Unusual Home Automation Ideas

Huge innovation from LinknLink on their e-remote in this one, and for £12 ANYONE can do these automations!
This video is sponsored by LinknLink, all opinions are my own.
If you're looking for some really cool Smart Home ideas that work with Amazon Alexa, or Home Assistant, or in fact Google Home, or Apple Homekit then the same principles apply for most of these, and almost all of them can be implemented VERY cheaply and in some cases entirely for free!
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0:00 - Intro
0:43 - Smart Home Record Player Automation
1:50 - Products used in this video
2:19 - Contact Sensor Home Automation Ideas
5:28 - A Universal Remote For 2024!?
9:55 - Presence Sensor Home Automation Ideas
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[@paulhibbert]

Happy Saturday everyone! Let me know your Smart Home ideas so I can steal them! 😉 BUY THE PRODUCTS FEATURED IN THE VIDEO As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. By buying through any of the links below I will earn commission at no extra cost to you :) LINKNLINK E-REMOTE TV KIT: DISCOUNT CODE: PAULEREMOTE UK: amzn.to/4bLxz23 US: amzn.to/4bH8FQS LINKNLINK E-REMOTE ON IT'S OWN DISCOUNT CODE: PAULEREMOTE UK: amzn.to/49CY3AS US: amzn.to/3UMnvjg LINKNLINK SENSOR KIT: DISCOUNT CODE: PAULEREMOTE UK: amzn.to/3uKedcI US: amzn.to/3URUdiW LINKNLINK E-HUB: UK: amzn.to/42Khkhu US: amzn.to/3T4xKNt LINKNLINK EMOTION PRESENCE SENSOR UK: amzn.to/3wmyiGN US: amzn.to/3uG90ms LINKNLINK TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY SENSOR UK: amzn.to/3T4S4z6 US: amzn.to/3T2SxC3

[@stephencorson7507]

Is this different from the Broadcom RM4 Pro?

[@paulhibbert]

It’s more on a par with the BroadLink black bean 👍🏻

[@ALoulie]

Seems PAULEREMOTE isn't working but it showed another voucher available so used that but just thought I'd let you know.

[@thedarkknight1971]

Here, for you now, we have the eclectic sense of humour with the addition of smart home ideas, all created by the genius Paul Hibbert... Nice... 😏👌 😎🇬🇧

[@bazanime]

@@ALoulie which voucher worked and was it on amazon?

[@thedarkknight1971]

Here, for you now, we have the eclectic sense of humour with the addition of smart home ideas, all created by the genius Paul Hibbert... Nice... 😏👌 😎🇬🇧

[@LostInACookieJar]

Idea! I will use a vibration sensor on the toilet with a swotchbot to trigger the fragrance diffuser when I flush the toilet!

[@MANB91UK]

Another thing to be aware of.. The Linknlink motion detector doesn't seem to be able to tell the difference between humans and animals. So, if you have cats, dogs or some large mutant species of rabbit, you might get false detections.

[@paulhibbert]

🤣 good point, well made!

[@lukejordan6778]

Pets need automations too!

[@glenfaulkner8498]

If you don't train your mutant rabbits, I'm afraid you only have yourself to blame!

[@Yuriel1981]

Where might I be able to aquire this large mutant species of rabbit? Do I have to order it from Australia or something?

[@idahoverland_208]

You’ll need more than automation for the killer Rabbit of Caerbannog. Perhaps the holy hand-grenade of Antioch.

[@MrDingleberry31]

Interesting remote solution. Did not know about that. Great stuff!

[@mharrison557]

Brilliant video again Paul ! Keep em coming 😂

[@misottovoce]

I enjoy watching your videos...because you are so funny and I learn so much about what is new 'out' there. I can't see how much would be useful for me personally, but it is mind boggeling what is available.

[@JoshsSmartHome]

Great video! the Linknlink IR blaster seems like a steal at this price. I'm going to have to grab one and try it out!

[@Digikidthevoiceofreason]

Excellent video paul. Loved the awesome jokes. Keep up the egg-cellent work!

