All right, let’s hear YOUR opinion… does my home automation go overboard? Is that even possible?! 🙃 How I set up the automations: smarthomesolver.com/reviews/insane-automations/
@Punky2602 жыл бұрын
Never thought about the possibility to just hit/slap something to start an automation. This opens a new world for me :D
@adarlington2 жыл бұрын
Great video! For my robot vacuums, I have an automation set up such that in any room/hallway, you can double click the primary light switch (flashed with ESPHome), and the vacuum will come clean that room. I also have smart switches near trash cans on both of my floors, and when you double click either of those switches, the vacuum will head over to the trash can to be emptied. (One day I'll get vacuums that empty themselves!)
@DIYtechie2 жыл бұрын
@@adarlington I actually have the same, only with separate light switches/buttons for these functions.
@DIYtechie2 жыл бұрын
I use SmartThings multi purpose sensors (incl. vibrations) on all windows and doors. On the doors it will ring my doorbell and activate doorbell features if people simply knock on the door. Intuitive and practical.
@sandeept_soul2 жыл бұрын
I guess it is never overboard 😄 Is it possible to create a trigger from the distance remaining between me and my home ? say my map is on and I am 'x' kilometres away from home and it triggers an automation at my home . Sorry lf it sounds stupid 😬
@renewalendy88542 жыл бұрын
We're using NFC tags behind switches as well, but it's designed to bring up the documentation for that switch, so at a glance you can see: - a reminder of what that switch controls - under what circumstances the switch fails ("unavailable if ZigBee repeater on 1st floor is down", etc.) - how to get the desired action done if the switch does fail ("alternatively, press and hold XY switch") Approval Factor is pretty good!
@pnwadventures29552 жыл бұрын
This is better than most companies run their networks
@SmartHomeSolver2 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s extremely useful! I could improve my documentation and that could be a fun way to do it!
@Huy00352 жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@AgentOrange962 жыл бұрын
I have a label on all my wall plates (they're two part, so it's hidden) with a breaker number on them. This makes it easy to determine which breaker I need to turn off to work on a given light switch. (When I do my outlets, I will do the same.) Something like this might be another good bit of information to store in your documentation!
@BostYT Жыл бұрын
That's actually really cool, we should definitely use those!
@JevVan2 жыл бұрын
Reed I'm really enjoying this series where you show different home automation examples. I don't care how crazy they seem keep it up because all of them are great for getting my creative juices flowing!
@SmartHomeSolver2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear! Thanks!
@myHomeKithome2 жыл бұрын
LOVE The robot vacuum specific room cleaning button idea! It’s so incredibly practical!
@geetmadan19912 жыл бұрын
i have a similar automation to turn on the lights when someone knocks at the door. it is better than motion sensor as it doesn't get triggered by everyone.
@SmartHomeSolver2 жыл бұрын
That’s a good idea!
@PeteDabbs2 жыл бұрын
I've got the same. Vibration sensor on the back of the door.
@morells092 жыл бұрын
And opening and closing the door doesn’t set it off?
@TheUnofficialMaker2 жыл бұрын
Guess you don't have a video door bell! lol
@geetmadan19912 жыл бұрын
@@morells09 it does but I want that. Like when I open the door lights turn on and then when I lock the door manually the lights turn off.
@radkomuda2 жыл бұрын
My best vacuum hack is making an area called "movie night" which covers under and front of the sofa so when we take kids to sleep, Roomba takes care of the popcorn bits AND this made me think of programming Roomba not only for areas but also - scenarios. Makes perfect sense for us.
@SmartHomeSolver2 жыл бұрын
I like it!
@DanSpengeman2 жыл бұрын
I have a routine similar to your "Kids Out Of Bed" one but when their room doors open any time after their normal bed time, it turns on our lights under our bed to gently get our attention in case we need to help. If you're in a deep sleep, you can maybe miss it but being the light sleeper I am, I rarely don't react and it's been incredibly convenient.
