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Remote Gate & Door Unlocking for True Self Check-In

Control Your First Device Free
Works with existing intercom
Low-cost hardware
Secure & time-restricted

The Solution

Make Your Intercom Smart

Add the Smartly Intercom device to your existing intercom. When guests complete check-in, they see an "Open Gate" button. One click opens the gate remotely—wherever you happen to be.

No Key Handoffs

Forget hiding keys, meeting guests, or worrying about lost copies. Digital access only.

Manage from Anywhere

Be on vacation, at work, or asleep. Your property runs itself 24/7.

Secure Access

Time-restricted to reservation dates. Full access log. Revoke anytime.

Simple Process

How It Works

Guest Arrives

Guest completes check-in online

One-Click Access

Clicks "Open Gate" button

Signal Sent

Smartly Intercom receives command

Gate Opens

Building entry granted

Your intercom keeps working exactly as it does today. We're just adding remote access on top—no replacement needed.

Real Customer Demo

See It In Action

Real demos filmed in real buildings. Swipe through to see remote access working end to end.

A Host Smartly customer testing remote door access in their building

Walking up to the building and opening the street gate straight from the phone

The inner door opens from the phone too, so guests reach the apartment without a key

Simple Setup

What You Need

The Smartly Intercom device works with almost all standard intercom systems. Setup is simple, affordable, and done entirely inside your apartment.

$39.90
One-time hardware cost
$4.90
Per month per property
15 min
Average setup time

Smartly Intercom Device

Compact WiFi-enabled device that integrates with your existing intercom system.

15-Minute Setup

Most hosts are up and running in about 15 minutes. No specialist visit and no building works.

Everything Included

Everything you need arrives in the box, ready to set up. No extra parts to buy and no modifications to the building.

Your intercom keeps working exactly as it does today. We're just adding remote access on top—no replacement needed.

Why Choose This

Benefits of Remote Access

True Self Check-In

No more waiting at the property. Guests check in completely on their own, from gate to apartment.

Manage from Anywhere

Be on vacation, at work, or sleeping. Your property runs itself 24/7.

No Keys to Manage

Forget hiding keys, meeting guests, or worrying about lost copies.

Higher Airbnb Ranking

Enable "Self Check-In" on Airbnb to rank higher and attract more bookings.

Better Guest Experience

Guests love the convenience. Arrive, click a button, walk in. Modern hospitality.

Affordable Automation

Starting at just $4.90/month per property for the software, plus a one-time Smartly Intercom device ($39.90). No expensive smart locks, no building modifications.

Control Your First Device Free
Not charged for 7 days
7-day premium trial
Free plan available

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about remote building access

No! The Smartly Intercom device works with your existing intercom system - you keep the setup you already have. No replacement needed, and nothing is installed on public surfaces.

Yes. If your building has a shared entrance that residents open with a key, tag or code, your guests can open that same entrance from their phone in one click. They never need a copy of the key or the code, and nothing is fitted to the gate itself.

Our Smartly Intercom device costs $39.90 as a one-time purchase. Setup takes about 15 minutes inside your apartment—no building modifications and no specialist needed.

Absolutely secure. Only active guests with valid reservations can trigger the gate. Access is time-restricted to check-in/check-out periods, and you can revoke access anytime from your dashboard.

Your intercom keeps working exactly as it does today. The device only adds remote access on top—it doesn't replace any existing access methods. You'll also receive notifications if the device goes offline.

Yes! The Smartly Intercom device works with almost all standard intercom systems. If you are unsure about yours, our team will confirm compatibility before you order.

After completing online check-in, the guest sees an "Open Gate" button in their check-in dashboard. One click triggers the Smartly Intercom device, which opens the building gate instantly.

No! That's the whole point. Guests complete check-in online and open the gate themselves. You can be anywhere in the world.

Yes! Every access event is logged in your Host Smartly dashboard. You can see exactly when guests opened the gate and track all access activity.

Regulations

Hosting in Milan? The Lockbox Ban Is Now In Effect.

Milan's 2026 lockbox ban carries fines up to €3,000. Remote intercom access is the compliant replacement. Read our in-depth guide.

Read the Milan Lockbox Ban Guide