[@makeitworktech]

You have the best movie and show references haha 😂

[@ronm6585]

Happy Saturday Paul. Thank you.

[@paulhibbert]

Happy Saturday Ron, thanks as always for being here 😁

[@BothellPlaysMusic]

Paul goes out of his way not to trigger devices, then blatantly goes out of his way to trigger people

[@paulhibbert]

🤣🥳

[@misottovoce]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Sirlarrythecat]

Hi Paul I'm curious can it be setup to change the channels on your TV and generally operate it Vulume up/down and all that jaz (sorry crap joke there) via Aleskia? Because if it can then my Logitech hub can go into retirment.

[@glenfaulkner8498]

Don't forget, if you have Sky they don't use IR for their remotes.

[@emilsecker7881]

You’ve inspired me to get some new LED candles. I had some old ones but they weren’t IR, but they had an app

[@karasummers7286]

I have set my candles set up with my Switchbot hub. When I decorate for the holidays it is powerful enough to reach most of the house.

[@emilsecker7881]

@@karasummers7286 very nice

[@truckerallikatuk]

I have a portable air conditioner, and have a contact/door sensor on the hose attachment. The automation for climate control checks whether the hose is attached to pick the mode it fires off.

[@juancarlosx8382]

My dear Paul ...Thanks for your great videos ...from México....I hope SEE You some day ..

[@paulhibbert]

Thanks dude, that’s really kind of you! ❤️

[@glenfaulkner8498]

Brown Alert! Brilliant. I have a certain Dutch light bulb companies PIR and bulb in the downstairs lavvy I set it up to have Alexa shout "have a nice poo!" Then didn't tell the Missus😅.😅😅😅

[@paulhibbert]

Now these are the kinds of ideas I’m looking for!

[@clarewillison9379]

Can you cue the iconic music from the The Dam Busters to play at the same time…?

[@glenfaulkner8498]

I might be able to with Google automations as I don't use Amazon music. I need to experiment!

[@biggusdickus5986]

I paid £26 for a bulb that changed colour and also had a bluetooth speaker built in, had a lot of fun with it in the toilet until the app stopped being supported, " im watching you from behind the shower curtain" was my most erm successful phrase 😂😂

[@tonysouthern3017]

Wait, you are using the cd input on your sound system for your turntable? What about the RIAA equalisation?

[@mikef3324]

Apart from price, how does the ir blaster compare to the RM pro ? Appreciate RM pro has more features

[@paulhibbert]

This blaster is VERY much the same as the BroadLink black bean. Just different ecosystems

[@nikhoward]

Haha, love the fast show references. Smmoooothhh

[@thedarkknight1971]

Here, for you now, we have the eclectic sense of humour with the addition of smart home ideas, all created by the genius Paul Hibbert... Nice... 😏👌 😎🇬🇧

[@robwulz3493]

Ooh , the blaster . That does seem like a genius box at a bargain price .

[@paulhibbert]

You can do loads with it for such a low price 😁👍🏻

[@roachmonk]

But how is it different then the ehub which is an IR blaster and RF controller

[@paulhibbert]

@@roachmonk cheaper I think? It’s their equivalent to the BroadLink rn4 pro and the BroadLink black bean (mini)

[@DarulQuba]

this is the inception of RF remote controlling BLE receiver, controlling IR receiver sound system controlling PC to run a game haha

[@TechRealityGlasgow]

oooooooooo get you and that Bidet! Surprised it’s not got an automated dry off and optional happy ending attachment on it :) - Another nice one Paul!

[@paulhibbert]

That whole bathroom is in desperate need of replacement but I am genuinely going to miss the bidet 😂

[@ThundeeStormCat]

Hi Paul, please can you advise me. I am a volunteer at a local charity in my village of Billesdon in Leicestershire. i have a samsung tv which is in the foyer and id like to play a video via usb and control when the tv goes on and off via a senser. we have Hive installed already at the centre and also use Amazon Alexa. Please could you suggest what equipment we may need. I tried the linknlink inferred controller, but I couldn’t get it to work. Many thanks, Simon

[@Lanarri]

Ashmexa😂 thats a new flavor👌🏻

[@DaveBjornRapp]

I want to know how you moved the screencap with a matte on the phone in the video.

