Smart Locks for Rented Homes, Homestays and PGs: Keyless Access for Guests

If you rent out a flat, run a homestay or manage a PG, keys are a constant headache. Tenants lose them, guests forget to return them, and every change of occupant raises the same question: who else has a copy? A smart lock turns the key into something you can add and delete in seconds.

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The problem with keys in shared and rented spaces

• You never know how many copies exist.
• Changing the lock after every tenant costs money and a visit.
• Late-night check-ins mean someone has to be there with the key.
• A lost key at a homestay means a locked-out guest and a bad review.

Option 1: RFID card locks for each room

For PGs, guest houses and homestays with several rooms, a keycard lock on each door works like a hotel. You hand a card to the guest at check-in and cancel it at check-out. Our CLOUD RFID keycard lock is built for exactly this, and is fitted room by room by our technicians.

CLOUD: keycard access for every room.

Option 2: fingerprint and card locks for a rented flat

For a single flat, a fingerprint and card lock on the main door is simpler. ZEAL stores up to 100 fingerprints and 100 cards, and you can delete a lost card in seconds. When a tenant moves out, delete their prints and cards. No locksmith, no new keys.

ZEAL: 100 fingerprints and 100 cards, about a year on AA batteries.

A simple routine for hosts and landlords

1. Before check-in: program a card for the guest or tenant.
2. At check-in: hand over the card, or enrol their fingerprint in a minute.
3. At check-out: collect the card or delete it, and delete any fingerprints.
4. Once a month: check the battery level and clear out old users.

What to think about before you buy

• Door type: our door locks are made for wooden doors. Tell us if yours is metal or glass.
• Number of rooms: for more than a few rooms, ask for a project quote.
• Power: the locks run on batteries, so a power cut does not lock anyone out. Our flat locks also have a key and an emergency power port as backup.
• Parking and entry: larger properties can add a boom barrier for the car park.

Frequently asked questions

Can I give a cleaner access only for a few hours?

The simplest way is a separate card that you hand over and collect, or a fingerprint you delete when the job ends.

What happens if a guest loses a card?

Delete that card from the lock and issue a new one. The lost card stops working straight away.

Fitting out a property? Send us the number of rooms and a photo of one door on WhatsApp at +91 72068 95607. See all hotel and keycard locks.