@devonwilliams2423 Жыл бұрын
I have mine google a list of excuses why mommys naked so im always prepared for when the children come our way!
@AtomicDaw2 жыл бұрын
You should do a day in the life showing all you automations that you use
@SmartHomeSolver2 жыл бұрын
That would be a fun video! Thanks for the suggestion!
@SumanDebnathProfessional4 ай бұрын
@@SmartHomeSolver did you do it?
@Arabeon2 жыл бұрын
Love your automaton ideas bro, sometimes you inspire me and give me ideas, so thank you
@VPSmartTech2 жыл бұрын
yes, automations are the best thing in a smart home and sharing automation ideas on the internet is amazing 😊👍
@ElCidPhysics902 жыл бұрын
The scare the kids back to bed was amazing
@ethanashby43052 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is my favorite automation video yet. I need to get some of these setup, awesome!
@SmartHomeSolver2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ethan! Yes set some of these up and I’m always down to help!
@EpicBenjo2 жыл бұрын
Imagine banging a random part of a table and a gun shelf opens up
@VPSmartTech2 жыл бұрын
😀
@shaggyfilms2 жыл бұрын
That vacuum button is insane. I really hope i remember to implement this when i get my HA lol
@VPSmartTech2 жыл бұрын
it's easier to connect your vacuum to your voice assistant and just say "Hey Google, clean the bathroom". Assuming you have a voice assistant. This is more practical because you don't need buttons in every room and you can even start cleaning a room no matter where you are. So you don't have to walk to the kitchen to start cleaning the kitchen 😎
@SamButlerUK2 жыл бұрын
The Flex whispering at the kids had me 😂
@neekster282 жыл бұрын
I've done the wall switch NFC tag idea. I did it by cutting up a oversize NFC tag and using masking tape, but it works. I'll have to consider adding some more for guest mode and that kind of thing.
@neekster282 жыл бұрын
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@ymymym1112 жыл бұрын
I think the NFC tag idea is genius!
@williamj.dovejr.8613 Жыл бұрын
I would have a reminder to drink water first thing in the morning, take my vitamins, have my coffee start automatically and a reminder to eat my overnight oats...oh, morning music.
@TheSuitedEngineer2 жыл бұрын
The first automation is genius! I'm going to set this up right away! Edit: The watch list reminder automation.
@420TheStonedRanger2 жыл бұрын
The Echo Flex whispering the monsters are awake, made me literally laugh out loud 😂
@VPSmartTech2 жыл бұрын
Are the kids the monsters who are awake? 🤔
@420TheStonedRanger2 жыл бұрын
@@VPSmartTech now I'm not sure anymore 😂. At first I just thought it was something to scare his daughter back to her room. Maybe even both
@SmartHomeSolver2 жыл бұрын
It’s just to scare them, no double meaning. Maybe more like angry parent getting woken up in the middle of the night could be a monster.
@ruckus17132 жыл бұрын
Vacuum was awesome, but, for me, the fun factor biased the practicality score for the the nfc tags and vibration sensors. Both seem to be more involved than my current automations.
@randygreen0072 жыл бұрын
I have to agree with the Roomba button because by the time I’ve said “Alexa, ask Roomba to vacuum the bathroom” I could have just swept it myself. These long drawn out conversations with smart devices is getting old. It’s the with my weather station. By the time I’m finished asking if it’s going to rain at my location it’s already raining. I also like the idea of the vibration sensors because they could possibly alert me when the washing machine is finished or starting a different cycle so I don’t need to stand over it waiting.
@VPSmartTech2 жыл бұрын
but you have to buy buttons for each room and you have to physically go into the room to start the cleaning. With a voice assistant you save money and don't have to get up 😂
@aw1lt2 жыл бұрын
@@VPSmartTech buttons are cheaper.
@thenamen9352 жыл бұрын
@@VPSmartTech where are you when you see dirt in the bathroom? Already in the bathroom. Also the entire concept of Smart Homes is generally not to save money because Smart homes literally are: You pay more money to live a more comfortable life.
