Short lets and holiday homes
Best Smart Lock for Airbnb Hosts in the UK
Keyless arrival for your guests, codes you can set and cancel from your phone, and a log of who came and went. Built for hosts who are not always there to hand over a key.
Digital door lock features
What a keyless door does for a host
Useful for you and for long stays: nothing to hand over and nothing to lose.
Send a guest an eKey for their dates, limit it, and cancel it when they leave.
Entries are kept in the app log. With a Wi-Fi gateway you can read it remotely.
With a Wi-Fi gateway, sold separately.
Hand a fob to a cleaner or a long-stay guest, and cancel it in the app if it does not come back.
Set the dates once and the code stops working at check-out.
Set up
Getting started with RemoteLock takes three steps
Many Simpled locks run on the TTLock app, which can be connected to RemoteLock, a separate service for managing access across properties. Check the support page for your model before you set anything up.
- Step 1Create your RemoteLock account
- Step 2Connect RemoteLock to your TTLock account
- Step 3Import your locks to RemoteLock
Top products
The locks we recommend for short lets
Our selection for hosts. Prices and stock are live from our shop.
When remote access comes first
£349.99
The SS Slim Series with Wi-Fi has the gateway built in. Open it from your phone, issue a code the moment a booking lands and check the entry log remotely.
Mostly used on multipoint and spindle locks. Also sold without Wi-Fi: choose on the next page.
A slim lock for a front door
£249.99
Fingerprint, PIN code, card and app on a slim lock. Add a Wi-Fi gateway to reach it remotely.
Mostly used on multipoint and spindle locks.
Keypad and fingerprint
Simpled EF Slim Series Smart Lock
£209.99
Fingerprint and PIN code access on a slim profile. Add the TG Wi-Fi gateway to reach it remotely.
Mostly used on multipoint and spindle locks.
Doors that need a handle, not a lock
Leverline Smart Fingerprint Door Handle
£139.99
The Leverline replaces the door handle itself: fingerprint, PIN code and card reader in the handle.
Mostly used on internal, office and flat doors.
Buying from us: Free UK delivery · 60-day money-back guarantee · 24-month warranty
Compare
Locks for short lets, side by side
From our product data: how each model opens, what it is mostly used on, and how long it takes to fit.
| Model |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing & General | ||||||||
| Colour | Black | Silver | Black | Silver | Black | Black | Black | Silver |
| Usage & Environment | ||||||||
| Mostly used on | Multipoint locks, Spindle Locks | Multipoint locks, Spindle Locks | Multipoint locks, Spindle Locks | Multipoint locks, Spindle Locks | Multipoint locks, Spindle Locks | Internal doors, Office doors, Flat doors, Spindle Locks | Euro Cylinders, Multipoint locks | Easy Night latch Replacement |
| External Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Weather Resistance | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Connectivity & Smart Ecosystem | ||||||||
| Wi-Fi Bridge Availability | Built-in (No external gateway needed) | External Gateway Required | External Gateway Required | External Gateway Required | External Gateway Required | External Gateway Required | External Gateway Required | External Gateway Required |
| Unlock Remotely (With Gateway) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alexa/Google Home (Gateway Sold Separately) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Access Methods | ||||||||
| Smartphone Access | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Passcode Access | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Timed Code | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Fingerprint | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Card Reader | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mechanical Key | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Access Management & Logs | ||||||||
| Manage, Schedule, Share and Delete access in the app | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Log Records | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installation & Warranty | ||||||||
| Installation Time | 45m | 45m | 45m | 45m | 45m | 30m | 30m | Less than 5 |
| Installation Difficulty Level | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| Simpled Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years |
Price in GBP, including VAT.
Customer reviews
What customers say afterwards
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Great company that care. I used them on my first airBnB property and have now rolled them out to two more. The after sales service is what really stands out. Advice, spare parts, tech support all 100% ?
Very reliable and support is fantastic. They have everything in order and you can feel it in their service and aftermarket. Different and refreshing with great products, highly recommended.
Great smart lock. Absolutely brilliant after sales service.. I had some questions during installation. Simpled got back to me very quickly and talk me through it.
My door lock is brilliant especially the finger print option for entering . The customer service was exceptional. Would recommend this company first class service
Absolutely first-class service from Simpled. I ordered a lock, and it was delivered the very next day. I carried out an installation of the lock the same day, and followed the guidelines and extremely easy-to-follow videos produced by Simpled. Installation was very easy on my…
Sales enquiry by telephone was most helpful and provided the information I needed to make a decision on purchase and selection of the correct equipment. Installation was simple and could have been quicker but I was taking my time to get it right. I spent an hour installing and…
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Add a gateway
Reach the lock remotely with a Wi-Fi gateway
Useful on the evening a guest cannot get the door open. The SS Slim Series with Wi-Fi has one built in.
- See who opened the lock, from your phone
- Read back the entry log
- Share keys with family, friends, a cleaner or a dog walker
- Open the lock with your phone or watch
- Limit or cancel somebody else's access
- Open the lock when you are away
- Read the lock records remotely
- Use it with Alexa
- Use it with Google Home
Price of the Simpled TG - Standard WiFi Gateway:£49.99
Questions
Answers to what hosts ask
Why buy an electronic door lock?
