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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.

Thermostat Automation for Short-Term Rentals: Save Energy Without Sacrificing Guest Comfort

Updated June 30, 2026

Most advice about smart thermostats is written for homeowners. Homeowners have routines. Short-term rentals have reservations. That single difference changes…

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

Updated June 16, 2026

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

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

Water Shut-Off Valve Automation for Airbnb: The Smart Way to Protect Your Rental

Updated June 16, 2026

A guest checked out on a Sunday morning. The next booking didn’t start until Thursday. Somewhere under a bathroom sink,…

Calendar-Based Rental Automation | Sync Smart Devices to Your Booking Calendar

How Calendar-Based Automation Transforms Short-Term Rental Management

Updated June 15, 2026

Calendar-based automation is one of the most powerful ways to reduce manual work at an Airbnb or vacation rental. Instead…

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

Updated February 5, 2026

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

Short-term rental leak detection sensors

Leak Sensors for Short-Term Rentals: Why Water Monitoring Is Non-Negotiable

Updated February 4, 2026

Water damage is one of the most expensive and disruptive problems a short-term rental owner can face. A small leak…

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

Updated January 13, 2026

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

Airbnb Cleaning Automation: How to Simplify Turnovers at Your Short-Term Rental

Updated June 24, 2025

Managing the cleaning process is one of the biggest challenges of running a short-term rental. Even if your property is…

Advanced Airbnb Automations to Upgrade Your Smart Rental

Updated June 3, 2025

If you’ve already set up the basics—smart locks, thermostats, and lighting—you’re ahead of the pack. But there’s so much more…

Location Mode Automation: A Smarter Way to Manage Your Airbnb or Short-Term Rental

Location Mode Automation: A Smarter Way to Manage Short-Term Rental

Updated May 24, 2025

If you’re managing an Airbnb or short-term rental, you already know how valuable smart home technology can be. But there’s…

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