@VPSmartTech2 жыл бұрын
@@thenamen935 I am in the bathroom room and that's why I tell my Smart Speaker in the bathroom to clean it 😀
@denisdeslauriers7277 Жыл бұрын
"Kids, I need some help, go jump on dad and wake him up." That one cracked me up!
@EsotericArctos2 жыл бұрын
I ended up getting rid of all the remotes with the CEC via HDMI that turns everything on from one remote control. I know some brands have issues with CEC, but I am lucky that all of my stuff is from the same brand so it works well. But the old hit the TV to make it work better - I can see the fun value in that.
@chriscooper16862 жыл бұрын
Great Video…. Never thought about putting nfc tags under light plates. Going to start doing that. :)
@SmartHomeSolver2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you like the idea!
@Dennis-Earl-Smiley Жыл бұрын
To get up, i have a cat, smart bulbs mimicking natural sunrise, and alarms.
@GilesWells2 жыл бұрын
I have a simple shortcut called "Hodor" that locks the front door. Also when going to bed my wife likes the fan on and thunderstorm noises and would always tell me to "do the thing." Well now the bedroom Google *cough* Nest Mini listens for "Hey Google, do the thing." Many of my automation triggers are based around how to get that wonderful first time eye roll from the wife. "Hodor" was one of the best eye rolls yet.
@lverlaek2 жыл бұрын
One of your best video's, make me smile all the way trough.
@SmartHomeSolver2 жыл бұрын
Wow that makes me really happy to hear! Thank you for the kind words!
@arj4unow2 жыл бұрын
We can have all the automations but it takes a human to put them to good use. Loved it , Pushing things too far is how innovation takes place.
@PauloAbreu2 жыл бұрын
I love your videos with automation ideas, no matter how crazy they might be 😄😄😄👏👏👏
@bat33322 жыл бұрын
apart from guiding the kid back to bed everything else is great automation and not taking too farrrrrr. I love the way you have shown the spouse approval rating which is the most important bit in any automation
@GioBen682 жыл бұрын
As always super video👍🏼 just great to see how your family is participating. Adds a lot of fun 👌🏼😁
@lthomas63 Жыл бұрын
Cool automations, I love the Ferris Bueller quote!
@florianhennig47782 жыл бұрын
The NFC stuff would be great if it was possible to scan them without having to unlock the phone first. That is the only thing that prevents me from using more NFC tags for my automations. Because if I have to unlock the phone anyway I can open the device controls shortcut and select the stuff I want in there.
@jorjnagz2 жыл бұрын
Just like Fonzie hitting the Jukebox to get it to play. I like it!
@rhueoflandorin2 жыл бұрын
most of these were pretty clever. the two that got me laughing the most were the two that involved the kids: "go to bed, the monsters are awake" and "i need help....go jump on daddy." LOL.
@MMarch831 Жыл бұрын
I dig the first one. And good call on Ted Lasso. Brilliant show.
@drstefankrank Жыл бұрын
We have presence detectors under all of our beds. You can activate a special mode that gives some attention in the bedroom when the detector in the kid room triggers. It's for the special moments the parents may have during the night. From triggering to entering the bedroom is enough time to get everything child friendly. :)
@hughatkins2 жыл бұрын
These are generally great idea, you’ll have a yield to them, but they. Are entertaining at a minimum, awesome unique idea for some! Keep them coming!
@whennn Жыл бұрын
Would love to see a weekly or monthly video edition of crazy automations that you and your subscribers from around the world do. Unique things that we can all use if we need to.
@steveshr38052 жыл бұрын
Reed you spoil us, ANOTHER reference for the Ferris nerds, glorious. When Cameron was in Egypt's land... let my Cameron go!
@5ucur Жыл бұрын
It's not just in films 😁 One winter, a professor turned on a heater in the classroom. It's one of those old ones with the tubes. Only one of the tubes was working so the heating was minimal. A friend gave the heater a careful slap and one more tube came back to life! 😁 We were all thankful to him.
