Top 5 Best Smart Lock for AirBnb Owner Malaysia

This list of the top 5 smart locks in Malaysia includes some of the latest locks available today. We have covered multiple price points and have included a lot of options from a variety of different brands that we have for your consideration

By our own engineer Francis Wong | Last Updated on 13-March-2023

01

Finetec smart mortise

Set time sensitive pincode even if you're on holiday in Hawaii. You only need to have internet connection on your phone.  

If you have upcoming guest staying from tomorrow until next Tuesday, you can set the "Date Start" and "Date End" for the pincode. After that the pincode will expired and cannot be used anymore.

Repeat the same for your next guest while enjoying your holiday or lazy-time at home! Safe and easy!

This Malaysian Brand also design their lock with own-stay in mind, so this lock is equally equipped for own use. Fingerprint, Cards and Backup Keys. You set everything by button clicks from your phone so there is no user manual to carry or memorise. Is the most convenient lock by far for Airbnb and own use.

Sciener (iOS & Google)

time-limited pincode

Fingerprint, Card, Key

price-tag

RM1580 with install

Reasons to Buy

Compatible with Msian Door

Durable + Good Factory
(5-yrs warranty!)

Easy to use even for elderly

Reasons to Avoid

Price is above RM1k

02

iGloohome smart deadbolt 2S

Igloohome deadbolt 2s is an thin, sleek, matt black deadboolt lock meant to make your life as an airbnb owner even easier.

Use PIN codes and Bluetooth keys to unlock the deadbolt; it also comes with physical backup keys so you’ll have access to your home always.

The best part? It synchronise with Airbnb App. If you’re an Airbnb host, you can synchronise your listing calendar with your igloohome account for PIN codes to be automatically created for guests.

igloohome (iOS & Google)

sync with airbnb app

price-tag

RM 1299.00 with install

Reasons to Buy

Sync with Airbnb

Compatible with Msian Door

Auto-lock feature

Reasons to Avoid

Durability & QC Issue

03

Finetec smart deadbolt

Set time sensitive pincode even if you're on holiday in Hawaii. You only need to have internet connection on your phone.  

If you have upcoming guest staying from tomorrow until next Tuesday, you can set the "Date Start" and "Date End" for the pincode. After that the pincode will expired and cannot be used anymore.

Repeat the same for your next guest while enjoying your holiday or lazy-time at home! Safe and easy!

This Malaysian Brand also design their lock with own-stay in mind, so this lock is equally equipped for own use. Fingerprint, Cards and Backup Keys. You set everything by button clicks from your phone so there is no user manual to carry or memorise.

Sciener (iOS & Google)

time-limited pincode

Fingerprint, Card, Key

price-tag

RM1180 with install

Reasons to Buy

Compatible with Msian Door

Durable + Good Factory

Easy to use even for elderly

Reasons to Avoid

Design is not that appealing/ classy

Battery life only 8 months

04

Finetec Airbnb smart tubular

With same extensive function from the finetec family, this lock is however, drill-less.

There is no drilling needed at all to install this lock. No extra hole. Small and sturdy, yet has the same full function. Airbnb, App, Fingerprint, Card, Pincode, Key. 

This lock is meant to convert the lever into a lockable device and hence controllingthe access of your unit. You can issue time sensitive passcode from Hawaii as long as your phone has internet connection.

Smart Tubular is voted as the most "value-for-$" smart lock. Experience a business-from-home-sofa with this lock. 

Sciener (iOS & Google)

time-limited pincode

Fingerprint, Card, Key

price-tag

RM 597 without install

Reasons to Buy

Compact form design

Drill-less and hole-less install

Afforadable!

Descent quality

Reasons to Avoid

Locking system not as strong as deadbolting

Battery last only 6 - 8 months

Not all doors are compatible

05

Yale YDD424+ with apps pack

Yale has also started producing smart lock starting 2007. Relatively new in the electronic lock industry, it relies on its brand name and customer base to kickstart the business.

YDD424+ has 4-in-one to access the lock Fingerprint, Pin Code, Key Override, Bluetooth (via Yale Link app).

Yale link app can also synchronise with Airbnb app, enable you to manage youru Airbnb properties from anywhere around the world.

If you're a yale fans, this lock is for you!

Yale link (iOS & Google)

bluetooth unlock

Fingerprint & key only

price-tag

RM 2088 with install

Reasons to Buy

Sync with Airbnb app

Brand recognition

Compatible with Msian doors

Reasons to Avoid

Known issue with fingerprint module

Durability & QC problem

Very expensive

“Good customer service, lock was installed as per scheduled and working very well. Happy with the purchase. Highly recommended shop if you're looking for smart locks. Owner is very knowledgeable.”

VERIFIED CUSTOMER IN KUCHING

About the Author

Francis Wong is the owner of Fine Lock Shop in Kuching. He started this business from 2012 when no one was providing service for digital lock. He is the guy popularised Samsung digital lock in Kuching.

With a background in Bachelor Degree in Electronic Engineering and experience gained from Motorola Semiconductor, he now uses his knowledge to probe and check on the latest models of smart lock and their built quality. The funny part is, he is also a Master Locksmith with professional membership in M.L.A Malaysia. Never understand why an engineer will ever got involved with locksmithing. Totally unrelated. But he is what he is.

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