[@craighughes2757]

Thanks Paul, great video as usual. How did you get the presence sensor not to trigger more than once when you walk in the room? I mean how come when jazz mode is triggered the presence sensor routine didn't override it by triggering again?

[@paulhibbert]

As long as the presence sensor doesn’t lose you then it doesn’t retrigger. It’s the nice thing about presence versus motion 😊 The LinknLink sensor is good at short range but you’ll need an aqara FP2 for larger spaces

[@craighughes2757]

DOH! I should have realized that. Thanks

[@robertseelen2175]

Nice video as usewell, but when are you gonna test/review the Homey Pro 2023?!

[@My-Reef-At-Home]

Genuine question, Would love to know the stand-by power usage your house uses with all the items ready to be turned on by automation.

[@Iisakkiik]

Can't believe the first thing in this video was the exact thing I've been thinking about doing on my record player 🤣 except I was planning on using a monitoring smarty plug, but that's way better as everything will be ready before I hit play! Contact sensors really should be marketed as more than just door/window sensors. The unused potential is huge!

[@stephencorson7507]

Thanks Paul I have bought the linknlink but realised I have an unused RM4 upstairs from when you reviewed it😂

[@timothymason5545]

Does the IR hub work with HomeKit?

[@Pugwash.]

Some good ideas here. I recently picked up a dead cheap smart led strip for about £6 that I turn on and off with my tv. Not much else.

[@paulhibbert]

You need moooooooooore

[@_Miner]

How do these ir blasters / app and routines etc.. compare with the likes of broadlink?

[@paulhibbert]

Very similar in most respects, just different product lineup. I THINK you can actually add BroadLink devices to the LinknLink app! Not tried it but I know the companies are very closely related and that LinknLink have plans to enable control of BroadLink sub devices with their upcoming hub

[@chrisedwards5447]

Does this remote trigger alexa routines? Or do the ir devices on the app just appear in the alexa app, so they can be excuted?

[@paulhibbert]

It’s capable of both!

[@Jonathannew-cp7fj]

Nice

[@RicksTechReviews]

£12 for an IR blaster is crazy cheap, nice find and cool routine ideas.

[@paulhibbert]

Thanks dude!!

[@malteseowl]

PROBLEM IS - THE PRICE IS NOT, REPEAT NOT, £12 SO IT IS A LIE. Accidental, I'm sure. @@paulhibbert

[@EmilePolka]

If you look hard enough, you can actually buy a Wifi IR blaster for 4-5USD but made by tuya. The zigbee ones cost around 10USD.

[@steverushforth7009]

I really want to get into jazz, can anyone recommend any good "jazz mags" to study?

[@paulhibbert]

I see what you did there…. And so did Jesus

[@ThatsPety]

Fingers crossed for a future version with RF built in. Broadlink needs more competition!

[@bazanime]

There is one, it's called eHub.

[@DIYSmartHomeGuy1]

I feel like the gauntlet for weird automations has been thrown down. I'll have to up my game (although I did automate my wife's piano). Entertaining, as always, my friend.

[@vibaek78]

Hahahaha the toilet automation absolutely made my day

[@paulhibbert]

The most important automation I’ve ever made!

[@pjuk]

​@@paulhibbert you could get it to activate an extractor too with a ZigBee device in the switch 😂

[@Stephen-Jones]

​@@paulhibbertnah it's the most sh*t one you've made 😜

[@paulhibbert]

@@Stephen-Jones ba dum tish

[@remaincalm2]

I feel so inadequate not having a lid on my Hi-Fi. But I do on my toilet. Not sure if my wife would appreciate the mischief I could get up to with that.

[@paulhibbert]

Never confuse the two!

[@remaincalm2]

@@paulhibbert LOL! I'd better keep away from the beers then.

