Smart Home For Beginners - Scenes

[@ShaneCreates]

Great video Matt. You are always able to explain things in such a clear, easy-to-understand way. Great stuff as always! 👍🏻

[@UndecidedMF]

Appreciate it, Shane!

[@mig2008pt]

One home automation system to rule then all! That’s what I use, and what I use is Home Assistant. Siri, Alexa, GH, Hue, Tuya, DIY ESP devices, Zigbee, you name it! One “app”, no cloud required, total control. Perfect! 👍

[@UndecidedMF]

Nice! I had some stability issues with HA, but it’s one heck of a system.

[@cylonmode]

Great video!! You need your own show on HGTV seriously...

[@UndecidedMF]

Ha! Thanks. Really appreciate it.

[@royallclark6331]

Wonderful video... Starting to feel real comfortable with what is needed to set my home up with cameras... Thanks!!

[@UndecidedMF]

Nice! Glad you found it useful.

[@tjsurferboi8565]

Thank you 🙏🏻 Your videos are my go to for anything smarthome.

[@thetrainrev5483]

Hi great vid - thanks! I am a complete "newbie" .... I have a string of RGB LEDs that I am using to light up a wall as a background for a scene in front of it. I want to create custom-color scenes for sunrise, day time, sunset and maybe a cloudy day. What system should I use on my Windows 11 to do that?

[@Vanalleswa]

Do you have options for the miboxer from milight? The lights are great, but the app lacks functionality. I've connected it to google home, but i can't create scenes. Hopefully you have an idea for this. thanks in advance!

[@johncariniCRM]

THANKS for this video - I have a bunch of Tuya devises, blink cameras and IFTTT to run some scenes VIA smartlife. This works well but I want to do more. I would like a hub-less or cloud based system if possible. Can you recommend what I should use to run everything in the future?

[@lucidmoses]

Although this is only basic stuff, You covered it well.

[@UndecidedMF]

Thanks! Hoping to set a good baseline for folks, especially if they’re new to smart home stuff.

[@ronm6585]

Good stuff, thanks Matt.

[@UndecidedMF]

Thanks, Ron. Appreciate it as always.

[@kardy12]

Great video! Smart home stuff is something I’ve only started to dabble with, so far I have some Eve temperature sensors in different rooms and a few plugs to monitor electricity use via HomeKit, as well as a Dyson fan/purifier which unfortunately doesn’t seem to be compatible with HomeKit. But I’m starting look at options to add a bit of automation. Given that there is an ever expanding amount of smart devices out there these days it’s can be a bit daunting to start researching what’s out there. So these videos are great, and some practical examples are really helpful.

[@UndecidedMF]

Glad you found the video useful. The Wild West aspect of smart homes is exactly why I’m making this series. It can be pretty daunting. If you think of any areas that would be worth covering as the series goes on, give me shout.

[@ricardoromo96]

to use the SmartThings hub do my devices need to be compatible with that? or as long as I can use them with Google/Alexa I'm ok to assign them to routines with ST?

[@chriss.9052]

Matt, When it comes to using a HUB for the interface, instead of spending $180 on the Philips HUE system can smart outlets be used to connect to the HUB or do they only connect to WiFi?

[@sacheswart]

Hi You have made a nice series so far. I can continue with home automation later My smarthome devices are from Philips Hue, Apple home kit, Somfy Tahoma. In the future I would like to set up homebridge for my Somfy Tahoma and also be able to control air conditioning via Apple homekit

[@VenaJo]

Great video again!

[@JohnComeOnMan]

I had no idea Moby had a home tech channel. Cool!

[@vlektor]

I have a scene named rainbow fade is there an option to repeat that till you put the lights out I work with tuya

[@BlackSkull289]

Hey Matt ,great videos!....my iPhone is having trouble recognising my Phillips hue bridge so I can set up Applehomekit,already have it set up with my echo bit struggling to workout why it’s not finding the bridge,tried turning it on/off but still no luck,any ideas?..Thanks in advance

[@UndecidedMF]

Thanks, John. That's a new one for me. Haven't heard of that issue, but you may need to reset the hub. It's kind of the nuclear option, but it can fix a lot of quirks.

