25 Home Automation Ideas: Ultimate Smart Home Tour!

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  • Опубликовано: 11 июн 2024
  • Make your house smarter with these home automation ideas! Follow me on my smart home tour through a typical day filled with automation. I use Alexa and SmartThings for most of these ideas, so you can easily copy them for your own house.
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  • @-Tidgy
    @-Tidgy 4 года назад +2742

    Alexa, slow me my electric bill.

    • @jojodroid31
      @jojodroid31 4 года назад +365

      Alexa, please stop sending all my voice recordings to amazon.
      I'm afraid I can't let you do that Reed

    • @3charmzmakeup
      @3charmzmakeup 4 года назад +12

      Lol...for real!

    • @alexanderolarte4969
      @alexanderolarte4969 4 года назад +9

      Yoooo lmao I don’t think it could be that high

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  4 года назад +83

      Thanks for your comment. I actually go over my electric bill in my latest video, which you can watch here: ruclips.net/video/hidplm_N880/видео.html

    • @MrVuckFiacom
      @MrVuckFiacom 4 года назад +90

      You do realize that LED lights are very efficient and barely make a difference on your electric bill, right? Especially since most of these smart lights have automations that turn off when you're not in the room so you're actually *saving* money in the long run. The sensors run off of battery too.

  • @bryntownshend6528
    @bryntownshend6528 4 года назад +1557

    This is how the 1960s imagined us living in the 21st century

    • @ibainesy
      @ibainesy 4 года назад +11

      Nah in the 1960's people reckon we'd be living as the Jetsons did...
      I doubt we'll ever get to flying cars, power shuts off then it plummets down... I don't think so. It's not like a plane where there are two pilots, and wings to glide. Cars would just drop like a rock.

    • @codeyh1996
      @codeyh1996 4 года назад +9

      @ian flying cars will never be a thing, there is no technology that could make it quiet enough for your neighbour to leave for work at 2am and you not getting angry at the loud noise

    • @hermanhuge6109
      @hermanhuge6109 4 года назад

      @@codeyh1996 Ion propulsion exists in prototype form

    • @keithh7502
      @keithh7502 4 года назад

      @@codeyh1996 have u not seen what Uber Air is doing with VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) electric plane?

    • @keithh7502
      @keithh7502 4 года назад

      @@codeyh1996 www.uber.com/us/en/elevate/uberair/

  • @audrey1032
    @audrey1032 4 года назад +1908

    When the robots turn on us this guy is gonna be the first to go

    • @desolate282
      @desolate282 4 года назад +24

      This made me LOL

    • @tatianvalente5694
      @tatianvalente5694 4 года назад +3

      Agree!

    • @b-h-t
      @b-h-t 4 года назад +65

      Not necessarily. Maybe he's seen as their first ally by them.

    • @InfectedByEli
      @InfectedByEli 4 года назад +11

      I, for one, would like to welcome our new robot overlords. 😁😁😂🤣

    • @biglogied5142
      @biglogied5142 4 года назад +6

      Typical boomer response

  • @SuperGirlFranka
    @SuperGirlFranka 4 года назад +899

    Why does this feel like he’s living in a minecraft redstone house?

    • @harounben342
      @harounben342 4 года назад +18

      because of the way he walks

    • @codingbarber6674
      @codingbarber6674 4 года назад +9

      Because he's wearing a blue t shirt like Steve

    • @Acemk
      @Acemk 4 года назад

      You had to comment this

    • @ArdnthatN00b
      @ArdnthatN00b 4 года назад

      Probably because both are smart

    • @inactive7191
      @inactive7191 3 года назад +1

      It’s like Minecraft + Computercraft and using a TTS speaker, lol.

  • @gmeztubenation
    @gmeztubenation 4 года назад +2039

    His parents must hate him. Poor old folks just trying to turn on the TV and the garage door closes.

    • @paytondev
      @paytondev 4 года назад +13

      I mean, yeah. I would think he doesn’t live with his parents.

    • @MrBlade2021
      @MrBlade2021 4 года назад +24

      You owe me a new keyboard! I just sprayed coffee everywhere! LMAO!

    • @MrBlade2021
      @MrBlade2021 4 года назад +2

      @11 11 Guess I should look into getting one for next time huh ;)

    • @gmeztubenation
      @gmeztubenation 4 года назад +5

      @11 11 I guess I assume his parents visit him and their grandchildren every once in a while.

    • @anujsansare
      @anujsansare 4 года назад

      😂😂😂

  • @jmoosic
    @jmoosic 4 года назад +417

    He's gotta be constantly changing something, charging something, or re-syncing something

    • @cristianenache8715
      @cristianenache8715 2 года назад +5

      If you moved him into a simple home with no automations, he would have more time on his hands and less to worry about. Kinda ironic

    • @JohnSmith-ns6dp
      @JohnSmith-ns6dp 2 года назад

      @@cristianenache8715 I would absolutely hate living in this house.

