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Smart HomeUpdated 2026-04-25

Lynx

Property automation OS for smart locks, thermostats, and contactless check-in

At a glance

Updated 2026-04-25

Solid Option

Solid breadth-of-device automation layer, gated behind a sales call

Best for: Multi-property STR managers running 5-50+ units who want one dashboard for locks, thermostats, TV, and PMS-driven contactless check-in

Pricing

Contact sales • No free trial

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What Lynx actually is

Lynx (formerly VirtualKEY) is a property automation platform that unifies smart locks, thermostats, lights, sensors, WiFi, and branded TV under a single PMS-connected dashboard. It targets multi-property STR managers, boutique hotels, B&Bs, resorts, HOAs, and apart-hotels who want vendor-agnostic device control with contactless check-in baked in.

Core features

Unified dashboard for 300+ smart devices across locks, thermostats, lights, and sensors
Two-way PMS integration with Track, Guesty, Hostfully, Cloudbeds, Mews, Streamline, Escapia, and Lodgify
Offline Mode keeps contactless check-in and keyless entry working during internet outages
Bulk code provisioning — assign hundreds of codes across thousands of locks in one click
Early check-in/out upsell automation and gap-day workflows
Branded Hospitality TV with one-click WiFi, guest info hub, and streaming apps

Pros

Broad device + PMS coverage under one operating layer
Offline Mode preserves keyless entry during connectivity loss
Revenue add-ons (upsells, branded TV) bundled with the automation core

Cons

No public per-listing pricing — every quote requires a sales call
Automation reliability inherits underlying smart-lock connectivity quirks
Third-party review depth is thin and confused with an unrelated transportation product on Capterra

Best for

Multi-property STR managers running 5-50+ units who want one dashboard for locks, thermostats, TV, and PMS-driven contactless check-in

Not for

Owner-operators with 1-3 cabins on a DIY budget who don't need upsell automation or branded TV

Is Lynx right for you?

Honest per-segment take. Click any card for the full breakdown.

1–5 listings

Small portfolios

Niche fit

If you're running 1-3 owner-operated units, Lynx's contact-sales pricing and IoT scope are heavier than you need.

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5–20 listings

Mid-sized portfolios

Great fit

Mid-size managers (5-50 units) are exactly who Lynx is built for — one dashboard for locks, thermostats, TV, and PMS-driven check-in.

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20–100 listings

Large portfolios

Okay fit

Enterprise tier exists with assigned hardware onboarding and CSM, but pricing transparency and independent review depth are weaker than enterprise buyers usually expect.

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Airbnb primary

Airbnb-first hosts

Okay fit

Lynx is PMS-anchored rather than channel-anchored, so Airbnb-first hosts benefit only if they're already on a supported PMS.

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Vrbo primary

Vrbo-first hosts

Okay fit

Same story as Airbnb-first — value comes through the PMS layer, not a direct Vrbo connection.

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3+ channels

Multi-channel operators

Great fit

Multi-channel managers running a mid-market PMS get the most out of Lynx's unified device layer.

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Best for Enterprise

Pick BeHome247 if you run a mid-to-large hospitality or multifamily portfolio on Hostaway, OwnerRez, LiveRez, or Barefoot and want one overlay across smart-locks, HVAC, noise, and ops.

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