Smart Locks
Igloohome
Offline smart locks with auto-generated PINs for remote rentals
Best for Small Hosts
Best offline smart lock for remote STR properties
From $129 • Free trial
Comparison
Igloohome vs Tedee
Pricing, pros and cons, and buyer-fit side-by-side. Pick the one that matches your operation — or see why neither should.
Smart Locks
Tedee
Retrofit smart locks with PMS sync for EU short-term rentals
Solid Option
Solid EU retrofit smart lock with real PMS integrations, but accessory pricing is opaque
Contact sales • No free trial
✓Editorial verdict
Which Should You Pick: Igloohome or Tedee?
Pick Igloohome if your properties have unreliable internet and you need access codes that work entirely offline, you want native Airbnb calendar sync without a PMS in the loop, or you need verified USD pricing and US-standard ANSI deadbolt compatibility. Pick Tedee if you operate EU short-term rentals on euro-profile cylinders and use Guesty, Hostify, or Smoobu as your PMS layer.
Editorial perspective from the Igloohome side; factual claims about Tedee are drawn from its review.
Pricing Side-by-Side
Igloohome
Full pricing →From $129 • Free trial
Hardware Only
$129-$209+ per lock
One-time hardware purchase; no subscription required
Any (per-lock pricing)
- Bluetooth smart lock with offline PIN generation
- Free basic app for PIN management
- algoPIN time-sensitive access codes
- No monthly fees for core functionality
iglooaccess API
$2/lock/mo
30-day free trial; billed per active lock
Any (per-lock subscription)
- API integration with PMS platforms
- Automated guest code delivery via booking workflows
- Programmatic lock management
- Hardware purchase still required
Connected Bridge (optional)
$75 per property
One-time hardware cost; layers on top of any tier above
1 bridge per property
- Remote monitoring and control via WiFi
- Real-time lock status notifications
- Online code generation without physical visit
- Optional enhancement to any igloohome deployment
Tedee
Full pricing →Contact sales • No free trial
Contact sales
Hardware purchase model, not a subscription. Tedee GO listed at €129.00 VAT-included on the vendor product schema (2026-04-24). No consolidated pricing page exists at tedee.com/pricing. Tedee PRO, keypad, bridge, and cylinder accessory prices are sold as separate SKUs and are UNVERIFIED from direct vendor product-page fetches. USD pricing for US customers is UNVERIFIED on the vendor site.
Try TedeeWhat each tool does well — and where it falls short
What Igloohome does well
Offline PIN generation removes internet dependency entirely
Igloohome's algoPIN technology generates time-sensitive codes that work without WiFi, solving a real pain point for cabins and remote rentals where connectivity is unreliable or nonexistent.
Native Airbnb sync eliminates manual code management
Connecting your Airbnb account takes one click in the app, and the lock automatically creates guest PINs synced to your booking calendar — no manual code generation or messaging required.
No recurring subscription for core lock functionality
Basic app features, Bluetooth management, and PIN generation are included with the hardware purchase. The only ongoing cost is the optional $2/lock/month API fee for PMS integration.
What Tedee does well
Broad smart-home ecosystem support including Matter
Tedee supports Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Home Assistant, Fibaro, and Matter — wider than typical STR-only locks, per the vendor's compatibility page (2026-04-24).
Native Guesty and Hostify PMS integration for automated guest codes
Operators can auto-generate per-reservation access codes tied to booking windows without manual key handoff — Hostify's integration page confirms guest data syncs directly to Tedee locks (2026-04-24).
Retrofit cylinder install with no door drilling
Tedee GO and PRO mount on existing euro-profile cylinders, allowing reversible installation — a real advantage for leased STR properties where structural changes aren't permitted.
Where Igloohome falls short
8-digit access codes create guest friction and lockout risk
Remotely generated codes are 8 digits long, which guests may struggle to remember or key in correctly — especially after a long travel day. Lockouts require host intervention.
No WiFi, Z-Wave, or Zigbee means no smart home ecosystem
The lock operates via Bluetooth only. It cannot participate in broader home automation, geofencing, or remote smartphone access without the separate WiFi bridge hardware.
Remote PIN management requires a $75 WiFi bridge per property
Without the bridge, hosts must be within Bluetooth range to manage codes. For remote properties — ironically the lock's strongest use case — the bridge becomes a near-mandatory add-on.
