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May 22, 2026 17 min read

A practical UK guide to the property management systems, booking tools and smart access platforms that can work with TTLock-compatible smart locks — including how each setup works, likely cost style, setup difficulty, guest-code automation, cleaner access and the best fit for Airbnb hosts, serviced accommodation operators, HMOs, aparthotels and small hotels.
TTLock-compatible smart locks can work with a range of Airbnb and PMS workflows. Some platforms connect to TTLock directly, some work through a smart access layer such as RemoteLock or Homeit, and others require a developer-led setup through the TTLock Open Platform.
For most UK Airbnb hosts, the main goal is simple: automatically create a guest code when a booking is confirmed, send that code before check-in, and expire it after checkout.
A TTLock PMS integration connects your booking system, property management software or smart access platform with your TTLock-compatible smart lock setup. Instead of manually creating access codes for every guest, the system can automate part or all of the guest access workflow.
Create unique PIN codes for each reservation and reduce manual code creation.
Set access to work only between check-in and checkout times where supported.
Manage cleaner, maintenance and staff access without sharing permanent keys.
This guide is designed as a platform comparison and planning guide, not a full click-by-click setup manual for every system.
You can use it to understand which PMS platforms and smart access routes may work with TTLock, what each setup is best suited for, what the normal setup flow looks like, and what to check before buying locks, gateways or software subscriptions.
Best practice: use this blog to choose the correct route, then follow the dedicated setup instructions inside your chosen PMS or smart access platform before using automated access with real guests.
You need a smart lock that works with the TTLock app or compatible ecosystem. For Airbnb and serviced accommodation, keypad access is usually essential because guests normally use a PIN code rather than downloading an app.
Many remote workflows require a compatible gateway so the lock can communicate with the cloud for remote access, code updates, lock status and PMS-style automation.
You need a PMS, booking tool or access platform that can connect booking data with lock-code generation. Some do this directly; others need a bridge such as RemoteLock or Homeit.
| Platform | Integration Route | Best For | Setup Difficulty | Cost Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guesty | Guesty Locks Manager with supported lock provider connection | Professional short-let managers | Medium | PMS subscription plus lock manager costs where applicable |
| Hospitable | Smart lock connection inside Hospitable | Airbnb hosts and small operators | Easy to medium | Requires eligible Hospitable plan; smart devices not available on all plans |
| Beds24 | Direct TTLock integration inside Beds24 | Technical hosts and larger operators | Medium to advanced | Modular pricing based on selected services and connections |
| Uplisting | TTLock integration with reservation-specific codes | Airbnb and Vrbo operators | Easy to medium | PMS subscription; confirm smart lock feature availability |
| Hostex | Smart device integration workflow | Growing Airbnb and serviced accommodation operators | Medium | Property-based PMS pricing; confirm lock feature availability |
| Smoobu | Usually through RemoteLock or supported access partners | Small to mid-sized short-let hosts | Medium | Smoobu plus RemoteLock/access partner costs |
| Lodgify | Lodgify Smart Locks or Homeit access partner route | Direct booking website users | Easy to medium | Lodgify plus per-lock or partner subscription costs |
| SabeeApp | SabeeApp marketplace TTLock integration | Hotels, aparthotels and serviced apartments | Medium | SabeeApp PMS plus Smart Solutions/add-on pricing |
| RemoteLock | Dedicated smart access management layer | Operators wanting centralised lock control | Medium | Per-lock subscription model |
| TTLock Open Platform | Cloud API / SDK / developer integration | Developers, integrators and larger operators | Advanced | Developer/integration cost plus any platform/API costs |
Guesty is one of the better-known property management platforms for professional short-term rental operators. It is commonly used by businesses managing multiple Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and direct booking properties.
Guesty’s Locks Manager is designed to bring smart lock management into one dashboard. Operators can connect supported lock providers, link locks to properties and use reservation details to help generate access codes for guest stays.
Guesty normally works on a PMS subscription model, and lock management may involve additional platform or per-lock costs. Larger operators should request current pricing directly from Guesty before planning the project.
Usually it is better suited to professional operators or growing portfolios. A single-property host may find Hospitable, Uplisting, Lodgify or a simpler access workflow easier.
No. The lock still needs to be set up correctly in its own ecosystem. Guesty acts as the PMS and smart lock management layer where supported.
Platform website: Visit Guesty
Hospitable is popular with Airbnb hosts because it focuses strongly on guest messaging, automated replies, booking workflows and operational tasks. For many hosts, this makes it feel more approachable than a full enterprise PMS.
