DREAM Smart Kitchen Makeover + Tech Tour
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- After 6 months of planning work, finally I am done transforming my 8 year old HDB kitchen into the smartest kitchen in 2023! Enjoy the tech tour..
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Smart Smoke Detector (Mowe)
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Smart Water Purifier Dispenser (Hydroflux)
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Smart Hob, Hood, Oven (Kuche)
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Sensor Faucet (Kohler)
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Automatic Soap Dispenser (simplehuman)
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Rice Cooker (Zojirushi)
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Robot Vacuum (Dreame L20)
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Smart Laundry Rack (taitaile)
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Smart Gas Heater (Macro)
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Thank you for featuring our soap pump. Hope you enjoyed using it.
I also want to get one of that too
I personally call you the Singapore finest house tech guru. Very well explained video. Especially the Gas Water Heater, didn't even know such option was available, immediately went to edit my purchase list of items for my bto next year.
wow thanks for the high praise! you won't regret the gas water heater
Me too ! ð
â@@AlexTeois the water pressure same as using typical electric storage heater..?
Water pressure is the same. And thatâs not a gas hot water heater. Thatâs a *tankless* hot water heater and it happens to be a gas one.
You can get electric tankless hot water heaters. They look exactly the same. Thereâs no giant tank. It just instantly heats the water with electricity instead of gasâĶ so no worrying about gas leaks or gas hookups or city building codes involving gas connections..
Tankless hot water heaters are great. They can save money and be way more efficient than your standard 40/50 gallon tank hot water heaterâĶ BUT they have their drawbacks. And one a few of those are: they can cost more ð° ð° in utilities, cost a good bit upfront, maintenance, and they wonât have a long lifespan in areas with hard water at all. Tankless hot water heaters more or less instantly heat cold water.. so any metals or minerals in the water are going to solidify and that can clog a tankless unit very quickly.
The backsplash really changed the entire look! Simple makeover yet practical. Looks amazing.
Yes, Indeed. May I know backsplash Taobao shop name or link ? Thank you!
Perfectly narrated, explain and well shot. Great job on this video and the kitchen!
Finally, someone gets the post-dishwashing flood issue. Dealing with a moldy gout area is no joke. Your kitchen tap is a simple yet effective solution. ð
exactly! replacing the entire sink is quite impossible so replacing the faucet is the easiest
let's go full house tour 2023!
most likely is 2024!
@@AlexTeo that's definitely worth to wait for!
Dadâs are awesome arenât they? For helping us sons with our various home improvement and diy projects.. I donât know what I would have done if I didnât have the dad I have.. how much I appreciate and love my dad is directly proportionate to how much I empathized with him when my grandfather died.. I lost my papa.. but my dad lost his dad..
I was close to my papa. He was literally THE person that got me into video games, which led to computers, which led to smart home tech, gadgets, and just technology in general.. without my papa I wouldnât be who I am today. And watching my dad lose him.. it was really really hard to see. On top of my own guilt and sadness.. and feeling like I could have done something.. I had to see my dad grieve his dad and his best friend.
This is one of the best video. Thank you, love the poster, soap dispenser, water tap and dustbin.
Same!
WOW! Your transformations are both well-explained and refreshingly practical. Most imptly, not fully sponsoredð The authenticity shines through as you uses lesser-known brands, making your tips applicable to a wider audience. You definitely deserves more sponsorship but it's the genuine and relatable nature of your content that keeps viewers hooked. Love the realistic home improvement inspiration!
wow thanks for the support as always! i am quite particular with the choice of devices/products, so not easy for sponsors lol
Great video, got a few good ideas from you for my next house Reno. Thank you for sharing.
The kitchen transformation was great - cool tips on products. Another good video. Thanks for sharing
thanks!
Super good tips and explanation, keep it up bro!
Amazing insights and very well presented! I always enjoyed your videos since the beginning!
Thx and i appreciate that!
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing. I also have the same Joseph Joseph chopping boards.
Thank you Alex, I like your content, very useful
Thanks!
Hi Alex,
You always make an interesting video regardless of what itâs about as your technique and productions are spot on and the content interesting.
