$200 Smart Home & Everything You Can Do With It

4 роки тому

Today I’m going to show you how to build a smart home for $200. I’ll even take it a step further with specific automation ideas and show you how to set everything up with Alexa routines.
Just like all of our videos, this is not sponsored by anyone, so these are our real preferences. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your smart home on a low budget, this video should help spark some ideas!
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@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

Thanks for watching! Is there anything you would recommend to someone getting started on a budget?

@JulienTJ 4 роки тому

I would recommend a Xiaomi gateway and several sensors (doors, motion, plugs...). They're great to start and compatible with other products like Home Assistant if you want to get geek.

@henriwolbrink 4 роки тому

I started with some smart socket extensions(model with USB connection) and old phones with Google Assistant. Mainly to control/activate some cheap electrical heaters with their own thermostat. Now each room is only heated to the set temperature on the heater and only during the practical living times. Bedroom night, livingroom day. The old gas heater was consuming too much and failing. And has the nasty disadvantage that it uses only one thermostat but needs to control your whole house. While you usually only use only 2 or 3 rooms during any given period of the day. Everybody is switching off the lights when leaving the rooms, but nobody switches off the heating for this room! Now I cancelled the gas line and stopped paying for the meter-rent, yearly inspections, administration costs etc. All in all my total energy bill has gone way down. And no investment needed for a new kettle. For my shower and water tap I use a sub 110 EURO electrical heater. Which is activated by a flow controller. So also no more loss of water before the temperature reaches the tap and heats up walls and floors. Not to forget that it all switches off automatically when nobody is in the house. By the way. Sockets are near the floor level. So I added a 1 meter USB cable to feed my mobiles and stuck them to the wall with magnet holders/stickers. Giving me a clear reception of an always on Google Assistant and option to bypass routines. And also sort of a night light for the nightly toilet strolls without waking up your partner by switching on the full lights. Next on my list were lights. But as I have many halogen lights I can only switch on/off. That is how I started to experiment before diving into the deep. And I am glad I did as I realised that many suppliers offer a basic kit with their own dedicated HUB. And then only later you will realise that you are fully brand restricted. So I then decided to buy only Assistant certified products.

@seanr2109 4 роки тому

Tbh if I was you and wanted to do things on a budget I’d go with a raspberry pi3 running home assistant and a sonoff rf bridge flashed with tasmotta for 433hz integration... you can get a lot of very cheep 433 sensors like door/window sensors motion sensors and more...I was buying sensors from AliExpress for a few quid each then adding smart plugs and bulbs and flashing them with Tuya convert.. node red and home assistant can do so much more than using Alexa routines but you can still add a few echo devices if you want to use voice control as well as the home assistant phone app

@thebaldfox 4 роки тому

I'd recommend home-assistant/node-red then you don't need either the Xiaomi gateway nor smart things. Buy a usb cc2531 ZigBee stick and use zigbee2mqtt. You can use all the Xiaomi aqara sensors. Everything's local and no gateways needed.

@lawman1965 4 роки тому

Blink XT2 WiFi cameras. Excellent bits of kit that work very well with Alexa.

@NilesBlackX 4 роки тому

Holy shit I just realized why he always censors "Alexa" and DUDE, THANK YOU!!! I haven't seen another tech UKpostsr do that, and they should know better.

@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

Thanks! I agree that other UKpostsrs shouldn't use the wake words. Maybe one day they will catch on.

@dymondwillow2 4 роки тому

ok...why

@NilesBlackX 4 роки тому

@@dymondwillow2 when you watch a video where the person doesn't do that, it'll trigger your device which can be really annoying, especially if you have several and they all start running different commands before you can cancel them

@Pr0xy_xx 4 роки тому

Smart Home Solver your a saint

@ItsMe-fv3ie 4 роки тому

Every video I saw now, they all censed it lol

@mom3butterlies 4 роки тому

I’m a single mom of 3 and it helps to be able to watch my home and not be out of pocket lots of money. Many thanks 😊.. I subscribed

@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

Thanks!