[@BlackSkull289]

Undecided with Matt Ferrell thanks Matt 😁

[@i-chiulucero9647]

I want to add a kitchen cabinet light without physical wiring but by using the wifi switch. IS it possible?

[@biosgl]

One of my smart outlets is from tp link, unfortunately it doesn't work with apple home kit. On the bright side it works flawlessly with amazon. I guess brands and their support are playing a huge role and it would be nice to have a list of supported devices per ecosystem.

[@futurecactus]

Most devices tell you what they're compatible with. You can often get the functionality you want using IFTTT or by adding a Hubitat

[@weslloyd1991]

I’m conflicted. I like the new music but I miss the old jam. Promise to keep the original around and sprinkle it in?

[@UndecidedMF]

Oh, it’s very much in the rotation. For the series though I was sticking with this one.

[@leoclarke6462]

Great Video Matt- I have Apple Homekit ( and apple home pods) with a few scenes. Does Homekit via Siri pre-condition your Tesla? ( I know you can do it manually by the Tesla App) but wonder if you can say "hey Siri" precondition my Tesla?

[@aussie2uGA]

I took the easy was and used the "STATS" IOS app to make the Siri command "Cool Tesla". Matt may know a better way.

[@UndecidedMF]

Hi Leo! And yep, you can but have to use a third party app to make it work. There are a few, but I love Stats for iOS for that. You can set up Siri shortcuts for a bunch of the car commands ... even opening your frunk.

[@leoclarke6462]

Undecided with Matt Ferrell thanks

[@leoclarke6462]

Aussie2u thank you

[@iskrenpetkov4329]

Matt - anothet great video! Could you explain what version of Logitech Harmony remote you use and what driver you used to connect it to Hubitat?

[@UndecidedMF]

The logitech harmony elite and I'm using this: community.hubitat.com/t/release-logitech-harmony-hub-driver-v0-1-20190723/7618

[@MattiaBicchi]

Great video Matt! Loving your content! I've been using Smart things since it came out in the UK, I have the second-gen Hub... I have a question., that you might cover on another video.. which app are you suppose to use on SM, the classic or the new one, is a bit confusing since they released the new one! Thanks! Keep up the good work mate! :)

[@UndecidedMF]

Thanks, Mattia! I also have the second-get hub and was using the classic app (I prefer that one anyway). The slow, slow transition that smartthings is making to samsung is excruciating.

[@scottokeefe]

When do you think a network will allow other devices work from other manufacturers equipment. Will there be a standard?

[@crazycorg1]

scottokeefe CHIP Is being made by a few popular companies like Apple, google, and amazon

[@bodytribe]

Hi Matt! Greetings from Portugal! I have 4 GH minis and a GH hub, phillips Hue hub and all my wall switches are smartlife. I dont have support for rotines or is very limited in my country in GH, would you recomend smartthings to make rotines or there´s a cheaper way that doesn´t require another hub?

[@UndecidedMF]

GH has some of the basics, but isn’t as robust as other platforms. You can do routines, but as you pointed out, it can be limited. The best methods I would recommend all require hubs like Smartthings, Hubitat, Home Assistant, etc. With any of those you can easily tie it into GH, so you won’t lose any of the benefits you get today. Smartlife/Tuya is an interesting platform because it’s hubless. Have you tried a third party service like IFTTT or Life360? Between those two, you might be able to piece together missing functionality you’re looking for without having to add a hub.

[@bodytribe]

@@UndecidedMF thanks for taking the time to help me, smartthings v3 its already on its way :) but im getting some wifi lag , should i get a new router? its no lack of bandwith so im confused..

[@AndrewduToit]

I have a Google Chromecast. Can I use my phone to switch on the TV and maybe the amp connected to the TV?