  • @marios4all
    @marios4all 4 года назад +51

    Kept thinking " Oh that would be cool! " throughout the video. At the end "man... I don't need ANY of this!"

  • @Kendokaji
    @Kendokaji 4 года назад +720

    One day the internet shut down and your bathroom door doesn't open.

    • @MacherTV
      @MacherTV 4 года назад +22

      He could open it manually ^^

    • @dco5055
      @dco5055 4 года назад +28

      Most of these DIY home automation people use "home automation" software that is free and runs on a local PC or raspberry pi on a local network that doesn't need internet and isn't open to the internet expect the "home automation" software for remote controlling from a remote location if you wish to have that feature. The firmware is open sourced on a lot of these smart switches and if you understand the code you can easily see it isn't spying on you.

    • @MineCrafterCity
      @MineCrafterCity 4 года назад +9

      @@MacherTV he wont remember how

    • @JuKoHD
      @JuKoHD 4 года назад

      Dcool Alexa does

    • @dco5055
      @dco5055 4 года назад +2

      @@JuKoHD Alexa is for beginners there is open source voice recognition or you can use the GUI from your phone or PC. I use most of my voice commands from my smart watch. If the internet goes down no biggie if I'm near my house my phone connects to local lan WiFi and works just fine. I have gsm (cell tower) bonded for back up for my security alarm alerts etc. That is the only thing I pay extra for but it's like $10 for Peace of mind.

  • @darrenernest
    @darrenernest 4 года назад +560

    Our mailbox is at the end of the driveway. Instead of wondering when to check tie mail I put a sensor in it and I get a notification when it is opened.

    • @BeardedTechGuy
      @BeardedTechGuy 4 года назад +22

      I'd love to do this but I get some pretty nasty cold weather which would probably destroy a battery in the winter. lol

    • @mariamiranda3208
      @mariamiranda3208 4 года назад +4

      I’m stealing this idea!

    • @n6pop886
      @n6pop886 4 года назад +1

      What sensor do you use?

    • @bob218
      @bob218 4 года назад +1

      I tried this with two sensors and it was just too far away even with a light switch acting as a repeater. Perhaps the metal box is blocking some of the signal?

    • @n6pop886
      @n6pop886 4 года назад +4

      @@bob218 Yes the mailbox would act as a semi faraday cage of sorts.

  • @itsJoshWashington
    @itsJoshWashington 4 года назад +1211

    You one morning: Ah I just want to sleep in
    Alexa: You can't sleep in. You have to work to obtain currency to purchase more products through Amazon and allow us to collect more data on you.
    You: What
    Alexa: ...
    You: Alexa, what did you say?
    Alexa: Good morning
    You: Oh, okay

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  4 года назад +27

      Lol

    • @meggrobi
      @meggrobi 4 года назад +10

      Stop whining and get up you lazy bastard!!!

    • @JBFan1ist
      @JBFan1ist 4 года назад +17

      A suggestion to Amazon: let users set Alexa to start buying random products in case the user don't wake up. I'd wake up in no time

    • @alexradu1921
      @alexradu1921 4 года назад +8

      @@JBFan1ist that, could actually be the best method to wake up.

    • @j.b.8086
      @j.b.8086 3 года назад

      This is golden

  • @hotelbreakfast2
    @hotelbreakfast2 4 года назад +147

    Imagine trying to sneak out of this house

    • @pourartistacrylicsbyshanno3987
      @pourartistacrylicsbyshanno3987 4 года назад +3

      If you're a parent that alone might make it worth it.

    • @explosivo1980
      @explosivo1980 4 года назад

      Sounds like a challenge

    • @3KRacing
      @3KRacing 4 года назад

      @@KORUPTable Good luck to my kids because the router is in my room lol

    • @maxh2755
      @maxh2755 4 года назад +1

      Just turn the wifi off.

    • @xGARIDx
      @xGARIDx 3 года назад

      Surprise mada faka

  • @What_was_wrong_w_jst_our_names
    @What_was_wrong_w_jst_our_names 4 года назад +392

    Isn’t the door the indicator that the bathroom is occupied

    • @MGL83
      @MGL83 4 года назад +24

      No if you don't like to air your bathroom smells into the rest of the house instead of having vent do it's job. My bathroom door is always closed. But then his way of busy indicator lamp doesn't work either. Maybe with motion sensor it would be better.

    • @brycejcox
      @brycejcox 4 года назад +86

      Heaven forbid he should have to actually speak to a family member to find out if they’re in the bathroom

    • @barmiro
      @barmiro 4 года назад +9

      just buy a bathroom door with a frosted window and you'll know exactly when the bathroom is occupied

    • @IDexTeIRx
      @IDexTeIRx 4 года назад +4

      @Jonathan NgAnd see exactly what they are doing

    • @Luckingsworth
      @Luckingsworth 4 года назад +11

      @@MGL83 "bathroom smells"
      If your bathroom stinks so bad you cant leave the door open you've got some problems. It is not normal. I suggest eating less junk and more vegetables in your family diet.

