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Creative Smart Home Ideas: 3D Printed!

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I 3D printed some unique stuff for my smart home! Here are some ideas to get you started. LINKS (affiliate): 3D Printer: https://amzn.to/3LyKVRu Filament: https://amzn.to/3ktOBbv Desk the 3D printer is on: https://amzn.to/370nlhJ Caliper: https://amzn.to/3knLMbR –Etsy links– Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ideaxtruder Cool Ring contact sensor switch: https://www.etsy.com/listing/954292334/switch-bracket-for-ring-sensor-gen-2 –Thingiverse links– Light up cube: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4445774 Cable hanger: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5182759 R2D2 …

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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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My Smart Backyard Retreat: Easy and Automated!

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Making your backyard smart doesn’t have to be complicated. I set up some easy outdoor automations and lighting. There should be ideas here that you can implement for your space! LINKS (affiliate): Ring contact sensors: https://amzn.to/3qQtgNP Lutron light switch starter kit: https://amzn.to/3CzGAbq String lights: https://amzn.to/3oFibwi String light pole: https://amzn.to/3oIgRZK Lutron smart outlet: https://amzn.to/3x3Gk3w —Home Depot …

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I’ve never seen a smart light like this before…

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I installed Nanoleaf Lines smart lights on my ceiling! The wiring was a little tricky, so I’ll walk you through the process of how I figured it all out and show you the finished look. LINKS (affiliate): Nanoleaf Lines: https://bit.ly/2YaZFmb IKEA cable management: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/montera-cable-management-white-30147425/ INSTRUCTIONS I forgot to mention that Nanoleaf recommends you screw in …

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Your Smart Home Questions…Answered!

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Here we go… time to answer your smart home questions! I’ll move pretty quickly, so you should get some answers and smart home help from this video. LINKS (affiliate): Feit RGB filament bulb: https://amzn.to/3gYUmwB Light switch cover: https://amzn.to/2Vg54Hk Inovelli Red light switch: https://amzn.to/3DJhCby Z-Wave Zigbee USB stick: https://amzn.to/3BFIbfU Broadlink RM 4 Pro: https://amzn.to/2WRlUwL SmartThings hub: …

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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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