@ZcsFilms 4 роки тому

smart homes always start off on a budget and then without realizing, you have spent 5k and have a pissed off S.O.

@dertythegrower 4 роки тому

this is where the K.I.S.S factor comes in.. keep it simple stu-

@AntonioBonev 4 роки тому

dis :D

@RY-fe3rt 4 роки тому

Significant ostrich?

@RY-fe3rt 4 роки тому

@garbanzobeans significant otter, got it.

@MSFTSTRIO 4 роки тому

Yess lad

@gmans7859 4 роки тому

Thank You! Bit by Bit I'm slowly getting answers to a lot of questions that come up when I get ideas for MY Smart Home...

@SamerZawadi 4 роки тому

THANK YOU. Great ideas. Great list of devices. This video is gold I appreciate the time you spent making it! To make our lives easier in a cheaper devices and ways to automate our houses. And for guiding the new people starting out on a budget..Thanks for sharing the knowledge. From Syria Damascus Thank you

@texgem 4 роки тому

Thanks great video . I have all that and more. This video is perfect for the new people starting out and on a budget.

@kevin-lu 4 роки тому

Great tips! Glad I stumbled across your channel. I've been slowly making my home smarter, but you've clearly taken it to the next step!

@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

Thanks! It's good to slowly build out your set up so it isn't too overwhelming.

@KeyBored101 4 роки тому

Great video, perfect for anyone thinking about home automation and smart home.

@andreaperoncini5643 4 роки тому

Always great! 😃 I will try something similar for my google home here in Italy 😉

@littleorphanani9709 4 роки тому

Great video thanks, am thinking about getting an echo dot this summer

@davidwoods2111 3 роки тому

Every time I watch one of your videos I learn so much more I can and will be doing to my home. Thanks for the GREAT info. I am just starting with it. So far I have gotten a tp-link(m5) mesh router(not sure about it yet, might return) couple smart plugs for lamps, Blink camera system, a couple echo dots. With using IFTTT I have been able to do some pretty neat things. I wanted to ask you if you ever reply to people that send you questions with problems ot tech issues,? Thanks so much all the great videos on smart devices!!!! -Dave

@HughD 4 роки тому

This is one of the best videos I've seen on doing things on a budget and I love how you worked in the SmartThings Hub near the end. People sometimes forget that you can get more coverage in a house with Zigbee/Zwave devices because of the way they work together than WiFi devices unless you spend several hundred dollars for a mesh system. Plus there's only one device added to your network, the hub, than having multiple devices with WiFi. Keep up the good practical work. Even if you move on to more robust/expensive systems later this is a great way to get your feet wet.

@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

Thanks Hugh! I appreciate it!

@mrmagic9799 4 роки тому

THANK YOU!, I appreciate this video and the time you spent making it!

@BagPussHerobrine Рік тому

I've watched a lot of Smart home videos now but something I haven't seen that I had he idea for a while ago and is brilliant, connecting an electric blanket to a smart plug! that way you can either tell google/alexa etc. to heat up your bed before you get in, saving you walking upstairs or whatever or if you have a set bedtime you stick to every night you can set it to a routine so your bed is always nice and toasty when you go to get in! I have not seen a single person with this concept!

@jaheimRakim 3 роки тому

I will definitely be using some of these for to automate my loft and garage and backyard

@johnnygoni7402 4 роки тому

Thanks for the video, looking forward for those automations videos.....

@lawman1965 4 роки тому

I've got the smart version of the Minger (I'm from the UK, that makes me giggle) lights. Over here they're sold under the Govee name and work very well with Alexa for only a few pounds more than the dumb LED strips Good video.

@RY-fe3rt 4 роки тому

What are you doing on our patch, you mingin' dog bUtches?! 😁

@firstname3430 4 роки тому

We have govee too, that style of light is just ubiquitous

@xav5032 4 роки тому

Govee owns minger. We have govee in the us too.