Thx thxð
You really deserve more and proper sponsorships - would be super cool if we can have a sg-based MKBHD of our own :)
I always love your contents-full, concise but very practical to a layman type of sharing. I also love that you look into an array of items, expensive to taobao that we can all appreciate and the new tech you learn of and share is always intriguing to me as a frog in a well.
Thank you!
i'm just happy to be part of sg tech channels
Yes gas heaters are the best. Also, once you use gas dryer as well, there's no turning back :)
I am also using the Kohler sensor tap. But the standard setup does not come with the 13amp power supply and I had to get it separately on Amazon. Also using the Moewe hood (retractable) and induction hub.
Ohh mine is running on batteries, i am hoping that it can lasts at least 6mths
Im so lazy to do research so i just flw your recommendation ð ððž good video as always !
Nice!
Nice, I like the idea of the fluted panel in the kitchen will consider next time. Also I would like to see you do a video on Matter Smart Home Technology.
for matter, there are videos from other youtubers available that did a good job explaining the tech
Hehe looking forward to Home Assistant video ð
Alex, what about the aircon installation? What is the most cost effective kind in terms of maintenance and repair or even replacement of the concealed duct or pipe? When replacing these, dismantling is needed and damage the walls - what is your opinion?
I heard you mentioning home assistant. Could you do a video to talk about the process of ordering it, configuring it and so on? I understand that with this, you can integrate with almost anything smart devices even Homekit
i will do a high level one, detailed ones i think there are a number of good ones on youtube already
For the oven, if you don't use much, put some thirsty hippo in. Our humid weather will cause the heating element to be absorbing moisture, causing oven to trip if it's not used. ;)
oh ok, thanks for the tip!
When I need to buy a gadget I go your TH-cam channel and check first , Alex - was wondering if you have any suggestions for the latest Tjean steamer / air fryer in one
Thank you
Thanks for sharing Alex, great content. For your Kohler kitchen faucet, do u know how many ticks is the water efficiency rate? I couldnât find the info online
erm not sure what's that about for a faucet, maybe you can try reaching out to official kohler singapore to ask
Hi Alex, great content as always, I've followed all of your vids so far on my journey towards building a homekit smart home and i must say your channel is the most relevant for folks live in this part of the world. keep it up!
Side topic: I'm considering to get a homekit bridge to bring all of my non-homekit devices together, what's your take on the various choices: ala HOOBs pro vs Homey pro vs hubitat. will be great if you can give me some pointers, even better if you can create a short vid on it
homekit users mostly use homebridge or hoobs, another suggestion is to do some google and see which has a stronger community/resource
Hi Alex, is the service yard leveled for the robo cleaner to go in and out? Did you do something for it to be leveled?
it's a slope up and down which is fine
Thanks for the video! How did you mount the rail on the backsplash after you pasted the stickers? Do you need to drill into the existing glass?
the rails are already drilled into the existing glass before i stick the backsplash stickers
Great videoâĶwhere to get the China type clothes drying system especially those with the ability to enclose completely.
from taobao
Hi, did you consider multi-point instant heater intead of gas? If not, why?
gas heater ftw!
safer and hide in at svc yard make the bathroom looks neater
Hi^5 to gas heater camp
Hi Alex, would like to ask about the smart gas heater. Usually normal gas heater you have to wait for the water to heat up when you turn on. Does smart gas heater already âpre heatâ so you can get instant hot water ?
Hmm my experience of a normal gas heater is like 10yrs ago already haa, so i'm not sure about that
Hey nice review. For the SimpleHuman auto soap dispenser, will it work to dispense shampoo and still reliable ? Thanks
Have to test with the shampoo ur using
Thank Alex ! any recommendation for kitchen sink ? Go for brands or from Taobao ?
why not both? haha
For the gas heater, would you be able to set it to turn on a certain time of day or when you're a certain distance away from home?
yup you can create such automations
Robot vacuum and washing machine is an interesting concept. But imagine if one of the two breaks.
Guess it depends how serious is the break, lifespan of a washing machine is generally much longer than a robovac
good
I just bought my smart oven and induction hood package from Mowe last week! but it seems like the brand you bought is similar to Mowe? also sold by city energy., cant wait for my renovation to complete! I was blown away by the smart home appliances and home automation!
love all your videos btw!
nice, have fun with home automation!
