One of the biggest trends coming out this year for all you travel addicts out there? Smart home tech . And while these automated appliances and home fixtures may seem far from the realm of travel, we’ve found that they’re surprisingly not—especially if you’re interested in turning your home into a vacation rental. If there’s only one “smart” home tool that you invest in before creating your AirBnB host profile, make it Yves Behar’s beautifully designed smart lock, August . Here’s how it works. The August lock system attaches to nearly any kind of existing lock structure. Once installed, use August’s companion app to give “keys” to anyone you’d like—they simply need to download the app, enable Bluetooth, and have their phone within a few feet of your door to be let in. One of our favourite features? The lock is only visible from inside your apartment, keeping the exterior keyhole intact. That means nobody needs to know you’re running a high-tech home, and you st...
Our weekly installment to keep you up to speed with news and insights about smart homes! Brought to you by the CutiePies, a group of Master in Management students at IE University in Madrid, Spain. We hope you enjoy the read!