@ZA-di2pb 3 роки тому

Can you share the link from where you bought them?

@TheKadro123 3 роки тому

Thank You thank you!!! moving in a new apartment now I'm excited

@c-hd5696 3 роки тому

I love your videos man. Great job. Now I will try to do that for the HomeKit :)

@hugh7861 4 роки тому

Thanks, great ideas

@ithegeneral106 2 роки тому

When you mentioned virtual switches I knew you work in I.T field! Love the channel!! Thank you for the ideas!

@paulshawnjones147 4 роки тому

Great video! Govee has 16 ft smart RGB Light strips for around 30 bucks (comparable price when you omit the smart plug) that are really nice. Added them to my cabinets and under my bed so the floor is lit up in a dim red light at night, If I get up I can see where my dog is without the light bothering us in an otherwise dark room. Honestly the Harmony hub is one of my favorite devices, around 60 bucks without the remote, use it every day. Phillips tunable color bulbs that use the WIZ app and work with smartthings are about 13-15 dollars at home depot and have proved to be very nice in a couple of my lamps. I prefer my phillips hue bulbs but at nearly 50 bucks each for the RGB lights you would wreck your 200 dollar budget setup on a couple of lamps. I prefer my Nexx garage door opener, but again, the MY Q is definitely more budget friendly. Your videos are always great and have been very helpful with ideas for my smart home setup and useful routines. Paul

@adventsociety5382 4 роки тому

Just what i needed thanks mate

@JustChuck1t 4 роки тому

This video is gold. Thanks man and keep up the good work

@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

Thanks I appreciate it!

@brittneynichole6743 2 роки тому

I have the Kasa smart dimmer and Kasa smart switches along with a few Kasa smart plugs. The ONLY issue I have had with Kasa is you can only set 3 routines to happen at the same time. But when you connect Kasa to your Alexa it eliminates that problem. We also live out in the country so we have super slow internet and the smart switches cause us ZERO internet issues. 1000/10 recommend Kasa!

@RCFiddyOne 4 роки тому

DUDE!!! This is perfect. I'm getting all sorts of ideas especially with the garage. Great vids! I'm interested in knowing how you installed your under cabinet LEDs and hid the wires.

@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

That's great to hear! Thanks!

@crasaqmohamed7741 2 роки тому

Fantastic video. Thank you.

@PatrickDG 3 роки тому

I subscribed to ur channel. Ive watched 3 videos so far and I loved all of them. Keep it up señor. I would love to learn more. 😁

@Justin-tq3em 3 роки тому

Great video. Makes me think I can have automation without a hub and only use Alexa. Is there a motion sensor that can be purchased that works just as well without a camera ? Also how did you bridge the gap between all the cabinets in your kitchen with the light strips ?

@rmadayah7990 3 роки тому

I don't know where I got your video, maybe I was searching for something on UKposts, but damn I've now watched two of your videos full zero skip(Never did that in my entire life.. cos I always skip), So much information! I don't really know much about those new gadgets but now I want to do DIY smart thing! 😅 Thank you sir for sharing your build. Super constructive! Thanks I sub! Cheers

@KRAFTiMAC 4 роки тому

Hey, Reed! Great video! This one won me as a subscriber. I always appreciate setup tips that reduce wire clutter [... Alexa mount]. Also, I love that you revealed some secondary features that smart speakers and cameras have [... i.e. listening for smoke detectors, etc.]. In future, it might be helpful if you would add a note (or graphics) indicating what platforms your solutions are compatible with; for example, I'm primarily an Apple HomeKit guy. Thanks again. All the best,

@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

Thanks for subscribing! I appreciate it. That's great feedback, I'll have to think about something like that for future videos.

@lilcleo001 2 роки тому

This is exactly what I needed.

