Ultimate Guide to Starting and Growing a Smart Home
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 มิ.ย. 2024
- Whether you are a smart home beginner or expert, here’s how to build a smart home. I get a lot of questions about where to get started or what’s compatible. This video walks you through step-by-step so you can easily add devices and automations to your home.
LINKS (affiliate):
SmartThings hub: amzn.to/2E6oR2K
Gryphon router: amzn.to/3gYz5B9
- LIGHT SWITCHES-
Kasa: amzn.to/3h0eyft
Lutron Caseta: amzn.to/30Zndcp
Inovelli amzn.to/3kKHfiL
Zooz: amzn.to/2Y2eR1I
Brilliant: amzn.to/2E2uTS7
LIGHT BULBS
LIFX: amzn.to/2CshEtt
Yeelight: amzn.to/3iFXb3U
Philips Hue: amzn.to/2PR872g
Ikea Tradfri: www.ikea.com/us/en/p/tradfri-...
Sengled: amzn.to/2PThxdD
DOORBELLS, CAMS, DISPLAYS
Eufy 2K: amzn.to/3biHpc8
Ring Pro: amzn.to/3beercw
Echo Show: amzn.to/3iUDh5x
Nest Hello: homedepot.sjv.io/KbvGy
Nest Hub Max: homedepot.sjv.io/5rDG3
Eufy Outdoor Cam: amzn.to/3iMuF0m
Blink Cameras: amzn.to/2Csis1t
SMART LOCKS
Schlage Connect: amzn.to/2E3OCkn
Schlage Encode: amzn.to/2Y3y1Eu
THERMOSTATS
Nest: amzn.to/30Z1XDq
Honeywell T9: amzn.to/3fVMxEl
Ecobee: amzn.to/3gZUF8i
OTHERS
Roborock S6 Pure vacuum: amzn.to/3atC0yY
Rachio sprinkler controller: amzn.to/3fZpf0q
MyQ garage controller: amzn.to/2E1qmQ3
HATS
Get a Smart Home Solver hat: bit.ly/375crCR
SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss more smart home videos: th-cam.com/users/SmartHomeSo...
MY SETUP & GEAR
See the list of everything I use in my smart home and other favorites:
www.amazon.com/shop/smarthome...
DISCOVER MORE
Doorbell Comparison: • Ultimate Video Doorbel...
Smart Light Ideas: • 20 Smart Lighting Idea...
Hubs Comparison: • 5 Best Smart Home Hubs...
Do you need a hub? • Smart Home Hub or Nah?...
Light Bulb Comparison: smarthomesolver.com/reviews/b...
Light Strip Comparison: smarthomesolver.com/reviews/u...
FOLLOW ME
Twitter: / smarthomesolver
Instagram: / smarthomesolver
0:00 Intro
0:18 IFTTT
0:45 Alexa/Google
1:39 Hubs
2:34 Light switches
3:52 Light bulbs
5:26 Doorbells
6:29 Cameras
7:11 Smart locks
7:56 Thermostats
8:50 Vacuums
9:21 Sprinkler controller
9:39 Smart garage
10:14 Compatibility
11:01 Creepy grandma
----------
Song titled Absolute Terror by Nihilore
www.nihilore.com/latest-tracks...
Song titled The End by EVA
open.spotify.com/artist/6UIs5...
Disclaimer: Smart Home Solver was sent several devices in this video for previous unbiased reviews. As always, our opinions are 100% our own and not influenced. We have never been paid for any reviews. - วิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี
This video was just scratching the surface of what to look for when getting started! If you have any questions feel free to ask them, or if you’re a smart home expert give your best advice below. 👏 And thanks so much for watching.
When is tradfri coming?
Meow
Great topical review and overall presentation with purpose. Once again it's all great information to digest. I will be reviewing the products you suggested. It looked overall as if things come down to everyday usage along with purpose behind each product. Great skits and commentary as well. Awesome work on the video. I look forward to the next one! This is helping me and my sales pitch to the wife ;)
@@Similee thanks I appreciate it!