[@DigitalImagesOfWirral]

Morning Sir, happy Saturday!

[@paulhibbert]

Morning dude! 😁

[@robbokeys]

Thank you Mr H, another very useful video. Don’t know if there is a way to learn a Bluetooth remote from a virgin media remote? I work in assistive tech and I can’t find a way to help Users control any of the new virgin tv boxes due to Bluetooth remotes. Any ideas would most appreciated. Thank you for the content

[@paulhibbert]

Yup! Google how to put a virgin remote into infrared mode. You’ll then be able to teach the virgin remote to the LinknLink remote 😊

[@robbokeys]

@@paulhibbert thank you Paul, I will check this out

[@garethjones5068]

Top quality old man sitting up/sitting down bosses xxx

[@paulhibbert]

I assume that was meant to say noises, I’m going to take it as a compliment that I am in fact a boss at sitting up and down xxx

[@garethjones5068]

@@paulhibbert You know I’m prone to making smelling pisstakes xxx

[@paullister6246]

Hi Paul can you please tell me HOW I can set all my home theater to turn on when I say movie night, and what I need to do this, I have the she who can not be named and hue who😢 but would love to create a trigger? To do this cheers

[@thomastevis8655]

Awesome videos sorry I’m sooo late

[@paulhibbert]

Thanks man! Happy Saturday dude!

[@dadsquatch79]

Omg the Axl Rose....

[@NickBham]

Did you make a video about the FLIRC?

[@paulhibbert]

Here you go dude… How To PROPERLY Control Nvidia Shield & PS4 with Alexa: FLIRC kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5unfpmPaJlrqLc

[@tatts4life838]

How many devices can you program in the hub? This kind of reminds me of the Harmony Hub which I use and love. My only complaint about that is you can only have I think 7-8 devices. Their website talked about all kinds of devices you could control but like I said the max was 7 or 8 devices per hub

[@paulhibbert]

I’m not aware of any limit, if there is one it’s probably in the hundreds or thousands! 😁

[@TheSkepticSkwerl]

The issue with home assistant is it's yaml. It simplifies a lot of things, but it makes storing a setting, and reversing it a lot more work.

[@charmanr]

I really thought the bit about following wizards was going to end with you, dressed as a wizard, looking over your shoulder yelling "Will you f*€k off!?!?!" 😂

[@paulhibbert]

Thanks, now I need a wizards outfit!

[@charmanr]

@@paulhibbert if it's for work it's tax deductible! 👍

[@Georgetwentyten]

So... I was planning to buy a contact sensor yesterday... How does he know?

[@paulhibbert]

It’s the Psychic Alexa skill

[@danielfern2312]

You can set the firetv remote volume controls to control your amplifier and the other controls to control your tv in the settings, this is how mine is set up.

[@michaelpetronella7779]

Great video Paul! No jazz hands? 😂

[@paulhibbert]

Only behind the scenes 🤣

[@emilsecker7881]

I remember you hated on the Fire TV Cube in the past 🤣 did they revise it?

[@AlistairMacDonald]

Another option for controlling the Fire TV using RF is to use of these insanely cheap IR keyboards, and to programme the RF sender with the keys that the Fire TV understands for navigation. I use this with the Fire TV Stick through an OTG adapter ant it works well.

[@loopycyclist3028]

That blaster looks like an absolute steal at that price with the remote as well. (Places order) - Right that's gonna piss the missus off even more after we move house and I get that integrated with my AV Amp and other devices. MUA HA HA HAAAAAAAA

[@paulhibbert]

*Laughs in evil

[@RobStarsinger]

Funniest term in Manchester for weed is ...Jazz Cabbage 😉🤣 Nice.

[@paulhibbert]

*Turns to camera… “nice”

[@dannyvfilms]

I don’t know why, but I enjoyed She Who Should Not Be Named far more than Ashmexa, and felt compelled to say that. Good stuff today!

