Weekly product updates

Exciting releases for anyone using smart devices and our Knowledge Hub! Also, great updates for Direct users to make your tax season a little easier!

Smart Devices

Smart Thermostats public launched 🌡

• Any user can now connect their smart thermostats to Hospitable
• Stay eco-friendly and maximize guest comfort with automatic temperature presets
• Take this interactive tour or watch this video for more information

Add more smart devices for FREE 🆓

• Pro now includes 2 devices (up from 1)
• Mogul now includes 4 devices (up from 2)
• Devices include smart locks and thermostats

AI

Added resources making Knowledge Hub smarter 🧠

• Generated from Property Details and Message History
• You no longer need to upload a PDF or connect to Touch Stay to enrich your Knowledge Hub
• It's recommended to still add a PDF or connect to Touch Stay to provide as much data as possible for the best results

Direct

You can now download your 1099-K forms 📑

• The forms include your annual and monthly earnings for the 2024 tax year
• If we've generated a 1099-K form for you, you'll see a button in the earning reports section under Direct > Taxes
• Download the form straight from our vendor, Track1099, for your safekeeping
• You have until February 28 to report any corrections to Hospitable
• We will finalize and file the forms on March 31
• You can read more information in our help article here

Apple Pay and Google Pay 💳

• Both payment options are now available for Direct Basic users

Owner Statements

Changed wording from "Property Manager" to "Manager" ☝️

• Some states do not allow the use of the term "Property Manager" without certain credentials
• This will allow everyone to be able to share invoices and statements with their owners

Rental Agreements

Send a message when requesting an agreement 💬

• You'll be prompted to write a message to your guest when manually requesting a signature
• The message will include the Guest Portal link directing them to sign the agreement

Availability and Calendar

iCal bookings can now be edited 📆

• You can now edit reservation financials and guest details like any other booking
• Property and dates can not be edited
• You can learn more bout iCal feed bookings in this help article

API

Property webhooks update 🔗

• You'll now be sent webhooks when properties are created, updated, deleted, and merged
• This ensures you always have the latest property and reservation information
• The webhooks can be configured from within the partner portal
• You can read more about it in our help article

Integrations

ChargeAutomation 🤖

• We now have a detailed page dedicated to our ChargeAutomation integration