Budget RGBW LED strip reccs? want to have cool-warm white and colours as well as alexa and app integration. Do I buy a specific LED strip and buy a separate Wi-Fi controller or? I'd most likely be buying off Aliexpress.
Hey, would you consider doing a video on SMART homes for the elderly? I would like to set up some specific smart features for fall detection, health issues, cameras to check on Mom etc.. thanks
All your reasons are exactly what I’m trying to find. Did you find any TH-camr who discussed from this pov?
Yes please I need this too
Still looking!
For cameras to check up on your mom I would recommend Wyze indoor cameras. They are cheap and easy to drop in on your mom to check to make sure she's alright.
@@chanda-aime6388 of the top of my head, u could use a flic as a panic button to send out a text if need help after a fall, a contact sensor on a medication box which will send a reminder if it's not been moved after a certain amount of time, cameras to check in on. Pressure bed or PIR to alert if not out of bed by a certain time. To help them auto magic or voice controlled lighting, voice assistant to call/drop in on u if want to chat or need help.
The puppet gag is amazing 😆
Thanks Brittany!
Lol it legit scared me for a sec 😂
Whenever I talk to anyone about smart homes, I always point them in the direction of 'Smart Home Solver' as the guru of smart homes. Another quality vid Reed!
"it was nice knowing you..." Thanks for the big laugh! :D
I'm glad you liked it!
Perhaps it detected that Kirby had a gun
Ok
Broke my ribs laughing
This is one of the best overall introductory Smart Home videos I've watched. Nice job! I like the nice balance w/o pushing one system/brand over another.
Thanks Hugh! That means a lot to hear that.
Please don’t delete this video! I need this for future use! Thanks a lot!
Haha don't worry I won't delete it. That was hopefully a one time mistake that I don't plan on making again.
Smart Home Solver Thanks!!
we are smart home manufacture, provide devices to GE ZOOZ, please feel free to contact me to know more
I really liked the compadability lists at the very end. Super helpful!
This is simply incredible! Thanks for going through all these products so we can make an informed choice without suffering.
Thanks Min!
Smart homes are complicated, especially when starting. I’m glad I found your channel when searching for smart home help. Keep making amazing content and funny outros!
Thanks for taking the time out to try all these funky "futuristic" gadgets in every way possible and sharing them with us. Very much appreciated your efforts.
Your videos are so helpful! I'm starting a large project of converting our home and you're always concise but still fun to watch. Thanks!
Wow I don't know how I missed in your other videos that Lutron switches don't need a neutral wire but, glad I watched this to find out! I just moved apartments in the same building and even though the kitchen is exactly the same, the lights don't have a neutral wire despite my old kitchen lights having one. This will solve that issue and gives me a reason to spend a little bit more than what I stomached for my GE smart switch. Thanks for making an in depth video like this !
Great video, Reed! Looking forward to automating my home one we move in. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge!
This channel is amazing, I've been binge-watching your videos, keep it up!
Fantastic introduction to smart home tech... just what I needed., feeling confident.
Yet another great vid. Both informative and funny, such a winning marriage. Been into home automation a little while now but it’s going slow getting there. Your vids are always my first go to when I’m trying to find new stuff. Keep up the great work you’re doing mate.
Thanks Rich!
Thank you for putting this together. Extremely helpful!
Thank you Reed! This is the explanation I was looking for! 🙌
Loved the creepy grandma when she was outside in the dark and your reaction👌😂
Just found your channel today and I'm brand new to this. Even this video is too advanced or fast. Would love to see "here's what you need to buy" and setting up your first automation (e.g. "here's how to make the kitchen lights turn on when you walk in"). Basically, automation 100.
Once I'm more experienced, I can see your channel will be my go-to! Thank you!
Remodeling my home and adding a bunch of smart items. Just installed smart recessed lighting. Glad I found this channel! 😃
we are smart home manufacture from china, please do not hesitate to contact me to take more smart home devices if you need.
Always informative and thanks for the laughs.
Another great video Reed. Congrats.
So glad I found this video. Subscribed 👍🏿 but now I can’t stop watching other vids🤦🏿♂️ GREAT JOB!!!
