🏢 For renters, apartments and condos

A Smart Home You Can Take With You, No Drilling, No Lost Deposit

Plug-in and stick-on devices that make your rental safer and easier to live in, what to ask your landlord before you change anything, and a move-out checklist so it all comes with you.

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Sound familiar?

"I rent, so it's not worth it."

Most smart home guides assume you own the walls. You don't, and you still want to know who's at the door.

Worried about your deposit

Holes, adhesive marks and a missing original part can all come out of your deposit.

Not sure what needs permission

Can you swap the lock? The thermostat? Put a camera by the door? The answer is different for each.

Moving again next year

You don't want to buy things you'll have to leave behind.

Everything plugs in, sticks on, or comes with you

An illustrated 9-page guide for apartments, condos and rented houses. It works with Alexa, Google Home or Apple Home. No affiliate links.

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The Renter's Rules

What's usually fine, what to ask your landlord about first, and what to skip, plus a message you can send to ask permission.

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Security Without Drilling

No-drill video doorbell options, shelf cameras with privacy mode, adhesive door sensors, leak sensors and a siren.

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Comfort and Convenience

Smart bulbs, plugs, stick-on buttons, window AC control and routines, plus what never to put on a smart plug.

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Wi-Fi in an Apartment

Crowded channels, router placement and when a 2-unit mesh beats an extender.

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Move-Out: Take It With You

Put back, remove, reset and set up again in your new place, with the labeled-bag trick.

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Starter Setups by Budget

What to buy at about $100, $250 and $500.

✓ This is for you if...

You rent an apartment, condo or house
You want more security and convenience without changing the place
You want your deposit back and your devices to come with you
You use Alexa, Google, Apple Home, or haven't picked yet

✗ This is NOT for you if...

You own your home. See the $500 Starter Kit or the New Homeowner Plan
You need legal advice about your lease. Ask your landlord or a local tenant resource

Questions? I've got answers.

Do I need my landlord's permission?

For plug-in and stick-on devices, usually not, but check your lease. For anything that changes something installed, like a lock or thermostat, yes. The guide includes a message you can send.

Will it work with my building's Wi-Fi?

Usually, and the guide covers what to check when the building provides your internet.

How is this delivered?

Instant digital download. After checkout you go straight to a download page for your PDF. Your link works for 30 days, and you can email hello@smartautomator.com any time for a fresh one.

What if it doesn't help?

30-day money-back guarantee. Email me and I'll refund you in full, no questions asked.

Smart now. Yours when you move.

A safer, easier rental, with every device coming with you.

$19