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Ultimate Guide to Starting and Growing a Smart Home

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: https://amzn.to/2E6oR2K
Gryphon router: https://amzn.to/3gYz5B9

– LIGHT SWITCHES-
Kasa: https://amzn.to/3h0eyft
Lutron Caseta: https://amzn.to/30Zndcp
Inovelli https://amzn.to/3kKHfiL
Zooz: https://amzn.to/2Y2eR1I
Brilliant: https://amzn.to/2E2uTS7

-LIGHT BULBS-
LIFX: https://amzn.to/2CshEtt
Yeelight: https://amzn.to/3iFXb3U
Philips Hue: https://amzn.to/2PR872g
Ikea Tradfri: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/tradfri-led-bulb-e26-600-lumen-wireless-dimmable-color-and-white-spectrum-color-and-white-spectrum-globe-opal-20411562/
Sengled: https://amzn.to/2PThxdD

-DOORBELLS, CAMS, DISPLAYS-
Eufy 2K: https://amzn.to/3biHpc8
Ring Pro: https://amzn.to/3beercw
Echo Show: https://amzn.to/3iUDh5x
Nest Hello: https://homedepot.sjv.io/KbvGy
Nest Hub Max: https://homedepot.sjv.io/5rDG3
Eufy Outdoor Cam: https://amzn.to/3iMuF0m
Blink Cameras: https://amzn.to/2Csis1t

-SMART LOCKS-
Schlage Connect: https://amzn.to/2E3OCkn
Schlage Encode: https://amzn.to/2Y3y1Eu

-THERMOSTATS-
Nest: https://amzn.to/30Z1XDq
Honeywell T9: https://amzn.to/3fVMxEl
Ecobee: https://amzn.to/3gZUF8i

-OTHERS-
Roborock S6 Pure vacuum: https://amzn.to/3atC0yY
Rachio sprinkler controller: https://amzn.to/3fZpf0q
MyQ garage controller: https://amzn.to/2E1qmQ3

HATS
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MY SETUP & GEAR
See the list of everything I use in my smart home and other favorites:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/smarthomesolver

DISCOVER MORE
Doorbell Comparison: https://youtu.be/Twy4RUUakSk
Smart Light Ideas: https://youtu.be/4o8PPpSN23Y
Hubs Comparison: https://youtu.be/9YIc0-YVYZM
Do you need a hub? https://youtu.be/6UVskU-8_zY
Light Bulb Comparison: https://smarthomesolver.com/reviews/best-smart-bulbs-alexa-google-assistant/
Light Strip Comparison: https://smarthomesolver.com/reviews/ultimate-smart-light-strip-comparison/

FOLLOW ME
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SmartHomeSolver
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/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
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Song titled Absolute Terror by Nihilore
http://www.nihilore.com/latest-tracks/2016/11/2/absolute-terror
Song titled The End by EVA
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UIs5b0zSXztIW5GHkCTkK

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.

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Jonathan Russell

Jonathan is a tech expert who writes and produces videos on technology tutorials and reviews. With over 25 years experience in technology hardware and software, he has a vast array of technology knowledge. For more great content, search TechWizTime on YouTube.

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