You don’t have to be a homeowner to build a smart home
Summary
Smart home marketing often overlooks renters and temporary residents, framing automation as a renovation rather than a lifestyle upgrade. This approach neglects a significant audience seeking convenience and control in their living spaces.
Key Insights
What smart home devices are suitable for renters without permanent installation?
Renters can use non-invasive devices like Nest Cams, smart speakers, locks, thermostats, Wi-Fi plugs, smart bulbs, and smart smoke detectors that mount easily or replace existing items without wiring or renovations.[1][5][6]
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How can renters control and automate smart home devices?
Renters can manage devices through apps like Google Home, which supports over 80,000 products for creating routines such as dimming lights or scheduling vacuums, or use voice assistants like Google Assistant or Alexa for hands-free control.[1][2][6]
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