10 MORE Home Automations from Around the World

[@SmartHomeSolver]

How to submit your automations: smarthomesolver.com/reviews/submit-your-automations And make sure you subscribe to Lewis’ channel: kzbin.infovideos Lots of other good links in the description, so check that out if you’re looking for something!

[@topperdude2007]

Reminder to self to not allow wife and kids to watch this video ("Its not personal, its business!" 😅). The automated bar reminds me of a similar video Rob made on his channel ("The Hook up" for his ultra short throw projector. Reed - you should totally do something like that with your Optoma - then maybe you can convince your wife and kids how productive you have been (j/k) 🙃. Keep up the great work!

[@EverythingSmartHome]

Great video Reed! Thanks for having me on amongst all these other really cool automations! It always amazes me how creative people get with their automations, definitely got some great ideas I need to steal from this!

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks, Lewis! I appreciate you sending me the footage, you're a wizard with all the DIY stuff you can build.

[@evan]

That cooker automation is so simple yet so effective!

[@SmartHomeSolver]

I completely agree! Those can be the best automations.

[@JKStudios101]

Those DIY Automations Are Just Incredible. I'm Very Impressed. 😀😄

[@AndrewBatiuk]

Your wife and daughter interludes are simply fantastic.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Haha thanks! The kids liked filming this one since they got to shoot me and Aly with Nerf guns.

[@DIYtechie]

Always love your funny endings 😂What a nice family you have 😊👍🏻

[@Vlican]

wow some of these automations really take it to the next level!!

[@ag806]

Quagmire would approve of that automatic bar.

[@l0gic23]

That dishwasher automation... Genius

[@N1tr0_fox]

Cool video I love smart homes and smart stuff something about them is just... Fasernateing keep up the work

[@MekaniQ]

They were all great! thank you!

[@benjidaniel5595]

Some inspiring ideas here! I’m looking forward to trying out the dishwasher hack. Also Ally’s reaction to get shot the later “It’s not personal, it’s just business” had me in tears!

[@ronaldperez9606]

Man love your videos. I've spent hours doing home automation because of your channel. Lots of fun. This series are great, lots of good ideas. Love the one for the bedroom automation.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks so much, that means a lot!

[@waynenocton]

I do maintenance at a night club, and we have a huge problem with people messing with the thermostats, we end up with one or two of the six thermostats being on heat, opposite of the others, so finally was able to make an automation so that if any thermostat gets changed, they all change with it. No more watching them fight it out while the electricity bill suffers.

[@luckycatdad8369]

Withings makes a sleep tracker mat that goes under your mattress. It has pressure and vibration sensors and works with Home assistant. In case people don't want to diy the sensor. I got it on sale boxing day for $70CAD plus about $30 for shipping, taxes and customs fees. Normally I think it's around $150+tx etc.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

That's what I use too!

[@marcoontingco5370]

much as i enjoyed watching the content itself i'm really looking forward to the end cameos. great family.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks Marco, I appreciate that!

[@tristanbased-af2159]

6:55 use this as a anti-thief solution lmao

[@danidast]

I LOVE home automation 💥❤😄

[@streetwiztech5505]

Great video again buddy.. Bed sensor is totally worth building.. I took the plunge last year and it's only limited by my imagination. keep up the good work..

[@HATipsByLarry]

You mentioned in your video that if you had a kitchen vent that opened you would set it to increase the audio on your alexa device. You could use a smart plug with power monitoring and plug your vent into that and use a webcore script to monitor power usage when power rises above a certain level just open/close a alexa vittual contact switch and have that trigger a alexa routine to increase the volume , then the reverse with it drops below a set level. I do this with several different devices around my house, tv, humidifier, etc. Not sure you could do this as you have a custom vent, my vent just plugs into a power plug inside the cabinet its mounted to so easy for me

[@MiChAeLoKGB]

If he has a vent that is wired directly and does not mind having some fun with the wiring, then a Shelly EM could be used for power monitoring.

[@CharlieBcuz]

I’m so loving this Chanel

[@bigcheese82]

I've added a window opening notifier to my mailbox so I get an alert when I receive a package

[@williamrosswhite]

Right, always snowing in Ontario Canada but always sunny in Maine USA

[@nmummau]

Really like this type of video. People's practical examples are always really fun to see in the real world!

[@tasosathanasiou2746]

Nice video…..I definitely try the automation with main door (nfc) which that guy from German did!

