Best Smart Locks for Airbnb: Top Picks for Airbnb Hosts
Summary
This article provides a comprehensive guide to smart locks for Airbnb hosts, covering key features, top picks, and access management software. Hosts can leverage smart locks for self-check-in, enhanced security, and remote property management, leading to a smoother guest experience and increased appeal for their listings.
Key Insights
- •For Airbnb hosts, Wi‑Fi locks are usually the best option because they connect directly to your property’s network, letting you manage codes, receive alerts, and unlock doors remotely without extra hardware.
- •Common battery life for smart locks is 6 to 12 months, and wireless devices use more energy.
- •Airbnb data shows that self-check-in can make a listing more appealing to guests.
Action Items
- ✓Include a smart lock as an amenity in your listing description.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Research how long the lock runs before you need to replace or recharge batteries.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Jervis Systems: Jervis Systems
- →Eufy Smart Lock C2010: Eufy Smart Lock C2010
- →Kwikset Halo: Kwikset Halo
- →Nuki Smart Lock: Nuki Smart Lock
- →TP‑Link Tapo DL100 Smart Deadbolt: TP‑Link Tapo DL100 Smart Deadbolt
- →Lockly: Lockly
- →Eufy Smart Lock S330: Eufy Smart Lock S330
- →Schlage Encode Plus: Schlage Encode Plus
- →Igloohome: Igloohome
- →DACK: DACK
- →Vikey: Vikey
- →RemoteLock: Access management platforms like RemoteLock can automate guest codes and connect multiple locks across properties.
- →August Wi-Fi Smart Lock: August Wi-Fi Smart Lock
- →Tedee: Tedee
- →Yale Assure Lock: Yale Assure Lock
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