6 Tools EVERY Airbnb Host Should Have

Knowing what tools every Airbnb host should have can be the difference between a stressful, low-profit listing and a well-oiled machine that earns more with less effort.

After testing over 100 different Airbnb tools over eight years of hosting, BNB Mastery has narrowed it down to six that consistently deliver real results — saved time, fewer headaches, and measurable revenue gains.

Watch the full video above or keep reading for the complete breakdown.

August Smart Lock: Ditch the Physical Key

If an Airbnb host should have just one piece of hardware installed at their property, it's a smart lock. August Smart Lock is a WiFi-enabled device that integrates directly with Airbnb — and it's one of the cleanest upgrades any host can make.

Installation is straightforward because August works with your existing deadbolt. No rekeying, no locksmith required. Once it's set up, you or your guest can unlock the door remotely from anywhere in the world via the August app.

The real magic is the Airbnb integration. When a guest books, Airbnb automatically generates a unique access code for that reservation. The code activates at check-in time and deactivates at checkout — automatically. No manual code management, no security gaps.

BNB Mastery recommends pairing August with an integrated keypad. That way guests never need to download an app — they just punch in a four-digit code. It's as frictionless as hotel access, without any of the front-desk drama.

Before smart locks, dealing with lockouts meant either driving to the property or paying a handyman to do it. Now it's a 10-second fix from a smartphone. Keep a physical key in a lockbox as a backup, but most hosts rarely need it.

StayFi: Turn Your WiFi Into a Revenue Tool

StayFi is a small device that connects to your existing WiFi router and transforms how guests access the internet at your property. Instead of giving guests a password, they log in with their name and email — exactly like at a hotel.

That might sound like a minor convenience upgrade. It is, but it's also a marketing asset.

When guests log in with their email, hosts collect that contact information for future remarketing. For listings that accommodate larger groups, this becomes especially valuable. One guest books, five friends come along — and now all five are in your email list.

When one of those friends plans their own trip later, a well-timed email can turn them into a repeat booking.

For hosts who want to build a direct booking strategy or reduce dependence on Airbnb's platform, tools like StayFi create the foundation. If you're curious about other ways to boost revenue with minimal investment, these three affordable ways to make more money on Airbnb are worth reviewing alongside your tech setup.

Hostfully: The Guest Guidebook That Actually Gets Used

Every experienced Airbnb host has dealt with the same pattern: write out detailed house instructions, watch guests ignore them, then spend the whole stay answering the same questions over and over. Hostfully solves this problem with a digital guidebook that's actually intuitive enough for guests to use.

Three things make Hostfully stand out from other guidebook tools:

• Price: The basic plan is free for one guidebook. The pro plan — with all the customization features — runs just $10/month.
• Ease of use: Most competing tools are clunky. Guests won't use a guidebook that's hard to navigate, which defeats the entire purpose. Hostfully is clean and mobile-friendly.
• Customization: Hosts can create individual cards for different amenities, embed videos, upload photos, and organize content however makes sense for their property.

Pro tip: Instead of writing text instructions for appliances or amenities, embed a short video directly into the guidebook card. Most guests prefer a 60-second walkthrough video over a wall of text. Properties with hot tubs, saunas, or complex entertainment systems see a dramatic drop in mid-stay questions when video guides are included.

A great guidebook also directly supports your review scores. Fewer confused guests means fewer