Smart locks for self-serve sports equipment and asset protection.
No staff required.
Run a unmanned ski equipment, sauna facility, paddleboard and kayak hire business from any waterside spot — without a building, a counter, or a key handover. Retrofit igloo smart locks onto your racks, cages, or containers and let bookings unlock themselves.
Retrofit-ready smart lock stack.
Three layers that automate ski equipment, SUP paddle and kayak rental — weatherproof smart locks, software that runs your hire, and integrations that plug into your booking platform.
From booking to back on the rack, fully automated.
Five steps, zero handovers. igloo's smart locks plug into your booking platform via a single API.
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Booking lands in your system
Bookings come in from your website widget, a hosted booking page, or in-person via QR. Details flow straight into your booking platform.
- 02
Access code generated
igloo's API automatically issues a time-bound PIN — valid only for the rental window. No data hub and no WiFi at the rack needed.
- 03
Customer unlocks the rack
Guests receive the code by SMS. They tap it into the smart padlock, grab the board or kayak, and they're on the water.
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Return locks itself
When the slot ends, the code expires. Customers return the board, snap the lock shut, and the rack is ready for the next booking.
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Add more steps if you like
Layer identity verification, deposits, return photos, or post-hire forms into your booking flow — without changing the hardware.
Smart locks built for thewater's edge.
Smart lock hardware that survives the elements. Software that does the admin. Your team stays free to focus on guests and scaling the business, and not busy handovers.
Unlimited Waterside Deployment.IP-Rated Durability.
IP-rated locks install at any waterside location, in any weather.
Long lasting Battery levels
Battery lasts up to 12 months for every and any season, rain or shine.
Time-bound PIN codes
Codes work only for the booked slot and expire automatically. No shared keys, no lockboxes left open, no codes floating around forever.
Reduce fraud and theft
Pair access codes with identity verification, deposits, and GPS-tagged pickups through your booking platform. Every unlock is audited.
Plugs into your booking platform. Instantly.
- Pre-built connectors for leading rental and booking software
- Time-bound PIN codes tied to every reservation — no manual key handoffs
- Single API to manage racks, cages, and containers across every location
End-to-end facility management software that eliminates operational bottlenecks.
Delegate equipment provisioning to staff and third-party vendors. Automate booking changes and revoke rentals instantly. Pre-configure rentals before day one, and let proactive battery and maintenance alerts prevent lockouts before they happen.
Trusted by paddle & kayak
hire operators worldwide
igloo has been instrumental in helping us scale to 300+ automated rental stations across 10 markets, delivering a reliable, secure, and seamless rental experience.
igloo's robust API and clear documentation enabled us to integrate quickly, while the padlocks have remained exceptionally reliable—even in demanding outdoor conditions.
Automate your paddle & kayak
hire in minutes.
Retrofit any rack, cage, or container with igloo smart locks. Plug into your booking platform with a single API and free your team from key handovers.
Frequently asked questions
Customers book online or tap a QR code at your rack, verify their identity through your booking platform, and receive a time-bound PIN. They unlock the smart padlock, grab the board or kayak, and confirm the return when finished — no staff required.
No. igloo smart locks plus your booking platform automate bookings, access codes, messaging, and returns. Your racks run unmanned 24/7 across as many locations as you like.
Boards and kayaks are stored on racks, in cages, or inside containers secured with igloo smart padlocks. Each customer receives a time-limited code that only works during their booked slot and expires automatically when the rental ends.
No. igloo smart locks work fully offline. Access codes are generated centrally via our API and entered by the customer at the lock — perfect for beaches, lakesides, and remote launch spots where there's no WiFi or mains power.
Yes. Through your booking platform, customers extend their session, pay the difference, and their access code is updated automatically — no calls, no chasing.
Yes. Add unlimited beachside, lakeside, riverside, or marina locations from one dashboard — each with its own stock, pricing, and availability. Retrofit any existing rack or container with an igloo lock.