Smart locks & keypad locks in Aruba

Why so many Aruba homes switch to a smart lock

A big share of the homes on Aruba are rented out to visitors, or stand empty part of the year while the owner lives abroad. That means keys going back and forth between guests, cleaners, gardeners and property managers. Every key that changes hands is a key that can get lost or copied. A smart lock replaces those keys with codes, a phone app or a fingerprint, and you decide who gets in and when.

• A unique code for every guest that starts at check-in and stops working at check-out
• Separate codes for your cleaner, maintenance and family, which you can switch off at any time
• No more key handovers and no more late-night lockouts when a guest loses the key
• See who opened the door and when, on models with an activity log
• Open the door remotely for a contractor while you're off the island, on models with Wi-Fi
• Auto-lock, so the door locks itself when a guest forgets

Types of smart locks

Keypad lock

The simplest and most robust option: guests type a code. No phone, no app, no internet needed at the door. Ideal for vacation rentals.

Bluetooth lock with app

Opens with your phone when you're close by. You manage codes and access in the app. Usually also has a keypad as backup.

Wi-Fi lock

Connected to the internet, directly or through a small bridge. You can create codes, open the door and check the log from anywhere in the world. The best choice for owners who don't live on the island.

Fingerprint lock

Convenient for your own home and for staff entrances: nothing to remember and nothing to lose.

Smart deadbolt or full lockset

Some smart locks replace only the deadbolt and keep your door handle; others replace the whole set. We check your door and tell you which fits.

Built for Aruba's climate

A lock that works perfectly in an apartment in Europe can struggle on an outside door here. Sun, heat, humidity and the salty trade wind are hard on electronics, keypads and metal parts. That's why we look at:

• Outdoor rating: a lock made for exterior doors, with protection against dust and moisture
• Sun exposure: keypads and screens that keep working in direct sunlight
• Corrosion: finishes and materials that hold up near the sea
• Batteries: heat drains batteries faster; we show you how to see when they're low and how to replace them
• A backup: a mechanical key or an emergency power contact, so a dead battery never locks you out

For Airbnb and vacation rental owners

With a smart lock, check-in works without you. Send the guest their code with the booking confirmation, and the code only works during their stay. Some locks can create codes automatically from your rental calendar; we tell you whether that's possible with the lock you choose. After the stay, the code simply stops working: no rekeying, no worrying about copies.

Managing several properties? One app for all your doors, and separate codes per property for your cleaning team. See also our vacation rental service.

Which doors are suitable?

• Front and back doors of houses and villas
• Apartment and condo doors
• Gates and garden doors, with an outdoor-rated lock or keypad
• Office and staff entrances

Sliding doors and some older door types need a different solution. We look at the door first and tell you honestly what's possible.

How it works

1. Advice: tell us about your door and how you'll use the lock. Photos via WhatsApp are often enough for a first answer.
2. Choice: we recommend a type that suits your door, your use and the climate, and you hear the price up front.
3. Installation: we fit the lock and make sure the door closes and locks smoothly.
4. Setup: we set up the app and codes with you and show you how to add and remove users.
5. Support: a problem later on? Call or WhatsApp us.

Already have a smart lock that isn't working?

Door won't lock, keypad unresponsive, lost the admin code or a dead battery while you're locked out? We help with existing smart locks too, and can open the door in an emergency. See 24/7 emergency locksmith.

Smart lock questions