Well this was either the first "Smart Home Saturday" ...or the first AND last! 😅 Let me know what you think and thanks for supporting me trying new formats over here.
@clintminer9348 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed it and would love to see more! I think it's useful to follow-up and see what unexpected issues arose with an automation. Also to see the fix that's implemented. Great work Reed!
@batacafe Жыл бұрын
Yes! Keep this "Fixing Smart Home Problems" format going. Things going wrong is a big part of having a smart home and we don't see that aspect discuss enough on youtube. It might not be as "sexy" as showing a new gadget or automation but IT IS very helpful. Thanks!
@CuteBlueFluffy-scratch Жыл бұрын
use fingerbot please
@CuteBlueFluffy-scratch Жыл бұрын
@Reed's Smart Home if you leave the dryer running for 10 minutes, make every alexa, google, and siri remind you and all the lights flash red near your location in the house
@batacafe Жыл бұрын
Yes! Keep this "Fixing Smart Home Problems" format going. Things going wrong is a big part of having a smart home and we don't see that aspect discuss enough on youtube. It might not be as "sexy" as showing a new gadget or automation but IT IS very helpful. Thanks!
@damirg7572 Жыл бұрын
If today is Saturday, I obviously overslept 3 days 😮
@MasterDrewHirtle Жыл бұрын
It's great to see a video that shows switches going offline and other "issues" in the smarthome. I don't think we see enough of this from the smarthome KZbinrs and it's easy to feel like it's only a problem that I am sometimes having.
@pimw9805 Жыл бұрын
Hehe, not using Wagos yet Reed? ;)
@reedssmarthome Жыл бұрын
I've used those a few times in the past when they came with the device. I didn't realize I could buy them. What have I been doing all these years! I'll definitely buy some next time I'm at Home Depot and use them from now on. Thanks for the tip!
@tonitom_re Жыл бұрын
hmm, you should use WAGO, your connections don't look securely twisted.
@iceymanz Жыл бұрын
Low key disappointed there wasn't a blooper section of Reed needing help to put together the ikea drawers :D
@manicmods Жыл бұрын
Great video! I can't believe you still have any analog switches left at your stage!
@CynMermaid Жыл бұрын
Useful info, worth doing a video when maintenance is needed.
@salmanslim Жыл бұрын
That zooz one could be reset without turning off the breaker. To complete the reset process manually, tap-tap-tap'n'hold the upper paddle for at least 10 seconds. The LED indicator will flash to confirm successful reset. NOTE: All previously recorded activity and custom settings will be erased from the device's memory. This is for on off switch . Dimmers have different instructions
@rjbrowning85 Жыл бұрын
That is the correct way to factory reset the device, but I had a similar problem as @smarthomesolver and the only way to get the relay working again was to completely remove the power. I still don't understand why some Zooz switches have air gaps and others don't. I thought this was a UL requirement?
@joebarnes4147 Жыл бұрын
Reed, I had Zooz switches for 2-3 years and had random problems with them losing communication to my SmartHub or they would just quit working. I finally made the switch to the Enbrighten Zigbee switches and all of those issues went away. Another benefit is that everything works much faster now it’s on Zigbee. Just my 2 cents.
@waharris007 Жыл бұрын
The Apple TV integration can launch specific apps, too. For example, when I run my “Start Workout” automation, HA doesn’t just turn on my TV and Apple TV; it also launches the app I use to stream my workouts.
@andi Жыл бұрын
This format is really fun :D Definitely would like to see more like it!
@ronm6585 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Reed.
@giga-chicken Жыл бұрын
Lol, that must be the Zen72. I think zooz only ever made one light switch without an air gap (unless you count the toggle-style Zen73).
@bsem68 Жыл бұрын
Zen71 switch does not have an air gap and is a switch, Zen72 for example is a dimmer and has an airgap. General rule is newer Zooz dimmers have airgaps and Zooz switches don't. The airgap is on dimmers as a safety feature when changing bulbs, to make sure the dimmer does not have any power to the fixture which could result in shock or damage to bulb. With a switch you know when you turn it off that there is no power to the load. My Zen71 never have to be reset btw, so probably defective switch or something else is wrong.
@SmartHomeHASHTAGS Жыл бұрын
Do you have a set-in -stone procedure when trying to work out a problem with a device? Like 1. Is the app updated. 2.power on hubs/wifi 3. Connection strength, etc. I think I might make a check-list for myself.
