10 Impressive Home Automations from Around the World

Time to show off YOUR automations! You all sent me some very impressive home automation ideas that I’m so excited to show you.
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3. In an email, send us a link to the video.
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Big thanks to today’s submissions: Thorstann, Lisakki, Andrew, Jacob, Jaren, George, Sonny, Josiah, Tim, and Praul Hubert
LINKS (affiliate):
-Kitchen vibration lights-
WebCoRE piston import code: htmw
Hue motion sensor: amzn.to/3iIuV38
SmartThings multipurpose sensor: amzn.to/3lmu4ab
IKEA lights: www.ikea.com/us/en/p/myrvarv-...
IKEA Tradfri driver: www.ikea.com/us/en/p/tradfri-...
-3D printer alert-
Iisakki Kaaretkoski YT channel: • Ender 3 Pro 3D Print R...
Ender 3 Pro printer: amzn.to/3Bq4Eh9
Octoprint: www.home-assistant.io/integra...
Assistant Relay GitHub: github.com/greghesp/assistant...
-NFC tag cassette
Home Assistant Blueprint: community.home-assistant.io/t...
-Weather alerts-
Tornado alerts in Home Assistant: community.home-assistant.io/t...
Github: gist.github.com/finity69x2/2b...
-Automated sliding door-
Sliding door motor: amzn.to/2YBtmgv (Canada link, can’t find US but you might be able to)
WiFi Relay for automated doors: amzn.to/3uRAtNq
Pressure sensor for automated doors: amzn.to/2ZZ4K1u
-Game controller automation-
Plugin to get PC working with HomeBridge: github.com/AlexGustafsson/hom...
TV control plugin: github.com/tavicu/homebridge-...
Xiaomi Mi door and window sensor: ​​www.mi.com/global/product/mi-...
-Shower light timer-
LIFX bulbs: amzn.to/2Yy2Nsl
Hue dimmer: amzn.to/3BsmTTf
Flow: drive.google.com/file/d/1ibog...
-Goodbye Ring automation-
Josiah’s photography: www.jsweiss.com
Alexa routines screenshot: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Ring security system: amzn.to/2YAmUq4
iRobot Roomba E5: amzn.to/3Dn7kNb
Ecobee 3 lite: amzn.to/3iJiVhG
-Smart security and gate-
Gate opener: www.hiviewproduct.com/product...
Nexlux light strips on stair railing: amzn.to/2WV9ggv
Fibaro panic button: amzn.to/3uVope9
-Praul Hubert-
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Flic button: amzn.to/30a7Pfp
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0:00 Intro
0:24 Kitchen vibration lights
1:36 3D printer alert
2:44 NFC cassette tapes
3:38 Tornado alert
4:26 Automated sliding door
5:31 Game controller
6:12 Bathroom light timer
7:06 Goodbye automation
7:52 Security gate and automations
9:12 Praul Hubert
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[@SmartHomeSolver]

Huge thank you to everyone who submitted automations! If you want your automations in a future video, send them to smarthomesolver at gmail (full submission info in the description) Also big thanks to Praul Hubert for reminding me that you all should subscribe to Paul Hibbert! He’s hilarious and very informative: kzbin.info

[@waqaasalifiaz]

Please can you tell me which Hoover I should buy smart

[@waqaasalifiaz]

Please make a video for every appliance you have please

[@alichehab5804]

Glad I didn't send in my 1 light automatically turning on when I walk in a room... These automations are amazing! I have lots of work to do.

[@aryanmehta1239]

Can you make a video explaining the type of Wi-Fi system you should be using because my wifi system has reached the max number of devices and I don’t know what to do

[@adamsterdam9049]

we need part 2, more inspo please!

[@paulhibbert]

They are all absolutely astounding implementations, but the last one from Prawl Hubert is the best!! 🤓

[@vivalashem]

Love your budding bro-mance

[@MariusB86]

Ooh the Hibbert!

[@kino90]

Hahah you made me laugh so hard 😂

[@groto27]

need more zigbee in this video :D

[@louminarty]

That's not Paul, Paul stands the other way up. I've seen his videos!

[@ilesalmo7724]

One "dumb" automation I did 20 years ago was buying one of those timers you put to your wall-socket and I put it to my coffee-machine. Since then I have woken up to fresh-coffee smell every morning.

[@Luggi83]

The NFC tapes are an amazing idea 😀

[@SmartHomeSolver]

I agree!

