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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 October 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 rankings or scores. Sponsored slots are always labelled.
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 October 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.
Read the comparison →