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Best Smart Home Devices for Renters

Renter-friendly smart home picks that avoid major rewiring: plugs, speakers, displays, cameras, lighting, and retrofit access control.

Smart Plug

Top pick

TP-Link

TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini

Amazon customer rating: 4.6 / 5 from 78,000 ratings · checked 2026-06-28

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$22.99

Price last checked 2026-06-28

4.6

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Smart Speaker

Amazon

Echo Dot 5th Gen

Amazon customer rating: 4.7 / 5 from 735,000 ratings · checked 2026-06-28

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$49.99

Price last checked 2026-06-28

4.7

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Smart Display

Google

Google Nest Hub 2nd Gen

Amazon customer rating: 4.6 / 5 from 16,000 ratings · checked 2026-06-28

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$99.99

Price last checked 2026-06-28

4.6

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Smart Lighting

Govee

Govee RGBIC LED Strip Lights

Amazon customer rating: 4.6 / 5 from 48,000 ratings · checked 2026-06-28

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$39.99

Price last checked 2026-06-28

4.6

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Security Camera

Top pick

Blink

Blink Outdoor 4

Amazon customer rating: 4.3 / 5 from 39,000 ratings · checked 2026-06-28

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$119.99

Price last checked 2026-06-28

4.3

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Smart Lock

Top pick

August

August Wi-Fi Smart Lock

Amazon customer rating: 4.3 / 5 from 10,000 ratings · checked 2026-06-28

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$179.99

Price last checked 2026-06-28

4.3

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Browse smart plug category →August Wi-Fi Smart Lock Review: Retrofit Access Without Replacing Keys review →Blink Outdoor 4 Review: Wireless Security for Alexa Homes review →Echo Dot 5th Gen Review: Smart Home Value, Setup, and Tradeoffs review →Google Nest Hub 2nd Gen Review: A Smart Display for Google Home Routines review →