Omg! There were so many smart devices I did not know about. I've been binge-watching your videos. Keep posting such useful videos!! :)
Thank you so much!
You got me as a subscriber!thank you for giving honest reviews and for your hardwork!godbless
Your videos are just a great mixture of entertaining and informative!
That means a lot to hear that!
Subbed and liked. Best video I’ve found on TH-cam so far. Thanks.
You are AWESOME! I just bought a house and I'm looking for ways to automate it. I've been breaking my head over it and nothing on the internet is as informative and helpful as your videos! I hope you reach the 1M subscribers mark soon and please keep up the great work!!
Im just planning the same. First step lights. But it still sounds a lot to grab on
@@blackkira696 it is! Good luck!
Officially, you're one of my favorite TH-camrs out here!
This is a great video man. Thank you for the useful info
A wonderful intro to smart homes. Thank you.
Love all the dad tips! :D Great idea with the bedtime timer. Earned a sub!
I loved this video helped a lot with figuring every thing out
Video is long? Reed, this video is comprehensive. Its amazing and I loved the sum up at the end. Very informative. Thanks man.
Ama put it in my "store" playlist for reference.
I would love if you could eventually do a video on smart apartments!
There are a lot of limitations that come with rental units, but many of us would still like to get as close to a smart home as we can!
I have a few smart apartment videos. If you go to the channel and search, you'll see 2 or 3!
Concise & Comprehensive --excellent knowledge drop ❣️
As a new homeowner, This was the exact video I was looking for. Thanks!
I wasn't looking for smart home but only for smart thermostat comparisons and I stumbled on this video and for some reason I did not skip and stuck to the end.
My subconscious opinion would then be you're doing something right.
PS
I am a technology delivery manager so I'm kind of a techie person. I thought that should be mentioned.
Awesome video!! Exactly what I was looking for !!! Every piece was helpful for sure!!
*subscribed* and will definitely be back for more lol
Awesome rundown! Thank you!
Great job highlighting how to get started depending on which assistant ecosystem a user has selected!
Thanks Drew!
Very informative! Thanks for sharing!
So much amazing info!
Thanks for the great video!
Great video Reed, thanks.
great video !!! thx for all the usefull info.
You are the most underrated youtuber I have ever seen 🤯
Thank you so much!
Smart Home Solver I love your cool home full of gadgets!
You are such a BOSS! 😎🤙 Thank you 🙏
Epic Video! Could you do a video for those of us that are about to build a new home? Things to think about like power and data placement and any other ways to more cleanly integrate home automation with new construction?
Great video, thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Great video, excellent advice, thank you
Glad this wasn't brand focused, pushing a specific marketing message. Well put together and rather easier to understand than most explanations out there. 😊
Need a video on the light strip progress bar. I am chronically late for everything and I feel like this would help me so much with getting out the the door on time! LOL
Thanks you for the ideas!
This is amazing content. Thank you!~!
Man their is so much to know but I think this stuff is so awesome
This is the video I'm sending to my friends who are considering starting a smart home.
Exactly what I was looking for :)
Keep up the good work
I really appreciate it! Thank you so much!
Thanks for the handy list 👍
świetnie się to ogląda i można z tego kanału wyciągnąć naprawdę masę przydatnych porad. Tak trzymać i czekam na więcej treści. Pozdrawiam
7:07 BEST PART OF THE WHOLE VIDEO...lmao. Great video, helped me look into a few options I was not aware of as well as rule out options.
Great video, the compatibility section helped out a bunch. Thanks!
Glad it helped! Thanks!
we are a smart home manufacture from china, produce devices for GE, ZOOZ, please do not hesitate to contact me to take more smart home devices if you need it.
Smart stuff is so much fun.
I love these videos!
amazing video thanks
The production value for these vids is kinda crazy
thks , very helpfull videos , im starting with the big changes of make a smart home , and u helps a lot.
You're awesome man!
Hey Man
I love your content ,and it came to my mind to open a business reselling smart home appliances
I bought Kasa switches they work great
BEST VIDEO EVER I NEEDED DIS
Thank you for your videos!
