Hi @Luis5602
Several models of Schlage with different trim/colors. I have used:
Schlage Encode BE489
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HX9GSJM?ref=emc_s_m_5_i_atc&th=1
There is a newer model that is more expensive Schlage Encode Plus, but haven't seen alot of comments on it yet. I would stick with the BE489 unless you have a true need to buy the more expensive Schlage Encode Plus.
I believe the direct integration of Schlage Locks with Airbnb is currently only in US & Canada:
@Jasmine531
I've been using Schlage over 5 years. It seems to be the most popular with Airbnb host.
I'd suggest the Encode which is wifi. The app is really good.
As @Juan63 mentioned all wifi locks need good signal from router.
The previous technology was a Zigby hub, such as Smart Things, Vera, and Wink. I first started with a Wink hub and the Schlage Smart Connect which is the Zigby which is a radio wave that is used with home alarms and such, but wifi locks have taken over and there hasn't been any new products for Zigby for years. As it requires another hub (router) that can be problematic.
The only issue with the Encode is that in very humid and hot climates, like Florida, it can get condensation on the inside cover when it's over 90 and 100% humidity. It happens at night if guest turn down the AC below 72. Schalge does have 3 year warranty and they replaced or refunded my first Encode twice. The first time the refunded the cost of the replacement from Home Depot and second time I just requested they ship me a new one. This was at about 2 years. And was from it getting wet on the inside cover.
I also use a backup key in a lockbox but so far haven't had to resort to that and every guest of all ages don't have any problem using the Encode or the previous Smart Connect one. I keep the instructions simple and just say to use their code once to lock or unlock.
When I noticed the moisture inside the cover I drilled a few holes in the side to let it vent which helped. I've done this with the new one and put a membrane over inside to help keep out humid air from outside. It's been over 90 with 100% humidity for the past week and it's bone dry but won't know until middle of summer how well this hack works. I'm also right on the ocean so maybe the salt air is also an issue. AC and Heat units only last about half their lifespan.
They are also easy to install. I also bought a used one off Amazon so have a backup. I can change it out in like 5 minutes.
Also I've been using Remote Lock lock service that is integrated with Airbnb for 3 years. I haven't switched over to the new integration in the app but it's pretty much the same. I would hate to have to enter each code manually and every time there is a change or cancelation. It's also very intuitive and I just check the Schlage App to see if the guest checking in was added to the lock. It adds it a few days before check in, and once it's on the lock it doesn't require wifi to work.
These are the hole I drilled that helped but this is only an issue for places like Florida with esteem heat and humidity,
Oh remember to save your receipt. Can submit warranty claim via email. It takes about a week for someone to respond.
Checking in is very important. At least that's a place where host should have perfect score.
I've only had one 4 star with check in, but it days 4.99. It should be 5.0.
But Check in, Cleanliness, and Accuracy are all in the host control.
The one 4 star I got they didn't get to check in really early as they wanted., but I can't have guest showing up before other guest check out or while it's being cleaned. I also put that in my Other Things to Note.
