Feature release highlights

Discover a selection of the latest innovations in self-storage management software.

We’ve been hard at work developing and launching cutting-edge tools designed to streamline operations, boost efficiency and enhance the customer experience for self-storage businesses.

From advanced reporting capabilities to intuitive user interfaces, our software solutions are tailored to meet the evolving needs of self-storage owners and managers.

Q1 - 2025

Zapier Integration

Kinnovis Manager

Through our Public API, you can now connect your Kinnovis Manager to the automation tool, Zapier. By connecting different tools, like CRMs, accounting software and reporting software, Zapier works as a bridge – enabling applications to share the latest data in a user-friendly way.

JaneAI’s WhatsApp Integration

JaneAI

When someone is talking with JaneAI on your website, you can now give them the option to continue the conversation with your team through Whatsapp. The full conversation can be pasted into the chat, so you’ll know what’s been said so far.

Improved Navigation

Booking Portal

You can now set the logo on your Booking Portal to return your homepage (or any page) and give people on your website an easy way to backtrack if they need a bit more information about your company before they’re ready to reserve their storage unit.

Multilingual Booking Screens

Booking Portal

If your store is in an area where people speak multiple languages, you can now make sure nothing is lost in translation. Choose the languages you’d like to display and provide your own translations to talk with your potential customers the way they like to be spoken to.

Update Invoices in Bulk

Kinnovis Manager

If the process of updating invoices one by one with their latest status doesn’t fill you with joy, then the good news is we’ve made the process much quicker. With our new bulk payment feature, you can simply mark every invoice as paid in one go.

New Email Triggers

Kinnovis Manager

We’ve added three new email triggers, based on a new customer’s initial booking and move-in dates, meaning you can get the message out at the right time and reduce the need to follow up with customers individually. You can also pick how many days before or after these dates you want a message to go out!

More Flexible Pricing Increases

Kinnovis Manager

Until now, the steps to adjust prices for your active bookings and unit types was to increase them by a set percentage of their existing payment. Now, you’re also able to increase these charges by a monetary value instead. Choose between charging a customer an extra 4% a month, or a nice round €20.

Bearbox

Access Control Integration

If your facilities use Bearbox to control customer access remotely, you can sync the configurations and permissions with your Kinnovis Manager – matching your current customers with those that have access to a site.

Tapkey

Access Control Integration

For sites using Tapkey’s smart access technology to manage entry points, you can directly integrate these controls with your Kinnovis Manager – synchronising your existing customer base with digital key permissions across all your locations.

Q4 - 2024

Improved Online Analytics

Booking Portal

With added data layers, online bookings automatically track unit sizes, add-ons and other key details for your digital marketing. Our cookie preferences have also been updated to comply with “V2” regulations without needing further action from your side.

Public API

Kinnovis Manager

Robust API endpoints for customer, booking, invoice and credit note data integration, enabling seamless connectivity with external systems. Our secure endpoints maintain strict authorisation protocols.

JaneAI Chat History

AI Chatbot

JaneAI now comes with a complete chat log history, accessible through the manager. Users can review past conversations and provide feedback on Jane’s responses to your customer’s questions.

Paxton

Access Control Integration

Integrate your Paxton (Net 2) account with the Kinnovis Manager and instantly provide new customers with access to their units and lock people out when payments aren’t up to date.

Invoice Status Update

Kinnovis Manager

We’ve introduced a new invoice status “Pending Payment” across our platform, giving you better visibility into the payment processing stages of outstanding invoices.

JaneAI

AI Chatbot

A new AI chatbot built specifically for the self-storage industry. By integrating with your existing Facility Management Software and website, JaneAI provides instant responses to customer inquiries, aiding online rentals and reducing response times!

Unit Type Images

Booking Portal

Show your customers which unit size would be best for what they’re looking to store. The illustrations will also match your brand’s colours, maintaining a consistent booking journey for your website.

