Should you build your own smart home, or pay someone to do everything for you? I’ll explain why a DIY smart home might actually be the best option.
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Articles referenced in the video:
https://www.control4.com/blog/618/13-reasons-not-to-diy-your-smart-home/
https://www.control4.com/blog/490/the-diy-delusion-of-home-automation/
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Smart Home Hub Comparison: https://youtu.be/NNpko9jUZo8
Smart Home Tour Fully Automated: https://youtu.be/RLkASaFQPkc
Switching to Home Assistant: https://youtu.be/3xMvjOig8J4
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0:00 Intro
0:35 DIY or Professional
1:19 Size and Complexity
2:32 Too many apps
3:24 Privacy and Security
4:03 Too many remotes
4:50 Topgreener desk grommet
6:02 Programming scenes and automations
7:11 Wi-Fi demands/network failures
8:24 Other arguments
9:26 Aly Kardashian?
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The End by EVA
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