Apple recently introduced a handful of new smart home products, with its first smart panel, the HomeView ; a new HomePod mini ; an Apple TV 4K ; and a complete Home Collection with nine smart home devices. Starting at $40 for smart sensors and up to $400 for security cameras, the Apple Home Collection is not exactly budget-friendly, but could it still be right for renters?

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As a homeowner with a mix of smart home ecosystems (including Apple Home), I often wonder about the audience companies intend to target with these kinds of devices. I’ve been a renter myself, and I know how creative you have to be with your smart home setup, given landlord and lease restrictions.

Good for renters: LG’s Indoor Cam

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The LG Indoor Cam is a pan/tilt security camera that looks quite different from comparable options, and has a unique privacy feature.…