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Setup how-tos, feature deep-dives, and practical tips for short-term rental operators.

All Articles — 7 posts
Setup Guide
How to Set Up Your GuestsBoard Kiosk — Step by Step
Everything you need to go from unboxing to a fully running kiosk display in under 15 minutes. Covers hardware, pairing, adding property content, themes, and optional OwnerRez and AI Concierge setup.
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Feature
What Is the GuestsBoard AI Concierge? How It Works
Your TV answers guest questions at 2am so you don't have to. Powered by Claude — here's how the AI Concierge works and what it knows.
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How-To
How to Connect OwnerRez to GuestsBoard
Sync your OwnerRez bookings to automatically display guest names, check-out dates, and nights remaining on your kiosk. Real-time webhook updates included.
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How-To
How to Set Up the AI Concierge and Build Your Knowledge Base
Enable the AI Concierge, add custom Q&A pairs, customize the system prompt, and make your kiosk smarter than most hotel front desks.
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STR Tips
Best Digital Guestbook for Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals (2025)
Paper guestbooks are dead. Tablets get stolen. Here's a clear-eyed comparison of every digital guestbook option for STR hosts in 2025.
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STR Tips
10 Ways to Improve Guest Experience in Your Short-Term Rental
Practical, no-fluff tips to get more 5-star reviews, reduce late-night host texts, and build a rental that guests remember and re-book.
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STR Tips
Raspberry Pi Kiosk for Vacation Rentals — Complete Guide (2025)
The $60 computer that turns any TV into a smart guest display. What a Pi kiosk is, why it's perfect for STR, and when to DIY vs use GuestsBoard.
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Host Tips
I Stopped Getting 11pm Texts From Guests — Here's What Changed
How one small setup change eliminated the most common guest questions — WiFi passwords, checkout times, and late-night "how do I work the TV" messages.
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Comparison
GuestsBoard vs WelcomeScreens — Which TV Kiosk Is Right for Your STR?
Two TV-based guest display systems, two different approaches. Hardware ownership, AI Concierge, offline mode, pricing — here's how they compare.
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STR Tips
The Best Cheap Airbnb Upgrades That Guests Actually Notice (2025)
The upgrades that move the needle on guest reviews without blowing your budget — from free fixes to the $49 setup that makes your property feel like a boutique hotel.
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