Smart Tech for Your Rental Property

July 9, 2018 | SMART HUBS, SMART LIGHTING, RENTAL PROPERTY, SMOKE AND CO DETECTORS, HOME SECURITY, SMART LOCKS, SMART THERMOSTATS Safety, security and peace of mind are just a few benefits you get by adding smart devices to your rental property, but you aren’t the only one who benefits. Smart devices are top of mind for prospective renters and a recent study showed that prospective tenants value smart home features and secure access over amenities like a pool.*  Adding the smart devices below will ensure your rental property and your renters are protected and give them an enhanced experience and differentiate your property. Smart Locks ensure your rental property is secure at all times.  Never worry about transferring keys to a renter - no more lost keys or the risk of copies being made.  Simply give your tenant a pin that is valid for a specific timeframe that you control. Keep track of when people come and go and ensure the door is locked when the house is empty.  Remotely lock and unlock your door from anywhere WIFI is available. Smart Thermostats allow you to remotely monitor and control the temperature of your rental property. Whether you're renting long term or or for weekend, tenants can rack up your utility bills if they don't manage the heating/cooling of the house responsibly.  Now you can keep an eye on what's going on when you're not there.  Ensure that when renter leaves the temperature goes to an efficient temperature and that when the next renter arrives they walk into to a comfortable setting. Smart Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors send alerts to your phone. Know immediately if there is smoke or CO in the home even when your hundreds of miles away.  No more sleepless nights wondering if the tenant is going to burn down your investment property. Never worry if the batteries are running low since these send alerts directly to your smart phone when batteries need to be replaced. Smart Home Security gives you peace of mind with NO MONTHLY FEES. Always have eyes on your rental property with a set of outdoor security cameras.  Ensure your tenants aren't throwing parties or violating the rental agreement with too many guests. If an intruder is on the property you will be alerted and you can trigger an alarm directly from the camera to scare them off before they get inside. Watch live footage or set preferences to only send alerts if there is movement. Smart Lighting allows you to control the lights in your rental home from anywhere. Imagine arriving to a rental late at night and all the lights are off and you have no idea where the switches are. Not a great experience right? Make sure the lights are on when they arrive and turned off when your renter's stay ends. Control all of your Smart Home devices through one app by using a smart hub. I know what you're thinking; how do I manage all of these smart devices in one easy to use app? It's simple, just connect all of the devices through a smart hub and you can control your rental home with one tap on your smart phone. It's really that easy. You can set preferences like "Arrival" and have the lights turn on, doors unlock, temperature set and motion alerts turned off. A second setting "Departure" and the house shuts down until the next renter arrives. The key is ensuring the devices you pick are compatible with the chosen hub.  If you have questions on compatibility or what products are right for your rental home, just call 1.888.573.HOMZ or click here for a free consultation. * Research was generated by Entrata and fielded in January 2018, the survey collected online responses via Qualtrics from 1,050 U.S. consumers who are over the age of 18 and rent an apartment.