[@UndecidedMF]

Yep ... but you'll need a remote like the Logitech Harmony. I've got a video on it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4TGc3Vnbpyfitk

[@stevenshircliff393]

Outstanding video as usual. So professionally done. Just a question: I started off years ago with Wink, and trying to migrate to Hubitat. Hubitat has an extremely steep learning curve. Your thoughts on Hubitat and Winks future?

[@UndecidedMF]

Thanks for watching! Wink has had a very rocky few years and development looks like it’s slowed down on the platform. On the flip side, Hubitat is coming on strong with a very vibrant community and consistent updates coming out from the platform. If Hubitat can keep up its pace of updates and growing the community, I think it could be one of the go to platforms. Right now, it’s definitely one to watch.

[@stevenshircliff393]

@@UndecidedMF Thanks Matt!

[@Rega128]

Very cool! love it matt, I have an Alexa with some smart plugs and smart lights , got some routines set for when i go to and from work , so with one command lights come one ,I get news report and weather, its so cool :-)

[@UndecidedMF]

Nice! It's like living the Star Trek lifestyle.

[@MartinThoma]

Modes are not in this video ( 6:20 )

[@Roadkill1anonly]

When setting up a smart home, should, I use a dedicated wifi router instead of my ISP?

[@CJPorras]

Antonio Dasilva I ended up purchasing my own router. My ISP one was kicking devices off the WiFi. I honestly recommend taking control of your internet, and pickup you’re own router if you can afford to.

[@UndecidedMF]

I'd strongly recommend getting a new wifi router. A lot of routers, especially ones from your ISP, tend to struggle when you have a lot of devices on the wifi. The more you add, the more they start to buckle under the pressure.

[@futurecactus]

This is why people switch to Zigbee or Z-Wave, it's better to keep the networks separate using the most appropriate protocols.

[@MartinThoma]

Starts at 2:12

[@MTolgaYURTCAN]

Hi I am using Xiaomi "mi home". So far so good. They have lots of smart gadgets. I have gas, smoke, motion, temperature, liquid and door sensors; light bulbs, kettle, water purifier, router, camera, vacuum cleaner, wifi extender and switch in the same Mi Home app. I have other gadgets but they are not controlled with same app. İf you want to see what devices they have install the app and try to add device manually. They got incredible devices.

[@ShaneCreates]

I love the Xiaomi devices as well. Definitely some of the most affordable sensors, many of which work with HomeKit!

[@UndecidedMF]

That’s a really extensive group of devices you’ve got going there. Good shout out for Xiaomi ... definitely worth checking out.

[@zahidimichel9322]

Please how do you get your xiaomi gateway to always stay connected? I have alot of people complaining it stops connecting after sometime with the mi home app?

[@MTolgaYURTCAN]

@@zahidimichel9322 Hi, I never had that problem. Xiaomi gateway has various versions mine is V2. Did you try changing the location. Distance is about 6 meters for mine. Also the server is set to Mainland China. Try changing server maybe that works.

[@zahidimichel9322]

@@MTolgaYURTCAN ok I will do just that I will change the location cos mine is already in China mainland,how long have you been using your system? I want to get the smoke detector hope they are realizable ?

[@AtullG]

Can you change your description to "Episode 2" please?

[@abdiwahabhassan8312]

Amazing but I can't do it on my tv

[@fjanahi]

I want the old intro theme song 😭😭😭

[@paddycans]

I like the new one, Stranger Things like!!

[@UndecidedMF]

Love that show!

[@UndecidedMF]

Old one is still in rotation ... don't worry.

[@TheWhinley]

My scenes button suddenly is gone somebody have the same poblem?

[@josecuervo4423]

+1

[@jonathanweimane6926]

Videos are too "professional" so the feeling is like tv commercials.... or manufacturers tutorials.. so didn't really watch or listen... 🤔 Don't think that this isn't what KZbin supposed to be.. 🤔

[@UndecidedMF]

Seriously? I’m getting knocked for making a well produced video? That’s a little crazy. 😜