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Andy
Великобритания
Добавлен 3 янв 2013
Hi my name is Andy and this is my page for my reviews and tips on how you can navigate your smart home. I will talk about various devices & give pros & cons. Also I will highlight how a smart home can help those with disabilities.
Aqara U200 Installation in detail Video
This video is by request and shows a detailed installation of the lock on a UK multi-point door. For the setup and review, please see my other video on the U200 retrofit lock.
The U200 is the first retrofit lock ever to support Apple Home Key and is packed with features.
The U200 is the first retrofit lock ever to support Apple Home Key and is packed with features.
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The Amazing Aqara U200 Smart Lock. Retrofit Smart Lock With Home Key!
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.21 час назад
This video shows the new Aqara U200 Retrofit Smart Lock. The U200 from Aqara works with all major smart home platforms, including Apple Home, Google, Alexa Home Assistant and more! It features HomeKey to unlock as well as a fingerprint scanner built into the keypad. You can use a different code for different people in the household and even use a temporary passcode that expires after a single u...
Apple Pencil Pro
Просмотров 73Месяц назад
This video shows me unboxing the Apple Pencil pro. We go through a couple of the features and show you our thoughts. I recorded this video a few days ago however it has only been uploaded now because unfortunately our beloved dog passed away. Hopefully you enjoy the video as I have, muddled through on Final Cut Pro and it's the first time with me using this software and as you can imagine my he...
Ipad Air 13" Review (Re-Done)
Просмотров 222Месяц назад
This review shows the new iPad Air 13" model with 256GB storage. I have had to amend it and this is a re upload. I noticed there is no power brick in the box. I am in the UK. Link for the case/stand I mentioned: ESR for iPad Air 13 inch Case... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CRHK5146?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Pleas feel free to leave comments and suggestions, but please be respectful. I try to answer eve...
Anker 4 Port Charger Review
Просмотров 917 месяцев назад
This is a review of the Anker 4 port charger. Anker USB C & USB A mains charger.
Breville One Cup Review
Просмотров 788 месяцев назад
In this review, I show you how the Breville one cup works, highlight what it does and benefits and fault. Also, in this video, you will see that I have Tourette's and I tick a few times.
Tefal Ingenio Review.
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.11 месяцев назад
This is a requested review of the Tefal Ingenio range of pans. also a massive thank you to all my subscribers!!!
EufyCam 2C Pro Review with Eufy Solar Panel. Unboxing & Thoughts.
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.Год назад
@eufy This is my honest review of the EufyCam 2C Pro starter package & the Eufy Solar Panel. I unbox the products, install them & show footage from the cameras & give my thoughts. Please comment any feedback as I am new to reviewing products but have a passion for the smart home.
Ninja Air Fryer AF400UK Honest Review
Просмотров 64 тыс.Год назад
@ninjakitchenuk An honest review of the Ninja Food Max AF400UK Please stick with the review until the end. I unbox the item, cook a couple of meals, show how easy it is to clean & give a summary of my opinion on the air fryer.
Aqara Doorbell G4, My Very First Review
Просмотров 831Год назад
In this review of the Aqara Doorbell G4 I give my views & impressions on the device, setup & performance. Aqara has not sponsored this video. I would also like feedback on how I did with the video & any tips to help me going forward.
Asphalt 8+ on Apple TV after 3 weeks! Season 8
Просмотров 1242 года назад
My partner has been playing asphalt 8 on Apple TV for 3 weeks! She’s on season 8 and rocking the hell out of it! Controllers used: PS 4 & PS 5 controllers.
What happens if you close the door but forget to lift the handle?
@@paulofthebailey in this type of situation, it beeps a few times to let you know that something is wrong and also send a notification to your phone
@@andysreviewsandsmarthometips Thank you!
@@paulofthebailey no problem, have a nice day!
After being an induction hob refuser I finally took the plunge and purchased a portable induction hob for camping which is actually very good, it’s only about the size of a 15” laptop and I carry it in an old laptop bag. Having bought the Induction hob I needed some new pans to use with it and choose the Tefal Ingenio unlimited and I have been very impressed with the frying pans (not purchased any pots). I was slowly moving away from non stick pans but these have persuaded me to stick with them (pun intended) I have even bought some for our car camping trips where I use gas (and occasionally the induction hob) and they have performed very well as they do on our gas cooker at home.
