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0:00 Intro
0:07 It’s a twister! 🌪️
0:57 Watch your step! 👟
2:07 Let the tiny terror sleep 😴
3:01 Smart reboot 🔄
3:56 Basketball lights 🏀
5:56 Fresh air alert 🛝
6:31 Bribery 🍬
7:19 Watch the sunset 🌅
7:50 Dad mode 👨‍👧‍👧
8:36 TV light perfection! 😍
9:41 Another chore dashboard...
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[@SmartHomeSolver]

Should I let my daughter beat me in basketball? 🤔 **Update** here is the article to set up the automations: smarthomesolver.com/reviews/10-new-automations-for-2024-how-to-setup/

[@Kaltsut]

Yes

[@SummerSausage1]

That's not how kids learn.@@Kaltsut

[@algernonwebbe]

Nope. Invite my kids over instead to play with her so she can beat them.

[@greenbubbleboy5673]

​@SummerSausage1 Yeah, she needs to earn it. Then, never let Reed win another game in his life as revenge

[@pokerbarloahavia]

Do you have a smart home design and automation service?

[@RGrant2504]

THIS MAN IS USING AN AUTOMATIC CAT FEEDER TO GIVE HIS KIDS M&M's FOR COMPLETING CHORES. What a time to be alive. Genius.

[@modembuddy]

I don't even have kids but now I wish I did just to do this.

[@marcelsnottebel]

this family is going places

[@lastnamefirstname2390]

This guy is living in 3024.

[@DumekTV]

Our automation master going full Pavlov mode with his kids :D gotta see what comes next :D

[@Thrillhouse2500]

Love the idea of the lights dimming and turning off depending on playback, I did that in my theater room recently and it's my favorite automation to date.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

That's awesome!

[@EToporov]

How exactly do you set this up with Apple TV? I’m failing to figure it out. Thanks!

[@michaelmenzie2806]

i would like to know how to do this as well. will it work with the Nvidia Shield?

[@PearceSmith]

@@EToporovsame! I have an Apple TV too and I’d love if I could do this!

[@Newyork331]

I would love to know how that automation work as well. I just had my man cave built and would love to learn that automation for when I have theater nights.

[@LadyRenira]

The broken automations on the chore dashboard hit me right in the feels, lol. Great video. :)

[@MrFatboyRuns]

Everytime I think you've run out of first world problems to solve, you come up with another 10 😂😂😂

[@SmartHomeSolver]

😂😂

[@wwolfram33]

The simple things are the best. The 'offline' routine is a great idea! Thanks!

[@virutalnewscenter]

For the door bell, when the door is closed and the lights are off in the TTR (tiny terror room) if the door bell button is pushed, then turn on a smart color bulb to red. Or maybe a strobe light on a smart plug.

[@morells09]

5:20 I appreciate the notice here but I really think that you should be disclosing in your ad that their autopilot is a recurring indefinite subscription that locks the majority of the already very expensive product’s feature behind.

[@Stephen-Jones]

I have a similar automation setup with my Google TV stick, but did tweak it so that if the light switch (with a shelly) is in the on position then do the auto lights up/down while watching tv, otherwise leave the light in its current state. Thanks for another great vid.

[@TheChangB]

Love the TV lights! I'll have to try that out. I've been watching the Eight Sleep for a long time now. Too bad most of the features are paywalled behind a subscription model and everything stops working if it loses cloud connection. As soon as Eight Sleep or another company solves those two issues, I'll be getting one immediately!

[@inzane.hanson]

Forreal. Premise of the 8sleep product is amazing (assuming it doesn’t have leaking problems), but for a product like this that costs thousands of dollars to ALSO require an expensive monthly subscription for basically all features is ridiculous. These guys have to have huge margins so there’s definitely business opportunity there to compete.

[@dreddr6244]

I have something similar but I just use the Aqara FP2 sensors. I use time & zones as triggers if either myself or wife get out of the bed with repeat - # - wait 10sec to shut it off. But the beauty is that depending where you go it will follow us, down the hallway and down the stairs then do everything in reverse. The pressure mat is a decent idea but really impractical and behind the curve.

[@Sparky_D]

One of my newest automations which I love is to get a notification from Home Assistant with a button that takes me to the relevant shipping list for either the hardware store or supermarket. I used zones in the main local stores that I frequent. It works perfectly.

