What Is Nuki Smart Hosting? Short-Term Rental Automation Explained
The biggest challenge in short-term rental management: handing over keys
Key handover is the most time-consuming and problem-prone step in short-term rental operations. Being physically present for every check-in and check-out, waiting up late for arriving guests, replacing locks after lost keys — each of these costs both time and money.
Nuki Smart Hosting is a professional access automation service that eliminates these problems entirely. It automates your short-term rental workflow end to end, from guest access codes to PMS integrations.
What is Nuki Smart Hosting?
Smart Hosting is a cloud service developed specifically for short-term rental operators. Working in conjunction with Nuki smart locks and the Nuki Bridge, it fully automates guest access.
The core function: generate access codes automatically based on reservation data from booking platforms, deliver them to guests, and revoke access when the reservation ends. No manual intervention required at any step.
Smart Hosting pricing
- Annual fee: 69 EUR per lock
- Free trial: 30 days
- Required hardware: Nuki smart lock + Nuki Bridge
PMS integrations
Smart Hosting's power comes from direct integration with popular Property Management System (PMS) platforms. Supported platforms:
Airbnb
Reservations from Airbnb flow automatically into Smart Hosting. An access code is generated that activates on check-in and expires on check-out. The code is sent automatically to the guest via Airbnb messaging or email.
Smoobu
Provides centralized access management for all channels managed through Smoobu (Booking.com, Airbnb, Vrbo, and more).
Guesty
The Guesty integration, designed for professional property managers, automates access management for dozens or even hundreds of properties from a single point.
Other supported platforms
- Smily: Holiday rental management system
- Lodgify: Direct booking website and channel management
- Eviivo: Small and boutique accommodation properties
How Smart Hosting works
Step 1: Hardware setup
Mount a Nuki Smart Lock Pro or Smart Lock Ultra on your door. Then plug the Nuki Bridge into a socket near the door. The Bridge connects the lock to the internet, enabling remote management.
Step 2: Activate Smart Hosting
Activate the Smart Hosting service through the Nuki app or Nuki Web. The 30-day free trial begins immediately.
Step 3: Connect your PMS
Connect your reservation platform (Airbnb, Smoobu, Guesty, etc.) to Smart Hosting. Integration completes in a few minutes.
Step 4: Automated access
From that point on, every new reservation triggers the system to automatically:
- Generate a unique access code for the guest
- Activate the code on the check-in date
- Send the access information to the guest
- Revoke access automatically on the check-out date
Time and cost savings
Concrete benefits of Smart Hosting:
- Key handover eliminated: No physical meeting required for each check-in
- 24/7 arrival: Late-night or early-morning guests check in with no friction
- Lost key problem gone: Digital codes can't be lost; no lock replacement needed
- Remote management: Control access to all properties from anywhere in the world
- Automated code management: No manual code creation or deletion
Guest entry options
Smart Hosting gives guests multiple ways to enter:
- PIN code: Open the door via Keypad 2 — no phone needed
- Fingerprint: Fast entry using Keypad 2's fingerprint reader
- Nuki app: Open the door via Bluetooth from a smartphone
- Web link: One-click door-opening link, no app download required
Security and oversight
Every access event is logged and viewable in the Nuki Web panel. Which guest entered and exited, when, and how long the door was open — all accessible retrospectively.
Nuki's security infrastructure:
- AES-256 encryption
- End-to-end encryption
- Data stored on Austrian servers
- GDPR-compliant data processing
Multi-property management
If you manage multiple rental properties, Smart Hosting lets you oversee all of them from a single panel. Each property can have its own access rules, different PMS integrations, and independent guest codes.
Through Nuki Web you can see the real-time status of all properties, review access logs, and intervene when needed.
Recommended hardware setup
Ideal Nuki configuration for short-term rental:
| Product | Purpose | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Lock Pro (5th Gen) | Main door lock | 17,590 TL |
| Nuki Bridge | Remote access (required) | 6,390 TL |
| Keypad 2 | PIN code and fingerprint entry | 9,990 TL |
| Door Sensor | Door state monitoring | 3,990 TL |
Alternatively, Home Set Pro (26,990 TL) includes all core components as a ready bundle.
FAQ
Can Smart Hosting be tried for free?
Yes. Smart Hosting offers a 30-day free trial with all features active.
What hardware does Smart Hosting require?
At minimum: one Nuki smart lock (Pro or Ultra) and one Nuki Bridge. The Bridge connects the lock to the internet and is required for remote management.
Does it integrate with Booking.com?
Direct Booking.com integration is achieved through channel managers such as Smoobu. Smoobu forwards reservations from Booking.com and many other platforms into Smart Hosting.
Can a guest code be used by someone else?
Codes are valid only within defined date ranges and deactivate automatically when the period ends. Every code use is also logged.
Is the fee per property or per lock?
Smart Hosting is priced per lock: 69 EUR per lock per year.
To automate your short-term rental operation, visit nuki.com.tr and explore the right Nuki products for your setup.