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Lynx
Vacation Rental Automation Software | Lynx
Vacation Rental Automation

Run Your Rental
Portfolio on Autopilot

Lynx unifies smart locks, contactless check-in, temperature control, upsells, and team workflows — so you scale your vacation rental business without scaling your workload.

check-in
Auto Check-in Success
99.4%
time saved
Time Saved / Reservation
47 mins avg
revenue
Avg Upsell Revenue / Stay
+$38 per stay
energy
Utility Cost Savings
15% on energy
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IoT Devices Supported
0M+
Virtual Keys Processed
0+
Cities Worldwide
0%
Average Utility Savings

Challenges Vacation Rental
Managers Face Every Day

Managing dispersed properties means juggling too many disconnected tools. Lynx was purpose-built to solve this.

key

Manual Key Handoffs

Coordinating physical keys and lock codes across multiple units wastes hours per week and creates security risks at every guest turnover.

communication

Fragmented Guest Communication

Guest questions arrive across Airbnb, VRBO, email, and SMS. Without a unified system, response times suffer and reviews take the hit.

energy

Wasted Energy Between Stays

Vacant properties left at full HVAC cost thousands annually. Without smart automation, energy bills spiral as your portfolio grows.

revenue

Missed Upsell Revenue

Early check-ins, late checkouts, and add-on services go unapproved or untracked — leaving real money on the table with every booking.

cleaning

Uncoordinated Turnovers

Cleaners and inspectors waiting on the right codes at the right time. Manual scheduling leads to delays, complaints, and scrambles.

analytics

Zero Portfolio Visibility

Without real-time dashboards, you have no way to know which units need attention, which guests checked in, or where issues are forming.

One Platform. Every Tool Your
Vacation Rental Business Needs.

Connect your PMS, add your devices, and go live in days — not months.

Contactless Check-In / Check-Out

Self-Check-In That Guests Actually Love

Deliver a hotel-grade arrival experience without a front desk. Lynx's Boarding Pass sends guests a branded digital key, access instructions, house rules, and a local guidebook — all automatically triggered by your PMS reservation.

  • Automatic unique access codes per reservation
  • Offline mode — works even when WiFi drops
  • Supports locks, intercoms, elevators & garage doors
  • Real-time check-in notifications for your team
  • Early check-in upsell built right in
Guest Check-In Flow
1
Booking ConfirmedPMS syncs reservation with Lynx in real time
2
Boarding Pass SentGuest receives branded digital key + guidebook 24h before arrival
3
Seamless ArrivalGuest taps link — door unlocks. No app download needed
Auto Check-OutCode expires, team notified, cleaning workflow triggered
Smart Device Management

Control 400+ Devices Across Your Entire Portfolio

Lynx integrates with the widest range of IoT devices in the industry — smart locks, thermostats, noise sensors, cameras, and garage doors. Manage everything from one dashboard without replacing existing hardware.

  • Works with 400+ devices across all major brands
  • Onboard new properties without buying new hardware
  • Cellular backup — no WiFi router dependency for locks
  • Multi-point access: door, elevator, parking, pool
  • Real-time alerts for noise, temperature & battery
Device Status — Portfolio View
Smart Locks Online
96%
Thermostats Active
100%
Noise Sensors OK
98%
Cameras Online
100%
Recent Alerts
Unit 4B — Noise Threshold
Resolved
Unit 12A — Low Battery
Notified
Upsell & Revenue Automation

Turn Every Stay Into a Revenue Opportunity

Lynx's smart upsell engine automatically offers guests early check-in, late checkout, stay extensions, and concierge services — with auto-approval rules so you earn more without lifting a finger.

  • Smart early check-in & late checkout upsells
  • Stay extension automation — fill gap nights automatically
  • Customizable services with auto-approve logic
  • Collect real guest emails from all OTA bookings
  • Per-property upsell revenue tracking dashboard
Upsell Activity — This Month
Early Check-In34 requests processed
$1,190
earned
Late Check-Out27 requests processed
$810
earned
Stay Extensions8 gap nights filled
$2,240
earned
Total Upsell Revenue$4,240
Temperature & Energy Management

Save 15% on Utilities Across Every Property

Lynx automatically adjusts thermostats based on occupancy status pulled directly from your PMS. Set smart rules once — Lynx handles energy savings 24/7 with no manual work required.