[@paulhibbert]

Ha ha, thanks man I shall probably go back to she that shall not be named

[@PhillipHilton]

Paul if your HDMI ARC/CEC isn't working try a different HDMI cable. Even with minimal strain on the cable they can degrade over time. USB-C lighting cables do the same and some devices are more sensitive than others to this degredation - I'm talking to you Rode Streamer X. I had intermittent problems with my Sonos AMP and LG TV until I switched to newer but identical class of HDMI cable. After that no issues with my setup. Weirdly the 'degraded' cable worked fine with my Dell monitor's arc port which was odd...

[@paulhibbert]

Thanks man, but the house we’ve moved into already had these cables plastered into the wall. I did try linking the tv and the av unit with different cables as a test and it performed better for reliability in connection but the hdmi-dec issue remained. For now I’m stuck with these old cables, but I have a decent work around now

[@PhillipHilton]

@@paulhibbert They plastered them in? Savages...real men use conduit. However, potentially not horrendous IF there is enough slack in the GAN boxes to put new connectors in. It's the same as most cables XLR, ETH, USB - they fail at the joints - if you have enough play that you can clip and reterminate it usually fixes the issue. If you can reterminate the cable I would. I want it noted on record here that I reterminated all of the ethernet connections in the last two apartments I lived in. Why? because the f*cking id*ots that wired up the place didn't know what they were doing. My network ran like a Swiss Watch afterwards...

[@dindu42]

Hi Paul - can you keep an eye out for biscuit tins which have Face ID and two factor authentication please. We have a Cookie Monster in our house 😂 - actually voice activation would be good - then I could say “Open biscuit tin - authorisation Tuvok Alpha Tango 4 7” 😊

[@amydermott6]

Good morning Paul, great video as always. Quick question, will it work with Google? We are a Google smart home, and enjoy watching your videos. But noticed you are not a Google enthusiasts. Keep up the great work!!

[@MysteryD]

I'm more curious how you got the cartoon music notes to appear

[@RobStarsinger]

Give it five minutes loo censor 🤣 Genius!

[@jackadamsdaniels6719]

Hey its possible to do a video of the FLIRC USB its a really cool piece of tech that I feel you would be able to get a sponsorship for and based on the video seems you have a lot experience on it. Honestly, I didn’t realize something like that was possible and it’s really amazing! Based on my early search seems you can make any remote a universal remote which is incredible! Also , I love that you made yours type keys on your computer too ! Anyways, thank you for sharing that!

[@paulhibbert]

I have an old tutorial on it here 😁 How To PROPERLY Control Nvidia Shield & PS4 with Alexa: FLIRC kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5unfpmPaJlrqLc

[@williamwinslow8807]

I R Dissapoint. You passed up a "pull it out of their a$$" joke. :D Always entertaining.

[@paulhibbert]

The real joke was up my a$$ the whole time!

[@williamwinslow8807]

@@paulhibbertI guess it always is :D

[@My-Reef-At-Home]

Should put a sensor under your sofa so when you sit on it, it closes the contact, then starts the command for the wife you bring you a beer.

[@misottovoce]

LOL...now that's funny! I trained my husband to get his little bottom up himself to get whatever years ago (I simply ignored him). I do enough for him. He hasn't a clue as to the meaning of 'reciprocation'.🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JayBrown-we6mp]

The linknlink remote should be nick named the "finger blaster" you know because you use you fingers to blast IR signals 😂

[@paulhibbert]

I shall recommend that! 🤣

[@morfadave1947]

I tried to buy the E-Remote Kit from Amazon (UK) - They price it at £30 and say your discount code is not valid.

[@neilos2085]

TV bundle link doesnt work. Happy for you to reshare before i buy :)

[@silviopacitti465]

Amazon have taken it down for some reason, I managed to order before it did. But even my order does not show the link back to the product page.

[@paulhibbert]

@silviopacitti465 have asked LinknLink what’s happened!

[@Techlifeandmore]

I'm really waiting for the ISG Gateway so that I can bring all the stuff into Apple home.

[@paulhibbert]

I’m really looking forward to reviewing it!

