8 ways to make a GARAGE or any ROOM smart

See how I made this garage smart and efficient using smart devices. Sponsored by Aqara amzn.to/2TTVatE
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[@PetterBruland]

Just purchased my first house, double garage, and starting with a clean slate. This is my favorite channel for ideas! The "to do" list is looking exciting. Thanks!

[@melissar9370]

Congrats on your first house!

[@Raysgarage90]

CONGRATS ON YOUR HOME MY BROTHER!!! ;) make that DREAM HOUSE AND GARAGE reality ;)

[@uthmanmusa3062]

congratulations

[@WesleyFranks]

Same, my to-do list is ever-growing it's exciting.

[@moreseun]

Congratulations brother I know how you feel I was there 3 years ago 🔥 The possibilities are endless. The key is to go bigger than you think you need because you don't want to find yourself upgrading things in another year or so. I would say my #1 tip: hang everything on the walls and keep your floor clean! 💥

[@lambchop206]

This is the CLEANEST garage i've ever seen! Dam its sweet

[@charleyweinhardt]

the flatscreen will come super in handy when working from a tutorial on screen and having it face you wherever you are in the garage, being able to follow from a distance hands free

[@briturner11]

Man i remember subbing to this channel years ago when you had like 100k subscribers. I just checked and you are approaching 3 million!??!?!? insane how much you and your channel have grown. congrats man. seen all the hard work you have put into the channel. you deserve your success.

[@125masterg]

I 100% agree! Congratulations on your success.Well done, and thank you for sharing all your ideas.

[@tedtolentino4955]

I truly appreciate the "professional" look of your videos and the methodical way you present your projects. And I wish my garage looked as organized as yours. Thanks for sharing.

[@sgibbons77]

Man, every time I watch one of your videos I feel inspired. EVERY SINGLE TIME!!

[@DIYCreators]

I appreciate ya 😀

[@yellowcuda1968]

I definitely feel the same way. He has me inspired to set up a smart switch with thermostatic and timer controls for my pool heater!

[@ZachPetschek]

This is a cool setup. The temp / humidity sensors are great to figure out when someone is taking a shower and then turn on a switch for the coffee machine. Using a vibration sensor in a drawer is an interesting idea.

[@vinceagnes]

What a great job of automating your garage. I picked up many tips, lots of places to apply the modules. I started automating my house in the late 1980’s using Radio Shack/X-10 controllers. Technology ha come a LONG way since then! Thanks for the presentation.

[@dustyken]

I'm with you on the "did I close the garage door when I left?" I do it all the time. The garage door opener I recently purchased comes with a wifi app that allows you to monitor the status of your garage door and remotely activate it if necessary. Definitely a great addition to a smart garage. And I gotta say, I just stumbled across this video, but your intro "I'm not lazy, I just like technology" is a perfect summation of my feelings as well. That statement earned you my subscription. :)

[@ShiftedInterests]

When flatscreen tv’s become cheaper than a sheet of plywood...

[@MasterDantoni]

Looool big facts!!!

[@coreyyellowmanjackson4341]

Hell yea. Lol

[@flynna]

Wood prices rising so much

[@Adrian_Nel]

@Shifted Interests. LOL, but to split hairs, its more a case of a piece plywood becoming more expensive than said tv ...

[@petersonsimeon7398]

@@flynna what’s the price of it in the USA

[@inspiringbuilds]

Great tips, definitely need to know about leaks early on so they can be addressed before the problem gets worse. Keep up the great work as the goal is for us to continue to inspire others to build something awesome! 👍🏼

[@DIYCreators]

Yep I agree that for sure! Thanks!

[@roysmith8848]

@@DIYCreators you can take it 1 step further and put an Alexa puck in the garage. So instead of hitting a button, you can be totally hands free and just say, "Alexa, turn on shopvac" or "turn on lights" or "open garage" or "turn on TV" etc etc etc. With proper configuration, you could even ask Alexa the attic temperature and "she" would respond. The puck runs for about $99 (I think) and all you do is connect it to your wifi.

[@debstone4973]

Hi. I just want to say how much I enjoy your videos. I am a 56 year 'OLD' lady. I am a beginner when it comes to woodworking. I love to fix, create and imagine all kinds of projects. I think What drew me to you [and keeps me watching] is the way you explain things. Simple and straight forward. I use youtube often to learn how to do new things but often they are so far over my head I can't follow. The first video I watched of yours was the floating shelves and I actually built them! Twice! Anyhow....keep it up and THANKS!!

[@greghilt8492]

Of course you're not lazy. You build things PLUS spend time making these videos. Lazy is the last thing you are my friend! Thanks for your efforts!

