Buyer’s Guide to Setup a Google Smart Home

[@nathansantos453]

Kudos to you Alex! I will do this setup in my home back in the Philippines! Will buy here in SG.

[@espadakillar]

Wish I had Alex as my IT buddy

[@sarpedious]

Awesome video really helpful for beginners looking to start doing smart home.

[@AlexTeo]

glad to hear that!

[@fruffy2303]

Hi Alex! Great video! Waiting on your Smartthings video!

[@AlexTeo]

Next one!

[@JoJo_4324]

I love the video! But i have a question what Motion Sensor do you use for your home that works on Google Assist?

[@AlexTeo]

follow what I recommended in this video for google home

[@ystan1398]

Hi, I just saw your video. Soon I will be renovating my house soon. Just to check do I need to change and install neutral line for all my socket plug?

[@AlexTeo]

neutral is optional, do it if you have the budget

[@jovanleung569]

Thanks for the video! I bought the Moes star ring switches, and zigbee hub. Will Aquara zigbee blinds and contact sensor work with my Moes hub? Thank you!

[@AlexTeo]

Of course not, such hubs only work within their own products

[@daojunlim9699]

Thx for the informative vid! Are there any must dos/things to take note of during the renovation stage for smart home ?neutral wire

[@AlexTeo]

Just to name a few besides neutral wire - enough space allowance for smart switches to be installed - power socket for motorized curtain/blinds - partition wall with the right cutout for dashboard screen

[@veklinh]

Thanks for your insight! What about Apple HomeKit? Is it still a contender vs Google home?

[@AlexTeo]

My previous video is on homekit, much better than google home

[@oscaraya]

Hi Alex great video, do you know if there is a place to test the Moes switches before buy them? We are particular about how they feel.

[@AlexTeo]

Hmm i dont think so, best is to get 1 first with return policy

[@aimanibrahim4485]

Thanks for the video! Was wondering for the google doorbell, if i were to integrate it with the google nest hub, is there a need for an external doorbell chime? Beside the notification from the google nest hub, will there be an alarm coming from the google nest if someone were to press the doorbell?

[@AlexTeo]

no need, the hub works like a chime where it will announce 'someone presses the doorbell'

[@aimanibrahim4485]

Alright thanks !

[@aaajp3]

Can you suggest a solution for outdoor speakers with Google assistant? Is there a assistant attachment for a standard speaker ? Thanks

[@luisherrera5379]

Question so I just added flood cam and it's on a separate structure than the other 4 cams I have . How can I combine both together ?

[@SarmadNAqrawi]

Thanks a lot for all your explanations, I have a very important question, I have Nest indoor cam first generation, wherever the power goes off on it or No internet for more than 30 minutes, they Cam will never comes back to live again and will stay offline forever unless I pull the cable out FROM THE CAMERA SIDE - from the charger side will not work - and then put the cable in the camera again to work, do the new cameras or doorbells have the same issue? I will be grateful if you can check and test for me and for everyone.

[@AlexTeo]

Of course no issue, my recent video is smart switches, so i have been shutting down all power to do wiring

[@SarmadNAqrawi]

@@AlexTeo thanks a lot for your quick feedback.

[@superio80]

How I wish I would be as IT-savvy as you.. so nice your futuristic home. 🤩

[@AlexTeo]

just an IT nerd that likes tech 🤓

[@donovankoh6602]

Hi Alex! Thanks for your informative videos. I stumbled upon them when I was thinking of making a smart home and preparing for re-wiring of my house. Would you say that using smart plugs goes in line with using something like Nexenlife's power outlet bars? Or that smart power outlets are more important?

[@AlexTeo]

personally i see those kind of power bar only useful in the kitchen, at which you most likely don't have a use case for smart socket

[@donovankoh6602]

@@AlexTeo thanks for your reply, it does make sense. You won't use a smart plug on such a power bar for your computer for example?

[@AlexTeo]

@@donovankoh6602 for computer table i will have the power mounted under the tabletop to hide away all the cables, these power bars expose everything which i find it very untidy

[@cheehow82]

Hi Alex, will you be able to advise more on the zemismart curtains and blinds product? Looking to set up a Tuya Zigbee system in my new place and would like to control it via the hub and the smart life app. Thank you!

[@AlexTeo]

like what advice you need?

