Vanio creates unique door codes for every guest automatically. Works with 30+ lock brands plus thermostats and noise sensors.

Smart Locks & IoT

Vanio creates a unique door code for every guest, automatically. No more keys, lockboxes, or telling guests the same code. Each booking gets its own code that activates at check-in and expires at checkout.

How It Works

Guest books a property
Vanio creates a unique 4-8 digit code for that reservation
The code activates at check-in time (you set the buffer)
Vanio shares the code with the guest in the guest portal — only revealed close to check-in time
After checkout, the code stops working automatically
The next guest gets a fresh code

You don't touch anything. It just works.

Supported Locks

Vanio works with 30+ smart lock brands through Seam (one of the leading lock platforms), plus a direct integration with Igloohome. Common brands include:

Yale (all models)
August
Schlage Encode
Kwikset Halo
Nuki
Igloohome
And many more

If your lock brand has a smartphone app, it probably works. Check the full list when connecting.

Setting It Up

Install your smart lock at the property (follow the manufacturer's guide)
In Vanio, go to Settings → Apps → Smart Locks
Connect Seam (or Igloohome directly) with your account
Pick which lock belongs to which property
Done — codes auto-generate for every future reservation

If you have multiple locks per property (front door + garage), assign them all to the same listing.

Staff Codes (Separate From Guest Codes)

Your cleaners and maintenance people get their own permanent codes. These don't expire after a guest leaves — they belong to the staff member. When you remove a staff member, all their codes are revoked at once.

Code Reveal Timing

Guests don't see their code until they're about to arrive. By default:

For Seam-managed locks, codes are revealed 24 hours before check-in
For lockbox or other locks, you set the reveal window (a few hours before, day before, etc.)

Why? It prevents codes from being shared, photographed, or forgotten between booking and arrival.

What the AI Can Do

The AI uses your locks during conversations. Examples:

Guest: "I'm here, what's my code?" → AI checks the lock, confirms it's active, sends the code
Guest: "The code isn't working" → AI checks lock status, battery, and connectivity, troubleshoots, or escalates to you
Guest: "Can I let my friend in tomorrow?" → AI generates a temporary code (with your approval)

Lock Health Monitoring

Vanio tracks every lock and alerts you if:

Battery is low (well before it dies)
Lock loses connection
Unusual activity happens (unlock outside reservation hours)

Go to the IoT dashboard to see all your devices, battery levels, and recent activity.

Thermostats Too

If you have a smart thermostat (Nest, Ecobee, etc.) connected through Seam, Vanio can:

Read current temperature
Set heating, cooling, or auto mode
Adjust target temps before guest arrival
Pull back when no one's there to save energy

Same dashboard, same automation triggers.

Noise & Air Quality (Optional)

Add a Netatmo sensor and Vanio monitors:

Noise levels (default alert: 70dB — about a loud conversation)
CO2
Humidity
Temperature

When noise crosses your threshold during a reservation, Vanio can send the guest a polite warning automatically. If it continues, escalation kicks in. All without you being on site.

Common Questions

What if the guest's phone is dead and they can't see the code? They can text or call your property number — the AI sends it again instantly.

Can I override and unlock remotely? Yes — from the dashboard or via the AI ("unlock unit 4 for me").

What if my lock isn't supported? Check the Seam supported list. If it's not there, you can use a lockbox with manual codes.

Do I need WiFi at the property? Most smart locks need WiFi or a hub. Some (Igloohome, Yale Approach) work offline.