GoKawiilThis smart lock is built for rentals in all-new ways. / Tyler Lacoma/CNET Lockly Lyro Lasta 8.0 $169 at Amazon $170 at Lockly Pros & Cons Affordable for its tech and design quality
Many access options including fingerprint, included cards, keys, keypad and more
Extra-large battery case rated for up to three years
Easy to manage access and logs through the app
Unique sleep mode if the home is going unused for a while
Effective and simple TapCom communication include for vacation renters and similar situations The rental-focused design may not be suited for every home
The deadbolt requires manual turning when locked/unlock, which differs from most smart locks
Many smart locks introduced innovations in 2026. We saw charging solar panels and ultrawideband sensing. But Lockly went the opposite way: The security company has launched a new lock called Lyro, which aims at a unique mix of affordability, battery life and new features made specifically for vacation rentals, short-term renting, landlords and similar situations. I’ve never seen anything quite like it.
To test the Lockly Lyro Lasta ($169), I set it up as if I was the owner, and tried to access it in a variety of ways like I was a newcomer on vacation. It’s interesting what features Lockly has added here, and what the company has done with a lock well under $200 that still has a durable design, fingerprint sensor, RFID tags to give out and more. Here’s what I found.
A design made for durability and battery power
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