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

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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 šŸ˜¬

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These 10 home automation ideas reeeeally test the limits on whatā€™s overboardā€¦ letā€™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!

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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! Hereā€™s what I learnedā€¦

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I have 100+ home automation ideas in my smart home! Iā€™ve learned A LOT over the years, and I want to share so you donā€™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!

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My wife has some great ideas for our home automation, but can I actually set them all up? Letā€™s find outā€¦ 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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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 Switchbotā€¦ 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! Hereā€™s how: https://smarthomesolver.com/reviews/submit-your-automations Big thanks to todayā€™s submissions: Liam, Viktor, James, Lewis, Victor, Sorin, …

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$500 Smart Home Setup + Automations

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Can you set up a complete smart home for $500 or less? ā€¦Yes! There are actually several affordable options and Iā€™ll show you what I recommend. LINKS (affiliate): ā€“Amazon Echo ZigBee Hub Setupā€“ Echo 4th Gen with Zigbee hub: https://amzn.to/3G1P4dk Kasa dimmer switch x 4: https://amzn.to/35gNDed Kasa rgb bulb x 2: https://amzn.to/3H6XUrB EcoSmart ZigBee 2 …

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Smart Home Tour: Fully Automated!

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My smart home has a LOT of home automation, but whatā€™s even better is you can set this all up yourself. Let me show you around! LINKS (affiliate): ā€“Family roomā€“ 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 ā€“Theater roomā€“ 120 …

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My Smart Backyard Retreat: Easy and Automated!

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Making your backyard smart doesnā€™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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