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My Most Futuristic, Advanced Automations EVER!

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Using Room Assistant, I set up some insane home automations! Alexa can now tell which room I’m in and run automations JUST for me… it’s like something from the future. How I set everything up: https://smarthomesolver.com/reviews/futuristic-advanced-automations-with-room-assistant/ Subscribe to Mark Watt Tech for Home Assistant how to’s: https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkWattTech/videos LINKS (affiliate): Raspberry Pi Zero: https://amzn.to/3Ml8YV1 My shirt: …

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10 Home Automations from Around the World (part 2!)

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Making your dishwasher smart, keeping cats out of the yard, unlocking the door with Switchbot… you guys went above and beyond with this one! Thanks to everyone who submitted ideas. Check out these automations from around the world! SUBMIT YOUR IDEAS! Here’s how: https://smarthomesolver.com/reviews/submit-your-automations Big thanks to today’s submissions: Liam, Viktor, James, Lewis, Victor, Sorin, …

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Smart Home Tour: Fully Automated!

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My smart home has a LOT of home automation, but what’s even better is you can set this all up yourself. Let me show you around! LINKS (affiliate): –Family room– Frame TV 2021: https://bit.ly/3anXhvu Lutron light switch: https://amzn.to/32iD3Cs Hue motion sensor: https://amzn.to/3GRdUhc Echo 4th Gen battery base: https://amzn.to/2UEZePg Ring contact sensors: https://amzn.to/3AcWOI9 –Theater room– 120 …

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8 Unexpected Smart Doorbell Automation Ideas

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If your video doorbell isn’t automated, you may be missing out! These useful ideas should spark some inspiration for integrating your doorbell with the rest of your smart home. Instructions how I set everything up: https://smarthomesolver.com/reviews/8-doorbell-automation-ideas/ LINKS (affiliate): —Some of my favorite doorbells— Unifi G4 Doorbell: https://amzn.to/3y3vdqt Eufy 2K Battery Doorbell: https://amzn.to/3y2PXyM Ring Pro: https://amzn.to/3H2Gywl …

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15 Alexa Routines for Complete Home Automation

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I set up 15 Alexa routines for your smart home! These home automation ideas will show you how to automate your lights, doorbell, TV, and yes…even your dog. Article with routines from this video: https://smarthomesolver.com/reviews/15-alexa-routines-in-2021/ LINKS (affiliate): Echo Dot: https://amzn.to/387UDYV Echo 4th gen: https://amzn.to/2WfcFFZ Echo Show 5 2nd gen (built in motion sensor): https://amzn.to/2WcyE0D Echo …

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10 Creative Home Automation Ideas

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Here’s how I creatively use home automation to make life easier and more efficient! How I set up everything in this video: https://smarthomesolver.com/reviews/10-creative-home-automation-ideas/ Links (affiliate): Lutron shades: https://www.serenashades.com Echo Flex: https://amzn.to/3iXkf1p Echo Flex motion sensor: https://amzn.to/35IqsX3 Aeotec sensor (in bathroom): https://amzn.to/3xLJSGT Echo Dot mount: https://amzn.to/3wFrwal Dimmer Light switches in bathroom: https://amzn.to/3xCTtQ9 Ceiling vent switch in …

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Ultimate Guide to Smart Home Sensors + ideas

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There are a lot of indoor smart home sensors out there, but this video will help you sort through the mess and find the best ones for you. Plus I’ll share lots of sensor ideas along the way. Links (affiliate): –Contact Sensors– Linkind: https://amzn.to/3tyaOaB Aqara: https://amzn.to/2RtWL8D Ecolink: https://amzn.to/2R2Alvd Ring: https://amzn.to/3vMB2aB SmartThings Multipurpose: https://amzn.to/2R0UCRF –Motion Sensors– …

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