Smart Technology to Consider for your Airbnb
Host smarter, invest in smart technology.
Airbnb hosts use technology to remotely operate listings from all over the world. It’s 2017, and if you’re willing to learn a new app, you’ll be able to host much smarter with smart technology. There is no ‘right way’ or ‘right product’ for anyone host because all Airbnb hosts are different, but there’s certainly some you should consider. Here are some tried and true pieces of technology that many hosts find useful.
The right smart lock or smart thermostat can help with maintenance, save time and money, and even provide us with security and peace of mind. These advances in tech involve gadgets and apps
Security Cameras
Before ever installing security cameras in an Airbnb or HomeAway listing be sure to clearly check any privacy laws or guidelines. Don’t install cameras in bedrooms or bathrooms, obviously. Security cameras can be valuable, however, at the door to see who comes and goes. They can also be valuable in any living space that contains valuable pieces of art, furniture, or electronics. If there are cameras in living spaces, it may be necessary to disclose to all patients that they’re being filmed. For a host with one or two properties, check out Nest Cam. If you have more listings and want a more professional setup, check out Unifi Video Systems.
Smart Lights
These nifty gadgets let us work our lights from anywhere using an Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, or Google Assistant. This way, if guests leave lights on after they check out we can turn them off. They can also be set to timers that will turn them off in the wee hours. These tactics don’t only make us host smarter, they’ll save us money on our monthly energy bill.
Customize the Check-In
Allowing guests to arrive when it works out for them is a great way to improve the guest experience. If we don’t automate our check-in process though, it can mean we have to be available 24/7. Adding a coded lock to the front door is one great way to do this, but some hosts prefer a little extra security. That’s when a camera at the entryway is really valuable. If we’re at work when a guest checks in we can match their face to their Airbnb profile before granting them the access code to the door. The Vivint Smart Home System lets us manage these cameras from any smart phone, iPad, and more.
Regulate the Temp
Regulate the Temp
Smart Thermostats are one of the best ways that Airbnb hosts are saving on cost right now. The best smart thermostats will have a responsive touchscreen display, remote temperature and proximity sensor, intuitive mobile and web apps, and integrations with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung Smarthings, and IFTTT. Regulating the temperature using a gadget to stay within energy efficient bounds is a good idea for Airbnb hosts and the average homeowner.
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