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 Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt
Compare Lynx vs Nuki Smart Lock (US Deadbolt) vs Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt 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.
Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt
The Encode BE489 deadbolt uses built-in Wi-Fi and the Schlage Home app.
Best for: Remote app access with the specified Wi-Fi deadbolt.
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| What matters to you | LynxSmart access |  Nuki Smart Lock (US Deadbolt)Smart access | Schlage Encode Smart WiFi DeadboltSmart 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. | This profile covers the Encode BE489 deadbolt. It has Wi-Fi built in and uses Schlage Home. You do not need another device for remote access. Plus, Connect and Lever are different products. Remote access still needs power, Wi-Fi and internet at the property. The app is free, but a property-software connection may cost extra. |
| 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. | Encode BE489 trim · add-on Official trim prices start at $299 per lock. We could not confirm which dollar currency applies. A starting or suggested retail price does not confirm checkout prices or ongoing plan fees. |
| 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. | Encode BE489: from $299/lock; currency to confirm Plan prices and conditionsEncode BE489: from $299/lock; currency to confirm Listed finishes start at $299 per lock. We could not confirm which dollar currency applies. This is a starting list price, not a confirmed checkout price or a recurring software fee. 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. Encode BE489 trim: Encode BE489: from $299/lock; currency to confirm Listed finishes start at $299 per lock. We could not confirm which dollar currency applies. This is a starting list price, not a confirmed checkout price or a recurring software fee. 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 Encode BE489 Wi-Fi deadbolt replaces your lock. Encode Plus and Lever are separate models. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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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 Set schedules for up to 100 codes in Schlage Home. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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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 Built-in Wi-Fi lets you use Schlage Home from afar. The lock needs power and internet. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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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 With a qualifying built-in Airbnb link, saved guest codes still start and expire offline. The lock must have power and work. Backup codes last until removed. If the lock is offline, remove them by hand after checkout. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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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 Unlock with a touchscreen PIN, the Schlage Home app or a physical key. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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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 See lock history and alerts in the app. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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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
| With conditions Includes a backup key. Saved PINs still need a working lock with power. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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| 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
| Check this for your exact device and account. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever |
| 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
| With conditions BE489 standard door thickness 1⅜–1¾ inches; 2⅜ or 2¾ inch backset, 2⅛ inch face bore and 1 inch edge bore. Thick-door kit is separate. Exact fit must be checked. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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| 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 Built-in Wi-Fi. No separate bridge is needed to control it from afar. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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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 The built-in Airbnb connection works only in some places, with certain devices and listings. Other property-software connections may cost extra. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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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
| With conditions Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant after setup. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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| 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
| With conditions Uses four AA batteries. The claimed life is up to six months, depending on use. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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| 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 | Check this for your exact device and account. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever |
| 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. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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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
| Check this for your exact device and account. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever |
| 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
| With conditions Official prices start at $299 per lock. This is not the total for all your properties. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever
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| 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
| Check this for your exact device and account. Model: Encode BE489 / BE489WB deadbolt; separate from Encode Plus, Connect and Lever |
Compare locks and guest-entry tools — Lynx vs Nuki Smart Lock (US Deadbolt) vs Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt
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.
Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt: what to consider
Check that you are buying BE489, not another Encode model. Remote access needs power, Wi-Fi and internet at the property. A free maker app does not make all links to property software free. Read the Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt 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 Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt?
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 Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt?
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 connect Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt directly to Airbnb?
Airbnb lists this model for its direct smart-lock feature. The listing must be in the US or Canada and meet Airbnb’s other rules. The lock needs internet and a keypad. Check the exact model and listing before you rely on codes linked to bookings.