[@mitchellpeterson7943]

I swear, every time I hear "home assistant", Paul Hibbert pops into my head. HOME ASSISTANT!

[@SmartHomeSolver]

So true!

[@dutchkel]

Zigbee has also been ruined lol

[@waqaasalifiaz]

Please make a vid about robot vacuum cleaner

[@TechWithBrett]

Glad I didn't send in my 1 light automatically turning on when I walk in a room... These automations are amazing! I have lots of work to do.

[@shaikhamohammed9192]

iBRAHEEM

[@joshismyhandle]

That cassette tape NFC tag idea is off the chart. What a great idea.

[@mariyabaileys]

The cassette idea is amazing! I love buying physical copies but always listen digitally, what a stunning idea!

[@motivational7531]

We want more of this series please! Absolutely amazing

[@Iisakkiik]

That nfc cassette automation makes me wish I owned any physical madia, super neat! Also nice to see my 3D printer in your video haha!

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Well I really appreciate you submitting a great video of your automation! I’m looking forward to getting a 3D printer and automating it like yours!

[@Iisakkiik]

@@SmartHomeSolver Sounds good to me! 3D printer has to be one of the best purchases I've ever made, as it's super cool to be able to manufacture things that can't even be bought from anywhere at home and so easily.

[@SpaceStrike]

@@Iisakkiik is the plastic melting safe?

[@jamiainen]

@@SpaceStrike yes, trust me

[@SpaceStrike]

@@jamiainen my parents are a little older and I don’t want it to hurt them or emit harmful fumes of plastic or anything

[@Techlifeandmore]

I love the Paul Hibbert outro. Also, about Homebridge and HomeKit, don't underestimate that power couple! That thing runs our entire smart home as far as automations go.

[@viettuannguyen3]

I LIKE this series! keep it going!

[@StolenJoker84]

I have similar routines (to the “Goodby one) set up when I leave using geo-fencing. It’s set to run whenever the house is empty. My Roomba starts cleaning and everything turns off. I love it. I also love that the light in the entry way turns on whenever anyone comes home.

[@georgeyoung2684]

I feel so honoured that you featured my automation in your video and double honoured that it was used in the thumbnail! Great stuff as always

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks George! I really appreciate you submitting your video and I love the automation!

[@KF5AIB]

I'm also using the National Weather Service integration in my Home Assistant to change the lights in the house based on if it's a tornado warning, severe thunderstorm warning, or flash flood warning. But I haven't setup my Alexa devices to announce the weather warnings or playing the EAS sound yet. That will be a great addition to my home automation thanks for the ideas!

[@thatonedog819]

That would be super helpful

[@JordanKyle]

Please do more of these. So many smart home videos give the same 5-10 automations and these are all so unique and creative

[@jalsing]

The octoprint integration to Home Assistant is insanely useful, I use it (along with some plugins on Octoprint side) to notify as well as shut down my printer when the print is done.

[@SlackerLabs]

For anyone wanting the tornado alarm or any severe weather alert there is a hacs integration that uses the NWS api and works well. Plus it gives you a ton of useful sensors and easy to setup and customize.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

That’s great to know! Thanks!

[@jc_tuba24]

He's the guy I got this idea from :)

[@crackncat]

@@jc_tuba24 me too. Reed, Jeff, Rob, Paul (others I'm sure I'm missing)... man I love this little community.

[@GregHesp]

Thanks for the Assistant Relay shout-out :)

[@jmr]

Octoprint makes that automation pretty easy. Excellent software! I don't think I've ever used my 3D printers physical controls for anything but tramming, power, and filament changes.

[@cnjdata]

Love the way you show All the home smart tech. 😊 Btw Poul Hibert is awesome.

[@LamaMitHut]

I like how the Alex "Good Bye" command also makes the cat meow.

[@KenDel905]

I once bought NFC stickers in bulk with the hope that I would have an automated life filled with fun. I only integrated one… since I’m a vinyl nut and have vintage stereos I really like the cassette idea. Might do that :)

[@Nestor_Suarez]

The sliding door for a dog is a great idea for our balcony! Balcony is secure on a high floor and our dog loves to spent time there looking from above, or just taking naps in the Sun.

[@zvennn]

Loved this video, I’m always on the lookout for new automation ideas.

[@afcragg]

Thanks for using my automation.

