This guide explains how to connect and set up the Smart Devices Portal to automate guest access with PIN codes. It covers billing, supported smart lock providers, and the step-by-step connection process.
Before You Start
Please ensure you have the following ready before beginning the setup process:
- At least one property set up in Smoobu.
- Access to the Smart Devices Portal via the Marketplace. If you cannot locate it, please contact Smoobu Support to request access.
- The login credentials for your lock provider's app or account.
Billing and Free Trials
The Smart Devices Portal is available for Smoobu Pro users.
Your 14-day free trial begins the moment you connect your first smart lock. Simply enabling the portal in your settings without connecting a device will not start the trial.
Billing is determined by the total number of connected physical smart locks. Each connected lock is billed at €4 per month. This charge is automatically added to your existing Smoobu subscription after your free trial concludes.
Supported Smart Lock Providers
Smoobu supports a broad ecosystem of smart lock brands through Seam. Current supported brands include Salto KS, Yale, August, TTLock, Ultraloq, Akiles, Igloohome, Kwikset, Lockly, Nuki, Schlage, Tedee, Samsung SmartThings, KeyNest, and Wyze. Additional brands are regularly added over time.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Open Smart Devices
You can access the portal in two ways. Both options will open the same page:
- Open the Marketplace and select Smart Devices.
- Alternatively, go to Configuration and click Smart Devices.
Step 2: Enable the Smart Devices Portal
The first time you open the portal, you will be asked to enable the feature.
- Review the feature description on the screen.
- Read and accept the Terms and Conditions (Annex B).
- Click Enable.
Step 3: Connect your smart lock account
Once enabled, you will see a prompt to connect your accounts.
- Click Connect New Account.
- Select your lock provider from the list.
- Sign in using your lock provider account credentials.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to authorize the connection.
After authorization, your locks will automatically sync with Smoobu. This may take a few moments depending on your lock provider.
Step 4: Assign locks to your properties
To generate guest access codes, each lock must be linked to a property.
- Open the Organize Properties tab in the portal.
- Select the property you want to connect.
- Assign the appropriate lock to that property from the drop-down menu.
- Click Save to confirm your changes.
Repeat these steps for each lock you want to use.
Step 5: Confirm newly added locks
When a new lock is detected, Smoobu will ask you to confirm it before it becomes active. The confirmation window displays the lock name, assigned property, total number of billable locks, and price.
- Click Confirm to keep the lock connected, make it available for guest access, and include it in billing after the free trial.
- Click Decline to remove the lock from the integration and prevent additional charges.
Step 6: Allow shared email and phone across guests
For returning guests, it is necessary to enable this setting so email addresses can be reused for code creation.
- Navigate to the Settings tab.
- Scroll down to the Number of access methods to create section.
- Tick the box next to Allow shared email and phone across guests.
- Click Save Configuration.
Step 7: Send access codes to guests automatically
Once a lock is connected, Smoobu automatically creates an access code for each booking.
- Open your automated message template in guest communications.
- Insert the placeholder [seamAccessCode].
- Save your template.
When the message is sent, Smoobu automatically replaces the placeholder with the guest's unique access code.
Tips and Tricks
- Property Assignment: Access codes can only be generated for properties that have a connected and assigned lock. If codes are failing to generate, verify your setup in the Organize Properties tab.
- Placeholders: Always ensure the [seamAccessCode] placeholder is typed or copied exactly as shown so the system can properly read it.
- Trial Activation: Connecting your first physical lock triggers the free trial, allowing you to explore the portal features beforehand without starting the clock.
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