When you're renting an apartment, you usually don't have the luxury of installing a doggy door or painting your living room with your favorite color. Hopefully, when you live in a Branson rental apartment, you won’t feel like you need to make changes, as you may already enjoy the comfort that your apartment provides. However, there are countless smart devices offered in the market today that you should consider having as a renter. Many of these smart devices are sure to make your life more comfortable, even if you are living in a small apartment.

Smart doorbells

Even if you are renting an efficiency unit at a Branson rental apartment and are short on budget, don't miss the chance to install a doorbell that pairs with your smartphone. This smart device offers live stream video, saved video, and motion sensors, which are all accessible from your phone. 

This smart home device requires very little DIY installation and wiring, which makes it suited for rental spaces.

You can look for smart doorbells that don't require drilling a hole through your front door, like the Vivint doorbell camera. There are also smart doorbells that can be put over your door's peepholes.

Smart locks

If the rental space you have rented doesn't offer controlled access, it's worth shopping for smart locks as they provide convenience and safety. Most smart locks require you to drill holes or change the deadbolt, so you will most likely need to get permission from your landlord.

A great feature of installing smart locks is that it allows you to keep tabs on who goes in and out of your home. Even better, this smart device will enable you to give access to friends, family, or maintenance workers, without handing them a spare key. The August Smart Lock Pro + Connect is a good example of a smart lock to choose, as it offers voice activation and geofencing.

Smart plugs

The good thing about smart plugs is that it doesn't require any installation. It's perfect for a rental apartment and they are inexpensive which makes them easy to purchase. Smart plugs will function easily by just plugging into any existing outlets to control your house's appliances and devices.

You will find this smart device very convenient as it allows you to turn off the lamp or unplug a coffee maker or a toaster, by doing it all remotely through your phone. Moreover, it saves on your energy bills, and it'll give you peace of mind knowing that all your appliances are turned off when you've left the house.

The most interesting part of owning this smart device is that you don't require any modifications or additional hardware. You plug the device into an outlet as you would with a regular socket, and the next thing you know, your new outlet is smarter than the traditional ones.

Smart smoke alarm

Whatever type of rental is offered to tenants, whether it's a studio, two-bedroom apartment, or a four-bedroom townhouse, every home should have a smoke alarm.

Smart smoke alarms will notify you no matter where you are – at your office, out walking your dog, or talking to your neighbor. So, this means that even if you're miles away from your home, smart smoke alarms will alert you that there's a fire going on in your home.

Smart switch

The good thing about installing a smart switch is that you can turn off the lights using your smartphone. This makes it extra convenient, especially if you're already in bed and forget to turn off the light or if you want to leave a light on while you're out. The only issue with smart lights is that after you have decided to use smart lights, you will need to replace every light bulb in your house that you want to work with your phone. 

If you live in a Branson rental apartment, don't miss the opportunity to install these smart devices to help give you a more convenient and comfortable living in the unit you have chosen. is not spacious.



If you are looking for a Branson apartment to rent, call Thousand Hills Realty at (417) 337-8081. We are the premier property management company in the Branson and Hollister area and we would love the opportunity to earn your business.