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igloohome + CheckYout: early check-in, even where Wi-Fi can’t reach.

Cleaning done at noon → PIN works. The lock checks it locally, no cloud needed.

The moment cleaning is reported done, your guest gets a message. Their PIN works from that moment, validated right at the lock – even in mountain cabins, basement flats, thick-walled stone houses. For early arrivals that often means three to four hours of bonus stay.

How a turnover with igloohome and CheckYout runs

The previous guest checks out, your cleaner arrives. The moment they confirm "done", CheckYout opens the igloohome PIN window for your next guest. Their PIN works from that moment. They walk straight in, instead of waiting in a café until 16:00.

What is special about igloohome: the locks validate the PIN locally, without internet. Access stays reliable even at places with weak reception.

Three reasons to pick igloohome over a cloud lock

Works where reception is shaky

igloohome validates PINs right at the lock, without WiFi. For rentals in remote spots or basement properties, that is often the decisive point.

Early arrivals become a plus

No more awkward "please wait until 16:00". Instead a "great, you can walk in".

Nothing to do by hand

PIN creation runs through iglooconnect and your booking system as usual. CheckYout plugs in at one place: opening the PIN window after cleaning.

What your guest gets

They stop planning their arrival day around check-in. Message lands, PIN works, door opens.

Also control it from the dashboard

With an igloohome Bridge you open the lock straight from CheckYout. Handy when a guest locks themselves out or you want to let someone in on short notice. Without a bridge the rest works normally, only remote unlock stays off.

What you need for it

A connected booking system (PMS)
Required

So your guest automatically gets a PIN and CheckYout knows who is arriving today. Smoobu, Guesty, Lodgify, Hostaway or Beds24.

An igloohome lock
Required

Mortise Touch / Lever Mortise (standard doors), Deadbolt 2E / Deadbolt Go (security doors), Retrofit Lock (rentals, no drilling), Keybox 3 (gate, key box).

An iglooaccess account with igloohome
Required

Costs USD 2 per lock per month, directly with igloohome. It is the prerequisite for the API connection.

igloohome Bridge
Optional

Only for remote unlock from the dashboard. Not needed for early check-in or anything else.

CheckYout Pro
Required

The igloohome integration is part of the Smart Home add-on (CHF 9.90/month per property).

How to set it up

  1. Connect

    In CheckYout go to Settings → Connections and click "Connect with igloohome".

  2. Enter credentials

    Enter your iglooaccess credentials (you find them in your iglooaccess account).

  3. Assign

    Assign the lock to a property.

One click in iglooconnect – and it runs on its own

For the early check-in effect to really land, set the PIN validity in iglooconnect to the previous guest’s check-out time (around 11:00) instead of the official check-in (16:00).

That way your guest’s PIN works from the moment cleaning is done, no matter how early. CheckYout opens the PIN window at exactly that point. Without this setting the PIN would only go live at 16:00 – and the early trigger would mean nothing for your guest.

How do I automate guest access with igloohome for vacation rentals?

CheckYout activates igloohome access the moment your cleaning team confirms "done" via WhatsApp token link. The next guest can walk in – often hours before the official 4 p.m. check-in – no waiting in the café around the corner.

When does igloohome access become active for the guest?

The moment your cleaning team confirms "done" – usually hours before the official check-in. CheckYout unlocks igloohome access automatically. You don't have to do anything by hand.

Which igloohome models work with CheckYout?

All igloohome models that validate PINs offline – that means all current locks. An igloohome Bridge is optional and only needed if you want to see lock status remotely. PIN generation itself works without a Bridge.

Does my existing igloohome workflow (app, auto-lock) stay active?

Yes. CheckYout only touches access activation for the next guest. Auto-lock, app control, manual codes and all existing igloohome features remain unchanged.

How much does the igloohome connection with CheckYout cost?

The igloohome integration is part of the Smart Home add-on – CHF 9.90 per month per property. Without the add-on, CheckYout runs without smart-lock connection; all notification channels (WhatsApp, email, webhook) are included in the plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Multiple properties? Each connected individually.

Do you have your own igloohome lock in every property? Each one is assigned individually to its property. Each property has its own keypad PIN codes – the cleaner who works in several of your properties has a separate code in each, with its own time window.

  • One CheckYout account covers your whole portfolio
  • Per property, its own lock, its own PIN codes, its own time window
  • Configurations don’t interfere with each other

Ready for early check-in with igloohome?

The igloohome integration is part of the Smart Home add-on (CHF 9.90/mo or CHF 99/yr). On top of that, igloohome charges USD 2 per lock per month for iglooaccess – that subscription is required for the API.

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