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Smart LocksUpdated 2026-04-20

RemoteLock

Cloud-based smart lock access control for vacation rentals

At a glance

Updated 2026-04-20

Solid Option

Solid access control platform held back by hardware reliability and support concerns

Best for: Property managers with 5+ units who need centralized lock management and PMS-driven automation

Pricing

From $6/listing • No free trial

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What RemoteLock actually is

RemoteLock is a cloud-based access control platform that connects smart locks from brands like Yale, Schlage, Kwikset, and August into a single management dashboard. It integrates with dozens of property management systems to automate guest code creation and access scheduling, serving over 10,000 customers across 75+ countries.

Core features

Centralized dashboard for monitoring access logs and managing all lock devices
Automated guest code creation via PMS integrations
Compatible with Yale, Schlage, Kwikset, and August smart locks
Real-time access alerts and activity tracking
Cloud-based remote control from anywhere

Pros

Integrates with dozens of PMS platforms including Hostfully, Guesty, and Track
Single dashboard to manage locks across all properties
Works with multiple trusted smart lock hardware brands

Cons

Lock hardware reliability issues reported, with failures in under two years
Customer support difficult to reach with lengthy resolution times
Ongoing subscription fees on top of hardware investment

Best for

Property managers with 5+ units who need centralized lock management and PMS-driven automation

Not for

Single-property hosts on tight budgets who prefer one-time hardware purchases without subscriptions

Is RemoteLock right for you?

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1–5 listings

Small portfolios

Okay fit

Workable but the per-lock subscription plus hardware cost is a steep outlay for just 1–5 units.

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5–20 listings

Mid-sized portfolios

Great fit

Sweet spot for RemoteLock — enough units to justify the subscription and automation pays for itself in time saved.

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20–100 listings

Large portfolios

Okay fit

Scales technically but hardware reliability and support quality raise concerns at 20–100 units.

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Airbnb primary

Airbnb-first hosts

Okay fit

Works for Airbnb hosts who want automated codes, but requires a PMS intermediary for the integration.

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Vrbo primary

Vrbo-first hosts

Okay fit

Limited research data on this operator profile. Should work via PMS integration but no Vrbo-specific details confirmed.

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3+ channels

Multi-channel operators

Great fit

Strong fit — centralized lock management across channels eliminates per-platform code hassles.

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Tedee

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