[@cheehow82]

@@AlexTeo thanks for the speedy response! I’m looking to DIY that integration and would be great if you have some advise or content on how to set that up. 😅

[@AlexTeo]

@@cheehow82 just add the devices with the smart life app, there is no integration required

[@cheehow82]

@@AlexTeo thank you Alex! Looking forward to more content on your page and all the videos are a great help! 👍🏻

[@elainetan5493]

Hi Alex do you have a good electrician to recommend? I need one whom can help to set up the lights for my new unit.

[@AlexTeo]

ya in the video description, kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnrKhWSVrrqrmrc&t

[@elainetan5493]

Thank you

[@TheRumaizah]

how often do you have to recharge some of the wireless smaller smart appliances? E.g. Smart doorbell

[@AlexTeo]

for nest doorbell usually 1-2 months, wireless blinds about 6 months, besides these 2 I don't think I have others.

[@chewbankeat1237]

Hi Alex, on 4:15, I notice that you have used a light switch as a proxy for another device to turn on other lights via google home automation and thats a great idea! Currently I have a sensor and light switch connected to smart life via zigbee & an AC third party app synced with google home. I have sync google home with smart life with the target to turn on the AC when the lights turn on. However, when my lights turn on, the status of the lights does not automatically update on the google home app. I had to refresh the page for it to update the light status. Is there a method to overcome this issue?

[@AlexTeo]

hmm.. it should be updated with the status

[@iexan]

Thanks Alex for the video 👍Very useful and valuable information

[@benjaminlee4964]

Hi Alex, thanks for the video. Can I check whether your MOES light switch cause your other lights to flicker when you turn it on? Mine (w/o capacitor and w/o neutral) did and I was told that I needed to install a capacitor. Appreciate if you could advise which type of switch to purchase to prevent flickering. TIA.

[@AlexTeo]

for me i never experience any flickering before with all the different switches i tested, it can be issues over at the lights or something. Best is to have a certified electrician to advise on all these electrical works

[@benjaminlee4964]

@@AlexTeo Thanks man!

[@kinhian]

Sorry can i ask if u get the smart moes swtich... should u get the wifi version or the tuya version?

[@AlexTeo]

zigbee version

[@byron_sg]

U mentioned Tuya-based smart door locks... any brands or models to recommend? Also, if I'm getting Near lights then integrating with other Tuya-based switches & sensors. Is it better to connect everything to SmartThings or Near's own app?

[@AlexTeo]

didn't test out locks for the main door, only those for simple ones for room doors. You should connect all your tuya devices into any tuya oem apps, ie. Near, smart life.. SmartThings is not a tuya app

[@byron_sg]

@@AlexTeo oh yah, Smart Life not SmartThings, LOL... thanks for the clarification :)

[@nehcninakred]

Hi thank you for the informative guide. I have bought smart switches/hub/ir blasters from wyfy, and thinking of buying tuya devices from Taobao. Will these tuya devices from Taobao work with the wyfy hub/Google nest? Thanks in advance!

[@AlexTeo]

no experience with wyfy

[@IanZeng]

Hi thanks for the great videos.. why does this episode not have the chapter feature?

[@AlexTeo]

forgot haa, just added

[@ysham9169]

Dear Guru Alex Teo, eventho my setup is very 'chapalang' ie mixup of everything or to my needs or 'pocketbudget' i have always LOVE watching your vids. Y??? because it is so local suited for me indeed! and very HONEST straight to the point no holdsbarred review! 2THUMBS Up! keep it UP Sire!🤌🤌🤘🤘👍👍

[@AlexTeo]

thanks for the support!

[@PadmaDorjee]

Fantastic guide my friend, very useful. Can I ask, what phone were you using in this video to display the google home app?

[@AlexTeo]

Using samsung s21

[@crist141994]

Hi Alex, Thank you so much for a great video! I'm setting up a new smart home now and this is very helpful. One question, how many of these smart devices can be controlled by Google Assistant? My parents only speak Viet so I really hope to find something that they can turn on/off just by speaking Viet.

[@AlexTeo]

any device type that has an on/off feature can be controlled by google assistant

[@deskslee]

Just wondering if you are able to advise if ezviz dp2c bought from taobao able to connect to wifi? I am not able to connect...

[@AlexTeo]

No idea, never come across this device before

[@lexchew7088]

Hi Alex, is nest aware subscription available in Singapore ?

[@AlexTeo]

It is not available in the google sg store, but you can always go to the US store to subscribe it, thats what i did

[@MrP0wnager]

Hi Alex, if I already have Tuya smart lighting from Near, do i still need the smart switches from Moes? Or can only pair smart light with regular/non-smart switches?