Think of the usual key problems: keys left inside, someone getting up late to let you in, friends waiting on the step because nobody is home. An electronic lock opens with a fingerprint, a card or tag, a PIN code or your phone instead.
Will the lock fit the doors at my property?
Many doors take a Simpled lock as they are, but not every door suits every model: the locking mechanism and the backset decide it. Run the door check, or send us a photo of the door edge and the lock and we will tell you which model fits.
Which lock suits my use?
That comes down to the door and how you want to open it. Most of our locks open with a fingerprint, a card and a PIN code as well as the app, and the comparison table above shows the methods of each model. The quickest way to narrow it down is the three-minute door check.
How do I give a guest a code that only works during their stay?
In the TTLock app, create a timed code with a start and an end date. It starts working when the stay begins and stops on its own when it ends. For a one-off visit, such as a repair, you can create a single-use code instead.
What happens to a guest's code after check-out?
A timed code stops working at check-out on its own. If you gave an open-ended code, delete it in the app. The next guest gets a fresh code.
Can cleaners and maintenance staff have their own access window?
Yes. Give them a timed code that works only during the changeover, for example 11am to 2pm on one day. It stops working when the window closes, and the app log shows when they came in.
I manage several properties. Do I need separate apps or accounts?
No. Each lock is its own device in the same TTLock account, with its own codes and its own log, so a change at one property does not touch the others.
Does the lock connect to Airbnb or other booking platforms?
Not by itself: the lock and the TTLock app do not read your bookings, so you create and share each guest's code when a booking confirms. If you manage several properties, our rentals page explains connecting your locks to RemoteLock, a separate service.
Can I manage guest access remotely, or do I need to be at the property?
You can manage access remotely once you add a Wi-Fi gateway (sold separately). Without one, the app talks to the lock over Bluetooth when you are near it, which is enough to create and cancel codes ahead of a stay.
With a gateway you can also:
- open the door from the app when you are away from the property
- cancel a code straight away
- read the entry log remotely
The SS Slim Series with Wi-Fi has this built in and needs no gateway. See the TG Wi-Fi gateway.
How far from the lock can the gateway be?
The gateway talks to the lock over Bluetooth, so around 10 metres is ideal. Walls, metal and other obstacles shorten the range.
What if the batteries run flat?
Simpled smart locks come with mechanical keys, so you can still open the door. Keep a spare key somewhere you can reach. Many models also have an emergency USB input for a power bank; your model's manual shows whether yours does.
What happens to the lock in a power cut?
Simpled locks run on batteries, so a power cut does not stop them.
Can fingerprints on the touchscreen give my PIN away?
Simpled locks have a virtual PIN feature: you can type other digits before and after your real code, so the marks on the screen do not give it away. It is optional. The security lockout mode makes a code harder to guess as well.
Are both sides of the lock weatherproof?
On most models only the outside panel is weatherproof, so keep the inside away from rain and damp. A few models are weather resistant on the inside as well: see "Internal Weather Resistance" in the comparison table.
Can I keep the door open for a party?
Yes: passage mode keeps the door unlocked for the time you set, with the automatic locking switched off. You can still lock it by hand with a long press on #.
Can I share administrator access with my partner?
Yes. You can share admin access with someone you trust, or give them limited access instead.
I bought more locks. Can I copy the settings from my old one?
- Choose the new lock in the app.
- Tap Settings.
- Select 'Import from another lock'.
- Choose your old lock from the list.
Can one fob open two Simpled locks?
Yes. A Simpled fob or phone tag can be added to any Simpled lock that has a card reader.
Can I use my bank card to open the lock?
Some contactless bank cards can be added, but not all: it depends on the card. Simpled fobs and phone tags are made for it.
Does it work with NFC on my phone?
Not on every phone. Some phones use encrypted NFC, which the lock cannot read. Phone tags work instead.
Is opening the door by voice with Alexa safe?
Voice unlocking is there for the people already inside. If you want it to be harder, Alexa can ask for a spoken PIN code before it unlocks.
Which app do the locks use?
The TTLock app, free on the App Store and on Google Play. TTLock on the App Store
Where can I find the user manual?
Pick your lock in support: the manual, the videos and the app guide for it are on one page.
What warranty and returns apply?
Most products carry a two-year warranty, and you have 60 days to change your mind and send a product back. UK delivery and returns are free; see the shipping policy.
How long does delivery take?
We aim to deliver UK orders within 1 to 5 working days. The shipping policy has the details.
Where can I buy Simpled locks?
- Here, on this website.
- On Amazon.
- For anything else, talk to our team in London.
Who is Simpled?
Simpled is a London-based company that designs smart locks and other connected devices for the home.
Still deciding?
Send us a photo of the outside, the inside and the edge of the door, and our team in London will tell you what fits.
Or call +44 20 7096 0094 · support@simpled.tech