[@vicgran08]

I just insulated my garage and bought a solid wood workbench. This video was perfect timing!! Thank you!

[@bakermateo]

I want a smart garage. Mine doesn't even know how to take out the trash.

[@irritablearchitect]

Neither do my wife and son. It may as well be radioactive.

[@Thermalions]

Do let us know if you work out that trash thing. That would be the best home automation possible.

[@littleripper312]

Omg Bins that can be programed to go out on recycling or garbage week would be amazing. Although to be honest it's not that much work haha.

[@TracyCooperSr]

Everything you've put together has been breathtaking and well-planned projects cleanly built...

[@DIYCreators]

Thanks man!

[@thepenpusher0674]

Love your videos! I' an old lady (don't let the profile pic fool you) and recently bought a mobile home (first time I've owned the roof over my head). I am just starting to get into the "smart" thing and have set up one light. Your video helped realize there are a number of other things I can do. Thank you for further opening those options to me!😃

[@TruthAdv]

Awesome. Just bought my first house and your videos are getting me excited about turning an old place with smart devices.

[@samuelmoreton6162]

Love your ideas! I am in the process of renovating my spare bedroom at home. Garage is next on the list, this has given me some great inspiration! Keep up the awesome content 👍🏼

[@werebison]

Those vibration sensors would work well on a sump pump, or an air compressor with an auto-on off function that might get left on, and annoy the heck out of your neighbor if it has a slow leak.

[@np1000]

Love watching your stuff and you just gave me an awesome idea for my son with epilepsy. Vibration sensor on his bed to detect seizures. Thanks so much

[@ParentsandProjects]

Now you just need a smart device to do all your projects and video editing so you can sit back and relax. Great vid man, keep it up.

[@DIYCreators]

I am all for that!

[@joeymerrell8585]

That’s what kids are for(in my dads voice, god rest him)

[@TheKaffin8ed]

Great ideas for a smart garage - addresses a lot of what I want for my garage. Thanks!

[@ryanvannewkirk7594]

That smart switch to the shop vac is brilliant. As a former security system installer I would add a bead of silicone to your garage door magnet. They tend to shift when done that way.

[@chiefbryan]

Thanks for sharing your list of Smart items. I recently added the myQ Garage Opener to my garage for the same "Did I close my garage door" reason you mentioned. Great to see it through the camera (which I long considered), but it's even better to not have to turn around and head back home to shut it since the app allows you to both close and open the door.

[@greezythumb]

I purchased the same thing. It's great. It could use some more integration with Google assistant but other than that it's perfection.

[@kennyx8482]

Hi from New Zealand. Im gonna start my course this month. You are an ABSOLUTE superstar bro...cant thank you enough for these vids...legend!! absolutely invaluable...happy for you too bro!!

[@damianramey5601]

I really like that setup. Simple but smart. Especially the shop vac function. That would be great for wood working shops.

[@snepNL]

I bought every thing you did to make my garage smarter, now i just need to buy the garage.

[@becomingkupa83]

😂😂😂😂

[@jermainrmartinez4689]

😅🤣😭☠️

[@sawdust9807]

You do a good job with your videos and this one is no exception, thanks for the postings.

[@b16crxt]

I love that remote switch/button! I wish more companies had that option!

[@stuwaugh7672]

“You guys have been asking for a TV in the garage “ - what a great excuse , I wonder if my wife would accept this…?

[@joeymerrell8585]

@@JuvenileWolf my wife says I’m exactly what she wants. She said I couldn’t put a tv in the garage or hang up my elk trophy, or park my Harley. So I built a 40x60 shop and put one in it. That’ll teach her.

[@joeymerrell8585]

@@JuvenileWolf well thank you dr. I don’t tell her what to do, she’s grown and can do what she wants. I wanted a shop since we built the house. So after she told me I couldn’t make a man cave in the garage, I built the shop. And I’m genx and a veteran, my feelings don’t get hurt. She got the house built she wanted, I just built it with my own two hands. But please continue with your mindless drivel. Me and her are both thoroughly amused by how one can be so way off.

[@joeymerrell8585]

@@JuvenileWolf I think you completely missed mine.

[@roytube2499]

@@JuvenileWolf Are you sure that works in a marriage?

[@EricEvolving]

I bought a used TV for my garage, 🙂

[@annwilliams9214]

Amazing content. Love your attention to detail and love such a neat garage.

[@peterpowers4851]

Nice work, that garage came out amazing. Love that floor.

