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My Mind is Blown…Reolink Duo 2 can see EVERYTHING!

The new Reolink Duo 2 camera has an INSANE field of view! It uses 2 cameras and stitches the images together really well. Let me show you this camera’s pros and cons. 5% off coupon: ytbrk5off Reolink Duo 2 PoE on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Ayz8Qp direct from Reolink: https://bit.ly/3p9aZZZ Reolink Duo 2 WiFi on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3bUdvAv direct from Reolink: …

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Ridiculously Easy DIY Light Strips! (no soldering)

I wired some LED light strips that are easy to set up, affordable, AND high quality! Let me show you exactly how I put these DIY light strips together with zero soldering. LED lights (good): https://amzn.to/3C2TTVl LED lights (not my favorite): https://amzn.to/3SPXg7V Controller (ZigBee): https://amzn.to/3QIyaGu Power supply: https://amzn.to/3SX0C9s Less expensive power supply that seems to …

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INSANE Automation Ideas that may take it too far 😬

These 10 home automation ideas reeeeally test the limits on what’s overboard… let’s assess and see how useful these really are! How I set everything up: https://smarthomesolver.com/reviews/insane-automations/ Smart button in bathroom: https://amzn.to/3BuoXx4 Alternate button to run Alexa routines: https://amzn.to/3PMoSsV NFC tags: https://amzn.to/3Q5PLrj Bed pressure sensor: https://amzn.to/3JjHX3g Vibration sensor: https://amzn.to/3oJYIep ZigBee/Z-Wave USB stick: https://amzn.to/3OL61gr Amazon Echo …

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Fingerprint Door Handle?! My new addiction…

One of my favorite things in my smart home is this locking fingerprint door handle from Geeksmart. Let me show you how it makes my life easier! LINKS: (affiliate) Fingerprint Door Handle: https://amzn.to/3Pt58dC DISCOVER MORE My Smart Home vs Iron Man’s: https://youtu.be/kQblYvXKVAo Smart Home Tour- Fully Automated: https://youtu.be/RLkASaFQPkc Everyday Tech Tour: https://youtu.be/0du5O_ZVJAs FOLLOW ME Subscribe: …

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Every Day Tech Tour for my Smart Home!

These are the tech, apps, and devices I use every day to help me set up and control my smart home! LINKS: (affiliate) Samsung Galaxy 4 watch: https://shop-links.co/chEWkVHZtZG Watch band: https://amzn.to/3aBYcvp Pixel 6 Pro: https://amzn.to/3Piwano Fingerprint door lock: https://amzn.to/3o2NwJr iPad Mini: https://amzn.to/3awIYYC iPad Mini case: https://amzn.to/3z4GOc3 Standing desk: https://www.fully.com/standing-desks/jarvis/jarvis-adjustable-height-desk-bamboo.html Speakers: https://amzn.to/3AIcxBh Floating light bulb: https://amzn.to/3nYOhDu …

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STOP Your Home Automation Right Now with Conditions!

Get your home automation under control! I’ll show you how to dial in your home automations perfectly using conditions. LINKS: (affiliate) Philips Hue motion sensor: https://amzn.to/3b9nzBN HomeSeer HSM200 motion sensor: https://amzn.to/2QZv4Vc Aeotec 6 in 1: https://amzn.to/3toN9JA Lutron Caseta: https://amzn.to/3c2Ec5F Sengled energy monitoring outlet: https://amzn.to/3H3IXXd Kasa energy monitoring outlet: https://amzn.to/3H6znmv Light strips in family room (WiZ): …

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How Matter Changes YOUR Smart Home (made easy!)

How will Matter impact YOU? And should you wait to buy Matter smart home devices? Let me explain and make it easy to understand! DISCOVER MORE Smart Home Hubs Comparison 2021: https://youtu.be/NNpko9jUZo8 I Set Up 100 Automations! https://youtu.be/8M6pTj7Yoys Ultimate Guide to Starting a Smart Home: https://youtu.be/-_vtoUmkot4 FOLLOW ME Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3joO1dZ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SmartHomeSolver Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthomesolver/ TikTok: …

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15 Easy Home Automation Ideas ANYONE can set up!

Your home automation can be easy AND impressive! These ideas are easy enough to set up with just Amazon Alexa, or you can always use these same ideas with SmartThings or Home Assistant. LINKS: (affiliate) Kasa on/off switch for front porch lights: https://amzn.to/3xU4yhn Amazon Echo 4th gen: https://amzn.to/3OFO2Ix Echo Dot: https://amzn.to/3A9Iylz Google Nest Battery Doorbell: …

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I set up 100 automations! Here’s what I learned…

I have 100+ home automation ideas in my smart home! I’ve learned A LOT over the years, and I want to share so you don’t make the same mistakes as me. 100 Automations in My House spreadsheet: https://smarthomesolver.com/reviews/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Home-Automation-List.xlsx DISCOVER MORE 10 New Automations from my wife: https://youtu.be/kfByk-C-U48 Fully Automated Smart Home Tour: https://youtu.be/RLkASaFQPkc FOLLOW ME …

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