How to start a SMART HOME in 2023

[@6MonthsLater]

Purchase links and other videos/reviews mentioned: Smart Home Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL2XWjlJjGp3vTgYgZ8WzYN7yE28YkdZjr The Verge's guide to Matter: www.theverge.com/22787729/matter-smart-home-standard-apple-amazon-google Smart home products/related videos: Smart Speakers - Amazon Echo: amzn.to/3rsfnFi Amazon Echo review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYXUe3t4edZkpNk Amazon Echo Dot vs. Google Nest Mini: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqeknI2XhZhoh8U Amazon Echo Show: amzn.to/32YcZwC Apple HomePod Mini: www.apple.com/shop/buy-homepod/homepod-mini Apple HomePod Mini Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmbPaIpnmrutmKM Apple HomePod: www.apple.com/shop/buy-homepod/homepod/midnight?afid=p238%7CsXEv69o9v-dc_mtid_1870765e38482_pcrid_500495786551_pgrid_118279286107_pntwk_g_pchan_online_pexid__&cid=aos-us-kwgo-pla-btb-aes--slid---product-MQJ73LL%2FA Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) First Look - Worth Buying 2? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5C5maFvaq6Ka5o Sonos One: amzn.to/3rpCWPc Sonos One - 6 Months Later Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGitloeGeNh4Y5Y Sonos Roam: amzn.to/3kLyOZo Sonos Roam - 6 Months Later Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fobUiWd4f52CmaM Sonos Move: amzn.to/3SOMxuM Sonos Move Review - 6 Months Later: kzbin.info/www/bejne/laW0ipp8lLKkh9U Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWWoiop5dpl2eLs Google Nest Hub Max Review - 6 Months Later: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ2coH17ocmbfMU Google Nest Mini Review - 6 Months Later: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ-Yknqti6yeetk Google Nest Audio: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moazZ5Z_i9-tnJo Media devices - Amazon Fire TV Stick: amzn.to/2SoOSxB Amazon Fire TV Cube: amzn.to/2O39vRb Google Chromecast with Google TV - What's New: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5KyYn-kqbtrqq8 Apple TV 4k review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZKWdmuFh7B3o9U Apple TV: www.apple.com/tv/ Smart Lights - Phillips Hue starter pack : amzn.to/2XXDVcs Phillips Hue lighting system review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5q1aJh4mppsaKs GE stater pack: amzn.to/2LvrBJF Ikea bulbs starter pack: amzn.to/2LvsUZ7 Lifx smart lighting: amzn.to/35TiBcP Smart Thermostats - Nest 3rd Gen Smart Thermostat: amzn.to/2XPYqYc Ecobee Thermostat Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIq9gn-mbLJoaKc New 2022 Ecobee Smart Thermostat with Alexa & Siri Built in: amzn.to/3EVdDux Honeywell Lyric Smart Thermostat: amzn.to/2Sprvnv Smart Home Security Systems - Ring Doorbell: amzn.to/2SnR08A Nest Hello Doorbell: amzn.to/2XSQB41 Simply Safe: amzn.to/2JSv6Xh Smart Home Appliances/Accessories - TP Link smart switch: amzn.to/2SshdTO SwitchBot video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zl6bqpeAa92Doc0 SwitchBot robot: amzn.to/3govHAy Serena Smart Wood Blinds by Lutron Review - 6 Months Later: kzbin.info/www/bejne/maDYXqqMg92Mo7s iRobot Roomba vaccum cleaner: amzn.to/2XNzFvM iRobot i7+ robotic vacuum cleaner review - 6 Months Later: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX-6YnWuhdqqd80 Roborock S7 Max V Ultra: amzn.to/3kER3zH Roborock S7 Mac V Ultra Review - 6 Months Later: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4DTiKmumauGnM0

[@evsemanufacture]

Do you also think smart ev charger is a good investment?

[@saminnippon]

Smart lights are the best starters in getting a smart home. They allow you to learn the home system and gives you confidence to expand to other implements

[@RS-fk6mr]

which smart lights do you recommend?

[@StianRA]

​@@RS-fk6mri would recommend Philips Hue Light, they have really good app, but if you are on a budget i would recommend Ikea

[@anandparan3011]

Love from India.

[@TheTacticalHaggis]

One of my favourite smart home scenes is using a water sensor in the basement that when it senses water, it turns on the sump pump we have in the basement to keep the floor dry.

[@signgod]

That automated push button 9:50 Breville Barista will be a game changer . ty

[@UNBOXTREASURY]

First , love your great quality content keep up the great efforts

[@stonec8238]

I think fans and heaters are also great devices to add to the smart home.

[@janeleekeller]

Thanks so much Josh. Everything in this post is Very Helpful 😊. Saving to a Playlist I have for This Subject. JaneLee - in Suburban Philadelphia 3/5/23

[@TheModernVIkingNor]

TBH, i would say otherwise always prioratize Smart Switches over Smart Lights, Smart Switches are better and cheeper long term. While like 2 Smart Bolbbes cost the same as 1 Lightswitch.

[@eddiesinfin3583]

How are they better and cheaper?

[@eddiesinfin3583]

Also, what if you want to dim and change colors or warmth?

[@TheModernVIkingNor]

@@eddiesinfin3583 Thay are cheeper as a new light dont cost 55Usd just for 1 bolb.

[@TheModernVIkingNor]

@@eddiesinfin3583 almost all smart switches have dim. you have also somting called dim to warm. sure you cnt change color but in most houses thats not somting you regularly would do.

