All Forum Posts by: Brady Beshear

You should be aware that Wink might be going out of business:

https://www.digitaltrends.com/...

When we ordered the Wink Hub 2 last summer, shipping was very delayed. As I remember, it was a month late in shipping. Also, very disappointed in the functionality that their app provided. I was hoping they'd add more functionality as time went by but I guess that is not to be. 

@Brady Beshear I bought this one and love it! Emerson Sensi Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat for Smart Home, DIY, Works With Alexa, Energy Star Certified, ST55 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NB1OB0I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_K0LUDb6HQKWM2

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I don’t know how VRBO handles the August locks. We don’t use their platform for booking. We’ve been able to essentially fully book our units on Airbnb. As such, we’ve not looked at other platforms and having to combine calendars and block out dates etc.

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We use August Smart lock Pro.  This lock connects to the existing deadbolt on the inside of the door, no need to change the keys.  It also connects to wifi, so we can access it remotely, enabling us to unlock/lock remotely if necessary. You can set it up for notifications as well.  We can give access codes to our cleaners and maintenance people.

It links with our Airbnb account. Airbnb automatically sends an email to the guest upon confirmation. This email contains a link for them to either use the smart phone app or a keypad code to open the door. The access is setup to begin at the check-in time on Airbnb and end upon check-out time.

@Brady Beshear - I am a first time STR using Airbnb since April. I rent a condo 400 miles from where I live (town where I grew up). We use Honeywell and it works perfect for us. We can check and change the temp from our phone and keep an eye on it from a distance.

@Brady Beshear I love my Nest, managing it from states away. Nest gives you a nice report at the end of each month so you know usage, & the app is great to use remotely. Super easy to install, too. Good luck!