[@inelonwetrust9169]

Wow! What a great list of automations. Thanks for the ideas.

[@jetpacktuxedo]

Hey Reed, a couple of times in here I noticed you mention that you made one automation to turn things on and another to turn them back off (the basketball lights for example). I've been combining both the "on" and "off" into a single automation using the "choose" action which makes for a much cleaner automation list and makes enabling/disabling much easier.

[@misteraon]

Yes, this! I just did this with and automation last night. Combined six automations for a scene controller into one. Plan to use this for NFC tag automations as well and maybe clean up some other automations.

[@jetpacktuxedo]

@@misteraon yeah, early on I had eight automations controlling four fans in different windows (two intake and two exhaust), but after making some virtual thermostats and merging the automations with choose statements it's now all managed by two automations.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Nice! That is a good way to keep it organized! I’ve done that before but sometimes I prefer to separate them out for debugging when the automation grows and gets more advanced.

[@misteraon]

@@SmartHomeSolver just figured out last night how to combine the choose option with local calendar. You can add timed events to the calendar with it’s start and end times then those get added to the automation as two separate triggers with templates to filter based on event name. They also get a trigger id assigned. Then the choose action options will execute the appropriate set of actions based on start or end triggers. So on and off actions are all in on automation.

[@TechMedDurra]

I have the same solution for my TV lights. It's one of my favorite automations. I have set a delay for when they will turn on when paused or idle so they don't turn on between episodes.

[@MLJenkins]

Idk what was funnier the kid candy dispenser or you being told at the end to fix all your broken automations 😂 Great ideas! I have used the wind speed for a while now to turn off our holiday blowups as high wind destroys them. The camera motion on the reolink camera also works great as you did with unifi, as I have mine announce when vehicles or people are coming in the driveway and turn on lights and such at night based on those motions. Great idea on the TV pause, I’ll probably use that one! I have a TV on routine for the lights but I like the idea of dimming them up on pause!

[@manukalias]

Loved it ❤❤ I am little slow on implementation at my place but managed to start living with 40 smart devices via home assistant till now. Door Bell notification on All family members phone and speakers is one of the best things I've done. Showing it off to few people lead to 2 requests for automating their homes too but due to a full time Job, have requested them to wait a couple of months, as I am already working on custom Tasmota based relay boards which will go inside the switch panels of a typical India based switch panels. Thanks for sharing your Automation Ideas, A few of These can be very productive 🙏🙏

[@colbymoore12]

That "treat" dispenser made me spit my beer out. Absolutely love it!

[@jamesmonahan7872]

Another great video with great automations. Thank you for sharing. Many of these I already were using but I like the Tempest so I will look into that. Also like the Eight Sleep and will investigate more about that product

[@wscottfunk]

Well done Reed! I do the same with my TV play/pause triggers. I have both the bathroom and kitchen light scenes turn on/off based on the state. I also use the adaptive lighting integration and it works well. Also, not sure if you've tried the Inovelli switches but they are awesome! I use the 2-1 Zigbee version and set up multiple automations depending on the number of presses of the buttons. For example, 2x of the small config button calls the robot vac to clean that specific room. 5x up, opens the garage door and 5x down closes it. 3x down locks all doors and starts bedtime mode. 3x up unlocks the front door only. The LEDs can be configured as multicolor animated notifications. Always look forward to seeing what you've come up with. Thanks for sharing your great ideas!

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks! Yes I have the Inovelli zwave version in a couple of spots and I’m using the multiple presses for automations. I love it! Especially the Red version to control smart bulbs.

[@user-fw9gp8wg7f]

How do you automate that with Apple TV?

[@wscottfunk]

​@@user-fw9gp8wg7fvia an integration in Home Assistant,

[@pamcadd8658]

What outdoor shades are you using? We have a screened porch that needs shades that can be automated.

[@katsoutofthebox]

Stahp I can't with the pet candy dispenser 🤣🤣🤣 This is too good!

[@spspower]

Hello from Greece. Thank you for all of your video. :)

[@TechMeOut5]

I Absolutely LOVE your videos and you just crack me up with your sense of humor. spot on!!!