@VeeryBird2 жыл бұрын
That pressure sensor is genius! I'm gonna look for it immediately!
@andrewcbartlett2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Backfire proof automations are tricky!! I miss Luna!
@JuanAmeijeiras2 жыл бұрын
For the vitamin reminder/counter button, maybe better application will be with an NFC tag below the container?
@Hoops-Senior Жыл бұрын
'Spouse' approval went down on the NFC idea as it meant having her phone to hand. He said that in the video.
@Happyfortunestudio2 жыл бұрын
I’m so grateful I found your channel 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
@RhinoNigel2 жыл бұрын
I do this for my kitchen cabinet with the pots and pans to turn the lights on. If you’re getting a pot out, your obviously cooking and needs lights.
@VPSmartTech2 жыл бұрын
sounds great, but how exactly do you know if you taking out a pan for cooking or putting it back in the drawer after cleaning? Both times you have to open the drawer which will then trigger the lights
@RhinoNigel2 жыл бұрын
@@VPSmartTech it’s def not perfect. Unfortunately the lights will turn on still. But either way, you’re in the kitchen so you’ll need lights. You can just turn em off with a button press on your way out
@VPSmartTech2 жыл бұрын
@@RhinoNigel if you always need lights in the kitchen, why not using a motion sensor to turn them on and off automatically?
@RhinoNigel2 жыл бұрын
@@VPSmartTech because there are different lights for different tasks. I don’t want the lights I use for cooking to turn on whenever I walk into the room.
@VPSmartTech2 жыл бұрын
@@RhinoNigel ok, makes sense 👌
@04williamsl Жыл бұрын
The vitamins example would also be good for pets to not over feed them or for those caring for others who have to take tablets. It can be easy to forget if they've taken them, or if there's multiple people caring for them, making sure each other knows what they've done... this could definitely help that process.
@patrickbroadhead19822 жыл бұрын
NFC tag in the light switch... the only thing I can think of is quagmire mode for when you get home after a date. Lmao 🤣
@samboden63522 жыл бұрын
Reed, I'm impressed with all the possibilities you're showing here! It's so much more than the standard light bulb and scenes stuff. I'm still pretty new to this stuff, so excuse my possibly silly question... But can a ConBee 2 handle all these extra buttons and sensors? Since I wouldn't need a gateway for every brand it would seem like a good solution, wouldn't it? Thank you!
@jc_tuba282 жыл бұрын
Another Saturday, another smart home solve video!! Love the vids, keep it up ;)
@SmartHomeSolver2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jacob! Will do!
@NathanPatton2 жыл бұрын
'percussive maintenance', nice lol 😁
@MikeBzd2 жыл бұрын
I like the Fonzi style media center activation feature. Something I should add to my setup.
@keebroll33882 жыл бұрын
Love these ideas, especially the one that scares the kids to go back to their room! My wife would hate me hahaha
@movingloz2 жыл бұрын
Haha 😂. Luv it. That’s seriously the best idea I’ve heard of, hitting the tv cabinet.
@imenjak2 жыл бұрын
Dynamic alarm clock is really good idea!
@YODAddyLIVE2 жыл бұрын
With the price of switches being an issue why waste one just to vacuum a room? I see you have an Echo device there so a simple verbal "Vacuum bathroom #" would suffice. NFC tags are great but once again a bit too much when a simple voice command would work and there is no need to take your phone out. I use them for owner's manual and for sharing guest wi-fi. As for grocery assist it can be a bit tricky as you need to know if the spouse is coming home from grocery or just coming home. In our case we always say if we will be doing grocery so when arriving home, it's a known issue so notification that garage door opens is enough to know. I like what you did with the timing thing but would switch to using a camera in the garage along with a whole house notification "Come help with the groceries". What if its only one bag or the person doesn't need any assistance? How about using a button? Find a good placement and it will be up to the shopper to press the button that announces, "I need help in the garage"?
