When you’re running an Airbnb, some of the most crucial tasks are keeping your guests and your property safe and secure while also maintaining easy access for your guests and maintenance. It is difficult to have something secure and easily accessible but having the proper lock and camera setup can make this infinitely easier. Proper camera setup will tell you exactly who is at your property at all times, day or night. Having the correct lock and network access allows you to let in, or keep out whomever you need.
The most common smart locks I have seen are Schlage, one of the more popular ones is the Encode Century Wifi Deadbolt Smart Lock, number BE489WBCEN622. This lock has wifi connectivity that allows you to monitor the status of the lock. This lock offers personalized codes to guests that expire when their booking is completed.
You are also able to set standard codes for cleaning or maintenance to further track when certain individuals are coming or going within the home. While these locks are very reliable it is always smart to have a lockbox with a code and a manual key in case of power outages or malfunctions with the lock or for emergencies. This ensures there is always a way in, allowing you to maintain that five-star rating with your guests and avoid frustration for service members taking care of the home or avoiding having to reschedule maintenance or cleaning crews.
The most common camera I have worked with often is the ring floodlight wired in camera that allows you to see day and night who was in your property and is relatively very reliable. However whether or not your camera could be used for police investigation without your explicit consent is the only potential downside to using the ring camera system. Depending on your personal stance on this, Eufy is a highly used and recommended alternative.