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Smart Lock Systems
Keyless entry with auto-expiring guest codes — no key handoffs, no lockouts, no hidden extras.
13 tools independently reviewed · No paid rankings · Updated August 2026
Browse full directory →What does smart lock software actually do?
Smart locks eliminate the single most common hosting logistical headache: key handoffs. The best STR-specific locks generate unique codes for each guest, expire them automatically at checkout, and integrate with your PMS so codes are sent in the check-in message without any manual steps. They also give you an audit trail — you'll know exactly when guests arrive and depart.
Editor's picks for 2026
Independently tested and reviewed — no paid placements.
Jervis Systems
Jervis Systems
Jervis Systems automates access for short-term rentals by managing smart locks, garage doors, and access codes synced with booking calendars.
- Smart lock automation
- Calendar sync
- Remote access
From $6/month per device
Operto
Operto
A smart home system integrating keyless entry, temperature control, and noise monitoring, all managed via an online dashboard to improve guest stays and efficiency.
- Smart locks
- Thermostat integration
- Noise monitoring
By quote (hardware + SaaS)
KeyNest
KeyNest
A network of local shops offering key exchange services for hosts and guests, with secure tracking codes and notifications for every pickup or return.
- Retail partner locations
- PIN code access
- Tracking
From £5 per key exchange
All 13 smart lock tools compared
Every smart lock tool we’ve reviewed, ranked by score. Updated August 2026.
Smart Lock Systems — frequently asked questions
What is the best smart lock software for Airbnb hosts in 2026?
Jervis Systems is our top pick for most hosts — Jervis Systems automates access for short-term rentals by managing smart locks, garage doors, and access codes synced with booking calendars. Operto and KeyNest are strong alternatives depending on your portfolio size and budget; see the comparison above for the full ranking.
How do we score these tools?
Every tool is tested on real listings before it appears here. Scores weigh features (30%), pricing (25%), support (20%), ease of use (15%), and integrations (10%). We never accept payment for placement or positive coverage — affiliate links never affect rankings.
Who reviews them?
Prayas Choudhary — Airbnb Ambassador and 9-year host with 25,000+ guests hosted across 250 properties in 9 countries. Tools are re-checked as vendors ship major updates.
Head-to-head comparisons
Torn between two tools? We put the most-shortlisted pairs against each other, dimension by dimension.
The two dominant retrofit smart locks for hosts who can’t (or don’t want to) replace their door hardware — built for different cylinder standards and different priorities.
Read the comparison →One is a universal hub for managing locks at scale; the other is the best-known consumer retrofit lock for a single door.
Read the comparison →Both solve the same problem — self check-in without a host meetup — through completely different models.
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