[@RubenKelevra]

The dog thing might be a good idea to be combined with something like a Bluetooth tracker, to not open if the dog is not really on the mat :D

[@freaky2xd]

I actually have a simple xiaomi vibration sensor attached to the bottom of my office chair. It turns on my displays when it detects somebody sitting and turns them off after a couple minutes when nobody is using it. Depending on the time of day the LED strip behind the desk turns on and off as well.

[@carlzune6626]

how do u do that?

[@danilolorenzetti712]

The first time I see a NFC tag really cool and useful. I must admit that I never thought that a NFC tag could have a real use in real life. Just loved it.

[@STKim]

Love the NFC cassette tape idea!

[@ronm6585]

Thanks Reed. Great automations.

[@jc_tuba24]

Thanks for featuring my clip!

[@YellowIsNice]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS SO MUCH THEY MAKE MY DAY EVERYTIME YOU UPLOAD I LOVE SMART HOME THINGS

[@faengelm]

Great series.... please keep it going

[@dnoland77]

Driving a convertible really makes me appreciate having the garage door already open by way of geo fence routines on those days when you are trying to beat the rain home. Nothing worse than before with rain coming down and trying to will the garage door remote control to somehow work from a further distance than it ever had before.

[@drdrew3]

You can turn just about any garage door opener into a smart opener by adding a $30 controller. Installs in minutes with just a couple of wires. And even better than geofencing because also voice activated. Highly recommended - even if you don’t drive a convertible!

[@PrydeWater901]

I don’t know about the “doggie door” automation. It seems as though it would render any home security measures useless.

[@loganfisher3138]

@@thorleifjacobsen Still, it is definitely a security risk. Someone could easily activate it while you're home. Even more likely though is a wild animal accidentally triggering it and then coming inside.

[@CameronEzell]

My exact thoughts. You'd almost need to replace the pressure mat with a camera and raspberry pi to do some kind of object detection for a dog.

[@RealKanashii]

I use my humidity sensor to detect if someone is taking a shower. Then the header put the bathroom heater to 24º in 5 minutes timers as long as the humidity still over 75-80%. Once the humidity goes down the header stops asking for heat. Setting the desired temp make it perfectly useful for summer and winter as the bathroom is only heated if needed.

[@feistycitrus]

Good info. Thanks.

[@MarcSolomonScheimann]

Great video, some of these automations we’re eye-opening. Inclusion of Ally in the video worked well for the last bit. Fully expecting the 3/4 jeans 👖 to feature next in the SHS shop, as they practically are SHS uniform.

[@avinin1337]

5:13 -- Lovely! ♥ doing it now for my ps5! what a great idea!

[@JamesMeikleAustralia]

Some awesome automations there and thanks for collating and presenting them, Doggie door is cool but maybe a bit too awesome for thieves too. Unless more weight then dog equals some other interesting things occuring ;)

[@chrisrosenkreuz23]

Here's one more for ya: if you have twin curtains on one window don't get two curtain bots, just get one, and tie a string to each side to attach on the other side, with each going around a nail at the end of the curtain track on each side, respectively. Both ends must then be tied to where you would've put the second bot so that the strings from the first bot pull on the second curtain when the first one moves.

[@BrandonLe621]

so how do you open the curtain then?

[@chrisrosenkreuz23]

@@BrandonLe621 you don't, the bot does. But if it's a Switchbot, it's got a feature whereby if you yank it just a bit, it will open the curtain by itself. You probably mean how you open the second side of the curtain? The string does it, cos it's tied to the bot then goes around the nail and connects to the first chainring from the second side of the curtain. '=====** =======' the apostrophes are the nails at the end of the track, the = are the curtains and the * are the prongs of the bot. when one side pushes, the other goes around the nail to the other side and pulls - and vice-versa. protip: fishing wire works best

[@pawjeppesen-ifttttricks605]

That dog sliding scale is amazing. Sooo much better than making a hole in the door, for a flapping door.

[@SuperMoula]

Hi Reed, nice video,hope to make a special video highlighting the automated gate and outside the home security pleasese Thanks a lot Because of your videos I started my home automation by very little things but will make it bigger in the near future Greetings from Egypt

[@captx7063]

Paul 😂 you two are great !

[@CesarGamino]

GREAT video!

[@tomchapman128]

Burglars are going to have great fun with the automatic sliding door....

[@drdrew3]

This video instantly cured my OCD. I feel completely normal in comparison to these submissions.

[@thatonedog819]

That national weather service one would be perfect

[@Sinancan93]

That automated door is very welcoming for guest who are not welcomed

[@OsCerna24]

More like these!

