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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.

Rental Home Automation: A Guide to Optimizing Your Airbnb with Smart Devices

April 21, 2025

In today’s short-term rental environment, maximizing efficiency and saving costs are paramount to succeeding. The solution? Rental home automation. By…

Discover Your Ideal RBoy Apps RLA Replacement: Rental Home Automator

April 14, 2025

If you’ve been searching for an RBoy Apps replacement the past couple of years, you’re not alone. Many property managers…

Manage your Airbnb remotely from out-of-state

Mastering Remote Management of Out-of-State Airbnb Properties

April 9, 2025

If you’ve ever thought about owning your own vacation home, chances are you have looked into how to offer your…

Navigating the Challenges: Top 6 Problems with Smart Home Devices in Short Term Rentals

April 1, 2025

In 2025, integrating smart home devices into short-term rentals is quickly becoming a norm. These devices promise increased convenience and…

The Importance of Quality Internet at your Airbnb in 2025

March 27, 2025

In the world of short-term rentals, where guest experiences and satisfaction are the cornerstones of success, offering good internet access…

How to Make Money with Short-Term Rentals in 2025

March 24, 2025

As we move further into 2025, the short-term rental market continues to evolve, presenting new opportunities for property owners and…

Why Choose the Aeotec Smart Home Hub for Your Airbnb in 2025

March 17, 2025

We recommend using a smart home hub for any short-term rental or Airbnb, and the best hub available in 2025 is the Aeotec Smart Home Hub Gen 3

Must-Have Smart Devices for Your Short-Term Rental in 2025

March 9, 2025

Owners and hosts frequently ask us about which smart devices are ideal for short-term rentals and what constitutes the essential…

ecobee3 Lite – The Best Thermostat For Your Airbnb

February 26, 2025

In the realm of smart home technology, thermostats have become a crucial component, especially for short-term rental properties. Among the…

Smart Device Reviews for Short-Term Rentals

February 16, 2025

Searching online there are plenty of resources out there for smart home devices & reviews. There are rankings from different…

Automating Short-Term Rentals: The Birth of Rental Home Automator

February 9, 2025

Our team started managing short-term rental properties back in 2014. We got our start with a single home that was…

The Best Smart Home Devices For Your Airbnb

February 2, 2025

As the popularity of Airbnb and short-term rental platforms continues to rise, hosts are seeking ways to elevate their properties…

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