Hi Alex, i dont know if you would reply back. Can i know if your dreame L20 ultra goes up a sloop from your service yard to your kitchen? Because i want to place it at the service yard as well. But my BTO might have a sloop from service yard to kitchen
Stumbled across your video with good and useful contents. Love yr backsplash that made a difference to your kitchen, can you pls share the Taopao link as i couldn't find it? Thanks for sharing :)
thanks thanks, here is the link - m.tb.cn/h.5QKCoDZ?tk=QgrVWWArWRR
Many thanks Alex. Kind of you to share ð. I assume price quoted on website Y62.98 is for 5 pcs (as i tried to translate to text to English). So sorry to trouble u ð@@AlexTeo
Hey Alex....thanks for the great video.Can you also inckude a kink for the chopping biard holder?I really love the design
there u go, amzn.to/49vjnci
@@AlexTeo thank you âĪïļâĪïļ
Thanks for sharing! Is your kitchen counter top from Kompacplus? Do you mind sharing what is the colour code?
yup its kompacplus but i have no idea what's the color code
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Hi Alex. Can share details on the chopping board set and knife holder?
Anyway, nice video. Always enjoy watching your recommendations. My house is also âpimpedâ with a lot smart home tech from 2018. Google home, yeelights, xiaomi, aqara etc. After all were setup, didnât really follow up with newer smart home tech subsequently.
Thankfully for your videos, I can always keep up to date with the latest smart home techs.
thanks thanks!
chopping board - amzn.to/46h5kEk
knife holder - amzn.to/3ulnXd0
Hi, Alex. The dish rack looks great! Where did you get it?
Drying dish rack? Its from welmi
Great video and content as usual - even my wife who isn't remotely interested in tech watched your entire review! Quick question: how do you deal with the water vapour generated by the gas heater? I'm contemplating to install mine on the AC ledge instead of the service yard.
thanks, i definitely need more female audience!
i don't see any water vapour at all
Ah ok, maybe cos your service yard is well ventilated. Mine gets quite damp after I shower due to the water vapour. @@AlexTeo
whats the material of the tabble top?
Hi Alex, for your gas water heater, how does it connect from your service yard to your 2 toilet showers?
through pipings? don't really understand your question
Curious if u have a pee pad/tray for duffy and if so, where did you put it?
duffy is pee pad trained so we can put anywhere, initially at service yard but because we close the door whenever we on A/C, we moved to the area infront of the fridge
Whatâs the model for that Kohler Faucet?
Hi Alex, any links for your kitchen tap? thx!
Yup in the video description :)
Great content as always! ð
great video! what knife holder are you using?
this one - amzn.to/46wZIGe
but i want to change a new one already to match the wood color!
Truly my best guru in Singapore! Do you have Any recommendations for microwave?
thanks! not really because i actually prefer simple microwave like those in 7-11!
Hi Alex, really very well explained in your video. Fluted panel really good choice. BTW I went through the soap dispenser but I couldn't find the same color as your, could you provide a direct link ?
Yeah amazon doesnt have it because matt black is exclusive in their website
â @@AlexTeoHi Alex does that mean you bought it directly off the Simplehuman site? If so, which freight provider did you use?
@@simplelifesg3459 yes i did, i always use ezbuy for my US purchase
can I ask how much did you spend for the vinyl tiles in the kitchen? can you also show video on how you do installation (example tap replacement) haha suggestion for future videos
i got a gd discount for the tiles so my pricing will not be accurate, thanks for the suggestion!
do you cook often ever since installing KÞche hood and hob? could you please share your reviews on this brand? thank you!
no issue so far, pretty reliable both hardware and software
@@AlexTeo thanks boss for your swift reply!
Is there hot water in the toilet basin? I remember when I use the water tank in the past and there is hot water from the basin tap.
Hot water depends on whether you did piping for it, the faucet do support both
Awesome video, thanks Alex! Is it easy to clean your smart bin?
yup easy
@@AlexTeo thanks a lot! Do you find that you always have to bend or squat especially when clearing wet stuff from dishes to avoid spillage or staining the surrounding?
