Automate door lock codes for guests?

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I'm curious if any channel manager software will automatically create door lock codes for guests?  We have Yale/Nest door locks on our vacation rentals.

Thanks in advance for your help.

- Dale

Matt Mertz · Answer

I believe you can check RemoteLock .com and use their service. They support a wide range of lock manufacturers.  It's around $6/mo/lock.

I was going to sign up for them but I discovered that Hospitable (my PMS) recently added Schlage Encode remote lock integration.

It can generate the code based on the guest's phone number; set a schedule of when it's active; and put the code in your guest check-in message.  It automatically does all this when we get a new booking over Airbnb or VRBO.

It works great and is included in the Hospitable's monthly fee.

In fact, I was contemplating moving over to OwnerRez to start working on a direct booking site but Hospitable works so good I'm kinda stuck.  Good problem to have I guess.

Luke Carl · Answer

Would likely need to switch to Schlage encode. They work with many of the softwares. I’ve used nest Yale also. My opinion is just keep the yale and give everyone the same code

Michael Mullins · Answer

I love my three Schlage encode and host for Guesty account. She thy charge like 75 cents to send the guest the last four numbers of there phone number as the door code. But really it’s one more thing I don’t have to do.

Wouldn't have it any other way.

Dale Bertrand · Answer

@Luke Carl Thanks for your insight. I'll try the Encode next time.

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