25 Home Automation Ideas: Ultimate Smart Home Tour!

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  • 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 ปีที่แล้ว +2742

    Alexa, slow me my electric bill.

    • @jojodroid31
      @jojodroid31 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Lol...for real!

    • @alexanderolarte4969
      @alexanderolarte4969 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      Thanks for your comment. I actually go over my electric bill in my latest video, which you can watch here: th-cam.com/video/hidplm_N880/w-d-xo.html

    • @MrVuckFiacom
      @MrVuckFiacom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1557

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

    • @ibainesy
      @ibainesy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@codeyh1996 Ion propulsion exists in prototype form

    • @keithh7502
      @keithh7502 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @keithh7502
      @keithh7502 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @audrey1032
    @audrey1032 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1908

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

    • @desolate282
      @desolate282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      This made me LOL

    • @tatianvalente5694
      @tatianvalente5694 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agree!

    • @b-h-t
      @b-h-t 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

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

    • @InfectedByEli
      @InfectedByEli 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

    • @biglogied5142
      @biglogied5142 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Typical boomer response

  • @SuperGirlFranka
    @SuperGirlFranka 4 ปีที่แล้ว +899

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

    • @harounben342
      @harounben342 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      because of the way he walks

    • @codingbarber6674
      @codingbarber6674 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Because he's wearing a blue t shirt like Steve

    • @Acemk
      @Acemk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You had to comment this

    • @ArdnthatN00b
      @ArdnthatN00b 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably because both are smart

    • @inactive7191
      @inactive7191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @gmeztubenation
    @gmeztubenation 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2039

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

    • @paytondev
      @paytondev 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @MrBlade2021
      @MrBlade2021 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

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

    • @MrBlade2021
      @MrBlade2021 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @gmeztubenation
      @gmeztubenation 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @anujsansare
      @anujsansare 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂

  • @jmoosic
    @jmoosic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +417

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

    • @cristianenache8715
      @cristianenache8715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @marios4all
    @marios4all 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +720

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

    • @MacherTV
      @MacherTV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      He could open it manually ^^

    • @dco5055
      @dco5055 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@MacherTV he wont remember how

    • @JuKoHD
      @JuKoHD 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dcool Alexa does

    • @dco5055
      @dco5055 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I’m stealing this idea!

    • @n6pop886
      @n6pop886 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What sensor do you use?

    • @bob218
      @bob218 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @itsJoshWashington
    @itsJoshWashington 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Lol

    • @meggrobi
      @meggrobi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Stop whining and get up you lazy bastard!!!

    • @JBFan1ist
      @JBFan1ist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @j.b.8086
      @j.b.8086 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is golden

  • @hotelbreakfast2
    @hotelbreakfast2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    Imagine trying to sneak out of this house

    • @pourartistacrylicsbyshanno3987
      @pourartistacrylicsbyshanno3987 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @explosivo1980
      @explosivo1980 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like a challenge

    • @3KRacing
      @3KRacing 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @maxh2755
      @maxh2755 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just turn the wifi off.

    • @xGARIDx
      @xGARIDx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Surprise mada faka

  • @What_was_wrong_w_jst_our_names
    @What_was_wrong_w_jst_our_names 4 ปีที่แล้ว +392

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

    • @MGL83
      @MGL83 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @IDexTeIRx
      @IDexTeIRx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Jonathan NgAnd see exactly what they are doing

    • @Luckingsworth
      @Luckingsworth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    📣UPDATE: Watch volume 2 with 25 more ideas in our updated video here: th-cam.com/video/jDaRPsvvcz4/w-d-xo.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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว +268

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

    • @Nick-McGurk
      @Nick-McGurk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @imasniper1
      @imasniper1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      THANK YOU!!!

    • @Nada.AlShingiti
      @Nada.AlShingiti 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't get why he was

    • @Lizzybear29
      @Lizzybear29 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @BMF604
      @BMF604 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Proud to be an Engineer.

    • @tigra770
      @tigra770 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      were is that video please ?

  • @respinoza89
    @respinoza89 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    How do I automatically like this video?

    • @LeviNormandeau
      @LeviNormandeau 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      respinoza89 I read this comment and automatically liked it

  • @TravisHalfman
    @TravisHalfman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @iainhall8265
      @iainhall8265 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @TheRrae
      @TheRrae 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Alluvian567
    @Alluvian567 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +70

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

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Brett!

    • @diamondKingnow
      @diamondKingnow 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว +63

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

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I appreciate that!

    • @loandbehold5178
      @loandbehold5178 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @sillyslicker1
      @sillyslicker1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @HughD
    @HughD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @JoeC41
    @JoeC41 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

  • @AuthenTech
    @AuthenTech 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Great job and fun ideas!

  • @jeremyk2363
    @jeremyk2363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! That means a lot to hear that.

  • @madmike6537
    @madmike6537 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @sp276
    @sp276 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @uNine-qb8gt
    @uNine-qb8gt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +96

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

    • @TheModernVIkingNor
      @TheModernVIkingNor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@TheModernVIkingNor Wait till they find out about vpn

  • @wrightstudiosllc
    @wrightstudiosllc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

  • @Scott_C
    @Scott_C 4 ปีที่แล้ว +208

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

    • @lumi2798
      @lumi2798 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      300k

    • @NextLevelCode
      @NextLevelCode 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      About 3.50

  • @utubesanjay
    @utubesanjay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @davidhemmings5676
    @davidhemmings5676 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @BeardedTechGuy
    @BeardedTechGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A great start for Home Automation ideas!