Hospitable can connect supported smart lock platforms and automatically create or manage access codes for guest stays and operational tasks. Its strength is tying lock codes into the wider hosting workflow, including guest messages and cleaning tasks.
Hospitable pricing depends on the plan and property count. Smart device support may not be available on every plan, so hosts should check the current plan requirements before relying on lock automation.
Yes, where supported and configured correctly, Hospitable can manage lock codes and include access information within guest workflows.
For many small Airbnb hosts, yes. Guesty is more suited to larger professional operators, while Hospitable is often easier for hosts focused on messaging and simpler automation.
Platform website: Visit Hospitable
Beds24 is a powerful PMS and channel management platform used by hosts, accommodation providers and property managers who want deep control over bookings, rules, channels, automation and technical settings.
Beds24 has a TTLock integration that can use booking data to create passcodes. It can support online and offline passcode workflows depending on the setup, but the rules around passcode length, timing and validity must be understood properly before live use.
Beds24 uses modular pricing rather than one simple flat plan. Costs depend on how many properties, rooms, channels and services are active. This can be cost-effective for technical operators but harder for beginners to estimate at first glance.
It can work, but it may feel technical. Beds24 is strongest when the host values control, channel management and automation flexibility.
Yes, Beds24 provides TTLock integration documentation. Hosts should still test their exact lock, gateway and code workflow before live guest stays.
Platform website: Visit Beds24
Uplisting is a short-term rental management platform used by Airbnb and Vrbo operators who want streamlined booking management, guest messaging, direct bookings and operational tools.
Uplisting lists a TTLock integration designed to automate guest check-in. It can create a unique door lock code for each reservation and allow that code to be inserted into automated guest messages using a lock-code message tag.
Uplisting pricing depends on plan and property count. Hosts should confirm whether smart lock features are included in their chosen plan and whether any extra lock or integration fees apply.
Yes, the TTLock workflow is designed so unique reservation codes can be inserted into automated guest messages where configured correctly.
Yes, it is one of the more relevant options for Airbnb and Vrbo operators who want an easier reservation-to-code workflow.
Platform website: Visit Uplisting
Hostex is a growing PMS option for Airbnb, short-let and vacation rental operators. It offers property management features, automation tools and smart device workflows, including broad smart lock support.
Hostex allows operators to connect smart lock systems and automate access for multiple properties. The exact TTLock workflow should be confirmed inside Hostex before purchase, including supported lock brands, plan level and gateway requirements.
Hostex uses property-based PMS pricing. Operators should confirm whether smart lock functions are included in their chosen plan and whether there are extra device, automation or integration charges.
Yes, Hostex provides smart lock/device integration workflows. The exact TTLock setup should be confirmed directly in Hostex before live use.
Hosts wanting PMS features, automation and device integrations in one platform may find Hostex worth comparing against Guesty, Hospitable, Smoobu and Lodgify.
Platform website: Visit Hostex
Smoobu is widely used by independent holiday-let and Airbnb hosts. For smart lock automation, Smoobu workflows are commonly handled through supported partners such as RemoteLock.
Smoobu manages the booking side, while RemoteLock or another smart access partner manages the access-code side. Once integrated, approved bookings can be passed into the access platform so self-expiring guest codes can be created.
Smoobu has its own PMS subscription cost. RemoteLock may add a per-lock monthly charge. Operators should confirm current pricing directly before relying on this route.
Often the practical route is through RemoteLock or another smart access partner rather than a simple direct Smoobu-to-TTLock setup.
Yes, Smoobu is popular with independent hosts and holiday-let owners. For TTLock automation, check the access partner route carefully.
Platform website: Visit Smoobu
Lodgify is popular with hosts who want a direct booking website, channel management and guest automation tools. For TTLock-style workflows, operators may use Lodgify Smart Locks where supported or an access partner such as Homeit.
Lodgify Smart Locks is designed to automate guest access codes for supported brands. Homeit offers another route by syncing bookings and creating time-boxed access through PINs or secure links, including TTLock-style access workflows where supported.
Lodgify and Homeit can involve separate subscription or per-lock/per-door costs. Hosts should compare whether Lodgify Smart Locks or Homeit is the correct route for their lock model and region.
It may be possible through supported smart lock features or access partners such as Homeit. Always confirm the current device support and subscription route before buying locks.
Yes, Lodgify is especially relevant for hosts who want a direct booking website alongside Airbnb, Booking.com and other channel workflows.
Platform website: Visit Lodgify
SabeeApp is a hospitality platform used by accommodation providers such as hotels, apartments, guesthouses and serviced accommodation operators. It is more hotel-focused than many Airbnb-first PMS tools.
