Hi everyone (and thanks in advance to anyone who may share/help).
I'm looking to put a smart lock on a new, remotely managed property. The idea is to manage this property completely remotely (with feet on the ground in terms of a cleaner and maintenance for the inevitable tasks and emergencies).
To do this we obviously need keyless entry, and I have decided in favour of a smart lock, as opposed to a key safe.
I really like the look of the Schlage sense smart lock, as in incorporates a keypad and allows hosts to manage codes, entries etc from "anywhere in the World".
But it is this point which I'm not sure about. As far as I understand, you install the lock, as well as a hub and wifi network. Ok. Easy. But, I have a couple of questions/doubts:
1) The main worry I have is What happens if the wifi goes down at some point before guests arrive? It seems that if we hadn't already set up a code for our guests they wouldn't be able to enter.
2) What hubs can connect to the Schlage? I understand that the smart lock connects to the hub, which in tur connects to the wireless netowrk. Is that right?
3) Would any of you experienced (remote) hosts recommend any other devices to help with the remote-operation of an airbnb?
Of course I've already seen the August smart lock, which looks great. I do however prefer the Schlage for the built-in keypad (amoung other things).
Anyway, I would really appreciate any help from anyone out there who has gone throught the same as us! Thanks in advance!!!!
Tom