[@chrislewis89]

More of these! One of the best series 🙌

[@caddy_daddy5]

I hooked it up to one of the switch bot buttons to turn on my heated blanket so when I come home, I have a warm blanket 😂

[@peters6647]

Man - I love the dishwasher automation - we have the same issue at home.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

We do too, it's a great solution!

[@ericmatte]

As a Canadian, I found your jokes about it really funny. Great video and awesome automations!

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks Eric!

[@curtisbme]

They sell stand alone motion activated sprinklers exactly for this sort of thing (cats, dogs, deer, etc). My neighbor got me one when his cat was coming over and using our area as their toilet.

[@adamwandraschek5073]

Hello! Im writing to you from Hungary, and I would like to ask you for a question. I’m kinda new in home automation so I would like to ask a thing. I have an Echo Dot 4, and a Xiaomi smart hub. I have some stuff connected together, but I don’t have a camera yet. I’m planning to buy a camera with 360 view but obviously I can change the view manually. What do you think, if I’m putting this camera let say above my front door (in the middle of front wall), and putting two Xiaomi motion sensors to each corner of front wall. Can I setup the camera to turn that way where a motion will be detected? Or do you prefer to instal more cameras?

[@JoeDzado]

It's the family sketches at the end for me. So funny.

[@makeitworktech]

Very cool! I really like the thermostat automation - I have kids that can step on something and reach my nest thermostats... I'll be implementing those limits!

[@faengelm]

Dishwasher lights idea is great

[@nikolaitoxvaerd]

Hey Reed thanks for the feature, lovely video as always. -Nikolai :)

[@michaelchristensen9248]

Where can we find your video/project? 😃

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks for sending the video, Nikolai! Your automated bar is awesome.

[@davidthelibrarian]

Have you tried hooking up a relay coil to a smart switch to control a low-voltage switch (like for a gas fireplace, buzzer, light or something)? Sorry if you've covered that and I missed it. Really enjoy the channel--entertaining and informative.

[@TheDjexcessive]

the best part is always the ending :)))

[@Harchatur14]

Best Alarm in the world

[@Yama_1291]

I love this series!

[@plamaka5660]

Make that when the lego button is pressed too many times to block the signal to the lights and to make a announcment to alexa.Its interesting to watch your home automations.Greetings from Bulgaria!

[@Chris173972]

Automations over setup (might send video across): - The same temp lowering on thermostat with energy bills going bonkers - Motion lights using CCTV, ZigBee light switch and Frigate to MQTT. - Notify to Google Speaker what bins are due to be emptied next day - Notify when washing machine/dryer is finished and send push notification to tell you. Turns off auto after 30 mins to stop Spinning on dryer - Using CCTV camera to notify when someone is coming on drive. - Using motion sensors around house and selective smart bulbs, dim the lights late at night to not wake you up when going bathroom

[@Chris173972]

Missed one: Motion Sensor on front door post box to say "You have mail" (AOL style) 😆

[@jpsimmonds-au]

If your rangehood does not slide out, how about a vibration sensor to trigger the increase in sound on your assistant

[@Facemaker77]

“Baby crying…turning music up” Haha you’re hilarious

[@MasonAK.1]

Lmao, Marc Rebillet yelling at you in song while being pelted by a Nerf gun is one heck of a way to wake up 😂🤣🤣

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Haha it's definitely effective!

[@ronm6585]

Great automations. Thanks everyone. 👍🏻👏 (You too, Reed.) 😉

[@SmartHomeSolver]

I appreciate it Ron!

[@user-bh7uj]

Me again, I hope you reply to some of my questions: Got smart bulbs but when we have a power cut, when it comes back,t hey all turn on??

[@aceliacle6398]

Great video! Do you have any information on the bar automation?

[@nikolaitoxvaerd]

I have all the information i made it :)

[@SmartHomeSolver]

If you have any questions about it, Nikolai could probably answer them here in the comments!

[@Joe-oj2mi]

Grate vid man!

[@diginoon]

Creating work for the kids, nice! 🤣

[@anb8760]

Great Vid, your daughter has good aim LOL

[@andrecomanigault]

I have one of the first Google Nest Thermostats.. I used IFTT to lower the Thermostat when my wife turns it too high.. But it only works when the temp goes above a certain temp.. not when it's set above a certain temp.. So if the temp goes above 70, change the thermostat to 67..

