Locks & Access · Guide
Smart lock options for renters
The renter move is a retrofit lock that keeps your exterior keyhole and key intact. Here's how to pick one and keep your landlord happy.
Go retrofit
Retrofit locks mount over the inside of your existing deadbolt — the outside is unchanged and it's fully reversible.
Add codes with a keypad
A keypad accessory lets you hand out temporary codes to guests without sharing keys.
Ask your landlord first
Even reversible, it's courteous (and often required) to get sign-off, and keep the physical key as backup.
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Last updated 2026-07-02.