Smart apartment platform for multifamily

An apartment that responds to the way it is lived in.

Della OS connects supported smart locks, thermostats, sensors and managed WiFi with resident information and occupancy from your property management system.

Residents get a simpler way to use their home. Property teams get a connected way to manage it, from move in through turnover.

Smart apartment technology, connected to the operation behind it.

Apartment living room and kitchen with markers on the smart lock, thermostat and leak sensor, Della Resident on a phone and the Della Connect view of the same apartment

Demonstration apartment and data. Della Resident and Della Connect show the same unit, each with the view its user needs.

The platform

What makes an apartment smart is how the pieces work together.

A digital lock can open a door. A thermostat can adjust the temperature. A sensor can report a leak.

The greater value comes from connecting those functions to the people and operation behind the apartment.

Della OS brings supported apartment technology into a shared operating environment, linking devices with resident identity, occupancy information and property rules.

That connection helps reduce the separate updates, applications and manual coordination involved in running a connected community.

Property information

Residents, units and lease dates from your PMS

Apartment technology

Supported locks, thermostats, sensors and WiFi

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Della OS

One operating environment that links devices with resident identity, occupancy and property rules, and runs the workflows the property configures.

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Resident experience

Della Resident: keys, climate, WiFi and community services

Property operations

Della Connect: units, permissions, devices and requests

Capabilities

Useful for the resident. Practical for the property.

Availability depends on the package, the installed equipment and how the property is configured.

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Access that belongs to the right person

Bring supported apartment locks and building access into the resident experience. Property teams administer permissions according to approved users, dates and property rules.

Availability

Supported lock and access models. Guest and contractor access where the access system supports it.

Climate management beyond the thermostat

Give residents control of supported apartment climate functions while helping authorized staff manage connected equipment and configured vacant unit settings.

Availability

Supported thermostats, including Honeywell, UEI TIDE and EOS models. Vacant settings follow the property’s configuration.

Leak information with a location and a response path

Supported sensors help identify unwanted water and notify the appropriate people. Connect the alert to the apartment and the property’s response process.

Availability

Supported sensors from NEXT, frient and Ecolink. Valve control is an optional addition with compatible valves.

Connectivity that follows occupancy

With supported managed WiFi integrations, resident onboarding and offboarding can follow configured occupancy workflows. Private resident networks where the integration supports them.

Availability

Della Managed WiFi or a supported WiFi integration.

Device information that helps staff respond

Bring available device status into the property team’s operating view, such as connection state or battery level for supported devices.

Availability

Shown for devices that report status. Details vary by device.

A resident experience that extends beyond controls

Della Resident connects supported apartment functions with services such as maintenance requests, announcements and amenity reservations.

Availability

Included with Della OS. Each property turns on the services it offers.

Occupancy Sync

The lease changes. The apartment’s operation can follow.

Move ins, transfers and move outs create work across access, connectivity, resident accounts and apartment settings.

Occupancy Sync connects supported PMS changes to configured workflows in Della OS, helping the property keep those systems aligned.

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Before arrival

Prepare supported resident onboarding and apartment services according to the property’s setup.

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Move in

Activate relevant permissions and services according to configured dates and rules.

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During the tenancy

Residents use supported apartment functions through Della Resident. Authorized staff manage the operation through Della Connect.

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Move out and turnover

Configured workflows remove or update relevant permissions and services and support the apartment’s transition to its next occupancy state.

Example apartment
Solenne, Unit 1204
Illustrative configuration
Before arrival
Occupied
Moving out
Vacant

Before arrival

Resident account

Invitation ready

Prepared from the lease in the PMS. The resident activates the account with a code.

Prepared
Access permissions

Not active yet

The digital key is scheduled to start on the move in date set by the property.

Scheduled
Connectivity workflow

Network prepared

Resident WiFi turns on with the configured move in workflow.

Scheduled
Climate configuration

Vacant setting

The unit keeps the property’s configured vacant setting until move in.

Configured
What the property team sees
Della Connect unit view before arrival: move in date set, devices online, resident WiFi scheduled

Occupied

Resident account

Active

Taylor uses Della Resident for digital keys, climate, WiFi and building services.

Active
Access permissions

Unit, entrance and amenities

Permissions follow the lease and the property’s rules. Guest passes where the access system supports them.

Active
Connectivity workflow

Private resident network

Joined during onboarding, where the WiFi integration supports private networks.

Active
Climate configuration

Resident control

Taylor sets the temperature in the app. Staff see the thermostat’s status.

Resident
What the property team sees
Della Connect unit view while occupied: door lock, thermostat, leak sensor and resident WiFi all active

Moving out

Resident account

Active until move out

The move out date comes from the PMS.

Ending
Access permissions

Ends on the move out date

Digital keys and amenity access end according to the configured rules. Nothing to return.

Scheduled
Connectivity workflow

Offboarding scheduled

The resident network is removed by the configured move out workflow.