  • @SmartHomeSolver
    @SmartHomeSolver  4 года назад +89

    📣UPDATE: Watch volume 2 with 25 more ideas in our updated video here: ruclips.net/video/jDaRPsvvcz4/видео.html
    Which home automations are your favorite? Make sure to check out the article that goes over how to set up these automations smarthomesolver.com/reviews/smart-home-automation-ideas/

    • @AnoNymous-lp5tb
      @AnoNymous-lp5tb 4 года назад

      Have you try HASSIO? I Once smartthing user but once I learn HASSIO, it was a game changer. It's pretty much limitless on what you can do. And the best part, it's free. And the sensors are cheap and can integrate to all kinds of brands and DIY. Just a suggestion.

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  4 года назад +1

      ​@@AnoNymous-lp5tb thanks for the suggestion. Yes I installed Home Assistant and have it running on a raspberry pi. I like how limitless it is and how it's not cloud based. The only reason I don't use it more is the rabbit holes of tinkering I go down with things like it. After a day of full stack development I usually don't feel like debugging my smart home. I do think HASSIO is awesome and is probably the best option for those who want to learn it.

    • @Tekgnome.
      @Tekgnome. 4 года назад

      @@SmartHomeSolver Is there a smart outlet that I can use Hubitat with for dim my lights when my cinema projector is on?

    • @JoseSanchez-lc8qh
      @JoseSanchez-lc8qh 4 года назад +5

      I was interested in the Wyze camera after watching your video however, I decided not to invest in the camera after reading the reviews and concerns on Amazon; specifically the China IP address and the terms agreements.

    • @Tekgnome.
      @Tekgnome. 4 года назад

      @@JoseSanchez-lc8qh you can set them up so they don't connect to the internet and do RTSP to a Nas. They are still a good cheap alternative

  • @razzyragusi1658
    @razzyragusi1658 4 года назад +268

    I liked your video because you bleeped out Alexa. Thanks!

    • @Nick-McGurk
      @Nick-McGurk 4 года назад +1

      same here... well, then i was browsing comments for this :D

    • @imasniper1
      @imasniper1 4 года назад

      THANK YOU!!!

    • @Nada.AlShingiti
      @Nada.AlShingiti 4 года назад

      I don't get why he was

    • @Lizzybear29
      @Lizzybear29 3 года назад +1

      Nada Luqman so it doesn’t trigger everyone else’s Alexa in their house loo

    • @BMF604
      @BMF604 3 года назад

      Nada Luqman trust me if you had an Alexa and you watched other people’s videos that didn’t silence her name you would quickly exit the video. Nothing more annoying then hearing her go off every second he mentions Alexa lol

  • @Marbellous
    @Marbellous 4 года назад +57

    Just to clarify some basic thermodynamics: air is not getting colder because of a ceiling fan being on. Fans just accelerate air convection and the air just *feels* colder. The sensor doesn't feel it.
    And to be exact, that ceiling fan is actually heating the air (a bit) because it is a machine that is on (it uses power and power heats). Another point: hotter air is in the ceiling and colder on the floor so actually ceiling fans are circulating the upper hotter air down to the floor making temperature censors go up a bit.

    • @lemonade2473
      @lemonade2473 4 года назад +3

      Joni Marmo i actually want to use it in the winter to fan the warm heated air down. It's just getting wasted at the top of our two story room. Haha one day... our fan's motor is also broken, so have to replace it first.

    • @solomecha279
      @solomecha279 4 года назад +1

      Proud to be an Engineer.

    • @tigra770
      @tigra770 2 года назад

      Not an expert on thermodynamics, but I do understand words. My air conditioner, which "uses power and heats", has me convinced it cools the air inside my house. PFM.

    • @willemgovaerts1515
      @willemgovaerts1515 2 года назад

      @@tigra770 An air conditioner is different though. It has to be connected to the outside so it can move the heat from your room to the outside. A fan can do no such thing and will therefore only heat your room.

    • @Dave-pk2ut
      @Dave-pk2ut 7 месяцев назад

      The air is cooler than our body temperature, so we cool down as our bodies slowly reach thermal equilibrium with the air around us. With no airflow, we have a "layer" of air around our bodies which effectively slows the transfer of body heat into the air around us. A fan creates flow, so this 'layer' is prevented from building up. If the air was hotter than our bodies the fan would increase the rate of transfer of heat our bodies from the surrounding environment.
      For anyone interested, an air conditioner is more complex. It does actually lower the air temperature by pumping warm air out of your house.

  • @redealexander8951
    @redealexander8951 4 года назад +19

    That bathroom idea where the light changes colors depending on if someone is in the bathroom is genius, it would be really useful for a college dorm, considering they only have locks on the outside of the bathroom

    • @faolteam
      @faolteam Год назад

      were is that video please ?

