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Alfred Dimartini
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Need digital sliding door lock solutions for airbnb guests, any thoughts?

Alfred Dimartini
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  • Staten Island, NY
Posted May 18 2023, 07:34

Hey guys I wanted to know what you solution is when your main door is a sliding deck door? We don't want to use a traditional lockbox with a key and are trying to find a digital solution where the key code changes that won't break the bank

Replied May 18 2023, 09:02

Smart home device like Google smart lock. You can lock and unlock completely remotely. 

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Replied May 18 2023, 12:00

Hey @Alfred Dimartini, there is only one that I know of right now - https://lockly.com/

Now, having said that, it appears that it's release is delayed. It was announced at CES 2021, but I haven't seen one yet for sale.

Now Yale makes one specifically for Andersen doors.

E-Lok has one, but I am not sure if it is a smart lock or not - https://www.e-lok.com/product-...  I think it uses a proprietary hub or interface.

Frankly all of these solutions are expensive. $500 plus.

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Replied May 18 2023, 13:41

If you try any of the locks suggested, I would love to know what you think!

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Replied May 18 2023, 16:58

It’s not a door lock but a digital lockbox (I have condo restrictions on what I can use). It’s called igloo home. Pretty cool lock. Integrates with Airbnb and some other PMS. You can create random pins for each guest remotely. 

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Replied Aug 18 2023, 09:34

I don’t have any need or desire but your quest was interesting so I spent a little time on Google…

https://thesmartcave.com/sliding-door-smart-lock/

Most of them are $300-$400 but there is a DIY option for about $100. 
they all looked kinda cool especially for a business you can write them off.