@@hypo345 i’m extremely glad to hear that you are as happy as we are with ours. I have found that they are extremely versatile, easy to clean and they do the job as intended, plus they’re space saving too which is a bonus
I don’t think you needed to screw the baseplate to the door, you can secure it to the cylinder using the supplied Allen key
@@paulmwhite my particular cylinder does not quite have the space for this hence why I did it this way, plus I wanted the extra security 😊 hope you have a great day!
Was able to connect it as Matter via Apple TV but on Aqara M3 is only via BT, anyone has an idea how to fix it?
@@marcinlag1 I believe there is an update coming very shortly that will solve quite a few issues with the M3 pairing
@@andysreviewsandsmarthometips so let’s wait.. :)
Very detailed well made video. Thank you! I'm not sure If I missed you mentioning it but did you face any connection issues? I'm really interested in getting it but there are many reports of software issues (Not being able to connect it to homekit, features not working, not being able to update the firmware, ...). I bought the Aqara presence sensor as soon as it came out last year and it was a horrible experience trying to get it to work (again software issues). I ended up returning it as even customer support could not fix it. I'm worried I will have the same "released early and not ready for public" experience again. I would get a smart lock from a different brand If I could but this is the only retrofit, UK compatible smart lock with Homekey.
@@DrAhmedIdris hi and thank you for the kind comment! Honestly, I have had 1 issue with HomeKit but this was in very early testing and wasn’t available on kickstarter at that point. Since then, I have had no connection issues and the lock has performed better than expected. Most of the complaints about connection to HomeKit have been due to a lack of following instructions, for example, pressing the SET button after scanning the Matter code. I have had well over 10 videos sent to me where the individual are “proving” it doesn’t work and in every case, my question to them was “I didn’t see you press the SET button after scanning the Matter code during HomeKit setup, can you show me another video where you clearly press it?” I only had 2 people respond, one saying it worked, thanks, and the other I referred to customer service at Aqara because I think he was trying to get it into the home app with a very old Apple TV as a hub.
For anyone looking for a more detailed view of the installation of this lock on a UK door, please check out my video that I have uploaded here - ruclips.net/video/Bwsaw_wZFU8/видео.htmlsi=ADBX7q3dDViw-n4o
What lock did you buy? Also was it 40/40 etc? My door is the same as yours.
@@AdieAdie17 he is a link to the lock I bought, it is on the UK Amazon website. Also, I know it holds up because someone tried to break into my house and the outer part snapped off and they were still trying to get in when the police arrived. amzn.eu/d/02IlJ4jl
Thanks for the great walk through. I have a question: You pull up the handle, because your door has a 3 point latch, right? Is the U200 then unable to turn the key unless the 3 point latch has been engaged, meaning that it ex. can't be remote locked, if you forgot to pull up the handle?
@@Mathiaskindsholm this is correct for my particular type of door. If you have to lift the handle to engage the pins, then yes it would be unable to lock the door. Basically, you have to get into the habit of lifting the handle. However, you can set up a notification that will literally give you a time sensitive alert which means it is very prominent reminding you and you can choose to set this immediately, 1/ second, three seconds all the way up to 30 minutes. Effectively this means that it can potentially immediately alert you if you forget to lift the handle so this eliminates the worry.
Hi Andy, how can I wire my U200 keypad? I'm also using the G4 doorbell? Did you power it using a wall plug or?
@@Tty85 hi there, for this particular installation I used two different adapters for the keypad and the G4 however if you get a power adapter that is 8 to 24 V and a minimum of one amp then you can power both devices from the same plug. You do this by putting. A three way. WAGO connect to on the positive wire and the same on the negative wire. Then you can run two positive wires and two negative wires each to each device if this makes sense. This way you can power both devices from one individual plug. If you need more instruction, get back to me on my Facebook page. facebook.com/AndysReviewsAndSmartHomeTips and I can help further.
@@andysreviewsandsmarthometips My G4 doorbell is wired and gets power from old doorbell. It was an old doorbell, but an electrician put some fast glass fuses and transform from 220V to 12-24V.