  • @bradsbirds8502
    @bradsbirds8502 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @notacontentprovider
      @notacontentprovider 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @uther10
    @uther10 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @DaleSteadman
    @DaleSteadman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @professor_meowington
    @professor_meowington 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think if locks get disconnected they automatically close

  • @MrBrewzr
    @MrBrewzr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @claudiuchitic2361
    @claudiuchitic2361 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Wade! This might be the nicest comment ever!

  • @NextTimeTech
    @NextTimeTech 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    A fellow Mr.Robot Fan I see

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

    • @iJuenger
      @iJuenger 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @exalented
      @exalented 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mr.Robot sucks

  • @ChronoGamerOne
    @ChronoGamerOne 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @vmsarkisyan
    @vmsarkisyan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +113

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

    • @snatale4571
      @snatale4571 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      some people dont value privacy above convenience

    • @h82fail
      @h82fail 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

    • @braunbaerhh
      @braunbaerhh ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably he do NOT want to do this :)

  • @JustenHarden
    @JustenHarden 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, this was really neat. Thanks for sharing!

  • @joshuabooth8853
    @joshuabooth8853 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the dryer thing and the setup for the garage door

  • @Blueman2018
    @Blueman2018 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @djduece518
    @djduece518 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @punavmirlekar
    @punavmirlekar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    this guy almost made jarvis

    • @MarcoArce
      @MarcoArce 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @mae896
      @mae896 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Punav Mirlekar not even close

  • @KyleMarquardtVlogs
    @KyleMarquardtVlogs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @alice20001
    @alice20001 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved them!

  • @myHomeKithome
    @myHomeKithome 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @GGdevelopment
    @GGdevelopment 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome recommendations!

  • @JesseKaufman
    @JesseKaufman ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @neville3151
    @neville3151 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @UdayHardikar7
    @UdayHardikar7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is pretty cool stuff! Thanks for sharing.

  • @KrakowAdrian
    @KrakowAdrian 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @markcossman200
    @markcossman200 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mark Cossman but your job wouldn't exist

  • @Captainfun321
    @Captainfun321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @gigabastian
    @gigabastian 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @OO7JAMS
    @OO7JAMS 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome setup !!!

  • @edbouhl3100
    @edbouhl3100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

    • @ethanmyers6406
      @ethanmyers6406 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

    • @BeLikeNexus
      @BeLikeNexus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Oh look a conspiracy theorist

    • @TheFourWindBadger
      @TheFourWindBadger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @kpopmixandstyle4504
    @kpopmixandstyle4504 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @scliff093
    @scliff093 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MatthewBevan1978
    @MatthewBevan1978 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @spiritualprotector6853
    @spiritualprotector6853 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Damn the fbi must love you.

    • @j.b.8086
      @j.b.8086 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This one wins

  • @YoDay
    @YoDay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

    • @Coupleinacar
      @Coupleinacar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/channels/88ZSVZ4fTb42wtK8uYW6HA.html

  • @MykolaPetrovych
    @MykolaPetrovych 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is useful. Thank you!

  • @angelodepaolo
    @angelodepaolo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @dwick3468
    @dwick3468 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @jamesb5737
      @jamesb5737 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Probably WIFES idea 😲

  • @smqrt8378
    @smqrt8378 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This man is living in 2070

    • @starkness65
      @starkness65 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @mezawockee5050
      @mezawockee5050 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @Coupleinacar
      @Coupleinacar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/channels/88ZSVZ4fTb42wtK8uYW6HA.html

    • @pascalsimioli6777
      @pascalsimioli6777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @PestOnYT
    @PestOnYT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @ramielchora6605
    @ramielchora6605 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ColdChills01
    @ColdChills01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @jg29064
      @jg29064 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I want to know too!

    • @siriusbusiness2351
      @siriusbusiness2351 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Great job

  • @WendyLopezGazquez
    @WendyLopezGazquez 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff my friend!

  • @user-yw8sr3uj1w
    @user-yw8sr3uj1w 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for subscribing and for the nice comment!

  • @jf9428
    @jf9428 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @petermeijer3019
    @petermeijer3019 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @PlayerLeonardo
    @PlayerLeonardo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great ideias, thanks mate!

  • @Civsuccess2
    @Civsuccess2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +98

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

    • @marctruji
      @marctruji 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @MrBlade2021
      @MrBlade2021 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

    • @StefanCenusaStefan
      @StefanCenusaStefan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Most of it is through the local network

    • @Coupleinacar
      @Coupleinacar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/channels/88ZSVZ4fTb42wtK8uYW6HA.html

  • @Maririo93
    @Maririo93 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    3000$ later:
    *Internet shuts down

    • @dillzilla4454
      @dillzilla4454 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ultraorange1
      @ultraorange1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol try again buddy, 3k isn’t enough

    • @ultraorange1
      @ultraorange1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ultraorange1
      @ultraorange1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful!

  • @SteashEdits
    @SteashEdits 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @TheAdamField
    @TheAdamField 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @F3RX
    @F3RX 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!!! Great video!

  • @snoogcity
    @snoogcity 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video !!