How I Automate Airbnb Doors and locks part 1

[@kevincandee5427]

Well thought out system and very well explained. Thank-you!

[@PhilipNBS]

Thank you, great explanation. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheSanctuaryPR]

Informative video, where’s the link for the lock you used?

[@dmitryburak]

Thank you Juan

[@Amina468]

Wow so valuable thank you for sharing

[@andrewgrn]

How long is the battery lasts?

[@juancarlosmoralespr]

The app provides battery status but I recommend to replace every 6 months

[@norahcruz5427]

Very helpful 👌

[@RyanBrittner]

Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks.

[@juancarlosmoralespr]

My pleasure

[@BostonTerrierDad623]

Agreed!

[@alexbelman7874]

Hello. Does the Yale lock automatically generate the code and sent it to the guest via Airbnb inbox via the app or desktop. In the past I had August Lock send the code through email and guests didn't always know to go there and called me which made the process feel less automated bc I had to walk them through getting inside. Has Yale fixed this problem. Thank you for your help JC! Great video !

[@LeeAnn..]

Thank you so much, this video was very helpful

[@juancarlosmoralespr]

Happy to help. If you have any questions, reach me www.juancarlosmorales.com

[@monicachavez6609]

How do you open the door again from the inside? Just turn the knob?

[@juancarlosmoralespr]

Yes.

[@adriana.ostfriesland]

Tengo una casa que voy a rentar y primero hay que abrir una reja que da acceso al patio principal y luego unos metros más adentro está la puerta principal de la casa. Que tipo de cerrojo recomiendas para la reja.

[@juancarlosmoralespr]

Una cajita de llaves de combinación y dejar una llave adentro.

[@MonteMitchell]

Great video. Very smart.

[@juancarlosmoralespr]

Appreciate it

[@kbar6644]

Thanks for sharing! I’m new to the airbnb business and planning to install a smart lock soon. How do you make sure that your place is in good shape after the guests leave?

[@juancarlosmoralespr]

Can you be a bit more specific?

[@ambitiousbeauty1013]

I heard you can charge a cleaning fee on Air B & B.

[@alexng94]

How do you go about automating the changing of pins after every turnover? Does this Yale system integrate with RemoteLock?

[@juancarlosmoralespr]

That’s a great question. In the video description, I have Part 2 which explains how this works. It does integrate with Remote Lock.

[@sixover5]

How do you automate the passcode to only work during the duration of the stay?

[@juancarlosmoralespr]

There is multiple ways to do so, the free one and the Pro approach. I recommend to start with the free option which works almost fully automatic. The Yale Assure Lock comes with various combos so you have to make sure to get the one I included in the video description which is the one that is Connected by August. August and Airbnb have a free integration which will create once it is configured, creates a unique door code that only works from check in time to checkout time. Once the code is created, it is sent via email to the guest. We found that some guests do not receive their code via email for various reasons. From experience, this solution is good but ideally, the code should be sent via text as that is the best way for most people to receive it. Keep in mind, nothing is a perfect solution. Automation is all about optimizing the process as much as possible but knowing that the human element will always bring some variables. The Pro solution that we have found is to us Lynx Automation. They have created an automation where they actually create the code with the guests las 4 digits of the phone number and the system sends it via text. This has been working well for us. If more people have comments or questions, I am happy to make a thorough video.

[@SS-uh3iz]

@@juancarlosmoralespr if I work with other OTA and not with airbnb, can I manually change the passcode by myself for every time new guest comes? And in that case would you still recommend this Smart Lock? Thanks for video, thumb up!

[@juancarlosmoralespr]

@@SS-uh3iz yes you can always manually change the codes from the August App and communicate the code to your guest manually. This automation is not required in that case.

[@ridwanibrahim4697]

will the landlord agree with me to set up that ? isn't it considered as damaging the construction while setting such?

[@juancarlosmoralespr]

It’s just a matter of having a conversation with them because there is no damage to the door as we are just replacing the lock while we are using the property. Once you are done with the rental and you’re going to return the property back to the landlord you can always put their lock back. I hope that answers your question.

