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Focus on non-permanent solutions
Renters often can't drill into doors or walls, which rules out hardwired security systems. Battery-powered and adhesive-mounted devices are typically designed with rental-friendly installation in mind.
- Wireless door and window sensors with adhesive mounts
- Portable video doorbells that don't require rewiring existing doorbell wiring
- Indoor cameras that don't require mounting into walls
Check your lease before installing anything
Even adhesive-mounted devices can occasionally cause paint or surface issues, so it's worth checking a lease agreement or asking a landlord before installing any device, including simple sensors.
Basic non-tech security habits still matter
Devices are only one part of home security. Consistent habits — locking doors and windows, not advertising travel plans publicly, keeping entryways well-lit — remain foundational regardless of technology.
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