[@johnhuelsenbeck35]

I had thought to put a camera in the garage (and outside so I can catch the next person who sideswipes our car when parked), but the coolest gadget is the leak detector. I put a drain under our washing machine with the idea that if the worst happens, water has someplace to go. But, the detector would be a nice alternative to that solution. (Or, maybe in addition to the drain.) Thanks!

[@IsaacMJr]

Great video G, super convenient, I’ve actually seen this brand before and I wasn’t very sure about it, but now that you’ve gone a bit through it, I’m definitely giving them a try. Like always, thanks for the tips and tricks.

[@pfunkPT]

Nice! The sensor on the garage door should tell you if it's open or closed, and maybe you can trigger a notification to tell you if it's open for x number of minutes. The Vibration Sensor you can also glue to the garage door and if somebody is messing with it you get notified. And maybe add a camera outside...

[@jeremiejey3130]

Have to do this immediately

[@darthkyle623]

These are great solutions! Thanks for sharing!

[@johnadeniji1493]

Great video, thanks for the inspiration and ideas, especially about the hot water detector. Going to implement some of these.

[@jimadams6159]

I have been thinking about installing some smart devices so this video is perfectly timed, thank you. Another great video 👍

[@robinellis525]

Great information. I don’t have a garage but this sure got me thinking about my work shop. Thank👍👍

[@mikelivsey]

The most engaging maker / DIY channel on KZbin right now. Enjoying the content a lot.

[@DIYCreators]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@eagle2019]

Hi, a couple of suggestions. You should put a check valve on the output of your water heater. On the input side of the water heater you should be an electrically operated valve that is activated by a water sensor. Home Depot sells these. In the event of a water leak it will shut the water off going to your water heater. You'll still have all the water in the heater leaking out but with the electric valve will prevent an endless flood. The check valve will prevent all the water in the pipes from flowing back and adding to the flood.

[@zennoodle]

I love the hoop skills with the Playskool net. hahaha. Super informative video and helpful too. I'm sure anyone could get crazy with sensors and triggers!

[@muttBunch]

Love this. And I love that you are picky like me using masking or painters tape so you don’t mark up the wall

[@SEBTECHDIY]

I get so much inspiration from you! Thanks for sharing those efficient tricks with us!

[@DIYCreators]

That's awesome! Glad I could help.

[@ApteryxRex]

Hey Glen, a fold down bench top / desk when not in use sits behind the rolling tool chest would be a good addition. Somewhere well lit that you can work on finer projects

[@TheHUmarWhitill]

Just found the channel and love the video! Can't wait to watch more!

[@n3ofield]

His eyes reminds me of „Ricardo Tubbs“ which is an compliment. His videos are so inspiring and a lot of fun to watch, keep going👍🏻👍🏼👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿

[@ZaSu2u]

This is second video of yours I've enjoyed. Got an idea for you: Smart home ideas for Seniors, or at least helpful. What comes to mind (since the viewer Matthew below asked) I got one of the flatbed (folds flat) carts to place my recycle bin on when going to the curb with trash & recycles. In winter in Michigan the driveway can be slippery or hard to slog through snow, so having the cart to hold onto is a safety measure and I can look at where I'm going, leave the bin at the curb and use cart for stabiity getting back into garage and house. Same to pick it up when bin has been emptied. Cart can be used for other things, too. Give us more ideas.

[@MyDeepx]

Love your creativity, not only do I leave the lights on, but the compressor kicking on drives the wife crazy, gonna have to get smart!

[@TheOneAboveAll-001]

I love everything about that set up that you have only have one problem with it, I have to get a garage.

[@garymbuck1]

Love it! Thanks for all the ideas.

[@DamnitJanet529]

The smart plug and mini switch are my favorite. I would definitely need to mount the mini switch though because I *know* I'll lose it otherwise. 😆

[@richardtaylor9798]

Dang it! I thought I was done with my garage. You did a great job!

[@Kevin_Phu]

Motion sensors to turn on the lights is awesome! I'm definitely gonna be doing that!

[@butchp87402]

Just purchased my first home looking to make my garage space smart as well thanks for the info

[@clarkkent4991]

AWSOME. Thanks for sharing.

[@tvanloon3995]

3 things... 1. Glen, your awesome. 2. You could attach a tiny 'gps tag' to the back of the portable switch...? 3. How many takes did it take to make that basket ?? 😅 Thanks for the video!

[@RT-qz5ci]

Love that shop vac idea! Learned some new things. Subbed brother keep up the great content

[@markoconnell804]

Sweet! When you opened the garage door for the lights.

[@Jdlorthridgr]

Brooooooo!! your videos are so motivating. I love technology too and will be adding some of this stuff soon. Thanks for the info.