I have my Sprinklers turn on if someone is in the front yard when we go to bed. It helps keep intruders away. I use the B-Hyve. I also have a impact sprinkler pointed at an area cats frequent often. My Blink camera Turns it on and nails them when they are in the middle of a poop 5 sec delay. My outside lights and floodlights also pulse red and blue when someone is near my cars and driveway camera. Works well. Also Feit Electric bulbs have worked great! You should look into those as well.
Great video man
Awesome Video Bro....
You are one slick Dude. Amazing stuff....really love your insight.
Thanks, I appreciate that!
we are a smart home manufacture from china, produce devices for GE, ZOOZ, please do not hesitate to contact me to take more smart home devices if you need it.
I like this already
I’ve been wanting to setup home automation for a while. Super helpful!
I'm glad to hear it was helpful!
Plan carefully. If you just want a few lights, then no big deal, but if you want to wire the whole house... Plan carefully.
There are three major decisions to make. The first is lighting. Smart bulbs or smart switches. Use bulbs if you want color, otherwise use switches. And don't think of color as party lights, rather temperature shade - I could no longer live without having the lights change to orange in the evening. I use switches for the outside spot lights and garage. (And bathroom, but at the time, I would have needed to sell the house to afford multiple candelabra smart RGB bulbs.) Everywhere else, I use smart bulbs.
The second decision is the hub. I recommend Hubitat, but it doesn't have good remote functionality and the UI is clunky. If you need easy remote access (or glossy screens), maybe Home Assistant.
The third decision is protocol. Zigbee or Z-Wave isnt an important choice, since you can use both with Home Assistant (with another dongle) or with Hubitat. However, WiFi is better suited for Google Home or Alexa. Personally, I recommend avoiding WiFi in general.
we are smart home manufacture from china, please do not hesitate to contact me to take more smart home devices if you need.
useful, thanks Reed
u got a cool channel here. dont see too many that specialize in smart homes.
Hello Reed, I recently had a liftmaster garage door installed and that was the first thing I tried. So, I guess if you had myq previously in your alexa skills, it still works. But if your downloading for the first time, like me, it is no longer available. Just fyi. Thanks for the videos and keep them coming!
Thank u for this
The king of smart home has posted
Edit- Omg He liked my comment
At last...
Cap
Thx guys this is the most likes I have ever gotten
That was very nice.
Sometimes I think about getting smart home devices, so I appreciate videos like this one. From 6:57 to 7:11 made me laugh. 🤣
One of the most underrated TH-cam channels:
Thanks I really appreciate that!
Smart Home Solver No problem!
1:00 - I have that Infinity Cube. Would recommend the Bastion Infinity Cube. Very nice.
You make very good videos!
could u do a video on what complete smart home setup scenario would be great for a new build/home in the process of building?
Oh i still love my ordinary light switches and etc thanks :)
This vid is my introduction on starting a smart home!
I just watched 3 minutes of advertising to support you
Thank you Luis I really appreciate it!
And I didn’t get to watch anything except for one 15 second clip at the very beginning, I feel left out now, lol 😝
there are ways to get around this ;-) browser add-ons
@@DrNick1401 I know adblockers but I wanted to support him dude....
@@Germancode i know, just messing with you, and him
Awesome video! Keep it up! :)
Thanks Chad!
Hey don’t let that Reed guy in!!! Haha, great overview
This Channel is like seeing a prequel of wall-e 😂 love it tho ❤️
I would love to see a new version of 'starting a smart home' video. So much has changed since 2020.
Nicely done Reed. You covered a lot of ground in this video. Wow! that is a Creepy Grandma for sure!
Haha thanks!
we are a smart home manufacture from china, produce devices for GE, ZOOZ, please do not hesitate to contact me to take more smart home devices if you need it.
Hey Reed, your videos are awesome! They have a ton of info and cover most question I think of while watching. Thanks.
I do have a question please: I want to get into home automation. Where do I start? It feels overwhelming. I saw your video about the different systems and I think I will go with Home assistant given its wide range of supported devices (and also I'm a dev so hopefully will be able to get by). However, I want to pick a smart lighting solution for one room, how do I approach this and how do I make a decision?
Thanks a bunch!
AMAZING!!!