In addition to the Recommended Devices, below is a curated list of devices for more advanced users with more technological expertise. While these devices aren’t necessarily the easiest to implement, they are highly recommended due to their additional reliability, features, cost savings, or complex situations they can solve in your smart short term rental property.
Advanced Devices
UniFi Devices
Our first category are part of one single ecosystem of products, the Unifi system by Ubiquiti. The UniFi system consists of advanced (and incredibly reliable) networking equipment, camera equipment, and multi-unit door controls. Before reviewing the devices below, read our article devoted to the UniFi ecosystem.
UniFi
The UniFi Dream Router is a cost-effective and simple device to get you up and running within the UniFi ecosystem.…
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UniFi Dream Machine Pro
The Unifi Dream Machine Pro is an enterprise-grade network control device for a consumer-grade price. This powerful device packs a…
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UniFi Doorbell Pro
The UniFi G4 Doorbell Pro is our preferred doorbell camera for short-term rentals—if you’re already using the UniFi ecosystem. That’s…
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For more complex HVAC requirements, we have some thermostat devices we would recommend. One thermostat for a central system is easiest, but if you have systems with zones or independent units, you may need to use some of these options to get smart control of the temperature at your property.
Thermostats
ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium
The ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium is a nice device with a really nice look and feel. It has really nice…
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Stelpro Ki Thermostat – Electric Baseboard
If you have electric baseboard heat in your property, the Stelpro Ki Electronic Thermostat (Z-Wave) STZW402+ is the perfect thermostat…
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