[@teranenrique]

I watched 2 of your videos and that is it, I decided to subscribe. Thanks for the great content!

[@patrickgensel]

That remote switch for shopvac idea is game changer!

[@prestonla2588]

Great vid! An alternative method to the garage door light which I use: Large LED ceiling light pugged into garage door motor via light bulb plug adapter. Its not as bright as the main lights, but is more than enough to navigate or search for items. Not really "smart" tech but def easy.

[@WandafulWrldWide]

My fav DIY guy. Thanks for the content! 👍🏽

[@Hyper-Linkman]

What sort of career path would you say you work? Like what would someone need to do to get the sort of education you have with DIY building, carpentry, etc. that you do? It seems like a fulfilling line of work where you have more freedom, which I always enjoy seeing on this channel! Also, I like your conventional approach to smart tech! I've always felt that most smart tech was too invasive to privacy, and would make people too dependent, but these are all practical examples of the good that it can accomplish. Awesome video!

[@LogicKidroy]

Any of the above, or, practice, watch KZbin vids. At least, that's my plan.

[@Jael_1776]

Seems like a general Handyman or contractor. You still need to be licensed for both of those careers. Handyman can generally do a little bit of everything .

[@danielreynolds178]

Great videos! great step by step demonstrations and explanations!

[@lucaslegz]

Can you please come to my house and build out my garage? Lol. I would actually love to see if you build more storage for your garage. Thank you for yet another great video.

[@martinderome1142]

J'adore tout ce que vous faites.

[@escapism2to1]

Wow this is awesome! Lots of great ideas...thanks!

[@howder1951]

"Best shot" haha, I like it! Great information, shows me what I should be upgrading from my"hill billy" solutions. I have the same problem with the garage door because that remote takes such a light touch to operate. I have a motion detector in my garage to light it up on entry and a remote control for the vacuum in the shop. Enjoyed the video and let me take this opportunity to congratulate you on your subs, you are obviously doing plenty things right. Thanks and cheers!

[@billybike57]

I always learn something new watching your vids, keep up the great work 👍🏼

[@MUGGLE137]

Another great video bro!! We need more videos from you!!

[@bbest8]

Nice work (as usual)...Thanks Glen! I can see this being very dangerous rabbit hole...WoW...Some nice stuff!

[@johnthiel7991]

Great video. Love the integration of the smart devices.

[@DIYCreators]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@cigar88up]

Love the vids going to build the table top fire pit soon and floating bed (once the prices go down for wood)

[@tbonemalone822]

Love the video! Where did you buy your garage ceiling lights??

[@NOD1776]

Looks so good!

[@stevehutton6055]

wow love that garage the best

[@Mika30041975]

I like the TV. Great idea

[@CaptConfusion71]

More details on the lights you're using in your garage??? Those look like a good upgrade for my garage.

[@Andyewu07]

My favorite addition to my garage is the Aladdin Connect garage door opener. Open and close from your phone as well as check to ensure the garage door is closed.

[@waynedooley6368]

This is what my workshop aspires to be :) Great tips, great video.

[@DIYCreators]

Thanks, it takes time figure out what you need and how you will use the space.

[@hassanal-mosawi4235]

Thanks for sharing those tips!

[@DIYCreators]

You bet!

[@lamarwest7739]

Another great video, keep it up!👍🏾

[@earlyday164]

WOW! THATS BOSS KID! GOOD JOB!

[@josephdgleason]

Nicely done!

[@ScrewballMcAdams]

Cool video. Thanks!

[@antoniobrown3219]

Great vid! Thanks 🤝🏾👍🏾

[@tupapi3277]

Great stuff man keep it up.

[@Timwood8]

love you stuff.....on my shortlist of channels I subscribe to. Keep it up.

[@donalddluckerii3147]

As usual another wonderful video!

[@OJHobs]

I use the Aqara system but for the garage I recommend the chamberlain smart garage system. You can control set alerts as well as have a time the door will close automatically. They have models with battery backups built in camera or add deadbolts to the track

[@andrewmutavi590]

DOPE STUFF as always

[@stephen6157]

Like that trick Photography on the basketball shot.

[@dondotterer24]

Thank you for the videos cool ideas I never thought of

[@Mafutachangwe]

This is beautiful.

[@erinmoore9681]

Motion sensors aren’t only good when your hands are full, but when you are trying to save energy without needing to remember to turn the lights off. Vibration sensors can also tell you when your clothes are done tumbling in the dryer. Just a couple right there

[@JonatanJacobsson]

Vibration sensor, nice! If you install one onto your Miter saw, you can activate the shop vac with it 😀