  • @respinoza89
    @respinoza89 4 года назад +79

    How do I automatically like this video?

    • @LeviNormandeau
      @LeviNormandeau 4 года назад

      respinoza89 I read this comment and automatically liked it

  • @TravisHalfman
    @TravisHalfman 4 года назад +164

    Almost every "complicated" automation I've tried to set up around the house has been defeated by my wife's randomness. I've cut back to Porch Lights on/off and motion activated garage lights.

    • @Romoloa
      @Romoloa 4 года назад +10

      Do you have any examples ? I love this kind of stories

    • @iainhall8265
      @iainhall8265 4 года назад +1

      Travis Halfman what did she do that made you not use them?

    • @TheRrae
      @TheRrae 4 года назад +2

      I do that to our smart lights. I don't always want to yell at the Google speaker or go get my phone so I'll just use the light switch. After doing that enough times apparently it resets the system for that bulb.

    • @ynotcam24
      @ynotcam24 3 года назад +9

      I think the most common mistake is that most people (self included) start off with smart bulbs. While they do serve a purpose they are easily defeated by turning off a "dumb" switch. Instead of buying a smart bulb, buy a smart switch. This way you have the ability to manually turn on/off while being able to make it smart.

    • @odobenus159
      @odobenus159 2 года назад

      @@ynotcam24 Or get a smart bulb that turns off and don't touch the switch? What a weird complaint.

  • @Alluvian567
    @Alluvian567 4 года назад +6

    For every time I can think of these kinds of automation as being useful, I can think of a time when they would annoy the heck out of me. I just don't do the same things enough to ever want them to always work in any particular way. As an example, for every time I want all the lights off in the house there is a time when my wife is in the other room and would want those lights on. So much easier for me to just deal with them separately. I like making them hands free, just not tying them all to triggers.

  • @TechWithBrett
    @TechWithBrett 4 года назад +70

    Excellent ideas! I need to step up my automation game.

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  4 года назад +2

      Thanks Brett!

    • @diamondKingnow
      @diamondKingnow 2 года назад

      @@SmartHomeSolver okay I was going to be a new subscriber but no videos in a year I don't want to be if you're not making videos

    • @jozefwoo8079
      @jozefwoo8079 2 года назад

      @@diamondKingnow what does it matter? It’s not like it costs you anything. At least you ‘ll get notified when there is a new video. Also there are plenty of videos in the past year so I don’t know what you are talking about.

  • @sillyslicker1
    @sillyslicker1 4 года назад +63

    This was a great compilation of ideas. Thanks for the reddit link, too!

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  4 года назад +3

      I appreciate that!

    • @loandbehold5178
      @loandbehold5178 3 года назад

      I can’t find the reddit link. Can you post in comments?

    • @sillyslicker1
      @sillyslicker1 3 года назад

      @@loandbehold5178 This one: www.reddit.com/r/homeautomation/comments/9xfccf/mega_getting_started_thread/

  • @HughD
    @HughD 4 года назад +19

    You have some good tips here. I had never heard of that dryer thing and might give it a try. To make your house a bit smarter take the moisture sensor idea and instead of just notify you, get a Zwave valve operator, to close the water valve to your house when it detects moisture and then notify you. If you don't have a cutoff in the garage or someplace convenient, talk to a plumber to see if it's feasible. You can use a lot of other ways to shut off the water valve such as a WiFi plug to power and close a normally open solenoid valve. Also, I've not found determining presence by mobile phone to be always reliable. I use it for non-critical functions but quit for my garage after having more than one issue with it opening it when it shouldn't. Keep the ideas coming. I really enjoy your channel.

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  4 года назад +4

      Thanks Hugh! I agree adding a water shut off valve would take it up a notch. I have seen them at CES and it would be pretty awesome to have. I don't have a cutoff valve in a convenient place but I will have to look into your suggestion about it. I appreciate you sharing that. I also agree that phones can be not the most reliable for presence sensors. I'm going to be looking at some more options to make it more reliable. Thanks for the support!

  • @chasemixon6327
    @chasemixon6327 4 года назад +3

    something you may want to consider, I have some lights turn on when I return home as well, but the outside ones don't turn on unless it is after sunset. I like the thought about turning certain things on if you return alone vs you return and your wife and kid are home.

  • @sncounts
    @sncounts 3 года назад

    I’m remodeling and building an office and your videos are helping me out. Thanks!

  • @AuthenTech
    @AuthenTech 4 года назад +27

    Great job and fun ideas!

  • @JoeC41
    @JoeC41 4 года назад +17

    The motion sensor turning on the ceiling fan is a great idea! I'm going to have to implement that. Thanks!

