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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.

Lighting Automation for Short-Term Rentals: A Smart Way to Improve Guest Experience

May 13, 2025

As smart home technology becomes more accessible and essential for property managers, lighting automation has emerged as a powerful tool…

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

May 10, 2025

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

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

May 8, 2025

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

Water Valve Automation: Protect Your Short-Term Rental from Costly Water Damage

May 5, 2025

One of the biggest threats to any home—especially short-term rentals—is water damage. Whether it’s a burst pipe, a slow leak,…

Thermostat Automation: A Smart Move for Short-Term Rentals

May 1, 2025

In the world of short-term rentals, first impressions are everything. The initial moments after a guest opens the door set…

Rental Lock Automation: The Smart Way to Secure Your Short-Term Rental

April 28, 2025

When managing a short-term rental or Airbnb, rental lock automation should be one of your top priorities. The entry experience,…

The Best Smart Thermostat For Airbnb Hosts in 2025

April 25, 2025

Managing a successful Airbnb or short-term rental means more than just good décor and great photos—it’s about delivering a seamless,…

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…

Smart home automation for short-term rentals and Airbnb

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…

The top problems with smart devices at short-term rentals and how to solve for them

The Top 6 Problems with Smart Devices at Short-Term Rentals (And How to Solve Them)

April 1, 2025

Smart home technology has rapidly become a cornerstone of modern short-term rental management. If you’re a host or property manager,…

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…

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