[@AlexTeo]

you dont need a smart switch + smart light for a single lighting point, usually people will only choose between 1

[@sprint4paul]

Hi Alex, I have been watching yr videos for sometime now. Thanks for sharing yr knowledge and taking the trouble to create the videos. I have just got my BTO keys. Need quick help for value & cost saving smart home setup and Reno. Plse share yr experience & advise which I should go for as I have a small budget. Looking fwd to hear fr you. Tks, Paul

[@AlexTeo]

my google home recommendation as shown in this video is cheap n easy vs apple homekit and samsung smartthings

[@eightfoldsg]

Hello Alex, are there any smart integration options for a full Sonos suite? (speaker, speaker bar, sub)

[@AlexTeo]

if you want to go with sonos then have your full sonos setup and configuration done on the sonos app

[@7173dt]

Thanks Alex very informative and useful🙏

[@juxcyinfo]

Hello Alex, I'm new to the smart home and devices. Do you recommend to go with all moes devices or aqara for the ease of use/set up?

[@AlexTeo]

I recommend to go apple homekit, refer to my previous video

[@TheMaafo]

Hi Alex, google nest aware subscription is not offered in Singapore. Did you find a work around?

[@AlexTeo]

just go to US google store

[@scottho743]

Do you foresee any issues using a Google Nest Wifi Pro (US version) in Singapore? I heard that there might be some compaitability issues sometimes. Also, saw that you have a Nest Cam (Indoor). I assume that's a US version as well? Besides getting a plug adapter, it works fine yea?

[@AlexTeo]

nest cam is via USB, so you can just use any USB adapter. I have no idea whether there will be any issues, but i think its fine

[@Frost2l2c]

Hi Alex, thanks for the great content! Do you know if I can concurrently link apple homekit and Google to Aqara? Such that I use apple homekit to set automation (since its better than google home) but use Google Assistant for voice control (since it's somewhat better than siri)?

[@AlexTeo]

Technically sounds possible though i didnt test that out. But you will end up complicating your setup, i think its not worth the effort, home controls with siri is actually fine

[@Drakentdy]

Hi Alex, are you able to advise why are Aqara smart switches not recommended for Google Home setup vs a Smartthings setup?

[@AlexTeo]

mainly due to the limitations of google home not able to create automation triggers across all the core device types

[@Drakentdy]

@@AlexTeo Thank you!

[@TTtakestime]

Hi Alex, you shared that it’s advisable to get smart switches from some local shops. Can share some links to get smart switches?

[@AlexTeo]

you can refer to my video on Tuya

[@yishanli10]

Hey Alex, can the moes scene switch be used with SmartThings?

[@AlexTeo]

Nope, sensors and buttons will not be integrated over to smarthings

[@waltztitus]

Great stuff and many thanks for this video. What are your thoughts on Aqara light switches + door lock with the Google ecosystem for voice control (speaker, display)for a home? Seems they will converge with Matter eventually and your earlier videos have me sold on Aqara devices 😂. Thanks!

[@zeinfiz]

Same here! Decided to get the aqara a100 door lock because I saw his review! And I'm planning to install d1 switches for my house.

[@AlexTeo]

Matter wont change the limitation of the google home app. No issues if you are going to have only aqara devices in your smart home. If you can, go with apple homekit if you are going with aqara devices

[@waltztitus]

Thanks for the quick reply! Will use the affiliate links to purchase subsequently!

[@eugenexavier]

Hey Alex, for the MOES switches, am I able to configure the button setting on Google home or must it be done only in smart life? Reason being I have curtains in the connector app.. Not sure if the MOES can control the connector devices

[@AlexTeo]

no problem for wall switches, at 4:30 i show the example using it as an automation starter..

[@kalzyousop4728]

Hi, i recently got a google nest doorbell. Nest aware is not available in SG, how do we subscribe then? TIA!

[@AlexTeo]

just go to US google store to purchase

[@aaronleecy]

Does Tuya smart switches come with earth/ground wire ? From what I see it's only Live and neutral wire.

[@AlexTeo]

You mean you had ground wire in your existing switches? None of the normal light switches i saw had ground wiring

[@aaronleecy]

@@AlexTeo Yup that's correct. I do have ground wires in my existing switch. Went to check on tuya smart switch and found out all no ground wiring.

