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Best Smart Locks for AirBnB

Easily manage access for your short-term rental properties using Seam’s powerful integrations. Enable automated check-ins, remote lock control, and effortless syncing with your property systems.

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Recommended Features
When evaluating a smart lock, the first questions we typically ask are, "Is it connected to the internet?" and “Can you program access codes on it?” If a device meets these two criteria, it means you will be able to remotely unlock the door, issue PIN codes, and monitor guest access as well as battery levels.
Remote Unlock
You should be able to unlock or lock the door even if you are not standing in front or near the device. This nearly always implies internet connectivity.
Access Code
The best way to let guests in is a temporary code that activates at check-in and expires after check-out. Automation is possible with PMS integration.
Battery Life
Choose a lock that lasts. We’ve tested over 500+ models and can identify which devices perform best in terms of battery longevity.
Compatible Software PMSs
In order to automate guest access, we first assess the smartlock's compatibility with major Property Management Systems (PMS) that support direct smart lock integration.
Akia
ApartX
B-Line
Bookboost
Boom
Breezeway
Check-in Scan
Chekin
DACK
Enso
Fresh Buzzer
Guest Ready
Guest-way
Guesty
Hospitable
Hostai
Hostaway
Hosteeva
Hostex
Hostlabs
HostTools
Hostvana
Hotelmeister
iGMS
Jurny
KIO Home
Lodgify
Operto
Radefy
RedAwning
RemoteLock
Rental Ready
RoomsPilot
Stay Flexi
SuiteOp
Tokeet
Uplisting
Best practices
Before installing a smartlock in your Airbnb or vacation rental, it’s important to consider more than just the feature set of the device. Here are some proven best practices to help ensure a smooth experience for both you and your guests:
Check your door’s compatibility.
Not all smartlocks work with every door type. Measure your door’s thickness and latch style, and make sure the lock supports your configuration.
Use time-based access codes.
Set PIN codes to activate at check-in and expire at check-out. This reduces manual effort and improves security for your guests.
Monitor battery health regularly.
Choose models with battery alerts and consider a backup entry method. Smartlocks can fail if left unchecked for weeks.
Automate via your PMS.
Link your smartlock with your PMS to trigger automated check-in and check-out workflows.
Review access logs often.
Logs help you track when guests, cleaners, or vendors entered the property. It’s also useful for dispute resolution and general oversight.
Secure your connectivity setup.
Your smartlock depends on Wi-Fi or a nearby hub. Make sure your network is stable, secured, and monitored for downtime.
Test your guest journey.
Walk through the experience from booking to check-out. Validate that codes are sent, received, and functioning as expected not only in order to check efficiency of Automation, but also to make sure the physical experience corresponds to what you had imagined.