PointCentral
The vendor offers guest and staff access tools and monitoring for linked devices.
Best for: Reviewing access across units and shared areas, if your setup qualifies.
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PointCentral vs RemoteLock
Compare PointCentral 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
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 | PointCentralSmart access | RemoteLockSmart access |
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| Score | 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. |
| Overview | PointCentral offers tools for guest and staff access and monitors linked devices. Its dashboard covers units, site borders and shared areas. It uses digital access details and logs events. These are vendor claims. Safety and performance are not independently confirmed. Whether new customers with 1–10 properties qualify is not confirmed. The stated setup minimum may exclude them. | 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 | Platform Ask for a quote for setup, hardware and ongoing fees. OwnerRez previously reported a 15-property minimum for new setups. The current rule is unconfirmed. | 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 | Platform: Contact the provider for a quote. Plan prices and conditionsPlatform: Contact the provider for a quote. Ask for setup, hardware and ongoing fees in your quote. OwnerRez previously reported a 15-property minimum for a new setup. We could not confirm whether that limit still applies. 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. Platform: Contact the provider for a quote. Ask for setup, hardware and ongoing fees in your quote. OwnerRez previously reported a 15-property minimum for a new setup. We could not confirm whether that limit still applies. 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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| Product type Choose locks, software to control entry or a managed service. | Available Manage property access and connected devices online. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| 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 Set when guests and staff can get in. Connecting your property software depends on the service you use. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| 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 access online. You need supported hardware, a hub and a network connection. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| 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. | Check this for your exact device and account. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account. | 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 Use PINs, fobs, access cards or a phone. Options depend on your hardware. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| 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 See access logs for units, shared areas and outside entry points. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| 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. | 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 Supports Alarm.com products and some Z-Wave devices from other brands. Check the exact model on the current device list. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| 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. | 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. | With conditions Network needs depend on the lock. Choose supported hardware and check the current device list, platform and hub requirements. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| 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 OwnerRez lists a PointCentral connection. Check that your account can use it and how to set it up. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| 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. | 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. | 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. | 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 OwnerRez says new customers need at least 15 properties to get started. Existing customers are exempt. It warns that this rule may change. We could not confirm who qualifies now. 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.
| 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 Ask for a quote to connect your properties. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| 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. | 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 setup, hardware and ongoing service costs. We could not confirm a fixed total for your properties. Details: Ask for a quote and check which devices work with your account.
| 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 — PointCentral 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.
PointCentral: what to consider
Ask if your property count qualifies. The vendor describes access logs and device tools; these do not prove safety results. A setup for a few properties was not confirmed. Read the PointCentral 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 PointCentral 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 PointCentral 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.
Can PointCentral give staff different access from guests?
Yes. PointCentral describes access by role and time. Its hardware options use codes, fobs, badges, cards or phones. Ask which methods work on your exact doors. The list does not mean each lock supports them all.
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.