Smart Home for Renters: How to Make a Rented Place Feel Smart Without Drilling a Single Hole

A smart home for renters: no holes, no wiring, no deposit risk
By WattDweller Editorial Team · Updated October 4, 2026
Renting comes with a long list of things you cannot do. You cannot repaint the walls without asking. You cannot rip out the old light switches. You definitely cannot drill into the ceiling just to hang a camera. And yet, somehow, you still want your place to feel like it belongs to you.