Smart lock for Airbnb: guests check in themselves
With a smart lock and Sojolock, every guest automatically gets their own PIN code for the days of their stay. No key safe, no waiting at the door and no lost key.
How self check-in works
Booking comes in
Sojolock receives the booking through Sojodesk or the API. With only a calendar link (iCal) you pass the code on yourself.
Code on the lock
Well before arrival (12 hours by default) a PIN code is on the keypad, valid from check-in to check-out.
Code disappears
After departure Sojolock removes the code. The next guest gets a new, different code.
What you need
A smart lock with keypad
For PIN codes you need a lock with a keypad. Tedee works now; other brands follow.
Internet at the lock
A bridge (or a lock with Wi-Fi) lets Sojolock set codes remotely.
A spare key
Always keep a spare key in a key safe. That is a condition with us.
Why a PIN code beats a key safe
A key safe usually has one code that you reuse. Anyone who has seen it once can always get in again. A PIN code per guest only works for the period of the stay and becomes invalid afterwards. In the log you see who came in and when.
For the guest it is simple: the code is in the email and on a guest page in the browser. No app or account is needed.
- Every guest gets their own code with a start and end
- Log of who came in and when
- Alert for low battery or an offline lock
- Guest page with address, instructions and emergency number
Frequently asked questions about smart locks for rentals
Does this work with Airbnb and Booking.com?
Through Sojodesk or our API we receive all booking details, including the guest's email address. With only a calendar link (iCal) we do not know the guest's name or email, so you send the code yourself.
What if the internet goes down?
Codes that are already on the lock and keypad keep working. New codes only go through when the connection is back. That is why we create codes well before arrival.
What if a guest forgets their code?
The code is on the guest page and in the email. You can also look it up again in Sojolock.
What does it cost?
From € 4 per lock per month for automatic codes per booking, excluding VAT. You buy the hardware separately.
Do I need to keep a spare key?
Yes. A lock can be temporarily unreachable due to battery, internet or a fault. Always keep a spare key in a key safe.
Read more
PIN code for guests
Why a temporary PIN code per guest is safer than a key safe, how it works and what you need to arrange: spare key, battery and internet.
Tedee or Nuki
Tedee or Nuki for your door or rental? What to look at: keypad, internet, your cylinder, integrations and what Sojolock supports today.
For vacation rentals
Renting out a home or holiday house? Sojolock automatically creates a temporary PIN code for every guest and removes it after check-out. No more handing over keys.