[@radjeevtahil]

You cannot change the bulb color with the smart switch. You have to assess first the purpose why do you need to use a smart bulb or smart switch. Well smart bulb can change color

[@Nigel-cj8eo]

Just found this video, great video on how to get started. However a sidenote on the Sonos speakers. They simply won't work on a home network with multiple vlans...

[@franktietjen6261]

I have a question about Smart Devices. I am a beginner in Smart Home and need some help. I am thinking about using Alexa as my Smart Platform. Can I plug an old pellet stove into a smart outlet? The pellet stove did not come with its own thermostat. Therefore, all I want to do is to turn the pellet stove off remotely (by cell phone) if my Ecobee thermostat reads it is 80 degrees or above in the house. Also, would you tell me if it is possible to create the following program in Home Assistant or another Smart Device Program. “If the Ecobee thermostat reads 80 degrees or above in the house it would turn off automatically the pellet stove smart outlet. When the temperature drops below 70 degrees, turn the Pellet Stove smart outlet back on and turn on the furnace (the Ecobee thermostat is connected to an oil furnace)”. Thanks for your help.

[@mrapollo_17]

How do bulb magic? 3:00 it not plugged in 🤯

[@mickiemang2621]

So no one is gonna talk about how he turned on the light bulb out of the socket?! 🤯 2:58

[@ypark2877]

Hubitat easier than home assistant and cross platform?

[@brickdorsi]

I want to be able to, when someone makes a booking into my Airbnb I want that booking to trigger the sauna to heat up and when the door opens for my virtual recording to treat them by there name can we do this ? How much to consult with me ?

[@techislife6765]

an absolutely perfect video. Thanks!

[@6MonthsLater]

You're very welcome!

[@nics8040]

@@6MonthsLater Can you use a smart led bulb in a 3 way lamp? Thank you

[@hometechsupplyvids]

Thanks. Great explanation. Can you share the best smart device like thermostat (Nest Vs Honeywell)?

[@bonghollywood1653]

I think beefing up your network (wifi/switches) is the first step or non of you smart devices will work properly. Smart plugs will also make dumb appliances smarter and the easiest to do.

[@ArturTymchyshyn]

What a great review! Watching 4th video in a row haha

[@ragozzinehq]

Thanks for the video - I'm just researching my first Smart Home steps and it can be quite daunting! Do you think having a family of iPhone and Apple Watch users is enough of a reason to go all in on Homekit? FWIW we also have 2 Echo devices (dot and the basic one) plus the entry level Google Wifi mesh. If you have a recommendation, I appreciate it! Thanks again

[@StianRA]

Hi, i dont think it matters too much wich system you use, for example i use Google Home and it work brilliantly, because you can connect almost everything with it, Ikea, Philips Hue, Ring, and it is really easy to put in automations, routines and personally commands

[@Andy_Idea]

You mentioned you were going to do a full review on the Homey Pro [hub]-this still going to happen?

[@6MonthsLater]

As soon as we get one yes, still waiting on a shipment from Homey.

[@yucysun]

good for newer

[@teemuleppa3347]

as finnish person.... i would never choose amazon because that's not a big thing in here....the fact that apple is the only one whose smarthome can be controlled in finnish language so im forced to jump ships from android to apple and tbh i dont really like that...but talking english and having english on my phone just doesn't feel natural

[@madisonm2878]

I think you forgot to mention a major one and that's Samsung smarthings

[@6MonthsLater]

Thanks for pointing that out, def a miss on our end. We featured Samsung in the Matter video and I forgot to check to make sure the brands we talked about in this one were consistent and a bit more comprehensive. - Josh

[@hugobarros6095]

defenitly a very good option and a mid ground between google home/homekit and Home Assistante. it's not as complicated as home assistante but it has way more options than google home for instance.

[@SirWoodpecker]

Bro i watched this and it was uploaded 6 months ago. Matches with your channels name man

[@ScottRobertson4523]

Question... is Matter just a joke? I have no clue how to get access to it

[@jacobdeveydt4758]

Why did this video show up on my home page 6 months later?

[@ct6858]

Or just use Home Assistant to use almost any device 🤷

[@seankelly5223]

I WOULD HAVE A GOOLE HOME

[@Redridge07]

Bose are a better option for speakers

[@varunaeeriyaulla]

What about smart things?

[@rcarioca]

It is a pain that almost everything goes dead..

[@mosesklalnunzira892]

first

[@ryannshaunda]

I really wanted to watch this, but his voice is so annoying!!

[@fruvita67]

This is very bad start up video...for many reasons.

[@6MonthsLater]

Always looking to improve our videos. What could we have done better?

[@fruvita67]

@@6MonthsLater well mixing brands is very bad idea for starters as some stuff does not work with others brand ...other stuff is ok for starters but in the long run its very bad for example bulbs are ok for starters but everyone later regrets of not buying smart switches

[@ypark2877]

Smart plugs and switches. If doing bulbs do not do many. Will end up replacing.

[@lukeholmberg5420]

@@fruvita67 he explained the upcoming shift to matter… acknowledging both sides. what more do you want him to do?

[@Kyleigh-Hughes]

TBH, i would say otherwise always prioratize Smart Switches over Smart Lights, Smart Switches are better and cheeper long term. While like 2 Smart Bolbbes cost the same as 1 Lightswitch.

[@classicceramiccoating]

as finnish person.... i would never choose amazon because that's not a big thing in here....the fact that apple is the only one whose smarthome can be controlled in finnish language so im forced to jump ships from android to apple and tbh i dont really like that...but talking english and having english on my phone just doesn't feel natural

[@AndrewReed-t6q]

Question... is Matter just a joke? I have no clue how to get access to it