[@MAMDAVEM]

Some GREAT automation ideas. I've been using a Tempest weather station with Homeassistant for the last couple of years and found it to be very useful. I use the rain sensor and external temperature measurement to control whether or not the ventilation to our basement operates. If it is raining or too cold it dosent pull wold wet air into the basement. I use the UV sensor to alert us to th e need to wear sunscreen or a hat. The "feels like" temperature, which takes into account the effect of the wind, is useful to decide what clothing to wear. I also have an automated Polytunnel and the humidity and temperature readings are used to drive ventillation and humidification routines in the Polytunnel. The only sensor that I have found to be sometime unrelaible if the lightning sensor as I occassionally get false alarms, but where I live lightning is both uncommon and rarely a problem so this does not bother me.

[@marchoude2303]

I've never actually laughed out loud to an automation youtube video. That candy dispenser is GENIUS! and the last joke about broken automations hit too close to home. Love your videos.

[@billlin5449]

I have the same set up for strip light under the bed. To reduce false detection, I have a bed pressure sensor and motion sensor. It works very well and almost no false triggering. The pressure carpet is nice but you gotta step on it.

[@TheSodFather09]

Hey Reed great video . Really love your home automation ideas. Also always seems like you have a new born in the videos .

[@magilla8609]

You are definitely blazing new trails in the smart home automation space!! Besides these videos at your house, the tours of other smart home innovators are really interesting. Could you remind me of the brand of shades you use in this video and more generally what (blackout) shades you recommend for a bedroom? Thanks.

[@RobertLowery]

I just had an epiphany the past week and did the same light automation for our Roku. It does not respond as quickly as yours, but it is very helpful. I like the idea of using smart plugs to reboot devices. I am going to have to try that. (FYI: I am tossing all my Feit Smart Plugs and Smart Light Bulbs. They keep failing completely or randomly going offline until manually power cycled.)

[@jmurray0220]

Thank you for the video. Will you release a video discussing how you automated your shades?

[@emilsecker7881]

I have that exact theater automation. Love it

[@larton]

Good idea with those blinds. My blinds close half an hour after sunset (for privacy), and during the day if it's sunny and warm, but go up if it starts raining.

[@emilsecker7881]

Why after sunset? It’ll be dark for 30 mins before they close

[@Robin-ym1jy]

I implemented my nightlight with the Aqara FP2, works well.

[@ankurharna1]

can you show how you setup the automations? Like going on to each devices and linking the conditions from the Google home device etc.

[@MrDingleberry31]

Good stuff. Thanks for the video

[@i_am_not_a_pro_but_lets_try]

I do something similar with wind speed - If its too strong, or the gusts are too strong, then it turns off the pond pump, as otherwise, all the water is blown away :D

[@DustinHedges]

I would love to see more detailed information on your Chore setup. Great work!

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Here is how I set up all the automations in the video smarthomesolver.com/reviews/10-new-automations-for-2024-how-to-setup/

[@benhaze1010]

The humor in your videos is amazing! You make great instructional videos just more interesting and pleasing to watch.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thank you very much!

[@UnixGoldBoy]

All this would drive me insane. I'm very unpredictable about what I would want to do at any given time of the day. The NSA probably loves your setup, though.

[@danielaguilarbenitez1076]

Excellent video, I'm interested in knowing how you did the automation of the TV play and pause, I hope you make a video explaining it, greetings.

[@winnipegnick]

Same here.

[@BatiBat0o]

Awesome video like always Reed. Really appreciate it. I have one question, what shades do you have on your patio? They are awesome

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks! It's an Arizona based company but these are the ones we got allproshadeconcepts.com/services/sealed-track-system/

[@smarthometony]

Awesome automations!!

[@chargerman165]

My wife hates when I do home automation until she gets used to them then she sees the value. Garbage collectors come every Wednesday so on Tuesday evening Amazon Dot reminds us to take out the trash. Several times she has said ‘oh I forgot’. Automation is a great thing in many ways. Thanks great video.

[@jobshst3363]

Hi Reed, any idea how to set kasa switches/plugs to be on schedule of the month?.. like i want April 15 at 12 noon the lights should go on and so on...

[@Kurzei]

Oh man, I need that chore dashboard for my kid. He'd love using that. That would make a great tutorial for the other channel ; )

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks for the idea! I've thought about doing a dedicated video about it so I'll look into it!

[@misteraon]

I ran across a video on another channel where he used NFC tags to manage maintenance task (adult chores). He setup reminders in HA to nag him to do something. When he’d complete it, he’d scan the NFC tag near the task…ie clean dishwasher filter…and it would reset the counter/helper. Think of doing the same thing for air filters and smoke detectors. This could work for kids chores too assuming they’re old enough to have a phone.

