A Must-Read for Renters: No Drilling, No Demolition — Turn Your Rental into a "Cozy Nest" in Seconds

For renters, "not wanting to go through the hassle, fearing leaving marks, and having a limited budget" are the three major pain points of home upgrades. However, smart home technology shouldn’t be "exclusive to landlords" — choose the right devices, and you can bring convenience and coziness to your rental without major renovations. Below is this "renter-friendly smart home list," designed around the principles of "no installation, easy portability, and great value for money." It helps you easily boost your living comfort, and when you move, you can just pack these devices and take them with you!

Priority to "No Drilling, Plug-and-Play": These Devices Require Zero Demolition or Modification

• Smart Socket：Just plug it into an existing socket, and you can control the desk lamp’s on/off via a mobile app — no need to get out of bed to turn off the lamp before sleeping, and you can also remotely cut power to the humidifier if you forget to turn it off when going out. It’s especially suitable for bedrooms and desk setups. Some models also support a timer function: set it to "automatically turn on the egg cooker at 7 a.m.," and you’ll have breakfast ready as soon as you get up.
• Smart Light Bulbs:Replace Ordinary Bulbs Directly, No Circuit Modification Needed.They support dimming and color adjustment — switch to warm light before bed to aid sleep, and turn on cool white light during work to protect your eyes. When paired with a smart speaker, just say "turn off the lights" to stay cozy in bed, no more fumbling for the switch in the dark. The key advantage is their small size: when moving, you can simply unscrew them and pack them in a box, taking up no space at all.
  
• Wireless smart doorbell：It uses adhesive mounting — just stick it with 3M tape and it’s ready to use. When someone presses the doorbell, your phone will receive a notification — even if you’re not at home, you can verify the visitor’s identity and prevent takeout or parcels from being lost. Compared with traditional doorbells, it requires no wiring, so you can take it with you when moving to a new rental.

Focus on "Solving Rental Pain Points": Use Smart Devices to Meet "Rental Essentials"

• Smart Curtain Motor (Lithium Battery Version):

  No pre-installed curtain track box in your rental? Opt for the lithium battery version — no need for a power cord or drilling; it can be directly clipped onto the curtain track. Open the curtains via your phone or voice command in the morning, so you don’t have to get out of bed on cold winter days. Set it to "automatically close curtains at sunset" in the evening to protect both your privacy and keep the room warm. It has a battery life of 2-3 months, is easy to recharge, and can be removed and reinstalled in your new rental when you move.
  

• Smart Air Purifier:

  Older rentals often have odors and dust — choose a smart purifier that supports app control. Turn it on remotely when you’re out, so you can breathe clean air as soon as you get home. It also lets you check real-time air quality and automatically adjusts fan speed based on pollution levels, making it more hassle-free than regular purifiers. Its compact size means it won’t take up space in the living room or bedroom, and you can just carry it with you when moving.

• Smart Motion-Activated Night Light:

  No night light in the rental’s hallway ,bathroom,bedroom? Adhesive motion-activated night lights require no wiring — they turn on when someone approaches and off when the person leaves. You won’t have to fumble for switches when getting up at night, and they won’t disturb your roommate’s sleep. A single charge lasts 1-2 months, and they’re perfect for sticking by the bedside or bathroom door, solving the "nighttime lighting" essential need at a low cost.
  

The core of equipping a rental with smart devices is to "make your living experience comfortable."

There’s no need to pursue "full-house smartification" — even installing just one smart socket or one smart bulb can eliminate the hassle of "getting out of bed to turn off the lights" or "forgetting to cut power when going out." For renters, smart home devices are not a "superficial project" but practical tools that "solve big problems with little money" — they won’t damage the rental, won’t waste your budget, and you can pack them up when moving. This way, every "temporary home" can have a "comfortable warmth."