@doshiempiresandpuzzles8822 4 роки тому

Easily my favorite video you’ve produced. I use a Wyze sensor on the pantry to monitor the “activity” of the kids (it also turns on/off the overhead light). I use a Wyze plug and IFTTT with a weather trigger to turn on a heat lamp for my chickens.

@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the video! Those are some great ideas for automation! Thanks for sharing.

@SMUdoctor2010 4 роки тому

This video is the reason I just subscribed to you, thanks so much! Will look into this asap :)

@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

Thanks for the sub!

@VishalPatel-uc2js Рік тому

Great videos. Got a lot of ideas for my new house. I bought the Kasa WiFi light switch & wyze motion sensor . Want to know how i can setup so when i walk in the room turn off and on like you do in the video

@SugarPieHoneyBunch10 3 роки тому

So so helpful!

@Joseph-lp6dl 4 роки тому

I love your videos! I’m considering a cross country move in the next few years. I’m planning on buying a house that more than likely will be a new construction. Would you mind doing a video on what you think some of the long term lasting power of these devices would be? Particularly wired things like switches, thermostats, door bells, and other less easy to swap out or more expensive to swap out items? I’m at the point where YOUR channel has 100% sold me on smart devices after being naturally skeptical. Thanks!

@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

Thanks I appreciate it! That's a great suggestion and I will do a video like that soon. I have some ideas of devices that I could recommend but I need to test a few more before making that video. That way I can feel confident in my recommendations.

@gadget5129 2 роки тому

@@SmartHomeSolver I would be highly interested in this idea of categorizing smart home devices by durability and expected life span. Additional video idea: How to build a smart home in a rental house or apartment. The goal would be to implement solutions that are easily removed and transported to another rental when you move. I suspect the “Renter’s Smart Home” video could help open the smart home market to a lot of people who feel locked out because they don’t own the place they live in.

@MichelSaade 4 роки тому

Great video 👌 Can you review the Sonoff RF with the 433MHz RF switch .. I wonder if they're any good

@NicholasIsaacs87 4 роки тому

I love these ideas. Great vid!

@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

Thanks!

@cornellbryan3611 4 роки тому

Love this video please continue to make videos like this 👍💯

@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

I'm glad to hear you liked it and thanks for the feedback!

@cn-hk5ep 4 роки тому

Love your videos!! As a granny and lover of technology I am setting home to alert me when little ones run in and out. At 1.33 sensor (door) can all my alexa units alert me if door open? In kitchen i have two areas with different switches, can i get 2 smart kasa and have them work simultaneous? thanks. i purchased a smartthings hub, was about to return but after watching this video, I`m going to learn the virtual switch thing.

@jornass 4 роки тому

I will start my smart home next month, your video's help a lot. Which spot do you suggest I you on budget?

@psychologyflow 4 роки тому

Great one

@phillipjarvis2109 4 роки тому

Hey another fantastic video! You can get the echo for mounts on eBay for $4 and some change! Just a heads up

@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

Thanks for the tip!

@MSFTSTRIO 4 роки тому

I use the same light strip you have in your kitchen and they’re bright enough to use as a main light for my studio but I usually use my Phillips hue bulbs as they’re easier on the eye especially before bed.

@pleasantchic 4 роки тому

How do you go across a sink/window in kitchen with the strip? They say they can be cut but will the cut strip still work? Just got the same light strip...

@suzithewitch 10 місяців тому

I'm using almost all Hue lights in my house, but got them at bargain prices, because I bought them "used" from Amazon. My last one cost under $6.95 :) However, I agree. Switches and plugs are a more cost efficient way to turn your house smart.

@Pitollie 4 роки тому

Thanks so much for this video, which I have shared. I followed your links (again) and this time bought the Wyze Bundle and the Minger light strip. I got a chuckle out of the fact that you put so much effort into your garage! Is there a motion detector (like the Echo Flex) that if someone walks by will sense that and turn a light on? You know, if your sleeping and you think there is someone in the hall, it will turn on the light so you know and deal with the intruder. Thanks for making these, I know it takes a lot of time.