[@jitshinlee6009]

Hi, Wanna check the near IR/RF is battery? I see you put under the table, if power by wire usb then need to hide wire?

[@AlexTeo]

yeah usb cable, up to your imagination where you want to put it, personally i like it behind the tv

[@700Mady]

Can ZigBee product sync with other brand manufacture.exmple tuya and sonoff with ZigBee support

[@AlexTeo]

Sorrt i don't get your question

[@jchan1239]

Hi alex, I am too late to this video and already bought aqara switches. Can i still add them to google home ? Which region should my aqara home app at ? (I bought global aqara switches). Thank you!

[@AlexTeo]

yup, any regions that google home has is fine. But i supposed the servers are located at different data so choose a closer one to reduce latency

[@amir78694]

Good boy thank you 😊👍

[@janiceandshaun]

Heya Alex! Thanks so much for all the info. I'm still slightly confused because my wife and I would like to get a Google Nest Hub but the MOES Shopee seller said that the Star Ring switches aren't compatible with it??

[@AlexTeo]

@@janiceandshaun then you ask what are they compatible with

[@janiceandshaun]

@@AlexTeo He probably should get fired because he doesn't know too. 😆 All he said was that it was not compatible with Google Nest voice speakers. To my limited knowledge MOES is compatible with Google Assistant, and a Nest Hub is just a platform for Google Assistant, so theoretically voice commands should still work right? Or is my train of thought wrong. Would love to hear whatchu think.

[@AlexTeo]

@@janiceandshaun basically you buy a tuya zigbee hub, add the hub via smart life app, add the star ring switches via the zigbee hub. Go to google home add smart life app, the star ring switches will then appear inside google home. You are then able to control these devices via google assistant on your phone or any speakers that works with google assistant

[@michelelee2020]

Hi Alex, I also got Near zigbee hubs for my RF controlled ceiling fans, but I can't seem to get the controls on Google Home. Only the zigbee on/off switch appears. Do you know why or did it work for you?

[@AlexTeo]

hmm i can't recall exactly as there are a bunch of devices I carry out for my testing. Let me check again and get back to you

[@AlexTeo]

yup it doesnt seem to be sync over to google home, you can create the scenes on smart life and control the device via scenes instead

[@b3nzrk]

Hi Alex! Thanks so much for this detailed rundown on Google Home! So far I’ve already bought a A100 Aqara Lock and a Nest Doorbell with a couple of Google Nest Speakers & Displays. If I’m looking at doing automation for lights, do I need to go to Aqara route since I have an A100 with their smart switches and sensors or can I just go with mowes (if it’s cheaper)?

[@AlexTeo]

You will hit with those limitations that i cover in my video. Comparing with tuya, aqara is lacking in the smart lighting, sockets and RF remotes so thats why I dont recommend them for a google setup

[@b3nzrk]

@@AlexTeo thanks so much for the reply! In that case should I just go with the mowes switches then? Or stick to Aqara?

[@lovassacheah9523]

Hi Alex! What hubs do you recommend/ use to control Tuya devices?

[@AlexTeo]

all tuya hubs are about the same, go for a wired one for a more stable connection if you can

[@lovassacheah9523]

Okay! Thank you Alex!

[@Dessyheng]

Hi Alex, thanks for all the videos for smart home! Just a quick question: I heard that Google nest hub (Gen2) is being discontinued, is the whole ecosystem going away or a Gen3 is coming up?

[@AlexTeo]

no idea, i don't think there is any official statement from Google yet

[@Dessyheng]

Or is it the google tablet that comes with a dock that acts as the home hub? I Google it somewhere

[@ronnieong3389]

Hey Alex, great video. Any plans to do a similar video on Samsung SmartThings?

[@AlexTeo]

Yup this month

[@truthful9001]

Alex I am gonna built my villa smart home...what do u reckon about lutron .kindly advise....don't wanna be taken for a ride by the architects.

[@AlexTeo]

lutron has good quality products, definitely recommend

[@truthful9001]

Thanks. Alex for your advise...when it's ready will invite you over.....it's on a 1 acre land....

[@solitude8375]

Hi Alex, I am getting my house soon.... Can Google control the Air Con duration / on / off timing? So chim ....

[@AlexTeo]

I dont know exactly what your requirements are, on/off timing can easily set using schedules, duration can be set using the 'delay start' action

[@ellipsis6119]

Hello Alex, I am going to collect my BTO key in Sept. are you still recommend Tuya for Google home? What about Aqara?