Q3 - 2024

Adjustable Bookings

Kinnovis Manager

Unlock new upselling opportunities by now being able to seamlessly transfer customers with existing bookings to different units – without the need to go through the process of cancelling and re-booking. You can also change their booking plans, deposits, discounts and more.

OpenTech Alliance

Access Control Integration

Our software’s new integration with OpenTech Alliance, means we can now offer self-storage operators more choice and flexibility when it comes to Access Control and Security! Enhance your site management with this powerful partnership.

BMD Accounting Export

Kinnovis Manager

Our tailored accounting export solution for BMD is designed to streamline data transfer for month-end accounting tasks. With our platform, you can effortlessly export specific data fields and receive them directly via email for added convenience.

Xero Accounting Export

Kinnovis Manager

Optimised data transfer from Kinnovis to Xero, makes month-end closing accounting processes much easier. Through our platform, you will be able to conveniently export selected data and align it with your accounting codes.

Q2 - 2024

Lead Generation

Booking Portal

With this change, customers can express interest in a unit even when it’s unavailable. Operators will receive instant notifications and can promptly reach out to potential leads, offering information on the desired unit or present an alternative option. Get ready to elevate your sales strategy and secure more customers!

Sedisto

Access Control Integration

Our integration with Sedisto means self-storage operators using Kinnovis have more choices when it comes to Access Control and Security.

E-Signatures with Signable

Booking Portal

Integrating Signable’s e-signing software to enable digital contract signing for customers booking storage. Fully customisable storage contracts can be uploaded onto Signable, with merge tags used to insert your customer’s personal details.

Q1 - 2024

Delete Account Items

Kinnovis Manager

With this feature, operators can now delete customers, users, units, products and insurance from within the Manager. Keep your account clean and create tests, knowing you can now delete unwanted data!

Allow Any Date Cancellations

Customer Portal

As some self-storage companies advertise that you can end the renting of a unit on any day, we added a new setting to give you full control in deciding if and when a customer can cancel their bookings.

Browser-based Languages

Booking Portal & Emails

You can now choose “default” and “secondary” languages in your settings. Our system detects your customers’ browser language. If it matches with one of yours, the text is displayed in this language. You’re also now able to send automatic emails in multiple languages.

Charge Deposits

Booking Portal

You can now charge an upfront deposit from new customers that book online, at the point where they’ve made their booking. You’re also able to tailor how much you charge for each location.

BACS Direct Debit Payments

Booking Portal

Bacs direct debit has been added as another payment method! Now you can accept one-time or recurring payments from UK customers using secure and cost-effective bank debits.

Online ID Checks

Booking Portal

To protect self-storage operators from fraudulent bookings, we implemented an optional ID verification step in the Booking Portal. This added layer of security can help prevent fake bookings using fraudulent credit cards and provide valuable personal details in case of legal issues.

Task Dashboard

Kinnovis Manager

Our new Task Management feature automatically generates a comprehensive to-do list. This system creates tickets for various critical self-storage tasks, such as: failed payments, open invoices, unit inspections and new leads. Email alerts also help with any time-sensitive issues.

Feature release highlights

Q1 - 2025

Zapier Integration

JaneAI’s WhatsApp Integration

Improved Navigation

Multilingual Booking Screens

Update Invoices in Bulk

New Email Triggers

More Flexible Pricing Increases

Bearbox

Tapkey

Q4 - 2024

Improved Online Analytics

Public API

JaneAI Chat History

Paxton

Invoice Status Update

JaneAI

Unit Type Images

Q3 - 2024

Adjustable Bookings

OpenTech Alliance

BMD Accounting Export

Xero Accounting Export

Q2 - 2024

Lead Generation

Sedisto

E-Signatures with Signable

Q1 - 2024

Delete Account Items

Allow Any Date Cancellations

Browser-based Languages

Charge Deposits

BACS Direct Debit Payments

Online ID Checks

Task Dashboard

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