Hi all, I'm setting up my first STR, a beach condo in Ocean City, MD. I live 3-4 hours away, so I'm putting together some local resources. But I also want to be able to change door codes remotely, and unlock remotely if someone is having trouble. Having a dedicated code for cleaners or other service personnel would be great too. I see a lot of locks on the market, but would like to know if anyone has any recommendations or brands to avoid.
Thanks in advance, I'm really grateful for all the wisdom-sharing in this forum!
I use the Schlage Encode for the exact scenarios you mentioned. I also connect it with RemoteLock so anytime a guest makes a reservation, a door code is automatically created for them equal to the last four of their phone number. The cleaners and handyman have their own door code as well and I make sure their door code is invalid between the hours of 10pm-5am, just as a sanity check sense there's no reason for them to access the property at that time.
The Schlage encode connects directly to WiFi. There’s not a version that connects to a hub.
Thanks @Dewayne Perry, that is what I've discovered too now that I've installed one. I think it was just the way the manufacturer described it. I appreciate your confirmation.
Just closing the loop on this thread... I have installed the Schlage Encode based on the consensus above. Easy install and setup, and looks like it will definitely do everything I need. Many thanks for everyones input.