Does the smoke alarm trigger due to heavy cooking? I am thinking of getting a smoke alarm that can do automations like turn on my fans when my downstair neighbour smokes (always get strong smoke smell entering my house) but not sure if it can detect cigarette smoke instead of fire smoke...
i don't think a smoke alarm is meant to be used this way lol
Hey Alex, great video! Can I check if you have a rain shower in your bathrooms? The reason why people are using storage tanks is that the water pressure is stronger compared to the usual electric heater. I wonder if the Gas Water Heater can solve this issue?
thx thx, i don't have rain show as i feel that its not high enough to feel it as rain.. i am not sure how much stronger the water pressure is, i think it depends alot at the estate you stay
1. 3 sec to get hot water instead of 10 sec for gas heater.
2. If someone shower for too long will get cold water as form of punishment.
3. No gas odor smell and wonât get burn.
4. Storage tank needs to install pressure relief valve. Hence, plastic tube hose will get protected from high pressure.
5. Longer life span.
they say the gas heater running cost more compared to using water tank. Isit true?@@AlexTeo
Wow that Echo Show 15 totally sold. I'm interested to buy one. ð
Also why not consider a dishwasher?
We hardly host friends or families so abit no point, im also skepticial at the cleaning for pots and pans
Hey Alex, side topic: I saw that you placed your dreame L20 at the service yard. Do you have the clearance of 150cm in front of the bot as indicated from the installation guideline .
mine is around 90cm, no idea what is the exact minimum
kuche vs mower hob and hood comapred? also why you choose a beko washing machine :) LG will be a better choose ?
I choose beko its because at that time, its of the very few that support auto dosing. Kuche vs mower, to me just design
You should do ducting for your hood to service yard window.
can consider for a brand new reno
Have you ever thought of starting a consulting firm liaising with Interior design firms or getting clients to help them automate their homes?
If i got retrenched then maybe can consider lol
I am reading robot vacuum for most brands needing a 1.5m clearance in front of the docking station for the robot vacuum to return to the docking station. Any issues with yours placed in the service yard? I'm assuming you might not have a 1.5m clearance space there.
i have been using that spot for a long time, no issues
If im using google ecosystem now, does that mean its not wise to get the echo show? Does it only work with alexa?
Yes it only work with alexa, i will say it doesnt make sense for google home users, too bad google doesnt have a device like this
Hi Alex, do you install the laundry rack yourself?
nope, it requires electrical works
Switch to Induction cooker and use dryer instead of hanging dry. Never look back.
Im the opposite, switched back after using induction n dryer in my previous house
Hi Alex thanks for sharing your video. My name is Khim. I have moved into my new home about a year ago and as you are already aware, one will soon discover what works and doesnât work around the house until you lived in it
Are you able to make a video with regards to your newly installed sensor Kohler kitchen tap which youâve mentioned greatly reduced the splashing all over your sink? I am really struggling with my Grohe Essence L Spout sink mixer. I have very low threshold on wet sink grime and tho I will wipe the sink dry patiently I would really consider an alternative product which will reduce the amount of wiping I need to do even from a simple hand washing. Thanks in advance
i am not sure exactly how it compares to that grohe as I never used that before, i suppose there are other factors that will affect the splash as well such as the sink and faucet installation. The thing about about sensor faucet is you can 'preset' how big the water that's coming out, so everytime you can just motion to turn on/off that's all
Hi Alex! Thanks for your video - just wondering if you could share your handyman contact for installing the Taobao laundry rack? We got one but our IDâs electrician canât fix it up. ðĒ
can reach out to benny @ 9062 0052
how much you bought for the Hydroflux water dispenser though.
cannot remember already, i think water dispenser companies do promos frequently
Idol..how much is the fluted panel?
feel free to request for quote from eco flooring, mine i got 4 pieces
Hi Alex, I've considering the gas heater and have a question. I noticed in your video it's connected to a regular dumb 13A 3-pin point. How do you connect it to Home Assistant? The unit itself can be integrated? Do you know if it'll support Apple Home Kit? Many thanks for your help in advance.