@thorstenhansgehrig Жыл бұрын
Hi The AppleTV Wakeup command (and maybe also a "standby" command when the home-cinema is switched off) is something I'm very interested - but i fail yet. Can you provide some more guidance?
@technithusiast Жыл бұрын
It think it’s a great practice to “tune up” your automations. I’ve gone months with broken automations😅
@savasilviu3194 Жыл бұрын
We want more of this
@Aurleis Жыл бұрын
3:07 - I get the range issue, but what about creating an input boolean that is triggered, by automation when the light turns on/off. Then for the baby monitor automation have it not notify you of crying if the input boolean is on? As always my fellow Arizonan, I fine video that provides me with ideas that my wife would probably kill me if I sought to implement them (well more so buying new switches that work off of motion).
@calebcrowden7503 Жыл бұрын
For the Apple TV how do you set up a remote command? Am fairly new to HA so could use the help
@JoeAiello789 Жыл бұрын
The Lutron switch problem made me wonder; hmm, might there be a light sensor in the room, which would bypass the dependency of the switch state? Which then made me wonder, can a flowchart be created that we can use to force us to consider other options? E.g. It took years for me to realize that if I use a door sensor combined with my bathroom lights, then I no longer have the lights turn off when I shower. If some flow had told me to step back and consider other devices, I wouldn't have gone crazy for months figuring out timer lengths in the bath!
@Tylerbb8122 Жыл бұрын
What device do you use to detect if your baby is crying?
@TristynRusselo Жыл бұрын
my zwave zooz switches have a button to reset if they bugger up.
@jwhi828 Жыл бұрын
What is the device next to the echo dot at 2:37?
@F-Rod13 Жыл бұрын
Would love to see a new video on pairing Alexa with SmartThings
@AyalSolav Жыл бұрын
I just bought a new apple tv and tried to do the exact same thing, waking up the ATV with the wakeup command of the remote and I get an error message. anyone knows why?
@W0Ndr3y Жыл бұрын
Light switches are a pain when dealing with home automation. I find that shelly works best for everything except dimming
@JoeDzado Жыл бұрын
Do you find that being a smart home youtuber helps you keep your house cleaner?
@eadweard. Жыл бұрын
Wire nuts and flathead screws? :(
@MrDeaz Жыл бұрын
wtf, do you have your circuit breaker outside?
@BrandonDoyleMN Жыл бұрын
just another Saturday right?
@WheresMyKeysAt Жыл бұрын
Hey Reed, didn't your wife want the Diva dimmer switches so that every time it gets turned on it wouldn't be full bright light?
@TheHellis Жыл бұрын
So if you don't want to spread germs by turning off the lights in the bathroom then maybe you should wash your hands?
@JerryNeutron Жыл бұрын
Good luck with that when you have kids 😂
@TheHellis Жыл бұрын
@@JerryNeutron that is a matter of raising your kids. We have two kids and both are very good at cleaning their hands after being on the toilet. They also go to clean their hands the first thing they do when they get home or when they visit someone. If they by any reason get dirty hands from, let's say eating, they immediately tell us or wash their hands themselves. They have always done this, ever since they could walk and talk. So yes, perfectly doable with kids if you have thought them to wash their hands
@tokehgekko9455 Жыл бұрын
Spreading germs when leaving the bathroom implies not washing your hands :S
@RustyShackelford_ Жыл бұрын
I have kids too, I know you're not getting away long enough on a Saturday to work on the house
@dorinic Жыл бұрын
I couldn't help but feel this video was uploaded with 0.9 playback speed. I ended up watching at 1.25 speed, which felt a tiny bit fast. Maybe there is no technical glitch, and just need to apply more coffee?
@thebassstream Жыл бұрын
Brother idc how slow that drill is going. That was hard to watch you use one on a wall plate
@donttrustgoogle5963 Жыл бұрын
The worst thing I’ve ever done is create a smart home. Unstable internet and poorly supported products are a major pain. I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone unless you want to spent your waking hours chasing problems.
@mannylobo5056 Жыл бұрын
Hey
@mannylobo5056 Жыл бұрын
Does the occupancy light switch that was next to the Zooz switch control a light or an exhaust fan. Would really be helpful if you do a video on exhaust fans (e.g. bathroom and laundry) automations. Thanks.
@davidputt4638 Жыл бұрын
We'll forgive you since it's a Lutron dumb switch ;)