Category
Smart Home.
Smart plugs, bulbs and sensors that work in a rental and move out with you - subscription and hub requirements stated honestly.
Guides
Best Smart Plugs for Renters in the UK
Smart plugs are the one no-trace smart upgrade for renters. What they can't do, when the savings are real at 26p/kWh, and what happens in an outage.
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Smart Home for Renters: The No-Drill Setup Guide
Build a renter-friendly smart home with no drilling and no wiring: what to choose, how to set it up room by room, and how to take it all with you.
Buying guides & comparisons
Products
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Aqara Water Leak Sensor A coin-sized, battery-powered Zigbee leak sensor for under sinks and behind washing machines - but it needs an Aqara hub before it can alert you. -
SwitchBot Bot A tiny battery-powered robot arm that sticks next to any switch or button and physically presses it - smart control with zero wiring, ideal for renters. -
TP-Link Tapo P110 Smart Plug A compact Wi-Fi smart plug with built-in energy monitoring - no hub, no subscription, and nothing to install, so it is ideal for rented homes.