[@neildaveyneos]

Hi! Great videos! - a great help !!! I have a Aqara Vibration Sensor + HomeKit (+Pushcut app if thats any use) - I wanted an automation to do something when the washing machine stops detecting motion - issue I am having is that when the machine stops during the cycle this triggers the alert so I wanted something just when its finished completely - any ideas? - thanks!

[@VPSmartTech]

Add a condition like "when no vibration for x minutes" then trigger the notification. So a short period of no vibration won't trigger it anymore.

[@neildaveyneos]

@@VPSmartTech thanks! not sure exactly how to write that in Shortcuts - do you have an example?

[@VPSmartTech]

@@neildaveyneos Sorry I do not have an iOS device, so I can't provide you an example. Maybe searching for something like "iOS shortcut add condition" will help you.

[@frankraym]

you should buy the new coffee maker from Keurig . I have an automation in the morning that tells me my coffee is ready. and once my coffee brews remotely the light turns to green to let me know its ready

[@Saturn2888]

Those lights under the dishwasher is similar to what my Cove dishwasher does. It has a red light when working (just one to be subtle) and a green one when done. It's a problem because the unit is so quiet, you can't ever hear it.

[@ArticulatedDoom]

To Blake, with the sensor on the dumpster, I think Plasti Dip would help weatherize the sensor better than tape.

[@camera_manu]

The one from romania is good one! I am from romania too, and i am learning from you guys:))

[@MrGatya2]

That dishwasher contact sensor with the temperature sensor is genius! I was wondering how to solve this problem! (And what the purpose of the temp sensor is in my aqara contact sensor is)

[@bennettcampbell7521]

Do you happen to have a link to the automation.yaml for the dishwasher? I picked up the sensor and the lights, but I'm not smart enough to figure out how to deploy them to achieve that effect.

[@pjguibord]

SAME! I've been scouring the internet, I'm new-ish to HA, trying to sort this out has been a challenge. Is this in a GIT repo somewhere? Cheers!

[@83shaunam]

Our dishwasher routine isn't nearly that cool. We have a dirty/clean magnet, but I also made an alexa routine so I just say "Alexa I did the dishes" and it says "OK I'll tell s****(my teen)" and then it waits 4 hours, then turns their smart bulb orange. They won't allow an alexa in their room. 😆

[@usa-earth]

Thanks Reed! For the dishwasher, do you have any idea for the best way to do this with Echo devices / routines?

[@theoneohmresistor]

3:54 how to make that animation with the tv? that middle bar spreading to the whole screen? or is it just some manufacturer (samsung philips idk)

[@joejoe6949]

You should open the hood fan and install a ct and us it as a sensor.

[@MannyHaarp]

I love these videos! It's hard to keep up with the community on so many different automations.

[@bryonhulcher851]

what is the switch i saw you put little labels over that had 1 and 2 on it ?

[@Biribirijr]

What pressure sensor under the bed you have? Thanks

[@LaurianCuzma]

I am looking for some time for a pressure sensor. Can you link yours please?

[@bryson_cutchen]

Hey man, what’s your recommendation for strip lights that are Alexa compatible?

[@607AAG]

I have that same range hood. Level three is LOUD! Curious if you find a solution!

[@g_force3857]

Some really good ideas there… loved the Australian guy, there’s another guy over there who had similar problems but took it to a whole other level, I saw he’s videos a few years ago haven’t seen them again.. does anyone know of him ?

[@user-bh7uj]

Another question from me about amazon echos: I use my echo flex connected to a Bluetooth speaker to play music, when stop the music and turn the speaker off, the music then plays on the flex. Any ideas how to stop that?

[@lil_wave69]

which hub is better homey hub or smartthinks hub?

[@DB-nl9xw]

Is there a way to automate your shower?

[@baranekstever]

Hi I have a question. Do you know of a automations that would work with the Google assistant platform using a Nest protect smoke alarm and Rgb smart lighting " non Phillips hue" to trigger a visual alarm signaling a fire alarm or a Carbon monoxide?

[@FMJD123]

😁awesome

[@danielgray7742]

Your in AZ too? Or NV

[@Nirvana_115]

LET'S GOOOOOOOO!!!!!

[@asiaelliot4274]

"You're not being productive dad" (mom gets shot) is the short story of my life

[@jamegrabham9992]

Made me laugh...thanks, Pal...

[@stacymartin5993]

I suspect wifey is rethinking her decision to agree to be shot by a nerf dart. That wasn't acting.

[@denniskluytmans]

Very cool! I only come up with lame stuff 🤣

[@MikeHarris1984]

Today in PHX it will be 81° I am trying my hardest to NOT turn on my A/C... too freaking hot.. :(

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Yeah I'm not looking forward to summer, that's for sure!

