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The BEST Smart Home System money can buy!

It’s time to narrow down my smart home system and ONLY use the best! Here’s what I decided to stick with and why. Raspberry Pi 4 with 8GB RAM: https://amzn.to/486n1b1 Z-Wave & Zigbee USB dongle: https://amzn.to/3TbBqhY USB extender: https://amzn.to/41bY0Jn I also have a Home Assistant SkyConnect plugged in but I’m still using Zigbee and Z-Wave …

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This Smart Home makes me jealous! FULL Tour + automation ideas!

This smart home is COVERED in really cool tech and automations! Follow Jimmy: https://www.flowcode.com/page/automated_house LINKS! Many of the devices shown are found here https://www.amazon.com/shop/smartthingsbeat/list/1RAFPWZN9DYRJ?tag=onamzautomate-20&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d Or here https://www.amazon.com/shop/smartthingsbeat/list/11V19E65XT6L6?tag=onamzautomate-20&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d Dome Mouser Mousetrap: https://homedepot.sjv.io/xkoZZx Want me to tour YOUR house? Fill this out: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YguzPKbs6m8LppW5mEPKzjLkk4-q0lgzqv1CEN5P2lU/edit My smart home favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/smarthomesolver FOLLOW ME Subscribe to Smart Home Solver: https://bit.ly/3joO1dZ Subscribe …

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Touring a Subscriber’s AMAZING Smart Home in Georgia! 😮

You HAVE to see this amazing smart home! Want me to tour YOUR smart home next? Fill this out: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YguzPKbs6m8LppW5mEPKzjLkk4-q0lgzqv1CEN5P2lU/edit Eve aqara: https://amzn.to/3rVkzEI Furbo: https://amzn.to/3tFFXOI Hunter fan: https://amzn.to/46Qg6Cm Sensibo Air Pro: https://amzn.to/3tzlVpm Wemo smart switches: https://amzn.to/3PYFCOT Hue light strips: https://amzn.to/3Qef3Xg Towel heater: https://amzn.to/46R6bw2 Eve humidity sensor: https://amzn.to/3S11Li2 Sense energy meter: https://amzn.to/3SgnvH5 Theater screen: https://amzn.to/3RYYtvY Starling: …

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Smart Home Tour 2023: Fully Automated! 👀

Welcome to my smart home tour 2023! Here are all of the updates to my smart home, with LOTS of home automation along the way. Want me to tour part of YOUR smart home? Fill this out: https://forms.gle/bgUVgZUfBHh4AuGE7 *Links in chronological order (affiliate)* Pixel Tablet: https://howl.me/cjZ0hLVy62I Apple TV: https://howl.me/ckfR47VTwKw HomePod 2nd gen: https://howl.me/ci1FDwxRKyp Light strips …

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Smart Home Tour 2023: Where to Splurge or Save $$$

Let’s tour my smart home, and I’ll let you know where you should spend more, or save with less expensive options! A few of my favorites from each category… (affiliate links) Smart shades SwitchBot blind tilt: https://bit.ly/3Q48JzK IKEA roller blinds: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/fyrtur-black-out-roller-blind-smart-wireless-battery-operated-gray-70417463/ Voice assistants Echo 4th gen: https://amzn.to/3WwAkvm Video doorbells Unifi Protect G4: https://amzn.to/3J4yaQj Eufy Dual …

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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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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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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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10 New Home Automation Ideas My Wife LOVES!

My wife has some great ideas for our home automation, but can I actually set them all up? Let’s find out… LINKS (affiliate): Multipurpose sensor (with vibration detection): https://amzn.to/36QAXeL Amazon Echo 4th gen: https://amzn.to/3uy9sPh Echo battery base: https://amzn.to/3iF5JKs Robot vacuum: https://amzn.to/36PjqDH Broadlink button: https://amzn.to/3qCx0Bw Ecobee thermostat: https://amzn.to/3iDEC2l NFC tags: https://amzn.to/3JYC2QJ Hue pendant light bulbs: https://amzn.to/36O4Ah4 …

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