@@Tty85 in this case, I would personally recommend contacting the electrician that installed it as I do not feel qualified to advise you on this particular set up. If anything went wrong, I would hate to be the one that gave you the wrong advice. I know that it can be done so that both devices are powered from the same source, however, like I say, I would consult your electrician since it is wired into a main system
@@andysreviewsandsmarthometipsor if you were using an 8v to 24v you could just wire the positive of the keypad to the positive of the G4 and the same with the negatives. Job done!
Thanks a lot man, really helpful
@@junny1075 no problem at all, thank you for the kind words 😊 have a great day!
Awesome stuff 👍🏼
Thank you, it’s much appreciated 😊 have a great day!
@@andysreviewsandsmarthometips - My front door doesn’t have think kind of lock. It have the “night latch” style. I take it this won’t work for me after all?
@@likhan.ghosh. is there anywhere you can message me on my Facebook page and send me a video of how your lock operates and I will be able to tell you for definite
My page is facebook.com/AndysReviewsAndSmartHomeTips
Do I need to add the lock to the M3 hub before adding the lock to HomeKit ?
@@StephenFair-z4r no, the way I did it was I added it into the Aqara app first, then I added it into HomeKit, then I bound it to the M3 Hub
@@andysreviewsandsmarthometips how you bound it? I have it on Aqara via BT and have it on Apple TV as matter, how to add it as matter to M3?
@@marcinlag1 there should be an update coming out shortly that fixes various issues with the M3 binding process
Thanks for sharing, Andy! News for the Aqara U200 users. As an Aqara Home app user, you will be able to receive the Smart Lock U200 v65 firmware update now. To update, please follow these steps: 1.Make sure you have the Aqara Home app installed on your device. 2.Update the Aqara Home app to version 5.0.0. 3.Open the app and go to the “Profile> Firmware Update> Settings”. 4.Enable the “Beta version update" feature. 5.Once enabled, you will receive the U200 v65 firmware update. If you are a Home app user, we expect that you will also be able to receive the new updates on the next Friday within the Home app.
@kinseycreategoods Hi, if this is the same Kinsey I’m thinking about, I’m UK Andy C on slack, I’ve been helping you develop the features 🥰
My unit was fully sealed and had no plastic cover on the plug
@@user-qi5rz4kf6o I believe as another person commented this is to cut down on the plastic waste. I didn’t know this at the time LOL. Have a great day. 😊
Looks like a brick. It’s too thick compared to competitors.
@@TeeGeeAu I don’t wish to contradict you however here are some dimensions of locks that will eventually support HomeKey (as the U200 is the only one currently to do so) Measurements are width, depth, height in mm Switchbot - 59x84x120 U200 - 62x60x152 Nuki - 60x60x125 The Nuki is smaller, but….. The U200 is the only retrofit lock that supports matter over thread with HomeKey, is able to support more locks than any other retrofit lock without ordering a specific and sometimes more expensive model and it has more combined features than any other smart lock available.
That exposed cable on the outside is very attractive
@@DawnDupponmi I will be putting the cable in trunking but I was wanting to get the video done and out.
You skipped over the one part I wanted to see, mounting the lock on the inside.
@@Perb123 my apologies, I will be mounting another lock soon (this weekend) I will film another video and upload it.
That’s all I wanted to see too.
@@likhan.ghosh. as I say, my apologies. I will upload another video soon. Have a great day.
@@andysreviewsandsmarthometips Please let me know when you uploaded the video of the mounting, appreciate it!
@@junny1075 I will make sure I let you know 😊
Good review !
@@macy8993 thank you, it’s very much appreciated. Hope you have a brilliant day 😊
Can you use it without aqara app or hub? Im 100% home kit.
@@nicholaseales yes, you are able to, however for first few months until Matter gets a little better I personally would use the Aqara app even if it’s just to calibrate and update the lock as this way it’s far more reliable. This should change over the next few months though. Hope you have a great day!
Hi does this connect via wifi ? As I want to take it abroad so asking if I would need a home wifi ? Thanks
Hi there, thank you for your question. The base station can be connected via Wi-Fi or ethernet. I find that connecting via ethernet is a little more stable. The cameras connect via Wi-Fi to the base station. The whole system works on the 2.4 GHz Band. I hope this helps. Have a great day.
Thanks for the info Appreciate it highly
@@aneesrafiq3005 any time 😊
Cutting down on plastic hence no plug cover mind was the same
Good for the environment 😊
Well done mate . good review for first time especially. Got mine delivered today, don't know what I'm gonna cook first !