[@AlexTeo]

follow my recommendations if you don't want headache with integration

[@ellipsis6119]

@@AlexTeo ok! Thank you 😁

[@Eatalready7788]

Hi Alex. Amazing video as usual and great info. I followed your method and did the same thing. I am asking around telegram to find out more. My MOES switch is all burnt out. The cables are burnt and the switch cannot be used. 1 by 1 its spoil.... even 1 gang to control lights. its not working. i open up. the copper cable is burnt with the burning smell.. Its connected normally by my electrician. nothing out of the norm. i using the non-neutral. its a new BTO. I use only 2weeks. some of it at the start was already spoil. The switch is forever on. I wondering if anyone you met have such experience. Perhaps can share any solution/causes. Thank you!

[@ClementChia-l7b]

Hi Alex. If my tuya switches is not zigbee supported, is google home still able to communicate with it?

[@AlexTeo]

Yup they will

[@kaydenc.6619]

Hi Alex, I have Google Home Mini, do I still need to get the Zigbee Getaway Hub?

[@AlexTeo]

What are you looking for? Anyway google home mini is just a smart speaker, there is no hub capabilities within

[@JustZzz]

Hi Alex, may i know which wifi mesh are you on currently? Thanks!

[@AlexTeo]

asus zenwifi

[@Tivo2YA]

Hi Alex. Why does the info that appears on Tuya not show in Google home? I have a smart water heater that shows the temp and switches in Tuya but nothing in Google home? Any ideas?

[@AlexTeo]

because usually not everything is integrated over

[@hopesweesoon6823]

Hi ALex, can i use zigbee switch to control yeelight bulbs?

[@AlexTeo]

You have to do something like what i explained at 4:17

[@trinakuek7223]

Hi Alex thanks for the video. I am from Malaysia hope i could get the devise in Malaysia. May i ask self installation will it be complicated or we need to hire someone for the installation? Please advise for a person who don’t have much knowledge in smart home. Thanks 🙏

[@AlexTeo]

Installation of what kind of device? Other than those that requires wiring which you will want a certified electrican, the rest of the devices are just configuration on the app which you can follow the user manual

[@jhax_]

Can I ask, has your Tuya light switches died before? And how long have u been using them? Because I have a smart home system in my house and my switches keep dying one by one and the price is steep too..

[@AlexTeo]

Tuya is just the software, died can be the hardware that's why i mention in the video to choose wisely where you buy your tuya devices from

[@laucheeyu6116]

MOES smart switch come with safety mark? Or do we need to buy smart switch with safety mark ?

[@AlexTeo]

there are no safety mark for smart switches

[@codfish5493]

Hi Alex, if I were to use MOES smart Switches. Do I need a hub to link? As I don’t want to use wifi.

[@AlexTeo]

Yes, any non wifi devices you will need a hub

[@codfish5493]

@@AlexTeo any hub you can advise me to purchase. If I were to run on all MOES smart switches .

[@AlexTeo]

@@codfish5493 literally moes hub, moeshouse.com/products/moes-gateway-zhub-ms

[@allanboyz]

Hi Alex i want to smart my 1bedrm 1 hall bto wat r the items i should get?

[@AlexTeo]

The ones i mention in the video

[@allanboyz]

@@AlexTeo ， any electrician to recommend ?

[@chriskh4934]

Hi Alex, can you enlighten on how easy/difficult to link Samsung devices to Google home for example Samsung tv?

[@AlexTeo]

Very easy... add the tv to smartthings then add smartthings to google home

[@sidzal74]

Hi Alex. RecentlyI bought a Tuya Smart Doorbell. It seems that I could not link the Tuya Doorbell with Google Assistant Hub. Any idea why and how I could connect it?

[@AlexTeo]

do you have the device inside google home? is it classified under camera?

[@sidzal74]

@@AlexTeo The device appear in Smart Life but not in Google Home app.

[@AlexTeo]

@@sidzal74 how can your other tuya devices? can link me the product

[@wonderbuffon]

Thanks Alex, great video. Will you be able to share and compare the advantages between using Apple HomeKit vs Google Home on an everyday basis? Would be great if you can do a deep dive since these are the two main platforms in SG now and features have improved. Thanks :)

[@AlexTeo]

apple homekit hands down better, 100% recommend for apple users

[@jeremyitwq]

Hi Alex, is it allowed to use google nest doorbell in Singapore ? I have been seeing many articles that it’s not allowed. How now?