[@gregwessels8374]

@@SmartHomeSolver I'm very interested in making a chore dashboard too. I'm disabled and have caregivers that come to assist me daily and have a spare samsung tablet I'd love to set recurring tasks for them to check off.

[@familiekoopman2005]

Love all the idea's! Could you make a 'renewed' video on how to start with smart home, especially what devices you recommend and how to use HomeAssistant?

[@SmartHomeSolver]

That's in the works right now! I'll note your specific questions as well, thanks!

[@bbaikv]

hello, great video! what is the trigger you use for when the show finishes on ATV?

[@SmartHomeSolver]

It just works when the Apple TV state changes to paused which gets triggered when a show ends. That’s what makes it so easy. I’ll have an article on my website soon showing more of the details.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Here's an article with how to set up the automation and the code for it smarthomesolver.com/reviews/10-new-automations-for-2024-how-to-setup/

[@bbaikv]

Thanks!! this is great!@@SmartHomeSolver

[@jig1056]

I love the way you incorporate your family in these videos. The kids grow up so fast, enjoy every moment you can.

[@syafiqaddin2667]

that bribery part is genius HAHAHAHAH

[@ironcrafter54]

Your videos definitely set the standard in quality when it comes to smart home tech

[@xXDeadJesterXx]

I am really excited about the pressure pad. I really hope they add the capability to determine how much weight is on it. I want to use it under my mattress so it will trigger automations when I get into and out of bed. But my kids also end up in our room at night so I don't want the automations to trigger for them (like turning all the lights on/off).

[@kaspervejen7624]

Could you make a video on a home teather. what projectors and how to make a screen that can move up and down

[@DjBoomBoX]

Hi @SmartHomeSolver i watch the second video + your text page but did not see that part. As many person ask, how does HA know when to switch lights when credits play? Thank you

[@jfierstien]

I had an issue with my outdoor ceiling fans on my deck when I first installed them - high winds will destroy them. I was using airport weather until I got the Weatherflow. Also I'm now using the status of the thermostat (heat/cool) and the temperature outside to control the open/close of the cellular window shades. The next upgrade will be to modify the routines to pull the light intensity to determine if it is sunny or cloudy and get that extra tweak of solar radiation on cold sunny days. I turn on a decorative light 15 minutes before sunset - to remind us to check out the sunset.

[@dudus2tati1]

Can you tell how to set up the routine of tv? Thx for the video

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Yes here is an article explaining how to set them up smarthomesolver.com/reviews/10-new-automations-for-2024-how-to-setup/

[@AZ_Baggin]

Hi, can you advise how to automate patio lights as there is no switch at the patio door? Thanks

[@KienTran]

Oh man, the TV light automation is great! I feel dumb for not thinking of it myself as it's so obvious

[@patriciogayol3130]

Great automations! I really liked the TV light-dimming one (simple but really useful!), so I implemented that mself. Anyway, I'm not being able to trigger it when playing/pausing Netflix app (any other apps works just fine, it looks like Netflix doesn't udpate the status correctly on GoogleTV). Did you also found this issue? Thanks!

[@myHomeKithome]

Amazing! I'm still perplexed as to why smart video doorbells in 2024 don't have do not disturb mode. It seems like such a no-brainer.

[@MrFatboyRuns]

My Eufy doorbell allows me to set a do not disturb function through the app, I'd imagine other doorbells would do the same

[@myHomeKithome]

@@MrFatboyRuns I haven't tried a huge amount, but the ones I have tested don't allow you to automate a do not disturb mode. I have to look into that one.

[@gdunner4855]

How do you set up unifi to make a trigger? I’ve got unifi cameras and doorbell didn’t realize this was possible. Thanks for the ideas!!

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Here's how to set up all the automations smarthomesolver.com/reviews/10-new-automations-for-2024-how-to-setup/

[@cdarrigo]

Hi Reed - I want to set up an automation in my master bathroom. I want to measure the temperature of the water in the shower. When it's below a certain range. I want the lights in the bathroom to be blue as it approaches the desired range rad if it gets too hot flashing red. I currently have govee lights in my light fixtures in the master bath. I can't seem to find a smart temperature sensor for the shower head. Have you heard of anything like this?

[@kanes5105]

Love the kids chore candy dispenser! I could use that for my Border Collie to get him to put all his toys away!