@raymondbailey21422 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this channel. I have gotten a lot of issues solved by watching it. I do wonder if there's an automation that'll keep the wife from complaining about the automations. 🤣 Also not one automation in this video has gone to far, they're perfect.
@ronm65852 жыл бұрын
I think these automations are just right Reed. Thanks. 😊
@SmartHomeSolver2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it Ron!
@vasudevbandewar61312 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making me start my journey of home automation. I was able to create a automation of “clean everywhere” using a tag but now with same tag i would like to send it home. Thanks in advance.
@dsv5912 жыл бұрын
Any recommendations to organize the automations and devices? Name patterns for instance, a video on how to keep everything under control would be great.
@Matt.Gillard Жыл бұрын
Your channel is fantastic! Keep it up man!
@bronney Жыл бұрын
Your wife nailed the scary whispers lol.
@jmr2 жыл бұрын
I have a wake alarm going based on when I went to bed. Been using that well over a year. Maybe even a couple years. Currently it looks to see if my phone is in the bedroom and charging. Pressure sensor does not work because my wife will roll to my side of the bed sometimes. The alarm turns off if my phone leaves the bedroom to another place for more then 10 minutes. I also have a (preemptive?) "snooze" alarm button I can hit to extend the sleep time when I can't get to sleep.
@brentkleinman69262 жыл бұрын
Those ideas are pretty sweet! Sweet video.
@alwaysfallingshort Жыл бұрын
I really like the alarm timing thing a lot.
@leopold75622 жыл бұрын
As much as I love the idea of whacking the TV stand to start the media stuff, it’d never work in my house. Given said unit is also used for putting post down, or as a coffee table or an impromptu “just dump it here” surface, it’d probably trigger every few minutes!
@jester47612 жыл бұрын
Not really an automation, but I have two cameras in a room that I want to make sure I know when they are active. So I have a plasma globe turned on when the cameras are on, and turned off when the cameras are off. It's a great way to see if I'm recording at a glance. Since that room is public, and the cameras are hidden, its pretty convenient.
@VPSmartTech2 жыл бұрын
cool 👏
@gabemcguire24636 ай бұрын
I like the NFC tags for Spotify on the Echos. I've been considering doing something similar. Spotify connect can be iffy on whether or not it wants to let me connect to an Echo group, but asking Alexa to start playing on that group always works. I've got an automation in Shortcuts now where I can just tap it and it automatically asks Alexa to start playing music on the appropriate group for where I am. By using NFC stickers to trigger it, I hope to mimic the AirPlay handoff from HomePods
@protzmafia2 жыл бұрын
...Did you already get all of the groceries..? 🤣 too real
@Schjoenz2 жыл бұрын
Your wife did the whispering but she also turned it off. 🤣🤣🤣
@timothyreed77092 жыл бұрын
For the vitamins, would a force sensing resistor pad work for detecting when you pick up the vitamins? I think it would cool to detect when vitamins are taken without any user input. Could pair the sensor with a Fibaro Implant if one doesn't already exist
@SmartHomeSolver2 жыл бұрын
That would be pretty sweet. I need to look into those more.
@nightsky5492 жыл бұрын
That would be awesome!
@VPSmartTech2 жыл бұрын
or a contact sensor mounted to the lid of the vitamins box, so every time you remove the lid, it will be noticed by your smart home 🙂
@areks43972 жыл бұрын
These are the kind of things that sound great in theory but fail spectacularly in practice. Just think the amount of times you move stuff in your cabinets while just trying to get something from them. Too error prone. Also, what happens when you finish a bottle and get a new one? Now you need a way to distinguish if you grabbed those by accident, for replacement or to give it to your kids. Sure, you can then use a scale instead of a FSR to figure out weight differences, but how far down the line are you willing to go? Sometimes simple is best.
@VPSmartTech2 жыл бұрын
@@areks4397 moving stuff in your cabinet will not affect it in any way 🤷 You just place the original pill dose inside something that has the contact sensor attached to it's lid. You can buy a new pill dose and replace the old one, without changing anything on your setup. When you do the replacement you already gave your kids their vitamins, so no problem here at all.