@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

I appreciate you sharing it! I have the Echo Flex in my bathroom right now with the motion sensor but the garage is a great place for it.

@marcusvecoli5970 2 роки тому

Love the under the cabinet led light strip ideas. Trying to do a similar setup, do you have any recommends other than Wyze? The motion sensor doesn't seem to work without their home starter bundle (or so says their website) and I only really have a need for the motion sensor.

@ShaneCreates 4 роки тому

Great video Reed!

@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

Thanks Shane!

@dymondwillow2 4 роки тому

Reed you make this look so simple. I got a Wyze camera with some door thingys....i am overwhelmed at what to do.

@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

Haha well don't get overwhelmed. Just take it slow. Think of something you might want to automate. Set up one device. Try it out. You can always move the sensors or change it up.

@navidfarzan5489 3 роки тому

Thanks for the video. How can I do the motion sensor light features with a google home setup? Thanks

@atibalaroche2846 4 роки тому

You sir just earned a subscriber

@wICKEDeL1 3 роки тому

Awesome!

@TechWithBrett 4 роки тому

Great list of devices!

@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

Thanks Brett!

@Kool4Life 3 роки тому

@@SmartHomeSolver is the blink mini a good camera and how water proff is it you can show my name idc

@James-sr3jh 2 роки тому

Great video thank you. Can these work with Google ecosystem? I just purchased the hub max and wanted to keep the same. Tia!

@ronm6585 4 роки тому

Thanks.

@fwd9609 Рік тому

Would a 2022 update be possible please? Love the content!

@michaeltiefenbach7206 4 роки тому

Do you have any info about security vulnerability in Teckin lightbulbs?

@-doughnuthole- 4 роки тому

Excellent video! You've earned a sub👍

@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

Thanks Matthew!

@niravniel561 3 роки тому

Hi, thanks for the video, I have a question though, the yeelight bulbs are connecting to MI Home app or Yeelight app, So xiaomi Mi home app connects to alexa ? this is how you did the routine with the yeelight bulbs ?

@JY-tq4ir Рік тому

very $200 affordable smart home system, will copy this, link lead to Amazon canada, great

@loganfisher3138 3 роки тому

Fyi, there is a software workaround to make MyQ work with SmartThings. It's a SmartApp installed through the ST-Community-Installer. I recommend trying it out.

@MEADOWMAESTRO 3 роки тому

This is so informative

@SmartHomeSolver 3 роки тому

Thanks!

@damianruiz3404 4 роки тому

Any suggestion for a smart coffee maker for alexa ?

@colbyboyd91 4 роки тому

Do these sensors work with ifttt? I want a sensor that can turn off a light when it’s on contact and then back on when it’s open. For my closet

@TipoftheEars 3 роки тому

Is it possible to make a video on how to set these things up? Example would be how to set up in apps, how to connect Wyze sensor to light strips? I’m having a hard time figuring these things out. Thanks in advance.

@YourCreditCardDebt 4 роки тому

Hey there Reed. What are the advantages to using home Assistant

@nunyabusnis 4 роки тому

How to you set up the Kasa switches to work with the wyze motion sensor for automatic light actions? I'm not seeing a way to since the two systems.

@UnknownSend3r 4 роки тому

Can I get the combo light switch X ways motion sensor to only switch on/off during the evening..?

@butchp87402 4 роки тому

I like the automation where you walk into the kitchen need to more info on that so I can get that going in well...every room

@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

I agree most rooms should have motion sensors because it's very convenient. At 5:41 you can see a screenshot of the Alexa Routine to have this work. You will need some type of Echo device like an Echo Dot. A motion sensor, here I'm using the Wyze Sense motion sensor because they are very inexpensive and a smart light switch or bulb. In the Alexa app create a new Routine and I did a video a while back on Alexa Routines ukposts.info/have/v-deo/iaVzrXt6on-Ju6c.html

@pedropinto2164 4 роки тому

Hello do you have a step by step to connect and install thank you

@kevinjuneau6559 4 роки тому

And when i click on the link for the sensor i dont get any result. I need something that open the light when i open the since i work at night. Thank alot

@JimBobe 4 роки тому

My dads a programmer for wyze. Theres gonna be some really cool stuff coming soon!

