KeySpot® has completed two real-world research trials at the University of Sunderland, exploring how concealed spare-key storage can support authorised access in everyday use.
43 days at St Peter’s Campus
The first trial took place at St Peter’s Campus from 14 April to 27 May 2026. It focused on how naturally KeySpot fitted into the setting and how easily staff could collect and return keys.
KeySpot’s trial records describe a unit that blended into its surroundings, straightforward authorised access and fewer difficulties returning keys when staff could not access the building. The operational feedback summary was confirmed as accurate by the site representative.
A second trial at City Campus
A second KeySpot installation was trialled at the University’s City Campus. Feedback recorded in the university review described both installations as successful and reported useful staff efficiencies.
What the trials taught us
- Discretion matters. Spare-key storage can fit within a familiar property feature without making its purpose obvious.
- Access must be practical. Clear instructions help authorised users retrieve and return keys.
- Good routines still matter. Access details need to be managed, updated when users change and supported by a reliable key-return process.
These findings provide positive early operational evidence and inform the next stage of KeySpot’s development. Independent physical-security testing and certification remain separate development steps.
Could KeySpot help at your property?
If people need access when nobody is there, but you would prefer spare-key storage to be less visible, tell us how you manage access today.
Trial summary prepared by KeySpot Security Ltd from its university trial records and confirmed operational feedback. Published 7 October 2026.
