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Why Connect Escapia to Smart Locks and How ChargeAutomation Makes It Possible

Escapia manages your bookings, trust accounting, and channel distribution. But it does not control who walks through your door. Connect smart locks through ChargeAutomation and automate the full guest access journey from reservation to checkout without a single key handoff.

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What is Escapia

What is Escapia?

Escapia is the #1 Vrbo property management system and connects to 75+ third-party tools and channels, including ChargeAutomation for automated guest experience workflows.
Escapia is a full-featured vacation rental PMS built for professional property managers. Part of the Expedia Group, it covers reservations, trust accounting, channel distribution, owner reporting, housekeeping, and guest communications, all in one platform.
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Trust accounting

To-the-penny owner statements, automated financials, and industry-standard compliance.
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Channel distribution

Reach Vrbo, Airbnb, Booking.com and more. Escapia users average 23% higher booking value on Vrbo.
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Reporting and analytics

Nearly 300 reports covering occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, and revenue at no extra cost.

Why connect smart locks

Why should Escapia users connect smart locks?

Escapia handles the operational backbone of your rental business, but physical guest access still needs a manual handoff unless you connect smart lock technology. ChargeAutomation eliminates that gap, automating access codes from booking confirmation to checkout.
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Eliminate key handoffs

Guests get a unique code digitally with no keys, lockboxes, or meetups.
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Save operational hours

Codes are auto-created, updated, and revoked based on reservation dates.
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Improve property security

Unique, time-limited codes per guest. No shared keys, no unauthorized access after checkout.
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Elevate the guest experience

Self-check-in at any time. Frictionless entry drives better reviews and repeat bookings.
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Remote access management

Generate or revoke codes from any device with no on-site presence needed.

Instant updates on changes

Date changes in Escapia trigger automatic code regeneration. Zero manual work.

What smart lock access automation covers

Automatic code generation 5 days before check-in for standard bookings
Instant code creation for last-minute bookings made within 5 days of arrival
Automatic code regeneration when check-in or check-out dates change
Code revocation at checkout, access ends automatically
Access codes released only after ID verification and payment are complete
Real-time device status monitoring (battery, online/offline, lock events)
Multi-property management with all devices in one central dashboard
Connect your Escapia account to 40+ smart lock brands, free to start.Book a demo →

ChargeAutomation + Escapia

How ChargeAutomation connects Escapia to smart locks

ChargeAutomation is a certified Escapia integration partner. It connects via EscapiaNet, syncing reservation data in real time and layering a complete guest experience platform on top: smart lock access, contactless check-in, payment automation, security deposits, upsells, and ID verification.
The integration is set up by adding ChargeAutomation as a network partner in Escapia via EscapiaNet. Enter your PMCID and booking data syncs automatically with no exports or CSV files needed.
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🔗Real-time Escapia Sync

Bookings update automatically between platforms with no manual entry and no delay. The moment a reservation is confirmed in Escapia, ChargeAutomation is ready to act.
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💳Automated Payments

Collect deposits and pre-authorizations before arrival automatically. 130+ payment gateways supported. Guests cannot move forward until payment is secured.
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🪪Biometric ID Verification

Guests verify their identity before check-in. Access is gated behind ID check, rental agreement signing, and payment, all completed in one pre-arrival flow.
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⬆️Upsells and Add-ons

Before arrival, guests are offered relevant upsells such as early check-in, late check-out, parking, and welcome packages. Average $40 additional revenue per reservation.
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🔐Smart Lock Access Code Generated

Only after all steps are complete does ChargeAutomation generate and deliver the unique access code. 40+ lock brands supported with codes created, updated, and revoked automatically.
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📖Digital Guidebook with Lock Code Delivered

The guest receives a branded property guidebook including their lock code, check-in instructions, house rules, and local tips, all via one pre-arrival link. The final touch of a fully automated, contactless stay.

Smart lock brands

Every smart lock brand available in ChargeAutomation

Connect any of the following providers to your Escapia account through ChargeAutomation.
  • 2N
  • 33Lock
  • Akiles
  • Akuvox
  • Alfred
  • Allegion
  • Assa Abloy
  • August
  • Avigilon
  • Brivo
  • ButterflyMX
  • ControlByWeb
  • DoorBird
  • Dormakaba
  • Ecobee
  • eRentalLock
  • Genie
  • HID
  • Honeywell
  • Hotek
  • igloohome
  • Kaadas
  • KeyInCode
  • KeyNest
  • Kisi
  • Kozo Keikaku Engineering
  • Kwikset
  • Latch
  • LiftMaster (Chamberlain)
  • Lockly
  • Mercury Security
  • Minut
  • Nest
  • Nuki
  • PTI
  • RemoteLock
  • Salto
  • Schlage
  • SmartThings
  • Tedee
  • TTLock
  • Ultraloq
  • West Locks
  • Wyze
  • Yale Smart Locks
  • Yacan

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does Escapia have a native smart lock integration?

Escapia does not include a built-in smart lock integration. Smart lock connectivity is enabled through third-party partners like ChargeAutomation, which connects via EscapiaNet and automates access code management based on reservation data.

How does ChargeAutomation connect to Escapia?

ChargeAutomation connects through EscapiaNet. Once added as a network partner and your Escapia PMCID is entered, booking data syncs automatically in real time with no manual imports or exports required.

What smart lock brands work with Escapia through ChargeAutomation?

ChargeAutomation supports 40+ providers including Yale, Schlage, August, Nuki, TTLock, RemoteLock, igloohome, Kwikset, Salto, Latch, Dormakaba, Assa Abloy, Allegion, and ButterflyMX. See the full list above.

When are smart lock access codes generated for Escapia reservations?

Codes generate 5 days before check-in for standard bookings. For last-minute reservations within 5 days, codes generate immediately upon confirmation. Date changes trigger instant regeneration.

Can I require guests to verify their ID before receiving the smart lock code?

Yes. ChargeAutomation gates access behind completed requirements including ID verification, payment, and rental agreement signing. Guests receive the code only after all steps are done.

Does this work across multiple properties managed in Escapia?

Yes. Each property maps to specific smart lock devices with separate access rules, guest flows, and payment configurations per listing, all managed from a single ChargeAutomation dashboard.

Ready to connect Escapia to smart locks?

ChargeAutomation connects your Escapia account to 40+ smart lock brands, automating access codes, contactless check-in, payment collection, and guest verification from a single platform. Free to start, no contract.

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