  • @jeremyk2363
    @jeremyk2363 4 года назад +3

    We use motion/light sensing nightlights around the house. It's great for when you have to use the w/r or get a glass of water in the middle of the night and you can buy them cheap from amazon

  • @Thejonathon
    @Thejonathon 4 года назад +2

    Dude Reed, I am not sure if you ''reed'' all these comments but your videos are seriously awesome. I mean it! Keep up the amazing work man!

  • @madmike6537
    @madmike6537 4 года назад +5

    Really cool video. I have been slowly doing a lot of these ideas in my house. The problem I find is that even with way less devices than you have, I feel like I am constantly changing batteries, or having to micromanage the system. Overall except for a few things, I am not sure its making my life really any easier. It can be fun to play around with though.

  • @LynnBX2
    @LynnBX2 4 года назад +4

    I mainly use my home automation for the garage doors, and all the external lights. One of the ones that made my life a lot easier was the smart switches and outlet I use for Christmas lights. Typically wrap over 50 trees in the front yard, so it was a lot of timers and extension cords that needed plugging in before I automated it.

    • @timtrewyn453
      @timtrewyn453 Месяц назад

      An architect I work with always has me call out soffit receptacles on an astronomic time switch for Christmas lights.

  • @sp276
    @sp276 4 года назад +3

    OMG, you are my hero! Love the tech, you are such a geek, which is a good thing.

  • @uNine-qb8gt
    @uNine-qb8gt 4 года назад +96

    *turns off internet for homework*
    Well I guess I can't do my homework now.

    • @TheModernVIkingNor
      @TheModernVIkingNor 4 года назад +1

      my ruter, can automaticly block Games, and un Authorized sites, so, if the kids need to do homework thay still have acsess to there school page and other Learning websites, but if thay try to play games its blocked, and i get a notfification, (same goes fro porn tho thats blocked all the time)

    • @diegod1177
      @diegod1177 3 года назад +4

      @@TheModernVIkingNor Wait till they find out about vpn

  • @wrightstudiosllc
    @wrightstudiosllc 4 года назад +18

    The “future” (in all the 80’s movies I’ve watched) is finally here.

  • @BeardedTechGuy
    @BeardedTechGuy 4 года назад +6

    A great start for Home Automation ideas!

  • @utubesanjay
    @utubesanjay 4 года назад +1

    love a few and simple things... simple life much comfort brings.

  • @davidhemmings5676
    @davidhemmings5676 4 года назад

    Awesome! Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video!

  • @Scott_C
    @Scott_C 4 года назад +208

    Out of curiosity... How much have you spent on home automation?

    • @lumi2798
      @lumi2798 4 года назад +24

      300k

    • @NextLevelCode
      @NextLevelCode 4 года назад +11

      Scott Cress the sensor just so he can be lazy about the clothes dryer is $50. Gives you an idea.

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  4 года назад +22

      I don't have an exact total for you, but I do go over my complete set up and how much everything costs in this article: smarthomesolver.com/reviews/complete-smart-home-setup/

    • @BookTube0ne
      @BookTube0ne 4 года назад

      @@SmartHomeSolver I just have a routine on Lady A to announce Transfer clothes from washer to dryer and one light upstairs and one light downstairs to flash on and off

    • @LoneSolo23
      @LoneSolo23 4 года назад +11

      About 3.50

  • @bradsbirds8502
    @bradsbirds8502 4 года назад +8

    Some good ideas. Some, I'm already using. I like the bedroom door closing running your 'goodnight' routine. I never thought about it but the door is always open otherwise.

    • @nicvic2323
      @nicvic2323 4 года назад +1

      Christopher Clark maybe you can set it so the sensor only activates after like 9pm ?

    • @notacontentprovider
      @notacontentprovider 4 года назад

      Yes, but not practical if you have a partner and don't go to bed at the same time!

  • @uther10
    @uther10 4 года назад

    Really great video, thanks for the overview for things to setup!

  • @DaleSteadman
    @DaleSteadman 4 года назад

    This is the BEST video I have seen on Home Automation, thanks!

  • @professor_meowington
    @professor_meowington 4 года назад +8

    One thing that is hardly ever mentioned when talking about home automation is security. I'd be a bit afraid to rely this much on Zigbee/Z-Wave, which are all wireless protocols, as well as the SmartThings hub which is Wi-Fi/cloud based. What if someone comes to your home with a radio jammer, those things are only like 30 bucks. Then neither your camera, automatic garage door, nor door locks will work. Or am I missing something obvious here?

    • @joshuafelten6967
      @joshuafelten6967 2 года назад

      I think if locks get disconnected they automatically close

  • @MrBrewzr
    @MrBrewzr 4 года назад +3

    Great video, your dad jokes are right up my alley.

