Lynx
Manage guest access and connected-property tasks with software modules.
Best for: Combining guest access with selected portal or message modules.
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Lynx vs Nuki Smart Lock (US Deadbolt) vs RemoteLock
Compare Lynx vs Nuki Smart Lock (US Deadbolt) vs RemoteLock for locks and guest entry. Check the exact lock model, how to get in if it fails, and any extra device or paid plan you need.
Overview
Nuki Smart Lock (US Deadbolt)
Retrofit a compatible deadbolt and share digital access, with a separate hosting service for booking links.
Best for: Keep a compatible deadbolt and add a listed hosting service.
RemoteLock
Use cloud software to manage access through supported locks. Physical locks are separate.
Best for: Use software to control supported locks.
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| What matters to you | LynxSmart access |  Nuki Smart Lock (US Deadbolt)Smart access | RemoteLockSmart access |
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| Score | STRCompare scoring | STRCompare scoring | STRCompare scoring |
| Properties | Count the devices you need, not just properties. Check whether your account qualifies and get an exact quote. | Count the devices you need, not just properties. Check whether your account qualifies and get an exact quote. | Count the devices you need, not just properties. Check whether your account qualifies and get an exact quote. |
| Overview | Lynx is software to manage guest access and connected-property tasks. Locks and installation are separate parts of the purchase. You can choose modules for access, a guest portal and messages. Public sources do not confirm a fixed price for a few properties. They do not confirm a minimum that applies to every quote. | Consider the US Nuki Smart Lock if you want a retrofit lock with a documented hosting service sold separately. You can share digital access by hand without Smart Hosting. Booking connections use Nuki Web. Each connected lock needs its own Smart Hosting package at $69 per year. Check your deadbolt, how guests will enter and PMS requirements before choosing your setup. | RemoteLock is cloud software for door access, based in Denver. Physical locks are separate. Its catalog includes Schlage Encode Deadbolt and Encode Plus. A supported brand does not confirm that your exact model, region, rental software plan or required bridge will work. These details come from public guides, not product tests. |
| Plans and add-ons | Enterprise Ask for a quote for your plan and setup. | US Deadbolt lock-only · add-on The US store shows a $199 offer per unit. We could not confirm which dollar currency applies. The offer and stock can change. Accessories, installation and services cost extra. Home Set NFC promotional bundle · add-on The US store shows a $289 offer per unit. We could not confirm which dollar currency applies. The offer and stock can change. Accessories, installation and services cost extra. Smart Hosting per integrated lock The listed price is $69 per connected lock each year, paid yearly. We could not confirm monthly payments. The thirty-day trial becomes paid unless you cancel. The dollar currency code is unconfirmed. This is not a price per property. | Premium Starting software price per managed door per month. Pay yearly for the yearly panel or monthly for the monthly panel. Both require a yearly commitment. Hardware, installation and taxes cost extra. Enterprise Starting software price per managed door per month. Pay yearly for the yearly panel or monthly for the monthly panel. Both require a yearly commitment. Hardware, installation and taxes cost extra. Enterprise+ Ask for a quote for your plan and setup. |
| Price and how you pay | Enterprise: Contact the provider for a quote. Plan prices and conditionsEnterprise: Contact the provider for a quote. Ask for a quote for the plan and setup you need. We do not know how many locks or doors you need, or the exact price. Property count alone does not tell us how many devices to include. Enterprise: Contact the provider for a quote. Ask for a quote for the plan and setup you need. We do not know how many locks or doors you need, or the exact price. Property count alone does not tell us how many devices to include. | US Deadbolt: $199/lock; currency to confirm Plan prices and conditionsUS Deadbolt: $199/lock; currency to confirm The US store shows a $199 offer per unit. We could not confirm which dollar currency applies. The offer and stock can change. Accessories, installation and services cost extra. We do not know how many locks or doors you need, or the exact price. Property count alone does not tell us how many devices to include. US Deadbolt lock-only: US Deadbolt: $199/lock; currency to confirm The US store shows a $199 offer per unit. We could not confirm which dollar currency applies. The offer and stock can change. Accessories, installation and services cost extra. We do not know how many locks or doors you need, or the exact price. Property count alone does not tell us how many devices to include. Home Set NFC promotional bundle: Home Set NFC: $289/bundle promotional offer; currency to confirm The US store shows a $289 offer per unit. We could not confirm which dollar currency applies. The offer and stock can change. Accessories, installation and services cost extra. We do not know how many locks or doors you need, or the exact price. Property count alone does not tell us how many devices to include. Smart Hosting per integrated lock: Smart Hosting: $69/integrated lock/year; currency to confirm The listed price is $69 per connected lock each year, paid yearly. We could not confirm monthly payments. The thirty-day trial becomes paid unless you cancel. The dollar currency code is unconfirmed. This is not a price per property. We do not know how many locks or doors you need, or the exact price. Property count alone does not tell us how many devices to include. | Premium: from $7.5/door/month (monthly billing)Starting price Plan prices and conditionsPremium: from $7.5/door/month (monthly billing) Starting price Starting software price per managed door per month. Pay yearly for the yearly panel or monthly for the monthly panel. Both require a yearly commitment. Hardware, installation and taxes cost extra. This price covers one device, managed door or service unit. Your required quantity and total cost are not confirmed. Premium: Premium: from $7.5/door/month (monthly billing) Starting price Starting software price per managed door per month. Pay yearly for the yearly panel or monthly for the monthly panel. Both require a yearly commitment. Hardware, installation and taxes cost extra. This price covers one device, managed door or service unit. Your required quantity and total cost are not confirmed. Enterprise: Enterprise: from $15/door/month (monthly billing) Starting price Starting software price per managed door per month. Pay yearly for the yearly panel or monthly for the monthly panel. Both require a yearly commitment. Hardware, installation and taxes cost extra. This price covers one device, managed door or service unit. Your required quantity and total cost are not confirmed. Enterprise+: Contact the provider for a quote. Ask for a quote for the plan and setup you need. We do not know how many locks or doors you need, or the exact price. Property count alone does not tell us how many devices to include. |
