Customer Stories

Yamama Liv Elevates Community Living with Seamless Access

“We were concerned about compatibility. devicethread made it a non-issue—and we didn’t have to sacrifice any of our existing infrastructure.”– Federico Cerimonia, CEO, Yamama Liv

Author
Author Juhi Jain
Read Time 8 min read
Posted on 27 November, 2025
  • 40-70 rooms
  • Serviced Apartments
  • Saudi Arabia
  • SmartAccess

Key Insights

  • Hardware-Agnostic Integration: SmartAccess worked seamlessly with Yamama’s existing Khwarzem locks—no replacements or rewiring needed.
  • Personalized Onboarding: A dedicated language support manager ensured smooth setup and culturally aligned communication.
  • Secure, Seamless Entry: Residents received unique, time-bound codes—no apps, no keys, no stress.
  • Frictionless Operations: Staff no longer needed to reset locks or issue codes manually.

About Yamama Liv

Yamama Liv is Riyadh’s modern take on community living—designed for long-stay guests, traveling professionals, and families looking for comfort, privacy, and convenience. With a focus on seamless urban living, Yamama Liv combines elegant design with intuitive digital touchpoints across the resident journey.

With two properties—Al Aqiq (70 rooms) and Al Nada (48 rooms)—the brand blends elegant design with smart technology to deliver effortless urban living. Powered by Cloudbeds PMS, every stay is managed seamlessly from booking to check-in. Read about devicethread x Cloudbeds integration.

  • But there was one friction point: physical access. The team wanted secure, app-free, code-based entry—without replacing their existing Khwarzem locks. That’s where devicethread came in.

The Challenge

The Yamama Liv team had a clear vision: elevate access experiences for guests and residents—while preserving the aesthetic and functional investment already made in their Khwarzem lock systems.

For most vendors, this would’ve meant ripping and replacing hardware. But devicethread’s SmartAccess stood out for its hardware-agnostic promise: designed to integrate with what’s already there, not force a full overhaul.

They truly understood what we needed—from lock compatibility to language. We felt supported every step of the way.
– Hany Alattar, Manager, Yamama Liv

The Solution: devicethread SmartAccess


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Seamless Access Integration

SmartAccess connected directly with Yamama’s Khwarzem locks, ensuring zero disruption and no costly replacement.

Instant Automated Codes

Unique access codes were generated for every stay and expired after checkout—keeping operations simple and secure.

Frictionless Guest Experience

No keys. No app. No stress. Guests and residents walked directly to their rooms with confidence.

Culturally Aligned Onboarding

A dedicated Arabic support manager ensured clarity, comfort, and confidence—from installation to post-launch optimization.

For us, smart doesn’t mean flashy—it means simple, secure, and scalable. That’s exactly what devicethread delivered.
– Federico Cerimonia, CEO, Yamama Liv

Looking Ahead

Yamama Liv’s mission is to make long-term stays feel effortless. With devicethread’s SmartAccess, they’ve taken a giant step forward—without tearing anything down.

Now, residents enjoy frictionless, secure access and the Yamama Liv team can focus on building community, not troubleshooting locks.

And this is just the start. With SmartAccess, Yamama Liv is redefining digital hospitality for long-stay living—turning every screen and every door into an experience engine.

Whether you run a boutique stay, a multi-property setup, or a growing hospitality brand, devicethread helps you operate smarter, and put guests first—without the tech hassles.

Ready to make guest access and everything that follows simpler and smarter?

Learn more at www.devicethread.com or book a meeting to chat.