[@AlexTeo]

its not allowed to keep cats but nobody cares unless you are doing crazy stuff

[@philipperostin]

The wyze cameras work very well, natively with google

[@zeinfiz]

Hey Alex, what's your opinion on aqara's integration with Google home? Is it as good as tuya?

[@AlexTeo]

Integration is fine but aqara doesnt have uk smart socket, power strips, smart lights and etc.. they have a region setting which many people are confused

[@zeinfiz]

@@AlexTeo so when buying aqara's products I should always ask if it's a 'global' version? So as not to get region locked?

[@AlexTeo]

@@zeinfiz ya just get the global ver if you are using with google home to be 100% sure it will always work

[@pah2293]

Can you do a Aqara smarthing buyer guide? Thanks

[@AlexTeo]

Smartthings guide this month

[@erwinjune]

Hi, do I need neutral line for the tuya switch?

[@AlexTeo]

Optional

[@dionetay-kk7mj]

Hi Alex, thanks for the informative video, always looking forward to your new posts.. A non-smarthome related question.. Where did you get the do not ring bell door sign shown in ur video? We really need one as well ☺️

[@AlexTeo]

haha, i am ok with pressing doorbell, not ok with knocking of the door ohfriday.com/shop/pet-illustration-door-plaque-acrylic/

[@Tickerem]

Hi Alex, love your informative videos! Wonder if you could help a brother out here. I'm planning to smartify my new house by controlling everything using Google Home Assistant. Would you recommend Tuya for my peripheral devices or Aqara? I understand that both should be able to integrate with the Google Home App quite smoothly now. How would you compare Tuya and Aqara? TIA

[@AlexTeo]

My recommendation for google home is as per what you see in this video, you can refer to my other videos if you decide to go with other platforms

[@edwinlek2895]

Hi Alex, quick question. If i were to run everything over zigbee and have added it to Tuya Smart Life, am I able to individually control the devices on Google Home after linking it to the Tuya Smart account?

[@AlexTeo]

Nope, not every devices on tuya is supported on google home. That is why I suggest to do most of your automations on tuya

[@edwinlek2895]

@@AlexTeo hmm.. means the only way is to link the tuya account to know what's controllable. Was thinking on what the limitations are if using the sonoff nspanel to control tuya devices via google home 🤣. So now it would seem that a control panel that can support tuya smart app would be another consideration 🤔

[@AlexTeo]

@@edwinlek2895 pretty sure you cant configure anything on the nspanel on google home, can double check with sonoff

[@edwinlek2895]

@@AlexTeo yes, i too think the nspanel is non-configurable. Would be great if there is a panel able to run tuya smart app or function like an android tablet itself 🤭

[@brandonchenyl]

Hi Alex, just wondering if you have tried and face difficulty to integrate aqara wireless switches to google home?

[@AlexTeo]

Google home as a platform dont support wireless switches and many types of sensors

[@brandonchenyl]

Thanks for getting back to me promptly! Now I understand why my aqara wireless switches weren’t able to be added to google home.

[@GetMeCFaith]

I have a Google Nest Hub. Love it!

[@badyboi]

Hi Alex, I can't manage to subscribe to nest aware in Singapore. Is there something that I have to do first?

[@AlexTeo]

How come? I can't really remember already, did it on web browser

[@SolarizeYourLife]

What about the thread radio is it turned on yet?!?

[@AlexTeo]

google nest hub? yes its a thread border router

[@normanho2261]

Bought a Mi Smart Clock but have problem linking it to my Google Home Account (error code 83902). Any workaround to solve this issue? The Smart Clock is connected but just cannot link.

[@AlexTeo]

sorry i don't have a Mi smart clock

[@ckbekeong]

Love your video. Thanks for telling us about the latest Google home updates. Your recommendation on using various brands of tuya products will mean that I have to get multiple hubs and gateway for that specific brands before I can integrate them into Google home. Is there like a single hub or gateway that can integrate all brands of tuya devices or it is better to get separate hubs for various brands?

[@AlexTeo]

any tuya zigbee hub can control any tuya zigbee devices, unless the manufacturer made some special tweak to the firmware else it should all work this way

[@ckbekeong]

@@AlexTeo Didn't know that. Thank you so much for the info. Any idea when the new update on the Google Home is going to be roll out in our region? Very excited looking at the screenshots you have shared in the video especially the more advance automations available in the new update.

