# Smart home tech for renters — from locks to lighting, 9 great upgrades that will improve your life without annoying your landlord

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- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/smart-home-tech-for-renters-from-locks-to-lighting-9-great-upgrades-that-will-improve-your-life-without-annoying-your-landlord?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a1b828a954283eec6afec32)
- **Published:** 2026-05-31
- **Category:** Smart Home
- **Tags:** #smart-home #life #tech #great #landlord #locks #annoying #help
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