The Best Smart Home Tech for Your Vacation Rental Property

If you don’t want to fall behind in the rental industry, you have to take full advantage of the technology, software and apps that help you own, manage, and rent your vacation property. Smart home tech is a big part of that!

There’s a lot of ways smart home technology can improve your vacation rental business. First of all, it’s ideal for vacation rental owners who don’t live near their property, because it allows them to control things like lights, heating and cooling, and locks entirely remotely. Smart home tech can also allow owners extra peace of mind, thanks to exterior video monitoring. Plus, many renters own and love smart home products, so including some in your rental will blow your guests away!

Top 3 Smart Home Tech for Vacation Rentals

Smart Locks

If you only invest in one thing on this list–let it be this. Smart locks make your property more secure than traditional locks because they don’t only rely on a physical key. You can use a PIN code, password, biometric scan, or smartphone connection to add an extra layer of authentication. Most smart locks can be monitored and controlled from an app on your phone, so you can always be sure no one forgot to lock the door.

Smart locks aren’t just secure, they’re also easy! Instead of having to give renters, maintenance workers, or cleaners individual physical keys, you can give them unique access codes to bypass the lock. That way you get a notification when people enter, when they leave, and who was there.

Smart Thermostats

If you have high heating and cooling bills for your vacation rental property, a smart thermostat is a must! Smart thermostats allow you to remotely control and monitor the temperature in your rental. You can also set schedules and timers, helping you conserve energy. It’s eco-friendly and cost effective.

And most smart thermostats are quick and easy to install because their apps have how-to videos. It’s an easy way to make a big dent in your utility bills!

Smart Speaker

A smart speaker isn’t going to make your house more secure or save you money. But it will make your guests happy! One in four adults has a smart speaker, so they’ll be used to using the technology, and may even expect it.

You see, smart speakers don’t just play music. They have digital assistants, like Amazon’s Alexa or Apple’s Siri, that people have come to rely on to play their music or for information about the weather. Guests can even use their smart speakers to find out more about the local area or order food. It’s a small, affordable way to go above and beyond for your guests.

Want to provide the ultimate experience for your rental guests but don’t have the time and energy to do it all? Let us help! We’re Montanna’s best vacation rental management company, and we can boost your bookings and take the workload off your shoulders. Call or email us today!

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MountainTown VRM- Vacation Rental Management

110 E Broadway, Suite 203

Missoula, MT 59802

(406) 369-3080

www.mountaintownvrm.com