Smart Locks
Klevio
Smart access for UK short-term rentals using existing locks
Solid Option
Niche UK retrofit smart-access — quote-only and thinly reviewed
Contact sales • No free trial
Comparison
Klevio vs RemoteLock
Pricing, pros and cons, and buyer-fit side-by-side. Pick the one that matches your operation — or see why neither should.
Smart Locks
RemoteLock
Cloud-based smart lock access control for vacation rentals
Solid Option
Solid access control platform held back by hardware reliability and support concerns
From $6/listing • No free trial
✓Editorial verdict
Which Should You Pick: Klevio or RemoteLock?
Pick Klevio if you operate UK short-term rentals with existing analogue or electric intercoms (Paxton, BPT, URMET, Comelit, PAC GDX) and want a mains-powered retrofit that electrifies the existing lock. Pick RemoteLock if you want transparent self-serve pricing at $6/lock/month (Premium) or $12/lock/month (Enterprise), centralized fleet management across Yale, Schlage, Kwikset, and August hardware, and dozens of PMS integrations.
Editorial perspective from the Klevio side; factual claims about RemoteLock are drawn from its review.
Pricing Side-by-Side
Klevio
Full pricing →Contact sales • No free trial
Contact sales
No public pricing. Klevio's pricing page returned HTTP 404 on 2026-04-26 and the support article 'How much does it cost?' directs buyers to sales for a quote based on their setup. A 2019 UK Airbnb promo (now ended) listed device+install at £549 RRP and £15/month over 24 months, but those numbers are not current.
Try KlevioRemoteLock
Full pricing →From $6/listing • No free trial
Premium
$6/lock/mo
Billed annually; hardware extra (~$279+ per lock)
All portfolio sizes
- Centralized cloud access control across all locks
- PMS integrations for automated guest code delivery
- Scheduled access (check-in/check-out windows)
- Mobile app + web dashboard
- Audit log of all lock events
Enterprise
$12/lock/mo
Hardware extra; volume discounts on hardware available
Larger portfolios needing advanced features
- Everything in Premium
- Advanced reporting and analytics
- Priority customer support
- Custom integrations and API workflows
- SSO and team-management features
What each tool does well — and where it falls short
What Klevio does well
Retrofits existing locks rather than replacing the cylinder
Klevio.com states the device 'transforms existing locks into ultra-effective smart locks,' which avoids the cost and landlord-permission hurdle of swapping hardware in leased UK flats.
Mains-powered hardware — no batteries to manage
Klevio's device-and-app page confirms the units 'are connected to mains power - no batteries involved,' eliminating a common failure mode for battery smart locks across a portfolio.
Remote 24/7 unlock and app-less guest access
GetApp's listing confirms users can 'lock / unlock your existing doors, from anywhere, 24/7' with an 'app-less access option,' which matters when guests refuse to install yet another app.
Pairs with Nuki for deadbolt-only doors
Klevio's support article confirms Nuki 'is a smart lock that we sometimes use to work alongside Klevio' for doors with deadbolt locks — extending the addressable property set.
What RemoteLock does well
Seamless PMS integration automates guest code workflows
Connects with Hostfully, Guesty, Track, and other PMSs to automatically generate and deliver access codes tied to reservations. Reduces manual key handoff entirely.
One dashboard to monitor and control all locks remotely
Cloud-based centralized console shows real-time access logs, sends alerts, and lets managers control devices across all properties from anywhere.
Broad hardware compatibility across major lock brands
Supports Yale, Schlage, Kwikset, and August locks, so operators can choose hardware that fits their property type and budget rather than being locked into one manufacturer.
Where Klevio falls short
Pricing is gated behind a sales form
The /pricing URL 404s and the sales page asks buyers to 'Tell us about your use case so we can calculate the appropriate price' — making it hard to budget a portfolio rollout without a call.
iOS app reliability is patchy in user reviews
App Store reviews for the GB Klevio app flag that 'the app forces you to type in your account password every time you need to open a door' and 'key doesn't even swipe half the time,' against an overall 3.7/5 from just 22 ratings.
Third-party review evidence is essentially absent
Capterra shows 'Based on 0 user reviews' and GetApp shows 'Overall rating: 0/10 with 0 reviews,' so vendor claims about reliability and ROI are difficult to validate independently.
