Make a Rental Unit a Smart Apartment

Smart thermostats are one of the most popular smart home investments. The networked devices give prospective buyers and current residents the ability to adjust an apartment’s temperature remotely and customize it based on their schedule, which can show significant energy savings, whether you or your resident pays the power bill.

Smart locks make a strong first impression at a smart apartment, offering such options as a keypad or keyless entry locks. Smart locks also can save property managers the time and expense of changing locks between residents. Smart locks and deadbolts can be used with smart doorbells for added security.

Smart smoke detectors provide an additional level of fire safety by notifying a resident’s phone or networked device in case of fire, which is especially helpful when no one is home.

For additional safety, smart cameras with Wi-Fi compatibility can be installed in apartments or common areas for on-demand monitoring and video surveillance.

Pro Tip: If your rental property is equipped with smart cameras, make sure your rental agreement includes protections for your residents’ privacy.

Smart bulbs and lighting can be programmed to operate on a schedule, by motion detection or on command, which can reduce energy costs. Some have multiple options for colors and brightness levels. Smart plugs and switches transform standard lamps and fans into networked fixtures.

Smart appliances have become increasingly common, including refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers and water heaters. Not only can residents activate them remotely, the devices can send alerts when they malfunction or need maintenance. Smaller smart appliances include robot vacuum cleaners and microwave ovens. Smart appliances have higher upfront costs than standard models, but they also make better selling points.

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