Connected access & rental
Which smart lock to choose for an Airbnb?
For a short-term rental, the main challenge is simply granting and revoking access rights. The solution must also be easy to understand for a traveller who is discovering the property.
KEY POINTS
First select access modes and emergency procedures, then choose the equipment. Integration with a platform depends on the model, service, and available conditions at the time of the project.
Start from the traveller's experience
Do you want code, app, electronic support, or key access? A keypad can avoid requiring every visitor to install an app, but codes must be created and expired in advance.
Prepare concise instructions and test them with someone unfamiliar with the property. Travelers must understand how to enter, lock, and report an issue.
Verify the door compatibility
Internal motorisation uses the existing closure. The cylinder, handle, available space, and lock smoothness must be checked. A door requiring strong pulling or lifting will first need adjustment.
An electronic cylinder follows a different architecture. For a building, access to the apartment door does not necessarily control access to the lobby: both access routes must be reviewed.
Review the functions and costs
Solutions such as Nuki offer access management features and some integrations with Airbnb. It is necessary to verify the version, accessories, required connectivity, and potential service costs for the selected configuration.
Distinguish between creating a temporary right to remote opening. An online order may require specific connectivity. Do not assume that a demo function is included on all models.
Prepare daily operation
Define who monitors the batteries, who manages administrator accounts, and how traveller or staff access is revoked. Protect the management account and restrict rights to relevant personnel only.
A contingency procedure must cover phone, network, and lock failures. MULTISECU can assess the door and equipment to prepare an autonomous access solution tailored to your organisation.
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