All Forum Posts by: Leon Lee

The only thing is that I recently switched to Guesty as our PM software. It is because I am also helping other people manage some properties and they use Guesty. It is very expensive, but is designed for large property management projects. So it is probably easier for me to use limited time to learn one software rather than 2!

After some shopping, we eventually switched to RemoteLock. Still testing it, but the integration process is longer than what we originally expected: for those bookings prior to the integration, you have to manually import them and send them to guests via Email, which is annoying. I wonder what is your solution on that. 

Thanks for sharing!
Lee

Originally posted by @Doug H.:

@Leon Lee Schlage Encode is the best lock we have used so far on our Airbnb portfolio. I use RemoteLock.com to link it to my calendars and generate the codes.

My full automation set is:

Hospitable

PriceLabs

RemoteLock

Schlage Encode.

Thanks
Lee


Originally posted by @Jake Cohen:

@Michael Baum and @Paul Sandhu thanks for your responses. I am going to trial on one of my units. From what I estimate, I think I can save enough energy costs by using their software to make up for the cost. I'll post up with what I find. 

Thank you!
Lee

Originally posted by @David Bergmann:

Yes, we use Hostaway but I know Guesty also supports the ability to serve up the iCal export to input into the Rboys program.  This will be what is needed to automatically generate the door lock codes b/c the iCal has the reservation details in it so the lock can create the codes off of that.  As Ken said, just have an auto-generated message that says "Your door lock codes is the last 4 digits of your phone number, <<Phone Number>>".  Within Guesty's messages they will have the option to insert FIELD into your messages, and I would insert either the <Guest Phone Number> field or the <Last 4 of Guest Phone Number" if they have it.  This way the guest knows exactly what phone number is on the reservation that you are using to generate the code.

If you PM me directly, I can share with you a Door Lock Setup Guide that I created for our team that walks through how to set the locks up so everything is autogenerated without having to touch it after.

What property management software do you use? We currently use Guesty and according to Rboy customer service, they mentioned that we could expert calendar to RBoy RLA and codes will be automatically generated. But I wonder how these codes are automatically sent to my guests?

Thanks
Lee

Originally posted by @David Bergmann:

I would second @Ken Boone  solution...

We use a SmartThings Hub, Zwave Lock, Rboys Rental Lock Automator and it works very well for 50 properties we have under management.  There are a couple issues that come up from time to time with connectivity on the zwave products, but it works very well when connectivity isn't an issue.

Also, as Ken mentioned, paying $100 upfront for the software is way better than pay $10/lock in perpetuity for typical SAAS solutions.  Those licenses are transferable to new properties too if needed.

For some reason, that Samsung stopped making the smart hub and now it is called Aerotech. Do you know any substitute products for that? They jacked up the price quite a bit if I remember correctly. 

Thanks
Lee

Originally posted by @David Bergmann:

I would second @Ken Boone  solution...

We use a SmartThings Hub, Zwave Lock, Rboys Rental Lock Automator and it works very well for 50 properties we have under management.  There are a couple issues that come up from time to time with connectivity on the zwave products, but it works very well when connectivity isn't an issue.

Also, as Ken mentioned, paying $100 upfront for the software is way better than pay $10/lock in perpetuity for typical SAAS solutions.  Those licenses are transferable to new properties too if needed.

But $0.75 per code? hmmmm....

Thanks @Ken!


Originally posted by @Ken Boone:

If I am not mistaken YourPorter PMS has a service that allows you do this cross channel with that lock.  I think they charge you .75 each time.

I am looking for a similar solution and came across your post: 

Since Schlage Encode does not use z-wave, am I correct that your RBOY RLA still works with Schlage Encode lock well?

Thanks
Lee

Originally posted by @Brian Oney:

Originally posted by @Joshua Strickland:

Schlage Encode and Ring floodlight cams work just fine for me.

 Ditto. I use Samsung Smartthings to tie everything together and also use Rental Lock Automator (RLA) from R Boy Apps to automate code generation and programming to my Schlage Encode lock.

Glad to know that this solution works for your situation well! Thanks for sharing this solution that does not require monthly fees, which can be very expensive over the long term. 

Thanks again!
Lee


Originally posted by @Ken Boone:

@Leon Lee - To each his own. More than one way to skin this cat.   All I can tell you is I have been using it across multiple properties each with multiple door locks and it is completely automated and the human error factor has been completely removed.  So in my case it decreased errors using the SmartThings hub with RBOYS RLA and since it works with my 3rd party PMS, it works across channels and sets the code with the guests last 4 digits for their stay.   Not that I am not open to other options, but when I was searching for this that was the only solution I could find that would work across channels for zwave enabled smart locks.    And it simply works well and does what it is supposed to do.  There is an upfront costs for the hub and the RBOYS RLA app, but no recurring fees.

I used SmartThings before and to be honest, I would try to avoid it as much as possible: it adds an extra link for connecting some older smart locks to internet that only increases the chance of getting errors and number of wires and gadgets in the living room. 

I heard from several hosts that they only change locks on a monthly basis. I personally think it is dangerous to have several of your guests share the same code. 

Thanks
lee

Originally posted by @Ken Boone:

If you put in a SmartThings hub and then purchase Rboys rental lock Automator app the app should connect with your 3rd party mgmt but verify and then handle all for you automatically.  I hardly ever touch door locks other than set some one time codes for a contractor or change the batteries.