Managing a short-term rental is hard enough—constant guest check-ins, temperature tweaks, lights left on, and the ever-present risk of leaks or damage. That’s where rental-aware automation changes everything.
At Rental Home Automator, we’ve built a robust automation platform that connects directly to your booking calendar—so your smart devices only run when your property is actually occupied. That means fewer headaches, lower bills, and happier guests.
What Is Rental-Aware Automation?
Most smart home systems are designed for full-time residences. They use sensors, schedules, or manual triggers to manage devices.
But vacation rentals are different. Your property isn’t always occupied, and your guests change weekly—so your automation should reflect that.
Rental-aware automation means your smart home devices respond to guest reservations—not guesses or rigid routines. With Rental Home Automator, we sync your Airbnb, Vrbo, or direct booking calendar with your smart home tech to:
- Turn devices on when a guest arrives
- Shut them off when the home is vacant
- Arm and disarm security without guest interaction
- Control temperature, lights, water, and more—automatically
How Calendar-Connected Automation Works
Unlike typical smart platforms, Rental Home Automator pulls data directly from your rental calendar. When a booking starts or ends, we trigger your devices to adjust accordingly.
For example:
- A guest checks out Monday at 11am → water shuts off, lights turn off, thermostat resets
- New reservation begins Friday at 4pm → lights come on at sunset, smart lock activates, HVAC adjusts automatically
No apps. No presence sensors. No forgotten devices. Just automation that works.
Simple to Set Up. Even Easier to Run.
You don’t need to be a tech expert to automate your rental. We make setup fast and frustration-free:
- Works with SmartThings
- Supports Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter, and Wi-Fi devices
- No coding or complicated routines
- Pre-built automations that you can set up in minutes
Whether you’re managing one cabin or a portfolio of properties, our system is designed to scale.
What Devices Can You Automate?
With rental-aware automation, you can control nearly every part of your home—safely and efficiently:
- Smart locks: Auto-generate guest codes and revoke them post-checkout
- Thermostats: Adjust based on occupancy
- Smart lighting: Welcome guests at night, save power when vacant
- Water shutoff valves: Prevent leaks while the home is empty
- Smart switches/plugs: Control heated floors, A/C units, or beverage fridges only when needed
All of these devices integrate seamlessly with your calendar through our platform.
Why Rental-Aware Automation Beats Traditional Smart Home Setups
| Traditional Smart Home | Rental-Aware Automation |
|---|---|
| Uses fixed schedules or sensors | Triggers based on live reservations |
| Built for homeowners | Built for short-term rentals |
| Guest-dependent actions | Fully automated, no guest input needed |
| Missed shutoffs and waste | Clean shutdowns after every stay |
If you’ve tried other smart home platforms and found them unreliable or complicated, this is the system you’ve been waiting for.
If you’re tired of managing smart devices manually—or worse, having guests forget to lock doors, shut off heat, or turn off lights—rental-aware automation is the solution.
With Rental Home Automator, everything just works. Our system ties directly into your rental calendar to run your property intelligently and automatically. It’s smart home tech, reimagined for the short-term rental world.
Rental Home Automator is the only solution which can automatically control all of these devices (and more) based on your rental calendar.
