SAN FRANCISCO—Yale and August, smart home security brands, have announced that the integration of popular Yale and August smart locks with Airbnb is now live, expanding the smart lock options available to Airbnb hosts.
Yale and August state the integration within the Airbnb app provides Airbnb hosts and guests in the U.S. and Canada with smoother check-ins and the announcement helps make it easier than for hosts to manage guest access to their listings with compatible, top-rated Yale and August smart locks.
“We’re thrilled to strengthen our existing partnership with Airbnb as we work together to make the stay experience more seamless for hosts and guests alike,” says Jason Williams, president, security at Fortune Brands Innovations. “Yale and August smart locks are uniquely positioned to help allow guests to easily access their listings and enjoy their stays sooner. Our smart lock solutions help provide Airbnb hosts and guests with the convenience and peace of mind that create pleasant Airbnb experiences.”
Yale, August, Airbnb Partnership Offers Convenience and Safety
The smart lock brands assert the new integration within the Airbnb app delivers a number of benefits for hosts and guests. Hosts can link compatible Yale and August smart locks to the Airbnb app, which will automatically send unique door codes to guests along with their trip details before arrival. Door codes are only active during a guest’s reservation, and hosts can adjust for early check-in or late
checkout right from the Airbnb app. Guests can enjoy a seamless check-in and checkout process with peace of mind throughout their stay.
According to Yale and August, by offering product solutions tailored for hosts, such as Wi-Fi Connect product bundles for
longer battery life and easy installation, their smart locks are well-positioned to help streamline property access and provide hosts with a smoother experience. The new integration with Airbnb is compatible with best-selling Yale and August smart locks that include:
- Yale Assure Lock 2 Collection: The Yale Assure Lock 2 offers reliable smart security and convenience for hosts who replace their traditional locks altogether. Airbnb guests can come and go using their unique door code during their stay without requiring a lock box or meetup to exchange keys for a stress-free experience. Exclusive bundles for hosts include a Wi-Fi Connect Bridge for longer battery life and remote operations, requiring less maintenance so hosts can focus on hosting. Hosts can also employ Yale’s more advanced Assure Lock 2 Touch and the Apple Home Key-enabled Assure Lock 2 Plus.
- Yale and August Retrofit Options: The new Yale Approach Lock and the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock offer Airbnb hosts retrofit options available that include the ability to integrate with the Airbnb app. When paired with a Wi-Fi Connect Bridge and the Yale
Keypad or August Smart Keypad, these products provide hosts affordable options for hosts who prefer to keep their original hardware while benefiting from a key-free experience.
In addition, both Yale and August emphasize that hosts using the existing Airbnb integration with compatible smart locks via the August or Yale Access apps can now upgrade to this new integration by following the prompts available in the Airbnb app. Exclusive offers from Yale and August are available to hosts who require a new or compatible smart lock to access the new integration in the Airbnb app.
