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Smart Locks Overview

Quick Setup

Connect a vendor, assign locks to rooms, then run a test PIN. Plan about 10 minutes.

This guide explains smart locks in AVA and points you to setup steps.

Quick reference

TaskWhat it doesWhere you go
Connect vendorLinks AVA to your lock systemIgloohome Setup, TTLock Setup, or Wishome Setup
Assign locksMaps rooms to devicesSet Up Smart Lock Assignments
Set PIN rulesControls vendor-supported PIN length and default expirySettings → Room Access → Smart Lock (PIN)
Customize instructionsUpdates guest-facing lock stepsSmart Lock Instructions
Fix issuesResolves PIN or lock errorsSmart Lock Troubleshooting

Where to find it

Settings → Room Access → Smart Lock (PIN)

How smart locks work

  1. AVA connects to your lock vendor.
  2. AVA generates a unique PIN for each stay.
  3. Guests receive the PIN at check-in.
  4. PINs expire at your configured PIN Code Expiration Time on the checkout date. AVA resolves date-only stays using your hotel's configured timezone. A Singapore checkout on August 3 ends on August 3, not August 4.
  5. Day-use stays can override that expiry so the PIN matches the stay's checkout time.

Vendor PIN length limits

AVA keeps generated custom PINs within each vendor's supported range.

VendorGenerated custom PIN length
Igloohome4–6 digits
TTLock4–9 digits
Wishome6–10 digits
Existing PINs

Existing vendor PINs keep their current validity window. Revoke or regenerate an affected PIN from the reservation when needed.

Supported vendors

  • Igloohome (OAuth connection)
  • TTLock (username + password connection)
  • Wishome (account credentials)
Capabilities can vary

Some lock models support fewer PIN actions than others. After you click Refresh Locks, AVA disables actions the lock cannot do.

Before you start

Confirm these basics:

  • Locks are installed and online
  • You have an admin account for the vendor
  • Lock names match room numbers

Next steps

  1. Connect your vendor: Igloohome, TTLock, or Wishome
  2. Assign locks to rooms
  3. Customize guest instructions

Still Stuck?

Contact success@vouch-technologies.com if:

  • ❌ Vendor connection fails after re-auth
  • ❌ All PIN tests fail across rooms
  • ❌ Locks do not appear after refresh

Helpful to include:

  • Vendor name (Igloohome, TTLock, or Wishome)
  • Screenshot of Room Access settings
  • Time the issue started