Award‑winning design meets smart access as the Salto Ælement Fusion redefines hotel locking with invisible technology, premium aesthetics, and uncompromising security.
At Salto, we have always believed that the most advanced technology should be felt, not necessarily seen. It is with great pride that we announce that our Salto Ælement Fusion smart hotel lock has been honored with the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026.
This recognition from one of the world’s most celebrated design institutions confirms what we have long championed: the future of hotel lock engineering lies at the intersection of "invisible" design and unparalleled security.
The art of the invisible smart locking technology
The Ælement Fusion is the next generation of smart locking technology. Its most striking feature is, paradoxically, what you cannot see. By housing all electronic components inside the door, we have eliminated the need for bulky lock hardware on the door surface, which complements any door and can be combined with a wide range of design handle types.
The result is a minimalistic, sleek reader enhanced by an interactive light ring. This invisible design allows the architecture and the interior aesthetic of the hotel to take center stage, ensuring that the guest’s first physical interaction with their room is one of pure elegance.
Redefining the guest experience
In the modern hospitality landscape, luxury is defined by seamlessness. Our unique, advanced hotel smart access ecosystem redefines guest experiences with effortless, keyless, safe entry.
- Unparalleled convenience: With cutting-edge technology tucked away, guests enjoy a frictionless entry process that elevates the modern hospitality standard.
- Robust protection: While the design is minimal, the security is anything but. Ælement Fusion provides high-quality, secure access control that property managers can depend on.
- Smart access ecosystem: While compatible with Apple Wallet room key and mobile access technologies (NFC & BLE), the Ælement Fusion’s primary focus is delivering a high-quality, integrated experience for an exceptional stay.
Style without compromise
Salto solutions are crafted from premium materials to the highest standards, ensuring that your property’s brand and style are enhanced, not interrupted.
- Tailored to your vision: Choose from a wide range of finishes, door handles, and locks from world-leading designers. Whether your aesthetic is avant-garde or classic, the Ælement Fusion complements your property’s image.
- Attention to detail: We believe the guest experience is enriched when the design effect is maintained down to the smallest detail. Our stylish, functional solutions ensure no element is overlooked.
- Security and reliability: Beyond aesthetics, and when it comes to hotel security, reliability is non-negotiable. Our Ælement hotel smart locking solution is designed with both in mind. All electronic components are securely housed within the door, minimizing exposure and maximizing tamper resistance. Supporting advanced access technologies such as RFID, NFC, and Bluetooth LE, Ælement meets the highest industry standards, including CE, FCC/IC, and UKCA certifications. This ensures secure, seamless access for guests while giving operators peace of mind that their property is protected by a system engineered for safety, performance, and durability.
Explore all the model options on Salto MyLock, our intuitive online configurator, and design a door that truly reflects your style and needs. View and select potential door configurations before final architectural project and design definition.
Hospitality smart locking technology future is here
Winning the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 is not just an achievement for Salto; it is a win for hoteliers, interior designers and architects who refuse to choose between security and style. The Ælement Fusion is a testament to our commitment to combining style and technology to deliver reliable, flexible, and secure access control.
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