[@NoxSicarius1]

Smart plugs are also great for 3d printers. Some printers have big fans that run constantly even if the printer isn't working, so using octo print, you can set a timer through home assistant to take the estimated print time, add 30 minutes (for estimation error + cooldown) and set the plug to turn off at that time. It's great.

[@PjotrStroganov]

Wouldn't it be easier to let octoprint trigger a script after the print has actually finished resulting in the plug to switch off? There are plugins for that.

[@colorscream]

Love the Mr. Robot wallpaper. Mine's says "hello friend" on every computer

[@SebVEVO]

The ending jokes are always awesome

[@curtisconrad454]

That automatic door is cool and all, until a pack of racoons break into your house

[@Jackjack1978.]

Liked this

[@whennn]

Awesome

[@tanello2]

3:29 i love that one, thats useful in real life

[@brayd3n.heust0n]

i have an automation similar to the cassette one. with mine i have vinyls on my walls and when you tap part of it; it plays the album and changes the lights to match the cover

[@iamXnl]

I can guarantee that upcoming christmas my christmas tree will be voice controlled.

[@roberthernandez7564]

Best. Ending. Ever!

[@noelpanilagao5597]

Great video and great ideas. Can you do a step by step Android NFC video. I don't have a samsung smarthings hub is there a way to do home automations without one.

[@aeonjoey3d]

WHOOOO LET THE DOGS OUT, WHOO? WHO WHO?

[@Mrtweet81]

All the way from Finland! It’s basically just next door to the first video from Norway…

[@sayididit2930]

Is their a way I can automate old style windows and set a routine that when the a/c goes on - the window closes and when the a/c goes off - the window opens? I would love if I could do it for my room...

[@jsweiss]

Thanks for using my automation! And yes… the plastic is still on my Ring alarm 🙈

[@swag_4_1if3]

Question about that Bathroom Timer automation. I see they are using a switch node in Node red, but what are the events that switch is looking for since you cant see the switch events in HA?

[@Outworlder]

For octoprint, I've also made sure that the robo vacuum cannot start if a 3d printing job is running, so that it won't bump into the table the printer is at. Home assistant will also shutdown the power to the printer 30min after the print if there was no further activity.

[@saladinbrandt]

Paul the Ziiiiiigbeeeee!

[@MariusB86]

Sounds nordic :))

[@tpaddock891]

Just starting with Home Assistant. For now, I'm happy getting my garage door opener to announce on my Home Mini that its opening... can't see or hear the door when in the main part of the house.

[@truesoldier27]

What was the light strip and motion sensor used on the stairway handrail for that last video? Im wondering if i coule setup something simple without a controller of any kind.

[@hessulipoika13]

This like next step of youtubes ”setup review” videos

[@AndrewSimonow]

Greetings to all, I have an automation I created. From New York City where I live, I start my boat in Florida regularly off my cellphone to keep everything charged up and running. I can see the motor running, and it has voice status output, besides complete cellphone controls. Even a year later, the boat is ready to go out for a good time.

[@83shaunam]

I got interested in home automation after seeing a video of a disabled girl using an eye gaze communucation device to talk to alexa and control lights, fans, etc. My daughter is quadriplegic and non verbal so of course I wanted to give her some control over her environment. I started putting smart plugs on everything, an echo in every room, etc. Last year she got her communication device and she still needs lots of practice, but she's learning to use it for alexa. Aside from that, I use the sound detection routine to trigger an alert to my phone if anything in her room beeps. I can hear some of her machines throughout the house, but not all, and then of course if I step outside for any reason, I can know exactly what's going on inside. This is also helpful if I have to leave her at home with someone else. I can of course watch her cameras, but it's good to know when her machines alarm so I can call and assist if they need help. Basically my whole house is set up to make caring for her easier.

[@teckkyfreak]

NFC music playback is something I might do with my Vinyl......best of both worlds...either digital or analogue

[@jhondoe4477]

The tornado one seems frightening like the purge warning LoL

[@johanarens9798]

That's really great, thanks for sharing. To the gentleman who created the music scanning system, what is the NFC reader you are using ? Looking forward to use one to give NFC tokens for access control the house. Thanks !

