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Video Doorbells
See who's at the door without touching your landlord's wiring — battery doorbells and no-drill mounts that come off clean on move-out day.
- Best Video Doorbells for ApartmentsBest of
- Best Video Doorbells Without a SubscriptionBest of
- No-Drill Doorbell Mounts (and the Doorbells That Fit Them)Best of
- Ring Doorbells for Apartments: What Renters Should KnowReview
- Best Video Doorbells of 2026 (Ranked for Renters)Best of
- Wyze vs Ring Video Doorbell: Which Is Better for Renters?Review
- eufy vs Ring Video Doorbell: The No-Subscription QuestionReview
- Blink vs Ring Video Doorbell: Which Is Right for Renters?Review
- Cheapest Video Doorbells for Renters (That Still Record)Best of
- Peephole Cameras: The No-Drill Doorbell AlternativeReview
- eufy vs Wyze Video DoorbellBest of
- Wyze vs Blink Video DoorbellBest of
Security Cameras
Cameras that sit on a shelf or stick to a wall, record without a monthly fee, and leave no holes behind — indoor and out.
- Best Security Cameras With No SubscriptionBest of
- Best Security Cameras for ApartmentsBest of
- Best Indoor Cameras for ApartmentsBest of
- Best Renter-Friendly Outdoor CamerasBest of
- Best Home Security Cameras for Renters (2026)Best of
- Cheapest Security Cameras for Renters That Still Record FreeBest of
- Blink for Renters: Is It the Right No-Fee Camera System?Review
- Wyze vs Blink: Which Cheap Camera Should a Renter Buy?Review
- Wyze vs Ring Camera: Which Is Better for a Rental?Review
- eufy vs Wyze: Which Indoor Camera Should a Renter Buy?Review
- Best Cameras to Point Out a Window (No Outdoor Install)Best of
- No-Drill Security Cameras (and How to Stick One Up Properly)Best of
- Best Memory Cards for Security CamerasBest of
- Security Cameras for a Rented Room or Shared HouseBest of
- Battery vs Plug-In Security Cameras for RentersBest of
Smart Locks
Keyless entry that fits over the deadbolt you already have — no drilling, no lock swap your landlord would notice, your key still works.
- Best Smart Locks for RentersBest of
- Best No-Drill Smart LocksBest of
- The August Smart Lock for Renters: A Full LookReview
- Best Smart Locks of 2026 for RentersBest of
- Best Keypad Smart Locks for Renters (Code Entry, No Drill)Best of
- August vs Yale Approach: Which Retrofit Lock for Renters?Review
- SwitchBot vs August: Which Retrofit Lock for Renters?Review
- Cheapest Smart Locks for RentersBest of
- SwitchBot Lock Review: The Most Renter-Friendly Retrofit?Review
- Yale Approach Lock ReviewReview
- Smart Locks for RoommatesBest of
Plugs & Lighting
The cheapest, most reversible smart-home wins there are — plugs, bulbs and switches that need no wiring and travel with you.
- Best Smart Plugs for RentersBest of
- Best Smart Lights for ApartmentsBest of
- Best Renter-Friendly Motion-Sensor LightsBest of
- Kasa vs Wyze: Which Cheap Smart Plug Wins for Renters?Review
- Renter-Friendly Smart Light Switches (No Wiring)Review
- Cheapest Smart Plugs for RentersBest of
- Philips Hue for Renters: Worth It Without Touching the Wiring?Review
- Smart Bulbs vs Smart Plugs: Which Should a Renter Buy First?Review
- Smart Lighting for a Dorm RoomBest of
- Best Smart Blinds & Curtain Openers for RentersBest of
- Best LED Strip Lights for RentersBest of
Alarms & Sensors
Adhesive door and window alarms, contact sensors and portable locks — the cheapest peace of mind for a ground-floor apartment or a dorm.
- Best Door & Window Alarms for ApartmentsBest of
- Best Dorm-Room Security KitBest of
- Best Window Alarms & Sensors for ApartmentsBest of
- Best Portable Door Locks for Dorms, Sublets & TravelBest of
- Best Apartment Alarm Systems Without a ContractBest of
- Best Travel & Airbnb Door Security for RentersBest of
- Sliding Glass Door Security for RentersBest of
- First-Floor Apartment SecurityBest of
- Best Water Leak Detectors for ApartmentsBest of
- Best Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms for ApartmentsBest of
No-Drill Installs
The install half of renting: how to get a doorbell, a camera or an alarm onto a wall you don't own — by brand, by surface, and by what it does to your deposit.
- The No-Drill Apartment Security KitBest of
- How to Install a Ring Doorbell Without DrillingGuide
- How to Install a Blink Doorbell Without DrillingGuide
- How to Install a eufy Doorbell Without DrillingGuide
- How to Mount a Security Camera Without Drilling or ScrewsGuide
- Mounting on Brick or Stucco Without DrillingGuide
- Will Command Strips Hold a Ring Camera?Guide
- Will a Video Doorbell Cost You Your Security Deposit?Guide
Getting Started
New to this? Start here. The three things worth buying first, how to pick a hub, and a renter starter kit that comes off clean at move-out.
- Best Smart Home Devices for Apartments (Starter Kit)Best of
- Best Smart Home Hubs for RentersBest of
- Home Security With No Subscription: A Renter's DIY KitBest of
- The Easiest Smart Home Setup for Renters (No Hub Needed)Best of
- What Is a Smart Home? A Renter's Plain-English GuideGuide
- Best Smart Displays for a Small ApartmentBest of
- Alexa vs Google vs Apple: The Best Smart Home Platform for RentersReview
- How to Build a Smart Home on a Budget (Renter's Under-$100 Kit)Best of
- Best Smart Home Devices for Renters (2026)Best of
- The Dorm Room Smart Home SetupBest of
- Matter vs Thread: What a Renter Needs to KnowGuide
Renter Guides
The how-to and can-I answers renters actually search — installing without drilling, camera laws, move-out checklists and what's safe.
- How to Install a Video Doorbell Without DrillingGuide
- Can Renters Install Security Cameras?Guide
- Apartment Security Camera Laws for TenantsGuide
- Moving Out: Your Smart Home ChecklistGuide
- Smart Locks That Fit Over Your Existing DeadboltGuide
- Can I Add a Lock to My Apartment Door?Guide
- Security Cameras With No Monthly Fee, ExplainedGuide
- Are Smart Plugs Safe?Guide
- 12 Renter-Friendly Smart Home UpgradesGuide
- Apartment Window Security for RentersGuide
- How to Remove Doorbell & Camera Adhesive CleanlyGuide
- What to Use Smart Plugs For: 15 Renter IdeasGuide
- 25 Apartment Smart Home Ideas (All Reversible)Guide
- Are Smart Home Devices Safe? Privacy & Security for RentersGuide
- Smart Home Gift Ideas for Renters (Every Budget)Guide
- What Are Matter and Thread? A Renter's Plain-English GuideGuide
- How to Set Up a Smart Home (A Renter's Step-by-Step)Guide
- DIY Home Security for Renters (No Contract, No Drilling)Guide
- How to Mount Smart Home Gear With AdhesiveGuide
- Smart Home Devices on Apartment Wi-FiGuide
- Security Cameras and RoommatesGuide
- Can You Use a Video Doorbell With an Apartment Buzzer?Guide
- How to Stop Package Theft in an ApartmentGuide