Articles

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.

Advice

SmartThings Smart Lock Guest Access: Limitations and Better Ways to Manage Lock Codes

Updated March 11, 2026

If you use Samsung SmartThings with smart locks, you may have heard of the built-in app called Smart Lock Guest…

Reviews

IKEA Matter-Over-Thread Smart Sensors: A Surprisingly Excellent Sensor Ecosystem

Updated February 24, 2026

Smart home sensors are one of those categories where expectations are usually pretty low: plasticky hardware, awkward batteries, flaky connectivity,…

Advice

Best Smart Lock Technology in 2026: Why Z-Wave Still Wins

Updated February 21, 2026

The smart-lock world is in the middle of a shake-up. Manufacturers are rapidly releasing Matter-compatible locks while phasing out the…

Miscellaneous

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

Updated February 19, 2026

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

smart home technology for remote property management

Advice

Unlocking Passive Income: Smart Home Tech for Remote Property Management

Updated February 18, 2026

Short-term rentals come with the promise of passive income—but anyone who’s managed more than one property knows the truth: manual…

Getting Started

Why Smart Home Devices Shouldn’t Compete With Guest Wi-Fi in Short-Term Rentals

Updated February 6, 2026

Fast, reliable internet has become one of the most important amenities in short-term rentals. Guests rely on it for work,…

Automation 101

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

Updated February 6, 2026

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

Guides

Essential Items Every Short-Term Rental & Airbnb Needs

Updated February 5, 2026

Guests don’t book short-term rentals anymore just to “have a place to stay.” They book them because they expect a…

Reviews

Why the Yale Assure Lock 2 Is the Best Smart Lock for Short-Term Rentals

Updated February 5, 2026

Smart locks are essential for short-term rental hosts. They provide secure self-check-ins with guest code management, so the right smart…

Automation 101

Water Heater Automation for Short-Term Rentals: Smart Control Without the Costly Overhaul

Updated February 5, 2026

Managing a short-term rental means balancing guest satisfaction with utility efficiency—and one of the most overlooked systems is the water…

Short-term rental leak detection sensors

Automation 101

Leak Sensors for Short-Term Rentals: Why Water Monitoring Is Non-Negotiable

Updated February 4, 2026

Water damage is one of the most expensive and disruptive problems a short-term rental owner can face. A small leak…

Getting Started

Best Smart Home Devices for Your Airbnb (2026 Guide)

Updated February 3, 2026

Running a short‑term rental is easier when the tech just works. This guide covers the best smart home devices for…

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