@piyusjai2 жыл бұрын
Media Center Vibration Sensor idea is awesome fun!!!
@darinsmith94682 жыл бұрын
Well, now you need a jukebox so you can be The Fonz and hit it to make it play.
@VPSmartTech2 жыл бұрын
😃👍
@hangin66022 жыл бұрын
Reed, thanks for another great video. I love all those ideas, particularly using vibration sensors - you don’t need to have your phone on hand to read an NFC tag, and it’s an easy action to remember. But maybe I’d use the term “knock” as in knock on the cabinet, instead of “hit”. 😏
@SmartHomeSolver2 жыл бұрын
Knocking works too but it’s fun to hit things. It’s more of a node to all the times it’s used in movies/tv shows kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5_Wfmqlir6Bhac
@mariebarger86312 жыл бұрын
Just right for all! Can't wait to set up. Thank you.
@SmartHomeSolver2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marie!
@ste3lwill Жыл бұрын
Now I want to get a old school Jukebox, mount a vibration sensor and do a Fonzie impression every time I want to play some music
@speedracer91322 жыл бұрын
I’m seeking the ultimate theater automation but have no clue how to trigger: I want the lights to do when turning the tv on but completely go out when starting a show/movie, then come back up to dim when the credits roll
@rlmiller0072 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! Your channel is awesome. I have been automating my home since windows 95 using some Radio Shack light controls. Look forward to adapting your ideas!!!!
@budspencer2412 Жыл бұрын
Your taking it wayyyy to fair!!
@suzithewitch2 жыл бұрын
Not too far! I have an automation that when I "knock on wood" (the table next to my chair), some fairy lights twinkle in response. It's fun when someone who's never seen it before comes over :)
@SmartHomeSolver2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Those fun automations can be the best!
@chrisneighbors15482 жыл бұрын
I need a Fonz way of making things work! Will def try that one!
@MannyHaarp2 жыл бұрын
Love these automations! Nice showcase on Inception! It's my favorite movie!
@SmartHomeSolver2 жыл бұрын
I love that movie and basically every Christopher Nolan movie for me.
@rufiromang2 жыл бұрын
I think the kicking-for-snack automation is the coolest😁
@SmartHomeSolver2 жыл бұрын
My kids definitely think so!
@rufiromang2 жыл бұрын
@@SmartHomeSolver 😄
@FonixVR_2 жыл бұрын
I think it'd be cool to be able to just like walk into the room and knock on the door frame to turn on all the lights and then to knock twice if I want to put my living room into Media mode. Would be a cooler alternative for motion sensors. Are you able to set the motion sensors to detect whether or not they've been knocked twice or three times?
@jamesbizs2 жыл бұрын
Lol. Kinda like the clapper?
@FonixVR_2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesbizs yeah
@SmartHomeSolver2 жыл бұрын
Normally the vibration sensors just detect vibration and not a number of knocks. There could be one out there that does it but I think it takes the sensor a few seconds to reset to no vibration again so it might be kind of difficult to detect multiple knocks. You could do that with buttons though using multiple types of presses.
@zsoltpeterdaniel84132 жыл бұрын
@@SmartHomeSolver maybe a sound sensor?(cheap mic)
@kota2223 Жыл бұрын
@@zsoltpeterdaniel8413 yeah agreed. A contact microphone seems like a reasonable choice.
@vaderaguk2 жыл бұрын
I find vibration sensors challenging. Inevitably things get hit by other things - your kids at the end is a great example, but our cats, our robot vacuum, even us accidentally when manually vacuuming. Asking for trouble!
@VPSmartTech2 жыл бұрын
yes, I also think a button is more practical without that much of false positives.
@eduardomartinsbrito Жыл бұрын
Scare kids back to bed can be used to implement on an alarm system with a scary message!
@FelanLP Жыл бұрын
Home automation: yes please. Connecting that automation to the internet: absolute no go. Need another version that doesn't rely on the usual smart home systems nor a wifi that is connected to the Internet.
