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The Ultimate Smart Home Setup for Holiday Rental Hosts
Turn Your Holiday Rental Into a Smart Stay With These affordable Aqara Must-Haves!
Today’s holiday rental market, convenience, comfort, and security are what set your holiday rental apart. That’s where smart technology comes in. By using Aqara’s affordable and reliable smart home devices, you can create a seamless guest experience, think keyless entry, automated lighting, and climate control, all while saving energy and keeping your property secure.
For guests, Aqara technology makes their stay smoother and more enjoyable from the moment they arrive. No more stress with keys, just enter a PIN to check in. Lights and heating adjust automatically as they move through the space, creating a comfortable and modern environment without the need to figure out unfamiliar controls. Whether it’s winding down with a “Goodnight” scene or enjoying voice-controlled comfort, Aqara brings the kind of thoughtful touches that turn a good stay into a great one—and great reviews for you.
But it’s not just about your guests. As a host, smart automation helps you streamline operations, reduce utility bills, and monitor your property remotely at anytime. You can receive alerts when guests arrive or leave, lock the door from anywhere, and ensure everything powers down after check-out, giving you peace of mind and more time to focus on growing your business. In this post, we’ll walk through the best Aqara products for Airbnb hosts and show you how to set up smart automations that boost reviews and your bottom line.
Here are some of the best products to smarten up your home rental:
1. Aqara Smart Door Lock U200+ Kit
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Why: Enables keyless entry with PIN codes, NFC, finger print and the Aqara home app
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Ideal for: Automating guest check-in/check-out, reducing the need for physical keys.
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Bonus: Temporary PINs can be assigned remotely.
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2. Aqara Climate Sensor W100 & Temperature and Humidity Sensor T1 Bundle
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Why: Tracks room climate to ensure comfort or alert you to issues (e.g., if heating/cooling fails).
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Ideal for: Managing HVAC efficiency and improving guest comfort.
3. Aqara Smart Wall Switch H1 (No Neutral, Double Rocker)
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Why: Allows remote or automated control of lights.
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Ideal for: Automating lights based on motion or schedules, saving energy.
4. Aqara Door & Window Sensor P2
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Why: Sends alerts if doors or windows are opened unexpectedly.
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Ideal for: Securing access points and tracking when guests arrive or leave.
5. Aqara Hub M2
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Why: Acts as the brain of your smart home, connecting all Aqara Zigbee devices.
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Ideal for: Running automations, scenes, and linking with platforms like Apple HomeKit, Alexa, or Google Assistant.
6. Aqara Camera Hub G3
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Why: Functions as both a security camera and a Zigbee hub.
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Ideal for: Monitoring entryways or common areas for example exterior area, front porch (note privacy laws for indoor use in Holiday rental).
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Bonus: Includes AI face recognition and IR automation.
7. Aqara Motion Sensor P1
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Why: Detects motion with adjustable sensitivity and time delay.
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Ideal for: Automating lights in hallways, bathrooms, and entry areas to reduce energy waste.
8. Aqara Touchscreen Dial V1
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Why: Gives guests an intuitive way to control lighting, heating, or scenes.
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Ideal for: Making your smart setup feel premium and easy to use.
9. Aqara Smoke Detector
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Why: Reliable smoke detection and real time remote alerts.
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Ideal for: Compliance and guest trust
10. Aqara Valve Controller T1
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Ideal for: Minimising risk and ensuring protective safety
Example Automations for your holiday rental:
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Guest Check-in: Temporary PIN + welcome scene (lights on, temperature adjusted).
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Energy Savings: Auto-turn off lights and HVAC when no motion is detected or when door opens at checkout.
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Safety: Get alerts if windows open unexpectedly while the property is vacant.
Here’s a suggested starter pack of Aqara devices for your holiday rental:
Make your holiday rental smart For just under £600!
Product | Purpose |
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Aqara U200+ Kit Smart Lock | Keyless check-in and out with temporary codes |
Aqara Hub M2 | Central control, automations, and HomeKit/Alexa/Google |
Door & Window Sensor | Monitor front door, windows, and patio doors |
Temperature & Humidity Sensor | Climate control and comfort |
Smart Wall Switch H1 (No Neutral double rocker) | Remote or automated light control |
Motion Sensor P1 | Automate hallway/bathroom lights |
Touchscreen Dial V1 | Guest-friendly smart control at entry |
Valve Controller T1
Smoke Detector |
Reliable water and gas valve control
Ensuring safety measures |