I Pretended to Be On Vacation to Test This Rental-Ready Smart Lock
Lockly released a new type of smart lock, with a stylish keypad and features made specifically for rentals, vacation homes and Airbnbs. I tried it all.
Lockly introduced the Lyro Lasta, a smart lock designed specifically for vacation rentals, short-term rentals, and landlords. Priced at $169, this innovative lock offers a unique blend of affordability and long-lasting battery life. Lockly's Lyro Lasta features a large housing accommodating eight AA batteries, providing up to three years of battery life without replacement.
The lock includes a fingerprint reader, touchscreen keypad, and an IP65 weatherproof housing. Unlike most smart locks, Lyro Lasta does not automatically unlock when accessed, requiring manual turning of thumbturns. It supports various unlocking methods, including fingerprints, keypad codes, NFC tags, and phone connections. The lock also introduces new communication tools like RFID tags, allowing easy handoff of access to guests without keys.
Lockly's TapCom platform facilitates communication between owners and renters, enabling video calls, audio calls, and requests to unlock. While the lock's internal unlocking mechanism might be confusing to experienced users, its extra battery life, multiple access options, and TapCom communication system make it an attractive, affordable solution for rental properties.
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