@mannychinchilla 4 роки тому

I know, I can’t wait 😊 🤞🏽

@JimBobe 4 роки тому

@@mannychinchilla how did you know hes a programmer for wyze 😡

@mannychinchilla 4 роки тому

Jim Bob 😂....... Jim I am your father

@JimBobe 4 роки тому

@@mannychinchilla 😱😱🥺

@mannychinchilla 4 роки тому

Jim Bob since we just became best friends can your dad get me one of those new outdoor Wyze cams for freeeees thanks

@andras8697 3 роки тому

Can these automations be set with Google home as well? Or is there a specific reason to stick to Alexa? Thank you

@edlo5030 4 роки тому

Awesome channel definitely learning a lot. And will start implementing some of the things from your channel. But is there a way you can do a video on setting up everything on a Google Home? I am a huge fan of Android and Samsung. But at this time I only have a Google Home and Home mini 1st Gen. Thank you.

@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

Thanks! Yes I can make a video using Google Home. Their routines can't be triggered by devices or sensors right now so that's why I haven't done it yet. Google is about to make an update that will allow that to happen soon and then I will make one for sure!

@edlo5030 4 роки тому

@@SmartHomeSolver thank you so much. You're awesome

@richard1113 4 роки тому

Great video and good devices for a budget. I have to ask though. I see you walking around in shorts in the winter and the outside of your house looks like stucco. Do you happen to live in FL by any chance? There's a chance I may end up there and would be good to know how well these devices work in the humidity.

@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

I'm actually living in Arizona. Unfortunately it's not very humid here so I can't comment about that. From what I've seen in the comments about using Wyze cameras outdoors is they have held up well over there though. Even through hurricane weather.

@parimalpatel7357 2 роки тому

We need to automate to close windows so with automation both blinds, windows closes together.

@vortox7292 2 роки тому

Do the wyze routines work with homekit too?

@wherezzwaldo 4 роки тому

You need to check out Feit Smart Dimmer. Great price at $29.99 for two. Its tricky to install as you have to make sure your router is on 2.4ghz. As it wont work if both 2.4 and 5 channels are runner. It took me a long time to figure that out. After install you can turn both channels back on.

@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll check it out for sure. That's also a good tip too!

@huuchon4745 3 роки тому

Huu Chon Very helpful. Thank you

@neykovmaster 4 роки тому

My smart home device are from Xiaomi and Aqara -for me they are good.

@anthonysulca6918 3 роки тому

0:32 can u use echo show as well?

@miiroderrick8821 4 роки тому

Can smart things be used everywhere in the world especially where the internet is poor? Take example, on an island where power is provided by solar/ wind. Thanks for the video👍

@myHomeKithome 4 роки тому

I really am impressed with Wyze's gear. Too bad there's no HomeKit support...yet.

@ruddyuddy 4 роки тому

Really useful video. Any chance of an updated video, to see what you are using now/planning to get, with updated prices or new tech?

@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

Thanks! I am always uploading videos of the newest tech I'm using. I was also thinking about doing another video for those with a higher budget. Great idea though.

@ruddyuddy 4 роки тому

Smart Home Solver I didn’t realise this video was so recent (I thought it was older for some reason). Anyway I’ll be copying some of the stuff you have, with some tweaks to suit my needs. I have a ring doorbell, Yale conexis, Alexa TV with ambilight, Philips hue bulbs, and Hive, so far. And oh a Yale home alarm.

@Munnymike127 2 роки тому

I'm looking for a smart lock I'm currently moving , andi the house I live at now has schlage lock. It has a keypad lock with a twist thing lol. Anyways it's great for the kids because I could keep the door locked at all times and they know the codes and I don't have to give them keys. I'm looking for a new one for my new house and I don't know if the wise one would be good because I kind of want one that I don't have to have their phones or anything like that is there any you recommend that's budget friendly.

