When an apartment is rented as a holiday property, utilities and resources can be wasted due to the constant arrival and departure of guests. Barcelona’s top short-term rental specialists suggest establishing guidelines for clients to promote awareness of energy consumption, though control may be tricky. Property owners aim to create a welcoming atmosphere that makes visitors feel at home, and cost optimization is important. But communicating these needs without making tenants feel their access to supplies is restricted can be challenging.
At Lodging Management, home automation is our effective and practically unnoticeable solution. Our system alerts owners to excessive use or leaks and can help prevent damages without disrupting guests’ stays.
For over a year, we’ve collaborated with Controlá to refine a system enabling property owners to monitor their short-term and long-term rental apartments. It has been so convenient that users are actively contributing to its improvement by adding new features.
BENEFITS OF HOME AUTOMATION IN VACATION RENTALS
Controlá, home automation for vacation apartments in Barcelona
Property owners incorporating home automation, like this apartment in central Barcelona, have witnessed noticeable improvements in energy efficiency, resulting in significant savings. Sensors monitor whether doors or windows are open, determine occupancy, and note entry times. This easy remote management ensures owners’ peace of mind, while tenants feel happy to stay in an environmentally friendly property.
- Energy savings: Controlá systems allow for potential energy savings of up to 35% by automating the turning off of lights, air conditioning, and water heaters when the system detects an empty apartment. Energy expenditure data collected over time permits the calculation of a monthly average, and excess usage can be charged, based on verifiable data, if a tenant surpasses it.
- Access control: By eliminating shared keys, home automation-controlled access provides precise information on who enters and when. This enhances the guest’s sense of security and enables property owners to track occupancy throughout the day and night.
- Damage prevention: Controlá alerts you if doors or windows are left open for too long and even if there is smoke emission, facilitating timely corrective measures. Notifications regarding potential water leaks or faucet issues contribute to water conservation and prevent costly damages. Additionally, appliance control helps identify minor anomalies, serving as indicators of potential issues that could lead to financial losses.
- Guest experience: As we’ve talked about before, guests seek sustainable destinations, including accommodations equipped with technology, appliances, and materials that reduce their carbon footprint. Communicating to the client that they are staying in a smart home makes them feel they are contributing to sustainable practices.
As specialists in short-term rentals in Barcelona, Lodging Management actively engages in initiatives benefiting property owners and satisfying tenants. Striving for balance, home automation emerges as a comprehensive, innovative, and efficient solution, with the potential for further customization as technology advances.