via tuya home assistant integration, for homekit i am not sure, definitey have to use homebridge but even so i think it only support zigbee devices, have to do some research
Thanks I'll go and check it out further!@@AlexTeo
Hi Alex,
Is the water heater switched on 24/7 ?
i switched on when motion detected on my bathroom motion sensor
water pressure is not strong enough with the small gas heater?
i don't find any difference when i visit friends place with big water tanks installed in the bathroom
Hi Alex,
Sorry for a question slightly unrelated to the topic. Is there a way to add intelligence to the aircons. I have the Misubishi StarMax, which i would like to at the min switch on-off and prefably manage temperature using a home hub. Is there an IoT addon available that you know of.. I understand some other aircons like Daikin and Midea have this inbuilt
can checkout the switchbot hub
Hi Alex, can you share your advice when shipping furniture on taobao and if you have a preferred credit card choice when shopping on taobao? Would be great if you have a taobao credit card miles strat. Thank you!
6mpd with uob ladies card and pick shopping category
Hi Alex, does the smart smoke detector send a notification to user phone on detection of smoke?
You can set it if you want
Hi can i know what is your water dispensor brand is?
Pls share to me.. TQð
hydroflux
Bro how much is the total cost of installing the gas water heater. I saw that city gas are selling them and separate installation cost. Don mind sharing the total cost of installing it? Thank you
This is like more than 2years ago, cannot remember already
Hi Alex, does the cooking hood become stupid with other brands of gas, ceramic, electric, and induction hobs? If your dog pees on your kitchen floor, and you don't wipe it for 18 hours, would the pee seep under the floor tiles? Eco floor tiles can be cleaned with hot steam mopping? Thanks!
It will definetly leave stains overtime then i guess you have to use strong cleaning solution to remove the stains and that will likely damage the vinyl, i do steam mops for all vinyl regardless
Hi Alex, may I have the link for the backsplash sticker and the knife storage?
backsplash sticker - m.tb.cn/h.5QKCoDZ?tk=QgrVWWArWRR
knife magnetic block - amzn.to/49A2FZm
Thank you very much.
do u only have cold water for your kitchen sink?
yes for me, it depends on your water piping setup
Can you kindly share the contact who is able to install the taobao laundry rack? TIA
you can contact benny @ 9062 0052
Hi, may i know, the laundry rack system can only be installed on concrete ceiling? The developer installed a cornice ceiling on mine. Iâve wanted to use this but not sure if it will hold the rack & laundry weight ðĒ
yeah i will recommend to install on a concrete ceiling, same for ceiling fans
@@AlexTeo Thanks for the info!
the hdb default wall and floor tiles is really ugly lol, u inspire me to do something about it ð
Is keeping your laundry rack clean a big pain in the . . . ? So many nooks and crannies?
We dont really clean it actually
Can give lobang electrician to do ur smart switch ð
any electrician can already
Can provide the link to your kholer tap? Sensor runs on battery? Thks
Links in the videi desc, yup running on battery
What type of battery? easy to change the battery?
@@Pandas3a AA batteries, yup easy to replace
Swee.. definitely getting one. Thanks for sharing.
Laundry rack installed yourself?
nope, handyman installed
Thank You :) You inspire me to upgrades my kitchen :D Sub!:D
Greetings from Poland :)
wow all the wayyyyy from poland, welcome to my channel :)
Hi Alex, my gas heater just died today. Able to advise your gas heater model, please? TIA
Links in the video description!
â@AlexTeo alamak. it is for HDB only.
@@rockybukus yeah for mine, i think you can check out their models for condo
Any reason you went for townew instead of simplehumanâs trashcan? Or was it just the price ð
They don't have the same tech as townew
5:20 why do you have another water dispenser when it's already on your fridge?
that is only used for ice since it only do cold and unfiltered water
@@AlexTeo
Can't it be cooked up to an RO unit?
@@cooliipie maybe, not sure how to do it but its still going to be only cold water which we avoid drinking
@@AlexTeo
Even on a hot summer day? Nothing better than a tall glass of ice water
@@cooliipie everyday is summer in singapore, using a fridge dispenser is not just a glass, its every glass!
The Sensor Faucet (Kohler) link gone D:
The ROI on the soap dispenser 'investment'....
Need to apply a special formula