@vortox7292 2 роки тому

And does the garage opener work with homekit?

@sophiathekitty 4 роки тому

My biggest considerations at this point are: can I talk to it through code? And does it support local fulfillment.... Though being able to access it with code is now most important as I'm building my own home automation ecosystem with raspberry pi and Arduino sensors and stuff. So far wemo has the best API... Everybody else has maybe somebody built a complex unofficial library that's probably not maintained. And it's probably for a language or whatever I'm not up for figuring out.

@sycal13 4 роки тому

Hi Reid, how did you get your led lights from one side of the stove to the other? Did you use 2 pin connectors and wire cross your stove or, a 2nd strip on the other side? Thank you

@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

Yes exactly. I had some light strips under my cabinets from a while ago and I just re-used the wire and connectors. I talked about it in an old light strip video ukposts.info/have/v-deo/b6OgerCorX-psmg.html but I it was really easy. I just cut the light strip and then connected it. What I kind of did wrong in my old setup was I had too many connectors and the resistance was causing a little bit of flicker. Now I just have the wire and no flicker at all.

@justaguy4real 2 роки тому

3:40 considering the garage door openers, I live in an apartment community and being that our vehicles can have remote buttons to open n close the doors, and being that I'm often parked outside of the garage, if someone were to break into my truck they could easily get into my garage via the remote button. What kind of ideas you have for that?

@DRacer90 4 роки тому

Nice setup. Anyone knows where I can find/get some smart switches WITHOUT neutral wire? Or is there any other way to control the lights without changing the switches? Thanks

@SmartHomeSolver 4 роки тому

Lutron Caseta works without neutral wires. C by GE also announced some at CES as well.

@rashidmohammed6531 3 роки тому

I’m not sure if this is going to be the same for all countries. But my favorite smart device is a smart extension cord. I live in Dubai and I just ordered them from amazon for just $4.

@StewiethaChewie 3 роки тому

I have a switch that has 3 light switches on it do they make a smart one to replace that?

@greenfrogy 3 роки тому

what app was used to set routine ? Is it for the wyze app?

@dellpolanco405 3 роки тому

Hey Reed! Great video and very good ideas. I'm new to the automation world and would like to learn implement some for my home. The only problem is that I have a Google Home, Google mini, Google Hub, nest cam and nest guard. But I noticed you use an Amazon Echo. Should I get that so I can implement your suggested routines or can this be done with the Google products? Btw, I subscribed to your channel. Great video! Thanks for your help!

@SmartHomeSolver 3 роки тому

Google will be updating their routines hopefully this year so that a device can trigger a routine. In the meantime, you can still use their routines to run automations using your voice. It sounds like you have quite a few Google devices so it might make sense for you to stick with them and wait it out.

@dellpolanco405 3 роки тому

@@SmartHomeSolver thank you for your quick reply and help. I think I might invest in an echo dot and experiment with your recommended sensor since it's not a lot of money. Looking forward to learning more from your videos. Great channel!

@matthew9076 4 роки тому

Would love a European / global version for this. We don't have Alexa, but we do have Google home, nor do we have wyze. Unfortunately this vid is so focused on wyze. (we can order it to Norway, but its like 4 times your price) Any suggestions?

@sadnessinside123 4 роки тому

I would be interested in hearing how to set up your lights in gaurd mode. If you already made a video for this please reply with your video link.

@wsturner88 4 роки тому

I have been moving from Wemo to Alexa / Homekit - Just curious on your thoughts between automating with Homekit vs Alexa? Appreciate your videos.

@c-hd5696 3 роки тому

If you are concerned about privacy, stay away from Alexa :) I use HomeKit. I love it but some products are not available and some are “premium cost”. So I have as well Google for the Nest cams and door bells.