[@julietenwere8842]

How do you change the code for the next guests?

[@juancarlosmoralespr]

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[@damarisnyakundi8221]

This is great!

[@capitaljetsetllc3513]

Thanks!

[@kunknown9433]

Hey Does it automate with your channel manager?

[@juancarlosmoralespr]

Yes it does. We use Lodgify but you can do with most channel managers.

[@kunknown9433]

@@juancarlosmoralespr also when the battery is no longer functioning , is there a back up to keep it working?

[@JamesLaster_NW]

Great tips! Does this lock require a hub? I am having issues with a Ring Station/Hub. Ring refuses to speak to me unless I am at the property.

[@juancarlosmoralespr]

Hey James, yes it does come with a hub. There is a link on the description below the video.

[@nicusordoljescu8762]

Hola Juan, how is the metal gate doing the job to protect if is that easy to open? Thanks

[@juancarlosmoralespr]

This unit is inside a condominium with 24 hr security and it requires fobs to move around it so it is really safe. The gate was installed by the previous owner and is not really necessary. We actually do not lock the gate since the door has the lock system and it also has a chain on the inside to provide an additional layer of security when inside. Hotels have the same setup (no gate, just a door with a smar lock and a security chain inside.)

[@lokeshk4642]

Looks like the remote passcode setup may not work. To me that is important. Giving the key to short term rental tenant is risky; they could duplicate that key easily at any store and keep it. Are there any remote passcode locking system is reliable?

[@juancarlosmoralespr]

I am not sure I understood. If you meant that you are not satisfied with this solution as it could fail, I understand where you are coming from. Nevertheless, technology is not always perfect especially when it comes to requiring wifi connectivity. If you wanted to make it 100% safe, you would have to not put a lockbox and when the code has problems, go to the property to bring backup key or troubleshoot the door code with the guest.

[@lokeshk4642]

@@juancarlosmoralespr , Thanks for your response. Yes, you answered my question. There are videos of how Wifi remote lock code failed. I am thinking of managing this remotely. I will need a contact point (team) if the property is in another city of country to communicate with the tenant if the code fails. Also, the lockbox code needs to be changed regularly.

[@juancarlosmoralespr]

@@lokeshk4642 You got it perfectly figured out. That's the way.

[@SherryXshi_]

what do u call that self close thing on the door? LOL i am trying to buy one

[@juancarlosmoralespr]

Its called a door closer.

[@mariaward5339]

Hi. How much did you spend on the system? Good video

[@juancarlosmoralespr]

$300 per door including the entire kit system included in the video description.

[@mr.g1683]

HELP which smart lock has the easiest access to change out their batteries?

[@juancarlosmoralespr]

WE use the Yale Assure Lock Touchscreen YRD226. You remove the backplate with a phillips screwdriver and change the batteries. The app tells you when you are running low at 25% battery.

[@mohammadsulaymaan7638]

Great video. I am currently using the Yale conexis L1 and been finding it extremely terrible to use and finding many problems with it. For e.g. the guests cannot access the virtual key because they come from abroad and are unable to download the app as its not available in there store. Extremely problematic. I chose that because apparantly they are useful for a multilock door that engages the doors hooks etc. The one you are using, seems to just use a simple code and theres no need for a virtual key. Seems extremely useful. Would you recommend the Conexis L1 smart lock by Yale?

[@juancarlosmoralespr]

I did sooo much research on locks that at this time, I would say this is one of the best but nothing is perfect. At the end of the day, you need to think of simplicity. Think about how you can make it soo easy for your guests to get access to the property. I find that using their last 4 digits of cell is easy to remember and receiving that code via text message with a backup code is best. Hope that helps.

[@ambitiousbeauty1013]

@@juancarlosmoralespr so you change the code after every guest using the digits in their phone number?

[@juancarlosmoralespr]

@@ambitiousbeauty1013 yes. More on part 2 on the video on the description