Scheduled
Climate configuration

Resident control until move out

The vacant setting applies after move out, where the property has configured one.

Resident
What the property team sees
Della Connect unit view while moving out: move out date set and resident WiFi removal scheduled

Vacant

Resident account

Unit unassigned

The previous resident is no longer linked to the unit.

Unassigned
Access permissions

Staff and approved vendors

Access by role and approved permission, such as a scheduled visit.

Restricted
Connectivity workflow

Ready for the next resident

No resident network is active on the unit.

Inactive
Climate configuration

Vacant setting

The property’s configured vacant setting, where one is set up.

Configured
What the property team sees
Della Connect unit view while vacant: vacant setting on the thermostat and no resident network

Illustrative configuration. Activation timing, services and device behavior follow each property’s setup, its PMS connection and the installed equipment.

The value is in the coordination between the steps.

Explore Occupancy Sync →
Resident and staff

A simpler home experience. A more connected operating team.

Della Resident

The apartment, in the resident’s hands.

Use Della Resident to access supported digital keys, apartment controls and community services through a familiar mobile experience.

Explore Della Resident →
Della Resident on two phones: the home screen and the thermostat, door lock and leak sensor controls for a demonstration apartment
Della Connect

The operation, in your team’s hands.

Use Della Connect to manage supported apartment information, resident services and building functions within the property’s daily workspace.

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Della Connect unit view showing device status for one apartment, beside Della Connect Mobile with a maintenance request list

Each person sees what their role allows. Residents control their own apartment. Staff permissions are set by the property, and staff work with unit, device and request information rather than activity inside the home.

Existing equipment

Start with what your property has.

Every property has a different mix of locks, access systems, climate equipment and connectivity.

A Della integration partner reviews the installed systems, confirms supported models and functions, and identifies where additional equipment or changes are needed.

Build a practical plan around the property’s existing technology and operating goals.

Compatibility is confirmed at the model, configuration and function level.

A selection of live integrations
Smart locks and access
dormakaba
Salto
DOOR
PDK
ButterflyMX
Climate
Honeywell
UEI
EOS
Interel
Leak detection
NEXT
frient
Ecolink
Connectivity
Cambium Networks
RUCKUS
TP-Link
Property management systems
Yardi
Entrata
RealPage
AppFolio
ResMan

Support is confirmed by model and function. Support for one product does not mean support for a manufacturer’s full catalog. Integrations in development are not shown.

Connectivity

Choose the connection that fits the property.

Smart apartment systems can use different communication methods, and the right design depends on the equipment and the functions you need.

Your integration partner confirms how devices connect, what infrastructure is required and which capabilities are available in the proposed configuration.

A local credential is not a remote unlock.

A digital key or code is checked at the lock. A remote unlock is a command sent to a connected lock, only where the model supports it.

An offline lock is not a connected lock.

An offline lock works without a network at the door. A connected lock can also report status and accept remote changes.

Resident internet is not device connectivity.

Resident WiFi serves people and their devices. Apartment devices may use their own network, hub or low power wireless connection.

An installed device is not a monitored device.

A device can work on its own without reporting to Della. Remote status needs a supported connection.

Detailed technical requirements are covered in the FAQ and confirmed in the property review.

Phased adoption

Begin with the operation. Expand the connected apartment over time.

Della can deliver software based value before every apartment has connected hardware.

Start with available functions such as resident communications, maintenance requests, reservations and supported PMS workflows.

Add compatible locks, climate controls, sensors and connectivity as the property’s priorities and investment plan evolve.

Phase 1
Software

Start with the operation

Resident communications and notices
Maintenance requests
Amenity reservations
Supported PMS workflows
Phase 2
Compatible hardware

Add apartment technology

Compatible smart locks
Climate controls
Leak sensors
Phase 3
Infrastructure and scale

Connect more of the property

Managed WiFi and device connectivity
Building access and shared spaces
More properties on the same standard

Each phase strengthens the same operating environment in Della OS.

About 60%

of Della’s capabilities work without smart apartment hardware.

Physical device control needs compatible hardware, and some properties need additional infrastructure such as a network for apartment devices.

Beyond the apartment

The apartment does not stop at the front door.

Residents move between their home, the entrance, parking and shared spaces. Property teams manage the connections between them.

Della OS extends beyond individual apartments into supported building access, amenities, communications and operational workflows.

The result is a connected approach to the community, with the apartment as part of the wider operation.

Apartment

Digital keys, climate and WiFi

Entrance

Building entry and visitor access

Parking

Assigned spaces and guest parking

Shared spaces

Reservations tied to access

Communications

Announcements and notices

One Operating Standard. Every Property.

See how Della OS works across the property →
Evaluation

Look beyond the device count.

The value of a smart apartment investment depends on how it changes the work of operating the property and the experience of living there.

Consider the administration around access changes, the coordination of resident services, the management of vacant apartments and the information available when something needs attention.

Della connects these priorities through a common operating foundation.

