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Recommended Devices

We’ve tested lots of devices over the years, and decided to curate a list of our favorites or most useful devices. Automations can be done with lots of different devices, and the list below is simply our recommendations for the best devices available for your short term rental or Airbnb.

Device list last updated: April 11, 2025
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Aeotec Smart Home Hub Gen 3

One of the original smart hubs in the industry, the Aeotec Smart Home Hub Gen 3 is our go-to smart…
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Yale Assure Lock 2 smart lock

Yale Assure Lock 2

The Yale Assure Lock 2 is the perfect lock for your smart-home. It has great functionality, holds plenty of temporary…
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Zooz Titan Water Valve 700 Series

Looking for the best smart water valve available? Currently the Zooz Titan Water Valve is the best valve we have…
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ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential

There are a ton of smart thermostats on the market, but the one that fits the bill best for short-term…
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ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera

The ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera seamlessly integrates with the ecobee line of thermostats, which is why we recommend this camera…
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Zooz On | Off Switch Zen71

Zooz makes some great products, and for most applications we recommend the Zooz On | Off Switch Zen71. It is…
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Zooz Heavy Duty 15A On | Off Switch ZEN15

The Zooz Heavy Duty 15A On | Off Switch ZEN15 is a reliable Z-Wave plug that lets you safely control…
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Tapo Matter Smart Plug

The Tapo Matter Smart Plug is our recommended Matter-enabled WiFi smart plug. Read why Matter is important in our dedicated…
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Enbrighten In-Wall Smart Outlet

The Enbrighten In-Wall Temper-Resistant Outlet is a reliable, tamper-resistant outlet that allows you to control low power consumption (2.5A or…
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Nest Protect Smoke Alarm

Having alerts to smoke at your short-term rental property is really important. The best device that we can find currently…
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Google TV Streamer

The Google TV Streamer is a new device that was just released in late 2024. We got one right away…
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Brandstand CubieTime Alarm Clock & Charger

Giving your guests places to plug in their devices so they don’t unplug (or move around) items in your home…
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