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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.

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Smart Device Automation for Airbnb: Why It’s the Smarter Way to Host

Updated April 6, 2026

Smart device automation for Airbnb is one of the smartest ways to reduce repetitive hosting tasks and run a more…

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Airbnb Automation for Beginners: Where to Start

Updated April 3, 2026

Airbnb automation for beginners can feel overwhelming at first. A lot of hosts start by buying a few smart devices,…

Automate Your Short-Term Rental: How It’s Different From a Typical Smart Home

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Smart Home Automation for Airbnb: Why Typical Setups Fail

Updated March 30, 2026

Smart home automation for Airbnb is very different from a typical smart home setup. While smart devices work well for…

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Airbnb Smart Device Automation: Complete Guide for Hosts (2026)

Updated March 27, 2026

Airbnb hosts today don’t just need smart devices—they need smart device automation that works around guest stays. From smart locks…

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SmartThings Smart Lock Guest Access: Limitations and Better Ways to Manage Lock Codes

Updated March 11, 2026

If you use Samsung SmartThings with smart locks, you may have heard of the built-in app called Smart Lock Guest…

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Best Smart Lock Technology in 2026: Why Z-Wave Still Wins

Updated February 21, 2026

The smart-lock world is in the middle of a shake-up. Manufacturers are rapidly releasing Matter-compatible locks while phasing out the…

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Unlocking Passive Income: Smart Home Tech for Remote Property Management

Updated February 18, 2026

Short-term rentals come with the promise of passive income—but anyone who’s managed more than one property knows the truth: manual…

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Why Most Smart Home Platforms Avoid Calendar-Based Automation

Updated January 13, 2026

Calendar-based automation is one of the most powerful ideas in short-term rental (STR) management: smart devices automatically adjusting based on…

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Why Internet Quality Matters More Than Ever in 2026

Updated January 7, 2026

In 2026, reliable high-speed internet is no longer a “nice to have” — it’s one of the most important amenities…

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5 Reasons Why You Should Automate Your Short-Term Rental in 2026

Updated December 31, 2025

Managing a short-term rental in 2026 is more complex than ever. Guest expectations are higher, operating costs are rising, and…

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Don’t Use Automatic Smart Water Monitors at Your Airbnb

Updated December 17, 2025

Water leaks pose significant risks to vacation rental properties because they are vacant a lot of the time. This means…

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Think Twice Before Using Smart Wi-Fi Devices in Your Airbnb

Updated July 22, 2025

As smart home technology becomes more accessible, many vacation rental owners are turning to Wi-Fi-enabled smart devices for automation and…

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