Best Smart Door Locks for Renters and Rental Properties
AUTHOR: Carlos ParasUPDATED: January 5, 2026
Smart door locks are gaining widespread popularity not only for the added security they can provide, but also for their convenience. Smart door locks allow you to lock and unlock your door without the use of a key.
Perfect for when you have your hands full and don’t want to fumble around looking for your keys. Or, for when you want to let family or visitors in without having to worry about giving them a copy of a key or trying to stash a spare key in the bushes or under a mat.
Most smart door locks come with their own app so you can control and operate the lock from your smart phone. Lock and unlock your door without having to get up off the couch or even while your miles away from home. Some smart door locks work with Alexa or Google Assistant so you can operate the lock with simple voice commands.
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More and more renters are taking advantage of the benefits of smart door locks. Smart door locks are easy to install and give you peace of mind that your home and loved ones are safe and secure. Most smart door locks work with Wi-Fi. You can be alerted through the app on your smartphone if the door is unlocked and you can control the lock directly from your phone.
Of course, if you are renting an apartment or a house, you will need to get permission from your landlord to change the door lock. Many landlords are open to the idea as long as they are still able to access the door lock in emergency situations.
In fact, landlords are now starting to see the benefits of smart locks and are proactively installing smart door locks on their rental properties. Smart locks can save landlords time and money. With smart door locks, landlords no longer need to make multiple copies of keys, they can generate multiple access codes instead. When a tenant moves out, there’s no need to change the locks, simply create a new access code for the new tenant.
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