Remote keyless entry system for check in

[David Ptak]

Hi folks. I’m wondering if anyone has any experience / recommendations for a door entry system where a guest can have a key code issued at check in that lasts the duration of their stay and then expires. So it would have some kind of software integration that would create a new key code and issue that code via text or email or a web page to the guest upon check in. And, that code could be entered into the device at the entry door which would unlock the door allowing access to their rental. Hopefully this is a worthy topic! Thanks, Dave

[Scott C.]

I recently also installed SmartLock (remotelock.com) on one of my units and I'm happy with it so far.  It connects to your wifi and allows you to fully manage remotely and monitor usage.  I believe it has all the features you are looking for, including integration with AirBNB for a small monthly fee, and even if internet is down, the door codes will work.

Full disclosure though, they had a pretty serious screwup recently that bricked some of their locks.  Hopefully they will prevent this from happening again, and I'm sure this kind of thing can happen to any of these sorts of companies.  https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/8/15/16151798/lockstate-6i-software-update-break-lock