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A collection of articles to learn about how to do rental automation at your short term rental or Airbnb with smart home devices. Learn about the best smart home automation platforms, find out why certain smart devices are recommended, and how to get started.

The Ultimate Guide to Short-Term Rental Automation

August 14, 2025

Summary: Short-term rental automation blends operational tools—for cleaning, pricing, messaging, and maintenance—with smart-home systems—for locks, HVAC, lighting, water, and safety—synchronized…

Smart home automation for short-term rentals and Airbnb

RBoy Apps RLA Replacement: The Best Alternative for SmartThings & Short-Term Rentals

July 27, 2025

If you’re looking for a reliable replacement for RBoy Apps’ Rental Lock Automator (RLA), you’re not alone. Thousands of short-term…

Think Twice Before Using Smart Wi-Fi Devices in Your Airbnb

July 21, 2025

As smart home technology becomes more accessible, many vacation rental owners are turning to Wi-Fi-enabled smart devices for automation and…

How to Make Money with Short-Term Rentals in 2025

July 16, 2025

As the vacation rental landscape matures in 2025, many hosts are asking the big question: how do you actually make…

Smart Device Automation for Airbnb: The Smarter Way to Run Your Short-Term Rental

July 10, 2025

Managing a short-term rental can be time-consuming. From guest check-ins to heating and lighting adjustments, every manual task adds up.…

Why SmartThings Is the Best Smart Home Platform for Your Airbnb in 2025

July 6, 2025

If you’re managing a short-term rental and looking to automate your property, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is…

Calendar-Based Rental Automation | Sync Smart Devices to Your Booking Calendar

July 1, 2025

Short-term rental hosting should be profitable — not a full-time job. For property owners and Airbnb hosts looking to automate…

Airbnb Cleaning Automation: How to Simplify Turnovers at Your Short-Term Rental

June 24, 2025

Managing the cleaning process is one of the biggest challenges of running a short-term rental. Even if your property is…

Automate Your Short-Term Rental: How It’s Different From a Typical Smart Home

June 22, 2025

Smart home technology has revolutionized how we manage and protect our properties. But automating a short-term rental is not the…

How to Make Your Smoke Detectors Smart at a Short-Term Rental

June 18, 2025

Fire safety should be a top priority for every Airbnb or short-term rental host. Not only is it a legal…

Rental-Aware Automation: The Smartest Way to Run Your Short-Term Rental

June 10, 2025

Managing a short-term rental is hard enough—constant guest check-ins, temperature tweaks, lights left on, and the ever-present risk of leaks…

How to Automate Smart Devices for Vacation Rentals: Complete Guide for Hosts

June 6, 2025

Smart technology is no longer a luxury—it’s becoming a standard for vacation rentals. From saving energy to improving guest comfort,…

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