  • @claudiuchitic2361
    @claudiuchitic2361 2 года назад

    Your automations are exactly the way I wanted them and I've been searching for some time, 10+ tanks for sharing

  • @sheriecraton-tm9pf
    @sheriecraton-tm9pf 11 месяцев назад

    Watching your videos has inspired me to make my own smart home and the ideas are making it easier to set it up keep up the good work👍

  • @monas.6839
    @monas.6839 4 года назад +8

    This is the best smart home video ever! Thanks for always giving us relevant and interesting information, Reed! You make me feel almost as smart as my home! 🙃

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  4 года назад +1

      Thanks Wade! This might be the nicest comment ever!

  • @NextTimeTech
    @NextTimeTech 4 года назад +67

    A fellow Mr.Robot Fan I see

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  4 года назад +11

      Can’t wait for the last season! It’s one of my favorite shows.

    • @iJuenger
      @iJuenger 4 года назад

      Next episode: hacking my smart home like Eliot would do.

    • @exalented
      @exalented 4 года назад

      Mr.Robot sucks

  • @ChronoGamerOne
    @ChronoGamerOne 4 года назад

    Great video and I appreciated the chuckles you added. Nice job!

  • @vmsarkisyan
    @vmsarkisyan 4 года назад +3

    I install smart homes in los angeles and gotta tell you i love your videos. Its nice getting extra ideas to share with my clients. I recently made a clients waterfall smart so he can control it via voice commands. came out super cool. Keep up the good work :)

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  4 года назад +1

      Hey Vick. Thanks I appreciate that! If you are ever interested in working together hit me up on my email reed@smarthomesolver.com and it could be cool to feature a house you set up.

  • @thiemoo60
    @thiemoo60 4 года назад +113

    i just watched 30 seconds and there is 0 privacy in this house.

    • @snatale4571
      @snatale4571 3 года назад +2

      Ya, went with the least privacy respecting options there are for sure. More people need to be made aware of home assistant.

    • @QuiksiIver
      @QuiksiIver 3 года назад

      some people dont value privacy above convenience

    • @h82fail
      @h82fail 3 года назад

      @@snatale4571That's why I refuse to get a nest or ecobee. Basically the same as Ring. But I think the OP means privacy to neighbors because the lights tell everyone what he's doing (Isn't that everyone automated or not?.

  • @williamwatkins6669
    @williamwatkins6669 4 года назад +21

    Have you compared your energy usage before and after installing all this?

    • @braunbaerhh
      @braunbaerhh Год назад

      Probably he do NOT want to do this :)

  • @JustenHarden
    @JustenHarden 2 года назад

    Man, this was really neat. Thanks for sharing!

  • @joshuabooth8853
    @joshuabooth8853 4 года назад +1

    Love the dryer thing and the setup for the garage door

  • @Blueman2018
    @Blueman2018 4 года назад +8

    Sir You dont have a smart house. You have The Star Ship Enterprise lol

  • @djduece518
    @djduece518 4 года назад +3

    Hey Smart Home Solver, thanks for the great ideas! I'm curious as to how much bandwith you require to run this much. Did you have to build a separate network or server, etc. ?

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  4 года назад +1

      Thanks! I have been using the Gryphon router which has pretty good specs. So far I haven’t hit any limitations and I have everything on the same network. A while ago when I was using a crappy router it would need rebooting about every 2 weeks because I was over loading it with smart home devices.

  • @bal20
    @bal20 4 года назад +1

    FANTASTIC video. Im going to start with a smart light bulb and see where it goes!

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  4 года назад +1

      That's a great thing to start with. Once you have that light turn on automatically and you never come home to a dark house is life changing.

  • @andrexsintoval3776
    @andrexsintoval3776 3 года назад

    i added all of theese and then some to my house really helps alot makes my life alot easier

  • @punavmirlekar
    @punavmirlekar 4 года назад +158

    this guy almost made jarvis

    • @MarcoArce
      @MarcoArce 4 года назад +2

      Punav Mirlekar this guy has nothing on me in comparison, my home is Jarvis! Haha

    • @mae896
      @mae896 4 года назад +1

      Punav Mirlekar not even close

  • @KyleMarquardtVlogs
    @KyleMarquardtVlogs 4 года назад +4

    I heard Mesa when Alexa was waking you up and I live in Mesa,Az then I heard “heat warning” and I knew probably the same city as me lmao

  • @paulmhoward
    @paulmhoward 4 года назад

    This is next level stuff! Definitely going to try some out. 👍

  • @alice20001
    @alice20001 4 года назад

    Loved them!

  • @myHomeKithome
    @myHomeKithome 4 года назад +19

    Great grad bag of home automation ideas! I especially like the countdown for departure and unoccupied bathroom indicator. Using a metered smart plug voltage increase as a trigger is really clever. The video doorbell and robot vacuum automations are invaluable. I use a vibration sensor on my washer and dryer for notifications

  • @timaeby
    @timaeby 4 года назад +5

    Reed: Alexa open the door! Alexaaa? - Door doesn't open -
    Neighborhood: Main power grid shutdown...