  • Automated eco mode when property is vacant
  • Pre-arrival comfort settings triggered by check-in time
  • Remote temperature override from your dashboard
  • Per-property and portfolio-wide energy reporting
  • Works with all major thermostat brands
Energy Savings Overview
15%
Avg Utility Savings
$180
Saved / Unit / Month
Active Rules
Vacant Mode: 78°F hold
Active
Pre-Arrival: Cool to 72°F
Active
Post-Checkout: Eco Mode
Active
Operations & Workflow Automation

Automate Cleaners, Inspectors & Staff Tasks

Lynx automatically notifies your cleaning and maintenance teams at the right time — triggered by real guest departures, not guesswork. Reduce coordination overhead and get properties guest-ready faster.

  • Auto-notify cleaners on guest checkout
  • Inspection tasks triggered automatically post-cleaning
  • Custom rule builder for any workflow scenario
  • Real-time alerts for maintenance and device anomalies
  • Save 30% on operational overhead per property
Workflow Automation — Unit 7C
OUT
Guest Checks Out — 11:02 AMAccess code automatically deactivated by Lynx
SMS
Cleaner Notified — 11:03 AMMaria receives task + temporary door code
CHK
Clean Complete — 12:41 PMInspector automatically notified for sign-off
Property Ready — 12:58 PMListed as available, next guest code activated

Up and Running in Days, Not Months

Lynx connects to your existing PMS and hardware — no rip-and-replace required.

1

Connect Your PMS

Sync Guesty, Streamline, Track, Cloudbeds, or any major PMS via direct 2-way integration in minutes.

2

Add Your Devices

Lynx auto-discovers your existing smart locks, thermostats, and sensors. Works with 400+ devices out of the box.

3

Set Your Rules

Configure automation rules once — check-in flows, energy settings, upsells, and team notifications build themselves.

4

Watch It Scale

Add properties without adding workload. Your entire portfolio runs from one dashboard, from anywhere in the world.

Works With the Tools You Already Use

Deep 2-way PMS integrations and 400+ IoT device compatibility. Lynx fits into your stack — not the other way around.

Track PMS
Streamline
Cloudbeds
Guesty
Hostaway
Escapia
Lodgify
LMPM
WebRezPro
Airbnb
VRBO
Mews
StayNTouch
OwnerRez
ThinkReservations
HomeAway
Hospitable
Reservit
Track PMS
Streamline
Cloudbeds
Guesty
Hostaway
Escapia
Lodgify
LMPM
WebRezPro
Airbnb
VRBO
Mews
StayNTouch
OwnerRez
ThinkReservations
HomeAway
Hospitable
Reservit

Supported Device Categories

lockSmart Locks
thermostatSmart Thermostats
sensorNoise Sensors
cameraCameras
intercomIntercoms
garageGarage Doors
elevatorElevator Access
wifiWiFi Access Points
lightsLights & Switches
tvSmart TVs
hubHubs
leakLeak Sensors

Trusted by Leading Vacation
Rental Operators

From boutique portfolios to enterprise VRMs — Lynx scales with your business.

★★★★★

"We love the two-way integration between Lynx and Guesty. Lynx was ahead of the technology curve when we started with them and has stayed relevant by continuously adding new integrations and features. Lynx is instrumental in our vision of the guest and owner journey."

EV
Evan
Co-founder & CEO, Hoste
★★★★★

"Lynx allows Sextant Stays to create a fully automated, self-check-in experience for our guests — from the parking garage and lobby to the elevator and apartment. Lynx's support is always available and they're constantly adding advanced features."

AN
Andreas
CEO, Sextant Stays
★★★★★

"Being able to onboard a new home without replacing current smart devices has been invaluable. The reporting and features on the dashboard are constantly expanding and we love being able to implement these options into our processes."

JN
Jennifer
President & Founder, Arrived

Measurable Impact for Vacation
Rental Operators

Outcomes from operators currently running their portfolios on Lynx.

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Lower Utility Bills
Smart occupancy-based thermostat rules automatically shift vacant units to eco mode — eliminating wasted HVAC spend between every guest stay.
0%
Self Check-in Success Rate
Across millions of virtual keys processed, Lynx maintains near-perfect guest check-in reliability with offline fallback built in.
$38
Average Upsell Revenue per Stay
Automated early check-in, late checkout, and stay extension offers generate meaningful ancillary revenue with zero manual effort per booking.

Ready to Automate Your
Vacation Rental Business?

Join hundreds of vacation rental operators who trust Lynx to run their properties smarter — from 5 units to 5,000.