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Smart locks are becoming more popular for Airbnb hosts. There are a few different types of smart locks available on the market, and each has its own benefits and drawbacks. Here is a look at some of the best smart locks for airbnb hosts, based on their features and price points.
Yale Assure Lock Touchscreen
Kwikset 99380-001 Halo
Sifely Smart Lock
Yale Assure Lock Touchscreen features include a capacitive touchscreen keypad, support for voice assistants, and the ability to connect to smart home systems. It also includes a deadbolt and is available in a variety of finishes.
- Capacitive touchscreen keypad is easy to use
- Supports voice assistants for hands-free operation
- Can connect to smart home systems
- Deadbolt for added security
- Available in a variety of finishes
Lose your keys, for good: Hands full, Have your door unlock for you with Auto-Unlock. Or unlock using the keypad, or Yale Access app on your smartphone or Apple Watch. Enjoy key-free access and leave the bulky keychain behind.
Expand your smart home: Connect your lock to your favorite voice assistant or smart home system. Works with Amazon Alexa, Hey Google, Airbnb, Philips Hue, Apple HomeKit, and more. Includes the Wi-Fi Connect Bridge so there’s no additional hub needed.
Auto-Locks and Unlocks: Your Assure Lock will Auto-Unlock as you get home for totally hands-free unlocking. With Auto-Lock and DoorSense, your home automatically secures once your door is closed, or after a set amount of time.
Easy to install on any door: Not so handy, Not a problem. Yale Assure locks are super easy to install and are guaranteed to fit standard doors (doors 1-¾” to 2-¼” thick. Doors under 1-⅜” require thin door kit).
Digital keys are the new hide-a-key. Quickly and easily share permanent, temporary or scheduled access with friends, family, and people you trust, and never hide a key under the doormat again.
The Kwikset 99380-001 Halo features a capacitive touchscreen keypad, support for voice assistants, and the ability to connect to smart home systems. It also includes a deadbolt and is available in a variety of finishes.
Wi-Fi Enabled: Kwikset Halo smart lock is a Wi-Fi connected door lock that connects directly to your home Wi-Fi network and smartphone for a secure smart home that does not require a third party smart home hub, panel or subscription.
250 Customer User Codes: Create up to 250 unique user codes for friends, family, or guests that you can disable, or delete from the Kwikset app; Set schedules for custom user codes from your smartphone using the Kwikset app as well
Receive Notifications: Receive notifications of your lock's activity and view the lock event history from your smartphone using the Kwikset app
SmartKey Security: Protects against advanced break-in techniques and allows you to re-key your lock yourself in seconds
Comes with an Avalon exterior front door handle and two Tustin interior levers. Includes right and left handed levers for right-handed or left-handed front door applications. With a touch of the coast, Avalon's sweeping curves provide a heightened sense of style that couples well with a traditional design
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The Sifely Smart Lock features include a capacitive touchscreen keypad, support for voice assistants, and the ability to connect to smart home systems. It also includes a deadbolt and is available in a variety of finishes.
Rental Hosts & Homeowners: Sifely smart door lock is a great solution for airbnb short-term rental hosts, rental property management, and self-housing resident. Generate passcode remotely and share it to your visitors.
Multiple Ways To Unlock: Advanced 5-in-1 Keyless Entry Smart Door Lock: Fingerprint + Code + Fob + Smartphone + Key.
Easy Installation: Easy to install in minutes with just a phillips screwdriver. No extra drills needed. No locksmith needed. Door handle is reversible for both left and right handed doors. Due to lock size, it may interfere with screen doors.
Remote Control: If paired with Sifely WiFi Gateway (Optional Add-on, Sold Separately), you can lock/unlock your smart door lock anywhere anytime, set up codes remotely and check real-time access logs.
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Frequently asked questions about smart locks used in Airbnb:
Airbnb Smart Lock is a new feature that allows Airbnb hosts to give their guests access to their rental property using a digital key.
Airbnb Smart Lock uses a technology called Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to communicate with the Airbnb app on your smartphone. When you arrive at your rental property, simply open the Airbnb app and hold your phone up to the lock. The Airbnb app will then communicate with the Airbnb Smart Lock and unlock the door.
There are several benefits of using Airbnb Smart Lock, including:
- No more hiding keys under the doormat!
- Never worry about losing your keys or locking yourself out again.
- Airbnb Smart Lock is more secure than a traditional key, as it uses encryption to prevent unauthorized access.
- You can give temporary access to friends or family members without having to give them a copy of your key.
- Airbnb Smart Lock is convenient - you can unlock your door without ever having to take your phone out of your pocket.
In order to use Airbnb Smart Lock, you will need an Airbnb account, a smartphone that supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and an Airbnb-compatible smart lock. Airbnb Smart Lock is currently compatible with select August, Danalock, Lockitron, and RemoteLock smart locks.
Airbnb Smart Lock is a free feature for Airbnb hosts. There is no additional cost for using Airbnb Smart Lock.
No, Airbnb Smart Lock is currently only available in select markets. Airbnb hosts in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand can use Airbnb Smart Lock. Airbnb plans to roll out this feature to more markets in the future.
Some of the best Airbnb Smart Locks include the August Smart Lock Pro + Connect, the Danalock V3, the Lockitron Bolt, and the RemoteLock LS6i.