[@AlexTeo]

@@ckbekeong the public preview app is already very usable, you can go to settings -> general -> public review

[@jessejamesjalleh471]

Hi Alex. Many thanks for your video. Appreciate the time and effort that went into this. Started out my HA journey with my current place several years ago and now looking to build up the next place. Wanted to get your thoughts on the whole Local vs. Cloud debate. I purchased a HE to try and go down the local route but even integrating simple tuya sockets is proving to be painful. Not sure if this is best forum for discussions but would love to hear your thoughts on a few things (from 1 geek to another)

[@AlexTeo]

the cloud vs local debate is always based on a few points - performance, security, reliability. In singapore, we hardly have any internet outages so I am not concerned with that. I am also fine with security since I am not a celebrity, I am alright with my data sitting on the cloud. I guess partly is because i work for a cloud company. The only reason I will go for a local smart home setup is for performance, a simple motion detected and switch on light should not take more than 3 seconds

[@DC-wz9gp]

@@AlexTeo Hi Alex, looking at this seems like can't do the sensor to turn on light without a smart things hub. any way to do it ? like direct thru tuya app?

[@DRUHKL]

Hi Alex. I just finished watched your video. How can i get Google Nest Doorbell in Malaysia?

[@AlexTeo]

i suppose there will be some unofficial local resellers in shopee msia or other online shopping sites. If you have friends going overseas to countries that sell the doorbell, can also ask them to help you buy as well

[@DRUHKL]

I have cousin live in spore. How much does it cost now wired/wireless doorbell? I'm using Tuya Doorbell now,but when someone press the doorbell,it will not pop up on my 2nd gen nest hub display. So sad

[@AlexTeo]

@@DRUHKL i bought mine from the US, SG official google store don't sell too. Yup only the nest doorbell will auto pop up on nest hub

[@winsonlim7702]

I am interested in the nest cam but I just found that Google is not selling it directly in Singapore. The power cable is from a different region?

[@AlexTeo]

@@winsonlim7702 its just a usb-c cable inside

[@bendyeo]

Do i have to buy the gateway in-order to connect all the zigbee's devices?

[@AlexTeo]

zigbee devices always needs a zigbee hub to communicate

[@bendyeo]

@@AlexTeo is it doesnt matter how many devices i have and how big my house is. I just need one zigbee hub?

[@AlexTeo]

@@bendyeo a zigbee network is similar to setting up a wifi network, certain devices can extend the network or you could also get a zigbee repeater

[@bendyeo]

@@AlexTeo thank you sir. Very helpful.

[@Max86421]

Nice! 👍👍

[@vinzleow3817]

How do you subscribe to nest aware from singapore?

[@AlexTeo]

just go to google US store and subscribe from there

[@alxworks]

One detail on Google Wifi 2nd generation, if you get 2 or 3 routers instead of the original pack 1 router + 2 points, you can connect them over ethernet and they will work as points 👌

[@AlexTeo]

Yup thats why i mentioned if you can only do a wireless mesh backhaul for the 1st gen

[@Max86421]

I think Matter smart devices is the way to go for 2024 💯

[@AlexTeo]

i hope so, but they have not been v good

[@Max86421]

@AlexTeo I think setting up a Matter Smart device should be as easy just like connecting to a Bluetooth device 💯

[@sc.smitshah]

How much is the electricity when adding this smart home? -- Also, how much did it cost you set all this up.

[@amirl3703]

For the locks, can unlock using Google assistant?

[@AlexTeo]

yup

[@Art_Gonzales]

My video was feature at 05:38 😁

[@goondu86]

The IKEA blinds looks good and most likely Matter/Thread compatible in time to come. Have you tested the new DIRIGERA hub?

[@AlexTeo]

Nah not yet, there must be a strong reason why i want to add another hub to a setup. Even with matter compatible, you are still limited with google home app which can't set triggers with sensors and buttons

[@God_is_my_savior-316]

Google home support team: Will you please support the newer nest cameras on the nest app rather than the google home app? The nest app is far superior and I would like all my cameras on the same app rather than needing to view the newer one on the awful google home app.

[@AlexTeo]

very very unlikely haa, very obvious they are trying to move everyone and everything to the google home app

[@rickrick6487]

You make things sound so complicated

[@AlexTeo]

oh? sorry man i always try to explain as layman as possible