Where Tedee falls short
No consolidated vendor pricing page; accessory-dependent total cost is opaque
Keypad, bridge, and cylinder pricing are sold as separate SKUs; assembling a STR-ready kit cost requires hunting across multiple product pages, since tedee.com/pricing returned no tier list (2026-04-24).
EU-centric distribution and euro-profile cylinder dependency
The vendor's product schema returns EUR pricing and US/USD retail pricing on the vendor site is unverified — North American operators with ANSI deadbolts will need a different lock.
Full STR use requires the separately-purchased keypad accessory
Without a keypad, guests need the Tedee mobile app to unlock, which is inconvenient for one-night stays and non-tech-savvy guests, per Tedee's own STR guidance (2026-04-24).
Which Should You Pick
Pick Igloohome if
Hosts with remote properties, cabins, or rentals with unreliable internet who need keyless guest access that works offline without any connectivity requirements.
Skip Igloohome if
You need full smart home integration across Z-Wave or Zigbee devices, want short easy-to-remember PINs, or manage properties across multiple booking platforms beyond Airbnb.
Pick Tedee if
EU-based short-term rental operators with existing euro-profile cylinders who want a quiet, small retrofit smart lock with Guesty, Hostify, or Smoobu PMS sync.
Skip Tedee if
You operate in North America with standard ANSI deadbolts — Tedee retrofits euro-profile cylinders and US distribution and USD pricing is unverified on the vendor site.
Where Igloohome and Tedee actually differ
- Igloohome's algoPIN technology generates time-sensitive codes that work entirely offline without WiFi; Tedee requires its separately-purchased bridge accessory and network connectivity for remote PMS-driven code automation.
- Igloohome has native Airbnb calendar sync that auto-creates guest PINs per reservation without a PMS; Tedee has no direct Airbnb integration — guest-code automation runs through Guesty, Hostify, or Smoobu as the PMS layer.
- Tedee supports Matter, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant, and Fibaro; igloohome is Bluetooth-only with no Matter, Z-Wave, Zigbee, or smart-home ecosystem connectivity.
- Igloohome publishes verified USD pricing starting at $129 per lock with a $75 WiFi bridge and optional $2/lock/month API; Tedee GO lists at €129 VAT-included with no consolidated pricing page and keypad/bridge/cylinder accessory costs spread across separate SKUs.
- Igloohome is a full deadbolt replacement designed for US-standard ANSI door preparations; Tedee is a reversible euro-profile cylinder retrofit designed for EU doors — the two target different door hardware standards entirely.
Common objections
- Tedee has native Guesty, Hostify, and Smoobu integrations plus Matter and HomeKit support — isn't igloohome's Airbnb-only sync and Bluetooth-only design too limited?
- For EU operators using one of those three PMSes with reliable internet, Tedee's integration breadth and smart-home ecosystem support are genuine advantages igloohome doesn't match. But igloohome solves a problem Tedee architecturally cannot — generating working access codes with zero internet dependency. For cabins, rural rentals, or any property where WiFi drops out, igloohome's offline algoPIN system guarantees guest access while Tedee's bridge-dependent automation breaks. If you're Airbnb-only, igloohome's native sync also avoids needing a PMS in the loop at all.
- Tedee is a reversible retrofit on existing cylinders — doesn't igloohome's full deadbolt replacement make it more invasive and harder to install in leased properties?
- Yes, for European leased properties with euro-profile cylinders, Tedee's reversible cylinder swap is a genuine advantage and igloohome isn't well positioned — igloohome is designed for US-standard ANSI deadbolt prep and may not fit euro-profile doors without significant modification. The geography and door-hardware split is the real determinant: in North America with ANSI deadbolts, igloohome is purpose-built; in Europe with euro-profile cylinders, Tedee is the natural fit.
- Tedee's pricing is opaque but it has no recurring software fees either — so isn't total cost roughly comparable to igloohome?
- Both avoid mandatory subscriptions for core hardware use, so the comparison comes down to upfront predictability. Igloohome's $129 hardware, $75 bridge, and optional $2/lock/month API are all published in USD and easy to model. Tedee's keypad, bridge, and cylinder accessory costs live across separate product pages with USD retail unverified, so assembling a kit price requires hunting. For buyers who need to commit a budget upfront, igloohome's transparency wins; for EU buyers willing to assemble SKU-level quotes, Tedee's one-time cost model is reasonable.
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Tedee
Solid EU retrofit smart lock with real PMS integrations, but accessory pricing is opaque