[@noxious_nights]

From what I can see, it's just an NFC enabled phone

[@patrickd9551]

The amount of cloud dependent automations is simply stunning. Why would anyone rely on so much internet bound stuff. I know internet malfunctions are rare, but they do happen once of twice a year for most people with standard non-business internet connections. My ISP has the bad habit of updating the firmware multiple times per year and they do fail sometimes requiring a router reboot. (not to mention, the amount of money you have to shell out to keep it functional, setting up a local HA on a raspberry pi would be paid for within a year or so)

[@BigFishyx3]

I really like your video's When i started out with smart home products I was watching pauls videos, but i like your professional mature videos better now. Thanks for providing good information! Paul does provide good info aswel, but i like the style of him presenting. But I like HOOMEASSISTANTTTT

[@anthony40100]

If i install a Lutron switch in a 3 way can my dimmer switch be the old one and my lutron be just on off or do i need lutron for both switches?

[@andrewcbartlett]

Great video, I don't have a sausage dog or ever turn off my computer though!

[@adamcolejones]

Automated doors are a great way to squish your dog. Hope there’s a resistance check

[@IzzyBoop]

my favourite part of this is how you censored the word alexa so mine didnt trigger.... i appreciate you lol

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Haha thanks! I hate when my devices get triggered from a video.

Is there a way to see the integration and code for the last one with the gate and security (light blinking red)

[@1988god1]

The last one! hahahaha.

[@staceyeaton6869]

Some bad ass ideas. I really want to get into home assistant but it worries me for complication for the family once I teach myself to use it. Running Google and Alexa (for device to voice triggers into the GH) right now with multiple "works with Google" devices. Happy so far but it seems home assistant would really open up alot of doors.

[@monas.6839]

The world would flip on its head if Reed started hip thrusting.😁

[@smurfhits5688]

I like the idea with the playstation controller. I was thinking if it's possible to do on the tv remote but not with a bulky sensor, maybe works with a NFC tag? 🤔

[@jharsh3376]

Great vid. I also have a gate that's automated to open when I arrive. The problem is that if there is multiple people in the car that are also in the system, things go wrong in a hurry. Half open gate and garage doors because the system picks up everyone and tries to run each automation consecutively. I've increase my radius a bit but still very iffy who it picks up first. Can't use the ST geo as the minimum radius is so large that the gate will be closing before I arrive. I could create an automation to close the gate later but doesn't solve the multiple presence sensor issues. I've also set up a routine in alexa that if my presence is detected then the other are disabled but still may pick up one of the other first even after increasing my radius. Any thoughts would be much appreciated? Sorry for the War and Peace length comment.

[@CrypticConsole]

Add a small cooldown so it won't trigger up to 1 min after detecting the first person.

[@dnoland77]

I have my geofence routines set up within the alexa app. There is a suppress option so that the routine will only run once in an allotted time frame. Also helps if your route twists and turns into or out of the geofencing radius more than once.

[@72armydad]

Look in to the Span pwer panel and the smart vents for the house to keep rooms the desired temp

[@Mrbond1116]

Hey just wondering if you know how make my hue or smart lights to flash red when my team scores. Thanks

[@cozmic8004]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Demanufacturer]

Liked and subbed because of the Waynes World reference.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks! Party on🤘

[@user-hv5ix3lv1j]

Motley crew!!

[@prelude428]

I’m looking for something to replace harmony hub, any ideas? This was discontinued so I’m looking for something I won’t have to worry about support later.

[@RBUKFAN]

Whoever made the automated sliding door is just asking to be robbed 😂

[@marijunamissle]

Stairway to heaven is still not permitted in any guitar center lmao.

[@KurtFeudaleKing]

I was most interested in the PS5 controller pick up automation, which is awesome. And I am just getting into this stuff and NO expert at all. But could you use a Arduino board in line with the charging cable to test when the voltage draw changes. Then when it drops you would push the automations? I think that would be awesome since you would have no visible parts and could hind it anyway on the cable or near the power adapter.

[@ThisUpdateSucksTyYT]

Sure you can. As long as the Arduino reports the data to a platform to run said automations like Home Assistant. The lazy route would be to just use a wifi or zigbee power plug with energy monitoring to do the same thing.

[@PatrickParkerMusic]

I have a great automation idea but can't honestly make it myself.The ideas is that If you have a gate that leads to you're house having a camera that can detect If the mailman or an amazon delivery drive is trying to give you you're mail and or package. It might exist but Im not to sure.

[@prakash86anish]

Is there anyway I can stream camera on AppleTV/FireTV Cube automatically if a motion sensor/ door sensor is activated?