No verified PMS or channel-manager integration
Capterra mentions an unspecified API, but no public developer docs, Zapier listing, webhook documentation, or PMS partnership (Hostaway, Guesty, Lodgify, OwnerRez, Hospitable) was findable on klevio.com or help.klevio.com on 2026-04-26.
Where RemoteLock falls short
Lock hardware failures reported well before expected lifespan
Capterra reviewers report that despite significant investment, nearly every lock has required replacement, with many failing in under two years from moisture damage and sudden failures.
Customer support is hard to reach and slow to resolve issues
Users report difficulty contacting anyone, resolution processes stretching weeks or months, and no emergency services — a significant gap for a product that controls property access.
Monthly per-lock fees add up on top of upfront hardware costs
At $6/lock/month plus ~$279+ per lock in hardware, the total cost of ownership can be substantial for larger portfolios compared to simpler one-time-purchase solutions.
Which Should You Pick
Pick Klevio if
UK short-term-rental hosts with existing analogue or electric intercom systems (Paxton, BPT, URMET, Comelit, PAC GDX) who want to electrify the existing lock rather than replace it.
Skip Klevio if
You operate outside the UK, want self-serve DIY pricing, or need a smart lock that integrates directly with your PMS or channel manager.
Pick RemoteLock if
Property managers with 5+ units who need centralized access control and automated code delivery through PMS integration.
Skip RemoteLock if
You're a single-property host on a tight budget — the required subscription on top of hardware costs may not justify the investment.
Where Klevio and RemoteLock actually differ
- RemoteLock publishes transparent pricing at $6/lock/month (Premium, billed annually) or $12/lock/month (Enterprise) plus ~$279+ per compatible lock; Klevio's pricing page returned HTTP 404 on 2026-04-26 and every buyer must complete a sales form for a quote.
- RemoteLock integrates with dozens of PMS platforms including Hostfully, Guesty, and Track for automated guest code delivery; Klevio has no verified PMS or channel-manager integration found on klevio.com or help.klevio.com as of 2026-04-26.
- Klevio is a UK-specific retrofit for existing locks and analogue/electric intercoms (Paxton, BPT, URMET, Comelit, PAC GDX); RemoteLock-compatible locks are full smart-lock replacements built for North American ANSI deadbolts.
- Klevio is mains-powered with no batteries to manage; RemoteLock-compatible third-party locks are battery-powered and Capterra reviewers report failures within two years from moisture and sudden hardware issues.
- RemoteLock serves over 10,000 customers across 75+ countries with verified Capterra/GetApp reviews; Klevio's Capterra and GetApp listings both show 0 user reviews — limited independent validation for procurement.
Common objections
- RemoteLock has transparent pricing and Klevio hides everything behind a sales form — why even consider Klevio?
- For self-serve buyers who need to model total cost upfront, RemoteLock genuinely wins on transparency and Klevio's quote-only approach is a real friction point. Klevio is worth a sales call only when its specific retrofit angle matters — UK properties with existing Paxton/BPT/URMET/Comelit intercoms, leased flats where you can't swap the cylinder, or operators who specifically want mains-powered hardware. For everyone else, RemoteLock's published pricing and broader PMS integration list are the safer evaluation path.
- RemoteLock has reported hardware reliability issues — does Klevio's mains-powered design actually solve that?
- Yes, on the battery axis. RemoteLock's reliability complaints stem from third-party battery-powered locks failing within two years, and Klevio's mains-powered architecture sidesteps that failure mode entirely. The trade-off is that Klevio's iOS app reviews flag forced re-auth and unreliable swipe-to-unlock — different failure profile, software-side rather than hardware-side. RemoteLock also gives you the option to swap lock brands through the same dashboard if one underperforms; Klevio is single-vendor.
- Klevio has no PMS integration at all — isn't that a dealbreaker compared to RemoteLock's dozens of PMS partners?
- For multi-property operators who need access codes flowing from reservations automatically, yes — RemoteLock's Hostfully/Guesty/Track integration list solves a problem Klevio architecturally doesn't address today. Klevio's narrower value is physical: retrofitting existing UK intercoms and cylinders without replacing hardware. If your binding constraint is leased-flat door hardware or listed-building intercom rules, Klevio is one of the few viable options; if it's PMS-driven code automation at portfolio scale, RemoteLock wins outright.
Keep Digging
Klevio
Niche UK retrofit smart-access — quote-only and thinly reviewed
RemoteLock
Solid access control platform held back by hardware reliability and support concerns