[@pfurrie]

Video idea: how to make a smart home that doesn't look like a smart home (no obvious sensors, no visible robot vacuum, switches that work like ole school switches, etc).

[@JeanPaulB]

I so need that nerf gun alarm clock! lmao

[@Nqrgaard]

Have you seen Colin Furze “get out off bed”?

[@parimalpatel7357]

Any recommendations for ir/rf blaster

[@SmartHomeSolver]

I've been using the broadlink rm 4 pro and I like it. The home assistant integration is more work than I would like but it works well.

[@parimalpatel7357]

@@SmartHomeSolver does it work with all old and new rf remotes. What are your thoughts on tuya ir rf blaster

[@LAYG0]

I agree on the RM4 Pro. I have it & use it & it works great. Setting it up is a PITA . . . but I've figured out how to access the codes in the backend where you can edit it & get it reloaded. I posted it on the HA forum.

[@hessulipoika13]

More of these 🙌 the for video

[@mrxmry3264]

cat vs sprinkler: i wouldn't use a sprinkler, i'd use something that can aim the water at the critter. should be effective against all kinds of critters: cats, pigeons, burglars... looks like your wife got her revenge at the end :-)

[@liamgriffith]

Would be interested to hear how you would dot that. I do have another automation in this set up that just waters the grass too!

[@mrxmry3264]

@@liamgriffith You can analyse the camera picture to find out where the critter is in the video, then use that info to find out where it is in the real world (direction and distance), then aim the water cannon in that direction, compensate for gravity and FIRE! And if you've done everything right, the critter gets soaked before it even knows what's happening :-) and will hopefully think twice about coming back :-) BTW, Matthias wandel has a video on his channel where he built a contraption (out of Lego?) to shoot bottle caps at squirrels. Problem was, that thing was too noisy, the squirrels ran away before it could acquire a target. But it worked great with his kids :-)

[@liamgriffith]

@@mrxmry3264 That would be awesome to have it targeting the little buggers. I do like to keep my automations as simple as possible though. What you can’t see in the video is a second impact sprinkler running off the same Eve Aqua, which blasts the cats at closer range. I found that having two spread apart compensated for the noise alerting the cats. Simple redundancy with 95% accuracy and nightly entertainment ;-)

[@mrxmry3264]

@@liamgriffith You mean they keep coming back Because they don't learn? I guess if they were human, they'd be flat earthers

[@liamgriffith]

@@mrxmry3264 LOL. It took around 3-4months but finally they learned not to enter. Bit sad really, I really enjoyed watching them get nailed!

[@saviokad]

The kid shooting her mom with the toy gun was painful to watch...it hurts!

[@birdnest16]

Made my ps5 smart with switchbot

[@jacoporiccilaltro]

Ill give you a smart tip not to pile up dishes in the dishwasher: empty it out every time it's done. That easy.

[@Matte_olo]

Where is the part 1?

[@SmartHomeSolver]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKG1m4BmiM5-jrs you don't have to watch them in order.

[@IootLIamaFN]

I live in alberta

[@nelsonmachupa]

I doubt anyone has mentioned it, but thank you for using ‘they’. It’s inclusion even in videos like this that helps progress. Thank you.

[@brianmi40]

On the dumpster, would have been simpler to have it self unlock when picked up, via a pressure sensor... Then no one is using it unauthorized.

[@JWW855]

I tried to find it, I thought you had a "worst home automations" video on your channel. Did I dream it? Lol

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Hmmm I don't know if I've made a video like that before. I've shown some automations that needed to be fixed but not a dedicated video to just the worst automations. That could be good though!

[@NearCry91]

DrZzs has a video with ridiculous Switchbot Bot automations. It's titled "Doorbell Ditching, Toilet Flushing, Alexa Muting, Switchbot Bot - now THAT is Ridiculous!"

[@swiftMyDay]

Hahahaha funny ending

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Haha, thanks!

[@Alphasig336]

Dumpster automation should be matched with nerf gun.

[@fin3125]

I plug my smart phone into a smart plug..ironic.. then I shut it off when the charge is at 90%. battery is out lived my wife's phone.. same phone. ..and still going

[@webzterd]

Lego. The product and trademark is called Lego. The plural of Lego is also Lego.

[@xxmyspac]

i would like an automated idea on how my phone or alexa would alert me if i left my stove on .....anyone?