Wyze for small portfolios (1–5 listings)
Hosts with 1–5 short-term rental listings looking for software that scales with them, not against them.
Our verdict for small portfolios (1–5 listings)
Great fit
If you run 1-5 listings and just need cheap exterior cameras plus a basic smart-home kit, Wyze is the most affordable credible option.
Why it fits you
- Cameras start around $29.98 and the Airbnb Side-Hustle Starter Pack is $189.99
- Free tier covers microSD recording, live view and motion alerts without a subscription
- Cam Plus at $2.99/month per camera keeps ongoing costs minimal
What might bite you
- Alerts arrive a couple of seconds late, so it isn't ideal for live-response scenarios
Best-for-you alternatives at this size
- ecobee Great fit
If you run one to a handful of premium STRs, ecobee gives you occupancy-aware HVAC and voice control without a per-listing software fee.
From $139.99 • No free trial · A solid thermostat for STRs, but reach the PMS through Minut or Hospitable
- BeHome247 Consider alternatives
BeHome247 is sales-led with no published pricing and no free trial — small hosts will struggle to evaluate it without a procurement process.
Contact sales • No free trial · Operator-built operations overlay for portfolios already running a PMS
- Lynx Consider alternatives
If you're running 1-3 owner-operated units, Lynx's contact-sales pricing and IoT scope are heavier than you need.
Contact sales • No free trial · Solid breadth-of-device automation layer, gated behind a sales call
Still think Wyze is right for you?
From $2.99 • No free trial