@abc321meins Жыл бұрын
Check out: Home assistant, node red, fhem, open hab. Have fun exploring the rabbit hole :)
@FelanLP Жыл бұрын
@@abc321meins oh, um, hm. I have to say that those are some smart looking combination of letters right there.
@cdarrigo2 ай бұрын
"Alexa, Clean (or vacuum) the bathroom" problem solved. It's consistent with how we control the smart vac for the rest of the house.
@tonytango66762 жыл бұрын
Give your wife a button that she can press on the dashboard when she pulls into the garage to summon you to help with the groceries.
@VPSmartTech2 жыл бұрын
or maybe put that button inside the trunk, so it won't look to ugly on the dashboard. Everytime your wife opens the trunk and needs help, she can press that button.
@dandsarahyrudder8650 Жыл бұрын
the point is to help the spouse not add the burden of beckoning the husband.
@darkmauriceravel2 жыл бұрын
Nice job! I think some are too far, but they are so funny too. I'm thinking all day what can i do too 😅. Keep doing this great videos, i really enjoy them!
@LifeIsDigitalUK2 жыл бұрын
I use a landing automation to tell my daughter to go back to bed in the night, it makes her think about whether she should go out without scaring her, but mine isn't as fun as urs
@artieartya2 жыл бұрын
Clever and a breath of fresh air from the mundane everyday normal routines. Entertaining and fun especially for party tricks in my opinion.
@SmartHomeSolver2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Arthur! Glad to hear you liked it!
@rickz60062 жыл бұрын
One of my automations uses a button mounted above the hot water pot that will after 4 minutes pause either the dish hopper or FireTV stick if they are running and tell me my tea is ready, then resume the program. If it’s later at night it instead sends a message to my iPad and iPhone so I don’t wake the wife if she has gone to bed. Another tracks the current level of ink in our 3 printers and alerts when I need to order a cartridge, I can select ordered from the actionable message and I am no longer messaged. It resets after the cartridge has been replaced. The fun part of automation is finding what you can make it do. WAF is a huge factor.
@SmartHomeSolver2 жыл бұрын
Wow those are really good ones!
@redstoneablecz5742 Жыл бұрын
The vitamins should be placed on some king of a button, so the vitramins action activates when you pick it up :D
@mikerisner2 жыл бұрын
Off Topic … Your garage is huge. I live in the Atlanta area, and around here, two-car garages accommodate two cars … and essentially nothing else. In fact, when two cars are in the garage at the same time, opening car doors is difficult. It’s helpful if your car has a sunroof so you can climb out that way.
@AdelAlberk2 жыл бұрын
i never knew there is a pressure sensitive device you can put under the mattress, thanks
@chocomilkfps12642 жыл бұрын
It's got some pretty great sleep tracking capabilities too, I watched a video of a guy who really knew his stuff testing it, and it had seriously impressive accuracy. If you're on a budget, I regularly see them in used/like new condition available for about $50 online
@tobid92882 жыл бұрын
Spotify on Amazon Alexa is so frustrating. Thought, it would be a good idea to buy both kids an Echo Dot. Since then it starts to get so annoying. You can’t play music on multiple devices at the same time. You can connect only one Spotify account. You can’t control the playlist from your phone when you use a separate account. It’s all but not smart 😤
@xmacleodx2 жыл бұрын
I put my kids bed side lamps on Meros smart plug that provides watt usage, if the lamp power draw goes above 4w (small LED lights) it sends a notifcation to my Wife and I via the HA app, and the Google speaker in our office annouces which kid is up. Lets us know who is up and who we have to put back to bed haha.
@SmartHomeSolver2 жыл бұрын
I love it!
@takahashikimiko2 жыл бұрын
I have an nfc tag automation that turns speakers up and plays Rick astley to Rick roll guests. It’s hidden in a spot I can easily hit when folks aren’t paying attention.
@vasudharwar2 жыл бұрын
Funny how Spouse Approval and Fun scores are always inversely proportional 🙃