Keypad codes: the keys to getting into your property
Looking for secure self check-in at your rental? Try our keypad code module.
A dream setting, and a house waiting just for us after a long journey. All you want is a good hot shower, to stretch out on the bed and start enjoying the holiday. What you need is a quick, smooth arrival so you can drop the bags and relax. That's exactly why guests love self check-in, and what better way to offer it than a keypad code? The StyQR keypad code module is your guarantee of a simple, self-service arrival!
The keypad code module
Getting into the property is absolutely key. It has to be smooth and straightforward. If you can't get through the front door, what are you going to think about the rest of your stay? You'll already be starting off with a negative impression. And from then on, the smallest little flaw will feel enormous.
A keypad code is a great solution: no keys to hand over, and no little voice in your head asking "what if they get copies cut?". But it's important to keep it clearly visible and to share the code in advance. It needs to be visible, clear and updated for every new guest.
Why you need it
Here again, you may be thinking, "why use anything other than an email or a piece of paper?" First of all, because emails get lost, get deleted and, above all, take far longer to track down. And a piece of paper tears, gets dirty or goes missing.
Make life easier for yourself and your guests' check-in easier for them by choosing a StyQR welcome book. That way your guests have all the useful information with them, all the time. What could be simpler?
If you're not convinced, take a look at our Instagram page and see the positive feedback from all the people already using it. So, convinced? Discover all our other modules here!
A keypad lock works best as a complete system: installing the device is just the start, the code needs to circulate, change regularly, and stay accessible throughout the stay. Here's how these three dimensions interconnect.
| Element | Without a keypad lock | With a keypad lock |
|---|---|---|
| Key handover | Physical handover required, risk of unauthorized copies | Self-check-in, no key set to hand over |
| Code transmission | Email or paper: gets lost, deleted, torn | StyQR welcome book: stays accessible throughout the stay |
| Security between guests | Same key in circulation: risk of unauthorized copy | Code updated per guest: each entry is secure |
| Arrival experience | Wait for key handover, search for the key | Direct, smooth entry with luggage in hand |
Frequently asked questions
Do I still need to share the code in advance? Yes, that’s actually the whole point. A visible keypad with a code the guest hasn’t received beforehand is useless : they’ll simply be stuck at the door. The code should be shared before arrival, and stay accessible throughout the stay.
Why not just send the code by email? An email gets lost, deleted, or takes time to find right when guests arrive, usually with suitcases in hand. A sheet of paper left somewhere tears, gets dirty, or disappears. The StyQR digital guidebook keeps the information accessible at all times, without depending on a cluttered inbox.
Should the code change between each guest? The article is clear on this : the code needs to be updated for every new guest. Keeping the same code from one stay to the next cancels out the whole advantage of a keypad over regular keys. That’s exactly what removes the worry of a copied key made on the sly.
Does a keypad really replace keys? Yes, that’s the whole point of an independent check-in : guests no longer need to be handed a set of keys. It also removes that familiar worry about copies of keys floating around somewhere. The property stays directly accessible, without an extra step.
Where should the keypad code go so it’s easy to find? The simplest option is to include it in the StyQR digital guidebook, which guests keep with them for the whole stay. That’s exactly what avoids relying on an email dug up at the last minute or a misplaced sheet of paper. The information stays in the same place, from the first day to the last.