[@technithusiast]

For the tiny terror sleep automation, have u considered using the fP2’s sleep monitor instead of looking at the door and light?

[@SmartHomeSolver]

That could work!

[@GCubedProductions]

Tv light control is a game changer!!!

[@SamPhoenix_]

Please share how you set up that final TV automation, especially the lights on when show ends

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Here's an article explaining how to do it smarthomesolver.com/reviews/10-new-automations-for-2024-how-to-setup/

[@SoCalVipers]

My wife literally posted notes very similar to that on our doorbell. haha.

[@8Arachne8]

These are great. How many can be done without Home Assistant. (Like the TV lighting one a lot.)

[@8Arachne8]

@Hit-Profile-Let-Converse No one needs to hear what you fake scammers have to say.

[@SmartHomeJunky]

Cool ideas as usual! What trigger did you use for detecting devices offline?

[@SmartHomeSolver]

When the status changes to Unavailable for a few minutes.

[@AshleySteel]

With the play pause thing on the TV, how do you cater for other states where you don't want dimmed lights, like if you're eating snacks or doing some other activity on the couch?

[@SmartHomeSolver]

I have an input boolean switch that can override it and you can see it in the automation smarthomesolver.com/reviews/10-new-automations-for-2024-how-to-setup/ I also have a video planned on the 2nd channel going into more detail on how to customize this automation even further.

[@CODxCAMPERx]

Move the mat under the bed, disable motion sensor light if occupied.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Oh that’s a good idea!

[@HowserMonstar]

Which integration are you using for the Novostella floodlights into home assistant?

[@r.varshithaditya2210]

What type of shades are you using? Can you give the link please?

[@sarvasrikant]

Amazing automations. How did you do the TV lights automation. Would love to do something like that using Apple tv

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks! Here is the article explaining how to set it up smarthomesolver.com/reviews/10-new-automations-for-2024-how-to-setup/

[@msbgone]

Nice, like that last one with the tv lights on pause! Now fix those broke automations! LOL...

[@Spazeranger]

Do you have a guide of getting HomePod Mini to speak when something is triggered?

[@saisusheelsunkara462]

How do you determine show is finished?

[@sasankej]

"All your broken automation, no Ice cream for you" That was hilarious and to the point! HA broken automation list keeps piling up every month and you don't feel like deleting them as you spent time on its logic and secretly hope you'll make use of it again after tweaking, but you never do! 😅 10/10 for your automation by the way! 👏👏👏

[@beepboopbeepboop190]

That one hit too close to home. "I don't want to delete this one yet because it feels close to working, I'll just start a new one and leave that one for now" and ending up with a mountain of automations and never sure which ones are actually working and doing things and which are "running" but not actually doing anything.

[@richardharrison5797]

Love the TV lights, just set it up and it’s already got the wife and daughter’s approval 😂

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Haha nice! Good job!

[@user-fw9gp8wg7f]

How’s you set up the automation for the Apple TV?

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Here's the article on how to set up that and all the other automations smarthomesolver.com/reviews/10-new-automations-for-2024-how-to-setup/

[@laneburkhammer9666]

Was wondering if you would be able to provide me a link or the name of the company that installed your back patio shades? Please also here in Arizona and wanting to add them to my back porch.

[@turbo2ltr]

How do you tie unifi protect (doorbell ring and camera motion) into HA?

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Here is an article with all the YAML code for each automation you can check out smarthomesolver.com/reviews/10-new-automations-for-2024-how-to-setup/

[@kevinwhiten2804]

I would love to see how you controlled the TV to play Ms Rachel!! I need to setup a Dad mode soon!

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Here's how I set up the automation smarthomesolver.com/reviews/10-new-automations-for-2024-how-to-setup/

[@Gabriel-vi7nl]

Does the new Aquara hub replace the bond RF hub?

[@roachmonk]

Would be nice to see some home assistant how to videos. I just got the HA green cuz i heard it was plug and play. Alas, it is not.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

I'm planning on some content about that soon. Keep an eye out for that on the 2nd channel.