SabeeApp lists a TTLock marketplace integration. Setup involves selecting TTLock in the SabeeApp Marketplace, initiating the connection, using the TTLock account owner credentials, selecting keycode access and linking locks to rental units.
SabeeApp pricing depends on PMS requirements and add-ons. Operators should confirm current pricing, required modules and Smart Solutions availability before planning a TTLock-connected hospitality setup.
Yes, SabeeApp is a relevant hospitality-focused route for TTLock-style workflows where the property, locks and account setup are configured correctly.
Yes, it can be relevant for serviced apartments, aparthotels and professional accommodation providers needing room or unit-level access control.
Platform website: Visit SabeeApp
RemoteLock is not a traditional PMS. It is better understood as a professional smart access management layer that can sit between booking platforms and supported locks.
RemoteLock can provide centralised access control for supported locks, including select TTLock devices. It can connect with booking platforms so access codes are queued or created when bookings are confirmed.
RemoteLock is commonly priced on a per-lock subscription basis. Exact costs depend on plan, billing term and partner route, so operators should confirm current pricing for their chosen setup.
RemoteLock can act as the access-control layer, helping manage supported TTLock devices alongside PMS and booking-platform workflows.
No. It is mainly a smart access management platform, not a full property management system.
Platform website: Visit RemoteLock
The TTLock Open Platform is the developer route. It allows developers, integrators and larger operators to build smart lock functionality into their own systems using TTLock’s API and SDK tools.
A developer can connect external software with TTLock infrastructure for supported functions such as lock management, password operations, access records, lock time and remote-control workflows.
The main cost is usually development, setup and maintenance rather than a simple host subscription. Larger businesses may also have PMS, hosting, API, support or integration costs depending on the project.
Usually no. Most hosts are better using a ready-made PMS or smart access platform rather than paying for a custom API build.
It makes sense for larger operators, software companies and integrators who need custom workflows that ready-made PMS tools cannot provide.
Platform website: Visit TTLock
For most Airbnb hosts, a ready-made PMS or smart access integration is the better route. For larger operators, the TTLock Open Platform can offer more control, but it also brings more responsibility around setup, testing, security, support and ongoing maintenance.
This guide helps you choose the right platform. For detailed setup, we will be creating dedicated step-by-step guides for each major route. Once live, these will be added here as internal links.
Planned guide covering account connection, lock assignment, guest-code timing and automated messages.
Planned guide covering Guesty Locks Manager, remote unlock requirements, lock import and property mapping.
Planned guide covering online/offline passcodes, PIN strategy, room mapping and booking-message variables.
Planned guide covering Uplisting Smart Locks, lock-code tags, guest messages and reservation-specific codes.
Planned guide covering the Smoobu booking side and RemoteLock access-control layer.
Planned guide covering direct booking workflows, Homeit access codes and guest message placeholders.
Planned developer-focused guide covering API planning, access logic, testing and support responsibilities.
For Airbnb, serviced accommodation, HMO and hospitality projects, the right lock depends on the door type, property type, handle style, access requirements and integration route.
A strong option for modern homes, Airbnb properties and serviced accommodation where a clean TTLock-compatible access setup is required.
A practical smart lock option for UK property owners looking for keypad access, app control and a professional smart access feel.
A suitable option for operators wanting a modern smart lock for short-let, rental and property access workflows where compatibility is confirmed.
A compact option that may suit certain internal, rental or managed access use cases where the door setup is suitable.
A smart lock option for customers wanting a stylish access solution for rental, home and managed property use cases.
For many remote access and PMS-style workflows, a compatible gateway is a key part of the setup.
TTLock access is usually automated through a PMS, smart access platform or API workflow rather than a simple direct Airbnb-to-lock setup.
Known routes include Guesty, Hospitable, Beds24, Uplisting, SabeeApp, RemoteLock-supported workflows, Lodgify/Homeit workflows, Hostex device integrations and developer-led TTLock Open Platform integrations.
In many remote access workflows, yes. A gateway allows the lock to communicate with the cloud, which is important for remote code updates, remote unlock functions and some PMS-style automations.
Yes, many PMS and smart access workflows are designed to create time-limited codes that only work between check-in and checkout. The exact behaviour depends on the platform, lock, gateway and configuration.
Usually no. For Airbnb and PMS workflows, guests normally use a PIN code. The app is mainly for owners, managers or staff.
Hospitable, Uplisting, Lodgify/Homeit or a simple TTLock app workflow may be easier than advanced platforms such as Beds24 or a custom API setup.
SabeeApp, Guesty, Beds24, Hostex or a custom TTLock Open Platform workflow may be more suitable for hospitality-style operations, depending on the property size and requirements.
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