyday convenience. In doing so, it supports higher asset value and helps address vacancy issues. In recent years, demand has grown among existing rental properties to raise property value through smart home equipment and connect that value to vacancy countermeasures and rent maintenance or increases. According to Accel Lab’s research, some properties equipped with smart home systems have seen rent increases of around JPY 5,000. At the same time, smart home adoption has largely centered on newly built properties because of installation costs and the burden of construction and operations. Many existing properties have considered adoption but ultimately postponed it. Another issue has been that the term “smart home” alone does not easily communicate value to prospective tenants or brokerage firms, making it difficult to use as a strong leasing appeal. Market interest in crime prevention and security equipment remains high, and prospective tenants increasingly seek reassurance and clear, understandable value when selecting properties. Against this background, Accel Lab is launching a dedicated package centered on the value of “security,” while reducing adoption barriers specific to existing rental properties. The company aims to support real estate businesses and property owners with an alternative to lowering rent: increasing property value through equipment upgrades. The package includes four devices that are easy to install in existing rental properties and whose value is easy for tenants to understand. The Aqara J200 smart lock allows doors to be locked and unlocked through a smartphone app or PIN code, and users can also check lock status. It reduces the burden of handing over physical keys while improving tenant convenience and security. The DEFED Door/Window Sensor detects the opening and closing of doors and windows and lets users check their status in the app, enhancing reassurance through open-state awareness and abnormality detection. The SPOT Mini smart remote controller allows users to operate infrared home appliances such as air conditioners and televisions from a smartphone app, supporting remote control and checks for appliances left on while away. The aliehub IoT gateway serves as the core device for connecting and coordinating smart devices, supporting a stable communication environment and smooth use of the package’s equipment. Key features of the Zero-Upfront-Cost Security Package include a retrofit-friendly package design for existing properties, offering everyday safety and convenience through app- and PIN-based door locking, door/window status checks, and home appliance control. The package also makes “security” an easy message to communicate to a broad tenant base. In addition to smart home convenience, it clearly conveys crime-prevention and monitoring value, such as lock and window status checks and alerts for doors or windows left open. These benefits can be easily reflected in leasing floor plans and promotional tools, making the package useful for differentiating existing properties. The plan is also designed to reduce the burden at the time of introduction, making it easier for owners and management companies to consider as a value-up measure when vacancies occur. Accel Lab’s installation and support structure addresses common concerns around installation quality and implementation in existing properties. After installation, the company also supports property value improvement together with promotional support that can be used in leasing activities. Accel Lab will also hold an online seminar related to the package titled “Case Studies Revealed: How to Raise Rent and Improve Vacancies Using Smart Homes.” The seminar will cover changes in tenant needs, approaches to smart home use in existing rental properties, and case studies that have led to rent increases and vacancy improvement, offering insights for enhancing property value. The content is also related to the newly launched Zero-Upfront-Cost Security Package and is recommended for real estate businesses and property owners considering value-up measures for existing properties. The seminar will be held on May 19, 2026, from 13:00 to 13:40 and 16:00 to 16:40, and on May 21, 2026, from 13:00 to 13:40 and 16:00 to 16:40. It will be held online via Zoom, participation is free, and the speaker will be Yuki Uenoyama from Accel Lab’s Product Marketing Group. SpaceCorePro is an IoT platform for apartment and multifamily housing that simultaneously raises rental property value and improves operational efficiency through three functions: smart home features, smart management features, and relationship features. Tenants can enjoy more comfortable living by controlling appliances through a smartphone app, while managers can improve property management efficiency using security cameras and facial-recognition intercoms. Communication with tenants can also be handled smoothly through chat and notification functions. In addition to improving revenue through rent increases and vacancy countermeasures, the platform contributes to labor savings and cost reductions in daily operations such as contract document management and key management. Accel Lab Inc. is headquartered at 5F Shinjuku Building, 1-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, and was established in July 2017. Its business includes planning, development, operation, and provision of the IoT engine “alie+”; development and sales of the smart home service “SpaceCore”; and contracted support for IoT device introduction, installation work, and technical support. Company names and product or service names mentioned in the press release are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.