Thank you very much for your kind words, I hope you enjoy it as much as we do and I hope you have a wonderful day 😊
Thanks Andy 👌 glad you showed cleaning process well presented and the fact you cooked a variety of food products cheers
Thank you for the kind comment, I’m glad you enjoyed the video and I hope you found it useful. Hope you have a wonderful day 😊
What is different about this video? It seems the same as before.
I cut the long out introduction and I realised there was some personal information I had to edit out.
Thanks for the video, my old T-Fal pan just started losing its coating and I came across your review when I went looking at this line. Not sure I need the pots but the whole set seems really interesting and you can throw it in one cupboard and call it a day.
Yes, the benefit of taking up less room is greatly appreciated since I have a small kitchen. By the way, thank you very much for the comment and I appreciate it. I would definitely say that this set is worth the money as it has been through a lot of stress with me and is still going strong. Hope you have a wonderful day and if you do decide to get them, I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
excellent revue the most thorough and detailed i have ever seen, thanks andy
Thank you so much for your kind comments, I really do appreciate it. I’m glad that you seem to have found my review useful and I hope if you end up getting one that you enjoy as much as I do. Have a really good day and thank you once again. 😊
Absolutely love your video. I’ve just recently purchased the same thing but mine is slightly different. I’ve got 13 pieces with mine where you can put your pan in the fridge with the plastic lids on. I had a quick look at some reviews before purchasing and I’m watching yours just to get an idea, that I purchased a good make. mine was on sale so I paid £120 and I think on Amazon I saw the same product but slightly different and it was more money but I couldn’t quite understand why it was more money because it didn’t have as many things. Like I said thanks for the great video. I now know that my pans will last a long time..
Thank you very much for the kind comments, they will definitely last as we have had ours of three years now and they are still going strong. The only problem that I thought I was going to face was the handles. One of them became stiff for a couple of days, but I basically, washed it out thoroughly and it stopped sticking so I am really happy with them. Have a great day. 😊
Thanks for your video, because of that, I have enough information to make my decission, have a nice day and keep up the good work. I wish you all the best reviewing your new products.
Thank you for the kind comment. I hope you enjoy as much as I do 😊 have a great day.
Just subscribed to your channel and your review made me decide to buy Tefal Ingenio
Thank you for subscribing and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do 🥰
This was actually very useful pal - thank you. Struggled to find lots of the info I wanted re.these pans which surprised me - so thanks again! Just a few questions if ever you get the time to answer - 1) do you have to make sure you immediately take the handles off when cooking on the hob? If they’re left on a minute or so is that a no go? 2) Do the lids being flat mean you can’t see through them when cooking? Like do they get all condensed up? Cheers man ❤
Hi and thank you for the kind comment. I leave the handles on while cooking. I just take them off when washing. The pans go in the dishwasher and I manually clean the handles. Generally I find I can see through the lids just fine. They condensate at first but usually clear fairly quickly so it’s all good. I have had this set for about 3 years now and they’re still going strong. Hope you have a great day and don’t hesitate if you have other questions 😊
@@andysreviewsandsmarthometips thank you sir!
Great review thanks Andy. I have the same air fryer but haven’t had the chance to use it yet. Your review /description was very helpful. Keep her lit buddy. JP.
Thank you for your kind comment, I’m glad you found it useful and I hope you have a great day 😊
Great video and nice tasty looking meal. No need to mention about the ticks or any medical condition. I did'nt even notice anything when i was watching it! Was a good review on how to cook with this model airfryer. Good job :)
Thank you so much for the kind words 😊 hope you have a wonderful day! 😊
really appreciate that buddy, I’ll order one now! Thanks again
Hope you enjoy your as much as I enjoy mine 😊
Thanks for the reply mate .. so just to confirm, separate the crispers and put that in and the whole handled part ?
I’m out at the moment, however, if you send me either your email address or WhatsApp then I will send you a short video which will maybe be easier to describe for you
But yes the handled bit in the top of the dishwasher and the crisper where the plates go
Excellent video mate, re the cleaning is it dishwasher safe?
