Here’s how I manage my AirBnB - initially wanted to install digital lock. Luckily I did not. Instead I went with this:

https://s.lazada.com.my/s.0fSZV

A simple combination lock that I put at my letter box. In it I drop my house and lift key for my tenant. This is so much better - no need to worry about Wifi, Bluetooth, battery, finger print, etc. Cheap and effective

Just change the combination lock PIN every few weeks

This post has been edited by knwong: Apr 2 2020, 01:21 PM

Beg to differ. I see more downside in using digital lock:

1. Super expensive
2. Need to worry about power supply (battery)
3. Some model need internet connectivity
4. Need to educate tenant how to use the lock (waste of time)
5. Follow up from no. 1 - poor ROI

The thread starter asked for digital lock that's good to use for AirBnB so my argument is based on this alone. If you are debating on the merit for personal use, then you can justify with any personal reason I won't argue at all - to some cost is not an issue

There's no 100% foolproof in using locks. I'm a fan of LockPickingLawyer videos in Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm9K6rby98W8JigLoZOh6FQ

You'll find that lock picker nowadays are smart, they have graduate to cyber-thief. Digital locks also can be easily tamper with

This post has been edited by knwong: Apr 2 2020, 05:54 PM

Let me share the perils of running homestay:

High end market is rare. I do get those Middle East, Datuk, politician tenant but no one will leave feedback that using manual lock is deal-breaker. If tenant lost a key I deduct RM50 from their deposit which is small income

When there’s power or network connectivity outage, you won’t want to come rescue your tenant in the middle of the night

When running a homestay business, keep the operation as lean as possible. Don’t go with fancy digital lock, 60 inch Flat screen, inverter A/C. Those are overkill

Take these serious advise for someone who has run homestay