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Solid Option
How we reviewBy STRStack · Last updated 2026-04-20

RemoteLock for small portfolios (1–5 listings)

Hosts with 1–5 short-term rental listings looking for software that scales with them, not against them.

Our verdict for small portfolios (1–5 listings)

Okay fit — consider alternatives

Workable but the per-lock subscription plus hardware cost is a steep outlay for just 1–5 units.

Why it fits you

  • Centralized dashboard simplifies managing a handful of properties
  • PMS integrations automate guest code delivery even at small scale

What might bite you

  • At $6/lock/month plus ~$279 per lock, cost per unit is high for a small portfolio
  • Simpler standalone smart locks may suffice without a subscription

Best-for-you alternatives at this size

  • Aqara Great fit

    If you run 1–10 doors and already live inside Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, or SmartThings, Aqara is one of the cheapest credible ways to add guest-code locks and sensors.

    From $169.99 • No free trial · Affordable, ecosystem-friendly smart locks for hands-on small-portfolio hosts

  • August Home Great fit

    If you manage 1-5 units and can't modify the door exterior, August is the cleanest retrofit path with automatic Airbnb code generation built in.

    From $149.99 • No free trial · The right smart lock when you can't modify the door exterior

  • Igloohome Great fit

    No monthly fees and simple Airbnb sync make igloohome ideal for hosts with 1–5 properties, especially remote ones.

    From $129 • Free trial · Best offline smart lock for remote STR properties

Still think RemoteLock is right for you?

From $6/listing • No free trial