Living in a rental doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the convenience and security of a smart home. This is your headquarters for everything related to building a smart home for renters. Here you’ll find in-depth reviews of the best no-drill devices, practical installation guides, and expert tips to make your apartment smarter—all while keeping your landlord happy and your security deposit safe.
No-Drill, No Drama: Damage-Free Smart Lighting for Renters A renter-friendly lighting plan that avoids drilling or swapping wall switches. Use smart bulbs in lamps, adhesive LED strips for bias/ambient light, smart plugs to upgrade “dumb” lamps, and adhesive buttons for…
Home Theater for Renters: Big Screen, Zero Damage Build a renter-friendly home theater with a streaming stick, a compact soundbar, adhesive bias lighting, and voice routines. No drilling, no landlord drama. Use Night/Dialog modes and Quiet Hours. Everything packs up…
The Brain of Your Rental: How Voice Assistants for Renters Create a Damage-Free Smart Apartment Build a renter-friendly smart apartment without drilling or headaches. Set up Alexa or Google Home, add plug-in or battery devices, and craft quiet, portable routines.…
Everything Renters Need to Know About the Ring Alarm 8-Piece (2nd Gen) The 8-piece Ring Alarm (2nd Gen) gives renters a basic security system they can just pack up and take with them when they move. Stick-on sensors, a keypad…
Why You Need a Govee Water Leak Detector Under Your Sink (A Renter’s Guide) Renters don’t need another headache or a landlord lecture. A govee water leak detector three-pack puts coin-size sensors under the sink, by the toilet, and near…
Forget Everything Else: The Ultimate August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Guide for Renters. If you rent and thought you couldn’t get a smart lock, think again. We tested the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen). It installs inside over your existing…
Wyze Cam v4 (2K): Renter-Friendly Security You Can Take When You Move Wyze Cam v4 is a compact 2K indoor camera with color night vision, two-way audio, motion/privacy zones, local microSD, and a magnetic base—no drilling. Why it matters: renters…
What Nobody Tells You About the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus (for Renters) If you rent, the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is made for you. No drilling, no wires—just stick it up, pop in the battery, and you’re good. The video…
What Nobody Tells You About the Kasa HS103: Renter Review (2025) kasa hs103 review (≤250): tiny, no-hub smart plug that automates lamps/fans in rentals. Reliable app, schedules/timers/Away mode, Alexa/Google voice. Limits: 2.4 GHz only, 15A/1800W max, no HomeKit/Matter, no energy…
Philips Hue A19 Review for Renters (2025): Still Worth the Hype? In this Philips Hue A19 review, Hue still earns its premium badge in 2025: consistent reliability, excellent dimming and color, and a mature ecosystem that keeps getting better—now with…
amazon echo dot: the ideal gadget for renters (2025) The Echo Dot (5th Gen) is the fastest, cheapest way for renters to add voice control, routines, and genuinely useful automations—no holes in the wall, no landlord drama. Setup takes minutes,…
The Only 10 Smart Home Devices for Renters You Really Need (2025 Edition) Want to upgrade your rental home without any hassle? We’ve researched and ranked the 10 best smart home devices for renters that you can install without drilling…