[@deanwoodbridge6851]

Good evening. Super interested to learn how you tied UniFi camera into home assistant. Can you please help

[@JennyFoster-em3iq]

I just bought a tempest and I live in a subdivision and it just myself and don’t want. To attach it to my house. I see you put it on a pole… What did you use? Material and size and how talll

[@JKStudios101]

Those Automations are game changers. Especially if you have kids. I'll definitely consider them. 😍

[@mrxmry3264]

3:39 i have a similar automation for my DSL modem. when unifi reports that it is offline, the automation turns off the modem, waits a few seconds and then turns it back on. but how do you detect when that light is offline? 4:59 does that work with home assistant? and if so, does it require an internet connection?

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Yes it’s a status in Home Assistant and that status is “Unavailable” Home Assistant runs locally and so does my WLED light strip controller so it doesn’t need an internet connection for this to work.

[@mrxmry3264]

@@SmartHomeSolver looks like you partially misunderstood. the question about the internet connection wasn't about the light, it was about that eightsleep thing. does that need an internet connection?

[@jessecoenen]

Hey awsome tip about the lightning that reacts to the tv. works perfectly but sometimes friends come over and i wanna turn on the music on the same tv but i dont want the lights to react. is there any way the tv and lightning can only react to youtube and netflix? and not spotify and soundcloud?

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Yes it's possible to know what app on the Apple TV is being used. I'm planning on making a second channel video going into more depth on what you're talking about. So keep an eye out for that video!

[@jessecoenen]

@@SmartHomeSolverGreat i'll keep an eye out for the next video, will this also work on google tv?

[@loganboyd]

Where did you get your motorized solar shades? Somfy motors?

[@dylan_00]

I tried to do the TV lighting as you have, but with a Roku. The issue is that it takes somewhere around 5 seconds for HA to notice that the Roku has paused, and at least 5 seconds to notice it's playing again. Even worse, about 1/3 of the time, it doesn't notice the Roku start playing again, so the lights stay on. Any ideas?

[@millionandbell7779]

Whats the best way to track if phone comes back to wifi? I want to set up a tracker for my people in home assistant but i dont want them to have to download the app or anything

[@carlosalvarez4641]

Hi, can you explain in a bit more detail how you made the wifi/iphone automation (detecting when someone is at home through the wifi connection)? Thx!

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Home Assistant has many different ways of doing this. The way I'm doing it is the Unifi integration (which is my router and networking devices) that has a status for each device in Home Assistant if it's connected or not to the WiFi. It's extremely reliable. There are a handful of different ways to do this in Home Assistant, like Ping which works decent.

[@IrtiPlays]

Do you have the yaml for your automations somewhere we can see? I’m trying to get the lights to dim when watching TV but not sure how to detect when a show is about to end

[@IrtiPlays]

I’m using an Apple TV and detecting starts playing and paused

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Yes I just published the article smarthomesolver.com/reviews/10-new-automations-for-2024-how-to-setup/

[@IrtiPlays]

@@SmartHomeSolverPerfect thanks - I actually worked out that interestingly my Apple TV doesn't go to "Paused" state when a show ends, but idle... still good to see how others are doing similar things though!

[@Pino.1]

How about placing a pressure sensor under the baby’s mattress?

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Now we're talking!

[@keithschneider1025]

How did you create the automation for the smart reboot? That seems like one that would help with issues!

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Here is the article showing how that and all the automations in this video are set up. smarthomesolver.com/reviews/10-new-automations-for-2024-how-to-setup/

[@keithschneider1025]

@@SmartHomeSolver Thanks!

[@ramrajgg]

Nice automation ideas, i like the apple tv pause, but can you let us know how it was done i tried in shortcut and automation but not able to do it

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Yes I will have an article and more videos soon about how to do it!

[@ramrajgg]

Also just want to add one amazing automation ( which i feel), i always had a problem with amazon delivery so i added an automation on my spare ipad that when i receive a mail ( which is set to push) about the amazon delivery it intercom to all homepod that an amazon package has been delivered, if required i will send you the screenshot

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Here's how to set up the apple tv automation and all the others too smarthomesolver.com/reviews/10-new-automations-for-2024-how-to-setup/ That's a great idea about the Amazon delivery! I've seen the Apple Shortcut that can run from certain emails so that would totally work with that. I need to try it out soon.

[@BurakTurgut07]

Will you show us how to do them all? :)

[@richhoward4376]

What smart shades are you using? Did you do a video on them?

[@SmartHomeSolver]

I had a company here in AZ order and install the outdoor shades, but I mention them in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3WxiImIord7orssi=TQPJTE_AcUBf-Xa6&t=202