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| 01 / Guest access | |||
| Product type Choose locks, software to control entry or a managed service. | Available Manage access and smart devices. Ask for a quote. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| Available Fits inside a US deadbolt. Euro Ultra is a separate product. Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed
| Available Manage lock access online. Buy compatible locks separately. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Scheduled access codes Create entry codes for the dates of each stay. | With conditions Send booking-linked codes before guests arrive. Compatible locks store codes sent to them in advance. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| With conditions Share access by hand without Smart Hosting. To link access to bookings, buy a separate package for each lock. Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed
| With conditions Premium allows up to 150 guest codes, each lasting up to 90 days. Enterprise allows unlimited active guest codes. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Remote management Internet, a bridge device or a plan needed for control from afar. | With conditions Manage supported devices online. Check the lock and network requirements. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| With conditions Built-in Wi-Fi lets you use the Nuki app remotely. A Matter connection needs a compatible hub. Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed
| With conditions Manage supported devices online. Check which devices and connections your plan supports. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Offline access Ways to get in when the connection is down. | With conditions Codes saved earlier can work on supported locks during an internet outage. The lock needs power. You may not be able to change codes during the outage. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| Check this for your exact device and account. Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed | With conditions Access synced earlier can still work locally on compatible locks with power. Cloud changes need internet. How this works and whether a physical backup key is available depend on your hardware. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Access methods Keypad, app, physical key and other documented methods. | With conditions Keypad access and other ways to unlock depend on the device. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| With conditions Share access in the app or use your existing key. An optional keypad adds PIN, fingerprint and NFC access. Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed
| With conditions The lock model determines which codes, keys and access schedules you can use. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Access logs Entry logs and the requirements for using them. | With conditions Get entry alerts and access logs. Your device and connection must support them. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| With conditions See activity in the Nuki app through a network connection. Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed
| With conditions Access logs depend on the lock’s features and connection. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Backup entry Backup options if power or the connection fails. | Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. | With conditions Keep your existing physical key. The rechargeable battery warns you below 20%. Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed
| Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. |
| 02 / Installation and connections | |||
| Lock compatibility Supported locks or required door hardware. | With conditions Check the exact lock model. The number of codes and connection options differ by model. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| With conditions Fits a US deadbolt. Euro-profile cylinders need a different product. Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed
| With conditions Check the exact model on the supported-device list. A listed brand does not mean every model works. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Door requirements Lock size and rules for fitting it to your door. | Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. | With conditions Fits a compatible single-cylinder deadbolt with an inside thumbturn. Check space on both sides and the fit guide. Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed
| Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. |
| Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, hubs and anything else you need. | Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. | With conditions Uses Wi-Fi, or Matter over Thread with a compatible smart-home hub. Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed
| With conditions Wi-Fi, hub and power needs depend on the device you choose. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| PMS connections Create codes from bookings. Check connections and fees. | With conditions Enterprise can share data both ways with property software. Check the connection and permissions. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| With conditions Smart Hosting connects listed booking and property tools through Nuki Web. What each connection does may differ. Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed
| With conditions Connect your RemoteLock account to OwnerRez with permission. Check fees for both services. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Smart-home connections Supported home platforms and required accessories. | Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. | With conditions Matter needs a compatible hub. Check which hub and voice commands work. Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed
| Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. |
| Battery and power Battery type and other power needs. | Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. | With conditions Built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery. Nuki says a full charge takes up to two hours. Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed
| Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. |
| API access What other software can control and who gets access. | Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. | Check this for your exact device and account. Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed | With conditions An API lets your software connect. You need an account with the right permissions. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| 03 / Eligibility and costs | |||
| Property limits Check account limits and how many devices you need. | With conditions Unlimited admins and non-guest users. We could not confirm a minimum or maximum number of properties. Count the devices you need, not just properties. Check whether your account qualifies and get an exact quote. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| With conditions Up to 200 individual lock access permissions with user time restrictions. This is credential capacity, not a property limit. Maximum property count is still not confirmed. Count the devices you need, not just properties. Check whether your account qualifies and get an exact quote. Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed
| Count the devices you need, not just properties. Check whether your account qualifies and get an exact quote. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Plans and add-ons Check the device model and software plan rules. | With conditions Enterprise needs a quote. You can bring your own hardware or buy it already set up. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| With conditions US Deadbolt lock alone, Home Set NFC, and optional Smart Hosting plan. Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed
| With conditions Premium, Enterprise and Enterprise+ for vacation rentals. Monthly and yearly payments both need a yearly contract. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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| Hardware cost Price for one device, not a total for all your properties. | Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. | With conditions US lock-only $199; promotional Home Set NFC $289, regular listed $378; keypad and services separate Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed
| Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. |
| Additional fees Plans per device, bridge devices and fitting costs. | With conditions Ask for Enterprise prices and any minimum purchase or contract terms. The public page does not give them. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| With conditions Smart Hosting costs $69 per connected lock per year, billed yearly. The 30-day trial becomes paid unless you cancel. Model: US Smart Lock (Deadbolt), retrofit; hardware SKU undisclosed
| With conditions Premium costs $6 per door each month with yearly billing, or $7.50 with monthly billing. Enterprise costs $12 per door each month with yearly billing, or $15 with monthly billing. Both need a yearly contract. Tax and hardware cost extra. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
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Compare locks and guest-entry tools — Lynx vs Nuki Smart Lock (US Deadbolt) vs RemoteLock
Start at the door. Check whether the lock fits, how guests enter and what happens if power or internet fails. Then check remote control and booking links. A lock, a hub and access software can be separate purchases. Confirm the full setup before relying on automatic guest codes.
Lynx: what to consider
Check the modules and hardware in your quote. Locks and fitting are separate parts of the setup. A fixed price for a few properties was not confirmed. Nor was a minimum that applies to every quote. Read the Lynx profile for its plans and requirements.
Nuki Smart Lock (US Deadbolt): what to consider
Check how guests enter and whether your software works with Nuki Web. Sharing digital access by hand does not need Smart Hosting. Booking links need that separate package for each lock. Read the Nuki Smart Lock (US Deadbolt) profile for its plans and requirements.
RemoteLock: what to consider
Check the exact lock model, region and software plan. A supported brand does not mean every lock in that brand will work. Include any needed bridge, hardware and setup costs in your choice. Read the RemoteLock profile for its plans and requirements.
Explore all smart access options, how to choose a lock for a US rental, how to plan automatic guest access codes to continue your shortlist.
Common questions
What should I check before choosing between Lynx, Nuki Smart Lock (US Deadbolt) and RemoteLock?
Start with the exact door and lock model. Check the keypad, bridge or hub needed for your chosen booking connection. Decide which system should create and remove guest codes. A compatible brand name alone does not confirm that the full setup will work.
How should I plan backup entry with Lynx, Nuki Smart Lock (US Deadbolt) and RemoteLock?
Check how the exact model lets guests in if the main method fails. Test the guest steps before arrival and arrange local help. A code may work offline but still need an internet link for you to change or remove it.
Which Lynx connection mode should I use with Airbnb?
Use Inbox Only if your property software already handles stays and codes. Access Management and Inbox can import Airbnb listings and stays and manage codes without that software. Access Code Only leaves out the inbox. Choose the mode that fits the system you want to control codes.
Will Nuki Smart Lock fit any US deadbolt?
No. Nuki’s US guide calls for a single-cylinder deadbolt: a key outside and a thumbturn inside. The door’s swing and nearby hardware also affect fit. Use the US guide and measure the needed space before you buy.
Can I set up a new RemoteLock connection through Hospitable?
Hospitable says its old RemoteLock link is closed to new setups. Hosts who set it up before may keep using it. Check the latest notice before choosing this route. Plans for a new link do not mean it is ready to use.