Supported Smart Locks

Staykey works with any smart lock that Home Assistant supports. However, there's an important distinction between two features: generic lock/unlock control and automatic access code management.

Lock/unlock control (works across all supported radios)

Home Assistant can lock and unlock locks over Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter/Thread, and Wi-Fi. Staykey's lock/unlock feature works with any of them:

Z-Wave locks
Zigbee locks
Matter / Thread locks
Wi-Fi locks
Other protocols supported by Home Assistant

If all you need is to lock or unlock the door remotely through Staykey, the protocol doesn't matter much.

Access code management (guaranteed on Z-Wave only)

For managing guest access codes — creating a unique code per stay, updating it, and retiring it automatically — Staykey guarantees support on:

Z-Wave locks with user-code management functionality

On Matter, Zigbee, and Wi-Fi locks, passcode management is best-effort — it may work, depending on the lock and firmware, but we can't guarantee it. If per-stay passcode rotation matters for your operation (and it usually does), stick with a Z-Wave lock from the tested list below.

Officially Tested Locks

We've tested the following locks with Staykey and confirmed their capabilities:

Manufacturer	Model	Access Codes	Code Validation	Max Codes	Code Length
Yale	YRD410-ZW2	✓	✓	30	4-8 digits
Yale	YRD420-ZW2	✓	✓	30	4-8 digits
Yale	YRD410-F-ZW3	✓	✓	30	4-8 digits
Yale	YRD420-F-ZW3	✓	✓	30	4-8 digits
Yale	YRD226, YRC226, YRC246, YRD256, YRC256, YRD446	✓	✓	30	4-8 digits
Ultraloq	U-Bolt Pro Z-Wave	✓	✗	30	4-8 digits

Understanding the table

Access Codes: Can Staykey create and manage guest access codes on this lock?
Code Validation: Does the lock confirm when codes are successfully set or cleared? Locks without validation will still work, but Staykey can't verify the operation completed.
Max Codes: Maximum number of access codes the lock can store
Code Length: Supported PIN code lengths

A note on code validation

Locks that support code validation send confirmation events back to Home Assistant when a code is set or cleared. This allows Staykey to:

Confirm codes were successfully programmed
Retry failed operations automatically
Show accurate code status in the dashboard

Locks without code validation (like the Ultraloq U-Bolt Pro) will still work with Staykey—codes will be sent to the lock, but Staykey won't receive confirmation that the operation succeeded.

Other Compatible Locks

While we haven't officially tested every lock, the following Z-Wave models generally work well with access code management:

Schlage: BE469ZP (Z-Wave Plus) and other Z-Wave Connect / Z-Wave Plus models. Note: Schlage Encode Plus is Wi-Fi/Matter, not Z-Wave — lock/unlock works, but passcode management isn't guaranteed. Pick BE469ZP if you specifically want Z-Wave.
Kwikset: SmartCode Z-Wave models (e.g., 914 Z-Wave). Note: Kwikset Halo is Wi-Fi, not Z-Wave — same caveat as Encode Plus.
Ultraloq: U-Bolt Pro Z-Wave (officially tested above); Ultraloq Matter models work for lock/unlock but passcode management is best-effort.
Aqara: Matter-compatible lock models work for lock/unlock via HA; passcode management is experimental — hosts are welcome to try them and share feedback.

If you're using a lock not listed above and it works with Staykey, let us know and we'll add it to our tested list!

Choosing a Lock

When selecting a lock for your rental property, consider:

Z-Wave protocol: Required for Staykey-guaranteed automatic access code management. Matter/Zigbee/Wi-Fi locks will still lock and unlock, but per-stay code rotation is best-effort on those radios.
Code validation support: Recommended for reliable code confirmation
Battery life: Look for locks with good battery life for fewer maintenance trips
Keypad type: Touchscreen vs physical buttons (touchscreen tends to be more weather-resistant)
Aesthetic fit: Match your property's style

Our top recommendation

For vacation rentals, we recommend the Yale Assure Lock 2 (Z-Wave):

Full access code management with validation
Reliable Z-Wave connectivity
Long battery life
Sleek touchscreen keypad
Works offline (no WiFi required for PIN entry)

Learn more

Guide: The complete guide to smart locks for Airbnb hosts — how to choose, install, and automate the lock.
Guide: Matter for Airbnb hosts — the newer protocol, including Home Assistant's recent passcode support for Matter locks.
Guide: Airbnb smart lock requirements — what actually passes host standards.
Post: Why we don't do cloud-only smart locks — our philosophy on lock selection.
Help: Why didn't my door lock code work? — fast triage when a guest says the code isn't working.