The 2 drawers can go on the top rack of the dishwasher yes. I also put the inserts where the plates go and they come up lovely and clean
I've just bought this machine but am having great trouble removing the probe from it's 'box' in the side wall of the machine. I've pinched the sides which I assumed would release the probe to remove it but to no avail. Btw your video was very good and helpful. You explained stuff really well. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words. Unfortunately my unit does not have the in built probe. If you message Ninja they may be able to help further.
Basically a grill...ok for cooking crap frozen food... good homemade...stick to the hob and oven
On the contrary, the steak was fresh from the butcher and chips were for convenience for the video. You can cook fresh healthy meals. Also the gammon was fresh. Did you watch the video or comment based on the assumption that I cooked “crap frozen food”?
How do you clean the fan?
In fairness, I haven’t had to clean the phone yet at all, however I will be going home tomorrow so I will check for you and let you know
Thank you Andy - I found that helpful. The same model as yours is being delivered tomorrow - exciting! There’s only 2 of us and I wasn’t sure which size model to order but went for the larger one as it gives more flexibility when cooking for the family. Hope you continue to be pleased with your air fryer.
I’m glad you found the video useful and thank you for your kind comment. I still love ours and use it nearly every day. Have a great day and enjoy your new ninja! 😊
That was a very down to earth demonstration from box to dinner and you made it look so easy! Well done!
Thank you for the kind words, hope you have a wonderful day 😊
Awesome video! Am trying to decide between this one and the AF300 but almost convinced on this one! Love the details you gave, thank you!!
Thank you for the amazing feedback and lovely comment. Whatever you decide on, I hope you are as happy as I am with your purchase 😊
You did a great job! I am considering purchasing a T-fal Ingenio set, so I wanted to look at reviews to help me in my decision. This was the most thorough and candid review I've seen! I was extremely helpful. Thank you!
Question...do the holes in the lids (for the handles) cause problems with steam escaping when you need a complete seal?
Thank you so much for your kind words 🥰 I hope you enjoy them if you do decide to get them. Have a great day 😊
@@calhounmo the holes in the lid do not let any steam through at all when the little handles are screwed on. I don’t know how it is managed but it is very well constructed.
I decided to buy this on the back of your excellent review
Thank you for message! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do 😊
Great informative video Andy & Other half. I love videos in a raw natural state without all the added Bo##ocks. Thanks.
No problem at all. I am glad you liked the video & hope you have a great day. 😊
Foes the handles get hot on lids or the handle?
Hi, surprisingly no, neither the handle or the lid handle gets hot. They stay quite cool and manageable.
This was in incredible and in-depth video. I appreciate your transparency, and as others have said, I wouldn't mind if you included your tics and thought it was a great video. Please keep posting :). Cheers!
Thank you so much for those really kind words, I really do appreciate it. I will be making some more videos soon. At the moment I have been concentrating on doing a little project with Aqara. They have featured me in a couple of their videos, highlighting the benefits of a smart home for people with disabilities. I will be making more videos though rest assured and once again, thank you so much for your extremely kind words I really do appreciate it.
Great video Thanks for sharing can you name your ac doorbell charger I would like one as well so I can use acara g4 with power
Thank you, for all the kind words, here is a link to the adapter that I used for both mine and my parents doorbells. 24V 500mA C Wire Adapter for Thermostat and Doorbell Transformer, Compatible with Ring Doorbell, N est, Ecobee, Sensi, Honeywell, Sensi Smart WiFi Thermostat, Nes t Hell o, 8M (315") Supply Cord amzn.eu/d/iugf3e4
It’s not so much what you cook, the know how to use the dials, are most important, mine came via a computer of 40 pages in which I have not bothered with, so my grand daughter has been showing me.. it’s a bit complicated, so now I’m giving her that one and I’m going now for the ninja
I do have to say, the ninja is very easy to use. Thank you very much for the kind comments and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Hope you’ve had a great Christmas and hope you have a great New Year. 😊
Very good easier than the one I have ,so now will get one of these.
Sorry for the late reply, thank you so much for your kind comment and I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Have a great day
Hi Andy enjoyed the video thinking of purchasing one in the new year after your review cheers👍
Thank you for the kind comment, I’m glad you found the review useful. I have had it awhile now and it is definitely worth every single penny. Our electricity usage has gone down, the food is cooked nicely, and the amount of fat that sits in the bottom from cooking in this is amazing. Instead of you eating the fat that is in the food, you just wash it out of the trays when you’re done. Have a great Christmas!