  • @UdayHardikar7
    @UdayHardikar7 3 года назад

    This is pretty cool stuff! Thanks for sharing.

  • @JesseKaufman
    @JesseKaufman Год назад

    I have a Adafruit Neo Trinkey attached to my monitor on my Mac mini and have it setup so one of the lights indicates if the bathroom is occupied (actually set that up before I saw this video) .. It's so nice being able to see at a glance if my kid's in there, without even having to wake up my computer! And not walking in on them taking a crap is always a huge bonus LOL

  • @billion86
    @billion86 4 года назад +4

    2:50 LG Appliances app also allows remote use and alerts

  • @neville3151
    @neville3151 4 года назад +3

    After a few months, his house becomes self aware and decides it doesn't need him any more.

  • @GGdevelopment
    @GGdevelopment 3 года назад

    Awesome recommendations!

  • @gigabastian
    @gigabastian 4 года назад +1

    your Video is amazing, it has helped us a lot!! thank u very much for uploading it on the internet for everyone to watch it. :) amazing work

  • @markcossman200
    @markcossman200 4 года назад +29

    I'm an IT guy/professional & love all this automation...this stuff is very cool!! However, at the same time, I'd love to go back to the 1970s or 80s when life seemed much simpler...

    • @ROGUEyoutube
      @ROGUEyoutube 4 года назад +4

      Mark Cossman but your job wouldn't exist

  • @edbouhl3100
    @edbouhl3100 4 года назад +124

    Clever adaptations! But WAY to many live microphones for my taste. And I prefer smart devices that don’t require an active internet connection - more reliable and resilient.

    • @TheFourWindBadger
      @TheFourWindBadger 4 года назад +16

      Same! also i dont dig the automated door locks. I wouldn't feel safe

    • @ethanmyers6406
      @ethanmyers6406 4 года назад +14

      @@TheFourWindBadger Automated door locks would be much safer since anyone with a 20$ lock picking set and 45mins of learning how on RUclips could get through almost any door lock out there.

    • @BeLikeNexus
      @BeLikeNexus 4 года назад +8

      Oh look a conspiracy theorist

    • @TheFourWindBadger
      @TheFourWindBadger 4 года назад +2

      @@ethanmyers6406 well with automated door locks all you need is a phone and some small cabel and a piece of software.

    • @steeplesheeple
      @steeplesheeple 4 года назад +1

      AND CAMERAS... IMAGINE THE DATA BEING COLLECTED AND STORES BY BEZOS.

  • @OO7JAMS
    @OO7JAMS 4 года назад

    Awesome setup !!!

  • @KrakowAdrian
    @KrakowAdrian 2 года назад

    My house will be quiet smart as yours! Thx for many nice ideas!

  • @Captainfun321
    @Captainfun321 4 года назад +11

    I know what my lazy friend would say.... Who would do so much hard work for this automation?? 🤣

  • @kpopmixandstyle4504
    @kpopmixandstyle4504 4 года назад +12

    Alexa show me how much i spent in all of this things.

  • @MatthewBevan1978
    @MatthewBevan1978 4 года назад

    Your videos are brilliant!! I get some really good ideas from you all the time! Thank you bud!

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  4 года назад +1

      I appreciate you saying that! I'm glad to hear the videos are helpful!

  • @scliff093
    @scliff093 4 года назад

    very good video mate, it was quick and right to the point

  • @spiritualprotector6853
    @spiritualprotector6853 4 года назад +26

    Damn the fbi must love you.

    • @j.b.8086
      @j.b.8086 3 года назад

      This one wins

  • @YoDay
    @YoDay 4 года назад +19

    Even a ghost would be scared to come to your house.

    • @Coupleinacar
      @Coupleinacar 3 года назад

      ruclips.net/channel/UC88ZSVZ4fTb42wtK8uYW6HA

  • @angelodepaolo
    @angelodepaolo 4 года назад +1

    Some great ideas. I did under the bed as well and used 2 strips so one is for me and one for the wife.

  • @MykolaPetrovych
    @MykolaPetrovych 3 года назад

    This is useful. Thank you!

  • @dwick3468
    @dwick3468 4 года назад +13

    Alexa: tells you to take out the trash.
    Me: 😶

    • @jamesb5737
      @jamesb5737 4 года назад +1

      Probably WIFES idea 😲

  • @smqrt8378
    @smqrt8378 4 года назад +30

    This man is living in 2070

    • @starkness65
      @starkness65 4 года назад

      Really? Most of it is just Light turning on and off and door locking.

    • @mezawockee5050
      @mezawockee5050 4 года назад

      @@starkness65 which many people don't have in their home in 2020...

    • @Coupleinacar
      @Coupleinacar 3 года назад

      ruclips.net/channel/UC88ZSVZ4fTb42wtK8uYW6HA

    • @pascalsimioli6777
      @pascalsimioli6777 3 года назад +1

      @@mezawockee5050 wait...they have to actually press buttons?! And using keys??
      OH THE HUMANITY.