A practical evaluation framework
Question to ask
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Resident convenience

What can residents do from one app at this property, from the first day?

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Staff administration

How many systems does a single access change touch today?

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Occupancy coordination

Which changes follow the lease, and which still depend on manual updates?

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Compatible equipment

Which installed models are supported, and for which functions?

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Ongoing support

Who supports the property team after installation, and how?

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Ability to expand

Can devices, services and properties be added to the same environment?

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Total deployment and operating cost

What will it cost to install, operate and change over time?

Property proof

Regius Square, Salt Lake City.

Operated by Asset Living. Della OS brings the property’s access, climate, intercom and amenity systems into one operating environment for residents and staff.

Parks Associates 2025 Property Innovation Award
Read the Regius Square case study →
Systems involved
dormakaba smart locks, with remote unit access
Interel thermostats
PDK common area access
ButterflyMX intercom
How residents and staff use it

Residents book amenities, receive notifications and manage parcels in one app. Amenity reservations update access permissions automatically.

Deployment

A connected apartment needs a connected delivery plan.

Della is delivered through integration partners who assess the property, design the supported solution, install and commission the technology, and coordinate ongoing support.

The process begins with your existing systems and the experience you want to deliver.

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Review the property

Confirm equipment, connectivity, supported integrations and operating goals.

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Design and deploy

Configure the approved solution and validate the intended workflows.

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Operate and support

Equip the property team to use the system and establish the appropriate support process.

Della works with more than 30 certified integration partners. Partners support each property on site, and Della supports the platform and the partners.

FAQ

Smart apartment platform questions.

See all Della FAQs →

What is a smart apartment platform?

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A smart apartment platform coordinates supported apartment technology, such as locks, thermostats, sensors and WiFi, with the tools residents and property teams use every day. Della OS also connects that technology to occupancy from your property management system and to the property’s rules, so access, connectivity and apartment settings can follow the lease through configured workflows.

What is the difference between smart apartment devices and a smart apartment platform?

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Devices provide individual functions: a lock opens a door, a thermostat controls temperature, a sensor reports water. A platform connects supported devices with the people who use them, the information about each apartment and the workflows the property runs. That lets a move in, a move out or a leak alert reach the right people without separate apps and manual updates.

Can Della work with our existing locks and thermostats?

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Often, but it depends on the model, its configuration and the functions you need. A Della integration partner reviews your installed equipment, confirms which models and functions are supported and identifies anything that needs to be added or changed. Support for one product from a manufacturer does not mean support for its full catalog.

Does Della replace our PMS?

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No. Your property management system remains the record for leases, residents and the business. Della reads supported occupancy information from it and uses that information to coordinate building operations such as access, connectivity and resident services. The PMS runs the business; Della runs the building. Della works with Yardi, Entrata, RealPage, AppFolio and ResMan, and connection details vary by PMS.

Do smart apartments require managed WiFi?

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Not always. Requirements depend on the equipment, how it communicates and the functions you want. Some locks work offline at the door, while connected locks and remote features need a network. Resident internet and the connectivity used by apartment devices are separate questions, and your integration partner confirms what the proposed configuration needs.

Can we use Della before installing smart apartment devices?

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Yes. Many Della functions are software, including resident communications, maintenance requests, amenity reservations and supported PMS workflows. Controlling locks, thermostats and sensors requires compatible hardware, which you can add in later phases.

What happens when a resident moves out?

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With Occupancy Sync and a supported PMS connection, the move out date can drive configured changes, such as ending the resident’s digital keys and amenity access, removing the resident network and applying a vacant setting where the property has one. Timing and the services involved depend on the property’s configuration and its integrations.

Can residents manage their apartment and building services in one app?

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Yes, through Della Resident. Depending on what the property offers, residents can use digital keys, control supported apartment devices, manage WiFi, invite guests, book amenities, submit maintenance requests and read announcements in the same app.

How do property staff manage the apartments?

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Through Della Connect, the property team’s workspace. Authorized staff manage units, residents, permissions, maintenance requests and supported devices, with access set by role. Della Connect Mobile supports staff who work away from their desks.

Can we deploy in phases?

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Yes. Many properties start with software functions and add apartment technology over time. Phasing works best with a coordinated plan for equipment, connectivity and operations, so each phase builds on the same operating environment instead of adding another separate system.

Who installs and supports the solution?

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Della is delivered through certified integration partners. They assess the property, design the supported solution, install and commission the technology and coordinate ongoing support. Della provides the platform and supports the partners.

How much does it cost?

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Cost depends on the property, the package, the existing equipment and the functions you choose. See the current packages, or book a walkthrough for a property specific proposal.

The devices make the apartment connected. Della gives that connection an operating purpose.

Book a walkthrough

See what a connected apartment could do for your property.

Show us your PMS, existing equipment and operating priorities.

We will walk through the supported resident experience, the property team’s management tools and a practical path to deployment.

Bright apartment living room and kitchen with a smart lock on the entry door