Sweden: Smart property monitoring solutions provider Minut has announced an integration with Google Nest, enabling property managers to lower their energy bills and carbon footprints by remotely managing heating and cooling across their short-term rental portfolios.
The partnership is set to deliver a more seamless property management experience, allowing Minut users to manage their Nest thermostats from anywhere in the world – saving time, reducing transport costs and lowering emissions.
The integration supports Google Nest Thermostat, Nest Thermostat E and Nest Learning Thermostat, enabling property managers to automate heating and cooling systems so they switch off as soon as guests check out while still maintaining set safety temperatures.
Property managers can also synchronise their check-in and check-out schedules with property management system [PMS] or Airbnb integration, allowing for automatic thermostat adjustments that ensure guests always arrive to a comfortable temperature.
Katrin Humal, product manager at Minut, said: “At Minut, we recognise that it is part of our responsibility to promote sustainability within the short-term rental industry. By integrating with Google Nest, we’re enabling property managers to cut energy costs and streamline operations, supporting both eco-friendly practices and financial savings while ensuring a comfortable experience for guests.”
Key features of Minut’s integration with Google Nest include:
- Energy savings: Automatically turn off heating or cooling between stays, significantly reducing energy bills and operational costs.
- Enhanced guest experience: Prepare the property for guest arrival by turning on heating or cooling three hours before check-in, ensuring guests arrive to a comfortable environment.
- Environmental impact: Support sustainable practices by reducing the overall carbon footprint associated with property management.
- Automation and convenience: Simplify property monitoring through automation, especially when integrated with PMS systems, managing multiple properties at the push of a button.
The Google Nest integration is available now within Minut’s Pro+ package, along with Minut’s noise and smoke monitoring, smart lock integration and advanced reports to help property managers run their businesses effectively and sustainably.
The latest partnership comes after Minut integrated with European smart thermostat manufacturer Tado in 2022.
By partnering with Google Nest, Minut wants to pave the way for a new era in intelligent, energy-efficient property monitoring and management in the short-term rental market.
