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Smart LocksUpdated 2026-04-21

Sifely

Smart locks with auto-generated guest access codes for STR operators

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Updated 2026-04-21

Solid Option

Budget-friendly guest access automation with hardware reliability trade-offs

Best for: STR hosts managing multiple properties who want automated guest code generation and keyless entry without recurring software fees

Pricing

From $79.99 • No free trial

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What Sifely actually is

Sifely makes Bluetooth and WiFi smart locks aimed at short-term rental operators who want automated guest access without ongoing subscription fees. The Auto Booking Code feature pulls reservation data from connected platforms and generates time-limited passcodes, removing a common manual step from the check-in workflow. Locks ship with five unlock methods — fingerprint, code, fob, smartphone, and physical key — so guests have fallback options if one method fails. Remote management requires a separate WiFi gateway purchase.

Core features

Auto Booking Code generates time-limited passcodes from PMS reservations
Five unlock methods: fingerprint, code, fob, smartphone, and physical key
Auto-lock engages after a configurable delay to prevent unlocked doors
Reversible handle fits left- and right-hand door configurations
WiFi gateway available for remote lock management

Pros

Auto-generated guest codes eliminate manual access management
Multiple unlock methods provide redundancy against guest lockouts
Auto-lock prevents guests from leaving doors unsecured

Cons

Touchpad responsiveness is inconsistent — works ~90% of the time per user reports
Remote access requires purchasing a separate WiFi gateway
Fingerprint scanner failures reported by multiple users

Best for

STR hosts managing multiple properties who want automated guest code generation and keyless entry without recurring software fees

Not for

Operators who need rock-solid hardware reliability or deep PMS integrations beyond the supported platforms

Is Sifely right for you?

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1–5 listings

Small portfolios

Great fit

Sifely's low upfront hardware cost and auto-generated guest codes remove a daily friction point without adding subscription overhead — ideal for 1–5 property hosts.

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5–20 listings

Mid-sized portfolios

Okay fit

Automated codes scale well across 10–50 doors, but hardware reliability concerns and limited PMS integrations may pinch as your portfolio grows.

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20–100 listings

Large portfolios

Niche fit

Enterprise lock providers like Yale Access or RemoteLock offer fleet management, deeper integrations, and proven reliability at scale. Sifely's hardware inconsistencies become unacceptable across 50+ doors.

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Airbnb primary

Airbnb-first hosts

Great fit

Direct Airbnb integration via Auto Booking Code is Sifely's strongest use case — codes generate automatically from each reservation with no manual step.

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Vrbo primary

Vrbo-first hosts

Okay fit

Sifely works with Vrbo through supported PMS platforms, but lacks the direct Vrbo integration that Airbnb-first hosts enjoy.

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3+ channels

Multi-channel operators

Okay fit

Works across channels when paired with a supported PMS, but the small integration list and lack of direct connections beyond Airbnb limit flexibility.

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