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Smart Home Technology For Student Apartments & Housing

Brilliant transforms student living with cutting-edge smart housing solutions. Brilliant is designed to elevate the student experience through touchless access, environmental controls, and personalization while optimizing operations for property managers and operators.

Reduce operating costs & risks
Improve management workflows
Maximize energy savings
Access control and property security
Elevate student resident experience

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Landmark Properties and Brilliant NextGen Win Student Housing Business Innovator Award for Best Off-Campus Bandwidth/Connectivity Solution

Student Housing Business Innovator Awards Recognizes Two Rental Communities Boasting Smart Apartment Technology.

“We’re excited to see how Brilliant’s technology enhances our properties with a unique, tech-forward living experience that supports sustainability and convenience.”

Katie Campbell

Vice President of Technology Services

Landmark Properties

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

Automate tasks and centrally monitor properties

Brilliant’s platform combines advanced hardware and software technology with intuitive desktop and mobile capabilities to benefit property managers and students alike. The platform saves valuable time for on-site and offsite teams by enabling automatic transfer and management of all resident and access data during turnover.

Operation teams can manage environmental controls throughout the property, monitor leaks and access controls. Brilliant delivers efficient day-to-day operations which enhance student satisfaction and simplify property management.

SMART TECH BENEFITS

Customizable smart apartment solutions for student housing

Brilliant lets you choose the right solutions and configurations for each property and unit. From an affordable WiFi-based platform to premium smart apartment controls with an unmatched wow factor and ease of use, design the right system for your property and rental rates.

Alerts, Automation & Remote Control

Ease turnover with digital access. Notify staff of problems and minimize time spent on repetitive tasks.

Smart Systems Simplified

No complicated setups or costly hubs — just scalable, effective solutions that fit your needs.

Asset Protection & Risk Mitigation

Catch water leaks and HVAC issues before they become costly problems.

Enhanced Student Experience

Create connected, learning-friendly environments for students enabling them to customize their living spaces.

SMART TECH AMENITIES

Solutions for every student property

We offer a range of smart products and features built to create modern comfortable, and safe living spaces students love.

Access Control: Centralized lock management speeds turnover and security
Lighting: Enable motion-detection lighting and schedules
Energy Management: Climate controls across properties reduces costs and meets ESG goals
Asset Protection: Prevent costly water damage with centralized leak monitoring and alerts
Voice assistants: Use built-in Alexa
Cameras & Doorbells: Offer security and peace of mind with smart video and access systems
Resident App: A single app to manage the entire living experience

WORKS WITH INTEGRATIONS

Our platform integrates with the products you already use

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BRILLIANT IS DIFFERENT

Reasons why you should consider Brilliant

Hubless

Brilliant is hubless and built for managed WiFi networks

Unlike most other smart apartment providers, Brilliant provides flexibility to operate without hubs within each building.

Fewer required devices = lower upfront costs

Reduced potential failure points - superior system reliability

Increased ROI on your WiFi investments

Eliminate obsolescence with over the air updates

Student experience

‘Digital native’ student residents can add their own smart devices

Brilliant is the only platform that offers options for residents can add their own smart home devices to control using in-unit touchscreen panels and the mobile app. Residents can create sequences and scenes to match their lifestyles.

Students can bring their own device (BYOD)

Residents can also create custom automations and scenes

best phone app

Brilliant has a top-rated resident app

Our all-in-one mobile app makes it easy for residents to use phones to unlock doors and control every aspect of their smart apartment experience.

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Welcome to smarter Living for Students

Brilliant NextGen makes connected living easy, safe, and dependable by bringing contemporary smart home convenience to student apartments. Our technology makes it easier for students to manage their time between work, school, and campus life.

Apartment-Friendly Smart Home Technology

Brilliant NextGen makes it simple to add apartment-friendly features to any space, whether it's in dorms or off-campus housing. Both property managers and students can benefit from the flexibility offered by voice control, app-based management, and stylish wall panels. Our smart home system for families also adapts well to college and university housing, offering intuitive controls that simplify daily routines.

Discover The Best Smart Solutions For College Living

Brilliant NextGen delivers the best mix of security, comfort, and convenience for student housing communities. Our products, which control access, music,lighting and climate control, are made for both individual rooms and communal areas. Explore our multifamily technology solutions to see how these systems support both student living and property management. Brilliant NextGen makes student apartments smarter and more connected than before with features that can be customized for private or shared spaces.

How Can Smart Technology Improve Student Housing and Apartments?

Space efficiency: Optimize lighting, climate, and appliances in small apartments
Remote control: Manage lights, outlets, and devices via smartphone or tablet
Security: Add smart locks and access control for safer student living
Shared spaces: Coordinate automation across common areas in dorms or complexes
Energy savings: Use smart systems to reduce utility costs in student housing
Easy installation: Choose solutions that fit existing apartments without major renovations
Connectivity: Integrate smart devices for seamless, convenient living