  • @ramielchora6605
    @ramielchora6605 4 года назад

    Thank you for this video, it's really inspiring for software home automation system

  • @PestOnYT
    @PestOnYT 4 года назад +1

    Nice. Some of the things I have, too. When my laundry is done I get notified by voice as the power consumption of the washing machine drops to (almost) zero, same for the dryer. I use motion sensors in all of my rooms they are used as an alarm system if I'm away. When I'm in the lights follow me.

  • @ColdChills01
    @ColdChills01 4 года назад +3

    😁Like, OMG!!! You have the very best channel when it comes to home automation, detail, setup, ideas & you keep it super fun & interesting!!!👍🏾

  • @turtleplates
    @turtleplates 4 года назад +3

    Questions
    How do I get when things to happen in smartthings to be broadcasted on speaker

    • @jg29064
      @jg29064 4 года назад

      I want to know too!

    • @siriusbusiness2351
      @siriusbusiness2351 4 года назад

      If using SmartThings use the app called "Echo Speaks" combined with Webcore for the automations. If using Home Assistant use "Alexa Media Player."

  • @100035182
    @100035182 4 года назад

    Wow! Great job

  • @WendyLopezGazquez
    @WendyLopezGazquez 3 года назад

    Great stuff my friend!

  • @user-yw8sr3uj1w
    @user-yw8sr3uj1w 4 года назад +4

    "oh it turns out to be someone whos exactly like me... What a disappointment!" 😂😂😂 You just gained another subscriber because that was funny
    Please note that you don't have to put yourself down in order to be funny. I'm sure, because you proved to me, that you're an awesome person 😊

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  4 года назад +2

      Thanks for subscribing and for the nice comment!

  • @jf9428
    @jf9428 2 года назад +4

    If you have the lighting change to red instead of softer light it could help as red doesn’t keep us awake like most lights on the blue light spectrum. So if all your lights were at red at night it wouldn’t interfere with anyone sleep pattern it’s basically like turning your house to sunset mode so everyone can get to bed at a good time without any blue light inference.

  • @PlayerLeonardo
    @PlayerLeonardo 4 года назад

    Great ideias, thanks mate!

  • @petermeijer3019
    @petermeijer3019 3 года назад

    Good job! Looking at your smile I think you enjoy doing these things.👍

  • @Civsuccess2
    @Civsuccess2 4 года назад +98

    One day, internet down..... Everything shutdown.

    • @marctruji
      @marctruji 4 года назад +9

      one day, an update come and you need to setup everything again

    • @MrBlade2021
      @MrBlade2021 4 года назад +14

      A proper smart home setup doesn't require cloud services.

    • @StefanCenusaStefan
      @StefanCenusaStefan 4 года назад +1

      Most of it is through the local network

    • @Coupleinacar
      @Coupleinacar 3 года назад

      ruclips.net/channel/UC88ZSVZ4fTb42wtK8uYW6HA

  • @Maririo93
    @Maririo93 4 года назад +77

    3000$ later:
    *Internet shuts down

    • @dillzilla4454
      @dillzilla4454 4 года назад

      if i were to do all of this i would have it run through lan

    • @ultraorange1
      @ultraorange1 4 года назад

      Lol try again buddy, 3k isn’t enough

    • @ultraorange1
      @ultraorange1 4 года назад

      Dill Zilla a lot of these products will not work without an Internet connection or functionality is just plain gone. Wyze camera will still record if you have an as card but you cannot monitor it and theft eliminates the evidence, also many if not all of the sensors have no way to communicate outside of the house either, and that includes connecting to your phone. Thank the cloud

    • @dillzilla4454
      @dillzilla4454 4 года назад

      @@ultraorange1 I don't usually use branded products though.

    • @ultraorange1
      @ultraorange1 4 года назад

      Dill Zilla Same with the Ali express ones. Basically you are limited to Hardwired cameras. Everything else is dumb without a base station(as with security systems this will only alert you if you are home) as for smart home integrations once you cut out the Internet you’ll
      Need to goto base station systems and then without internet connection is basically a fancy timer.

  • @ciaciaaurora
    @ciaciaaurora 3 года назад

    I am going to make a smart bed room with everything automatic, start with a plan.. thanks for this video, it gave me many ideas

  • @midwestexplorer
    @midwestexplorer 4 года назад

    Beautiful!

  • @SteashEdits
    @SteashEdits 4 года назад +8

    This guy be living in 2050 while we still live in 2012

  • @TheAdamField
    @TheAdamField 4 года назад +4

    Heat warning but the thumble drier still in use.... USA.

  • @F3RX
    @F3RX 4 года назад

    Awesome!!! Great video!

  • @snoogcity
    @snoogcity 4 года назад

    Great video !!