[@davethackery3773]

Recently got the LnL Thermometer but I cant get either Alexa or Google to trigger on temperature, only humidity. Am I doing something wrong? :(

[@roachmonk]

No, the Google home can't trigger off the temp, but Alexa can with a work around. Create a virtual button in the LnL app and Alexa will be able to detect it. So in LnL app, if temp is too high, turn virtual button on. In Alexa app, if virtual button on, turn on AC.

[@roachmonk]

The LnL KZbin channel has a video that shows this

[@paulhibbert]

@roachmonk oh my god that’s actual genius. Thanks for this man!

[@davethackery3773]

Thanks all. I have set up a routine which seems to work but as the sensor is in the greenhouse the temp at the moment is fairly steady at ***cold*** so it has not passed the level to trigger my test. Looking good so far...

[@aantony]

FireTV remote does have very rich option for separately controlling a receiver and TV. Roku does not, FWIW.

[@tallman431]

Paul your videos are Magnificent ace super terrific unbelievable resounding best accurate techy outstanding resourceful You know what that makes you.😂😂 Cheers Paul just bought cheap as chips.👍

[@imopoz1345]

😂

[@paulhibbert]

I feel I have been baited here somehow but I can’t quite put my finger on it

[@biggusdickus5986]

Well he had a hand in it 😂

[@stevenechavarry8069]

Hey i hope you see this post i had a conversation with you b4 about setting up my room up with my projector, receiver, android box and my ps4 i have been trying to figure out how to get the flirc usb and along with the linknlink hub and remote with the ps4 could you please explain how to do it or a vidieo would be great? thank you so much the help

[@paulhibbert]

This is old, but hopefully helps!… How To PROPERLY Control Nvidia Shield & PS4 with Alexa: FLIRC kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5unfpmPaJlrqLc

[@stevenechavarry8069]

Maybe it's just me but I have watched both videos many times but I just don't know how to get the flirc usb to communicate with the linknlink blaster and the remote? Also I have programmed my projector. Receiver. And Android box remotes to the linknlink remote I find out is I try program the ps4 to flirc under control and pick ps4 it starts doing things to the other devices not sure what's going on .I know you are always busy I do really appreciate the help I admit I am new to do this kinda stuff but anyway you make a video or wr out a step by step ?

[@paulhibbert]

@@stevenechavarry8069 do you have e a remote currently that can control the PS4?

[@stevenechavarry8069]

@@paulhibbert no

[@paulhibbert]

@@stevenechavarry8069 ok, so you need to get any old remote, preferably one you don’t use anymore, or that is used in a different room from the device it normally controls. Otherwise when all this is setup you will ask for the ps4 to come on and what will happen is both the ps4 AND the remotes original device will fire up. You MUST use an old remote you don’t use, or one from a different room where the original device won’t receive the signal. You then plug the Flirc into your PC, load up the software and select the PS4 from the menu so that you are programming the flirc to control a ps4 Teach it each of the corresponding buttons on your old remote for power etc so that the Flirc will now listen to the remote codes from your old remote. Now plug the Flirc into your ps4 and see if you can control it using your old remote. If you can, then all you have to do is teach the same remote to the LinknLink blaster using their app, then you’ll be able to control the PS4 with both the old remote and by using the LinknLink app. Call the remote in the LinknLink app PlayStation From there you just enable the LinknLink Alexa skill and she will discover your PlayStation remote and from then on you should be able to say “turn PlayStation on” let me know if you get stuck

[@Europhile]

I think you would make a wonderful panto performer Paul.

[@LiveoneLee]

OMG I can’t believe what I’ve just done 🙈🙈😂😂 I’ve just gone and bought the presence sensor for my office 😂😂 that’s going in the company tax write off 😂😂 wonder what my accountant is gonna say when he sees that in the invoices 😂😂

[@paulhibbert]

Sounds perfectly reasonable to me! 😂

[@LiveoneLee]

@@paulhibbert my office is attempting to lower its carbon footprint 😉😂 so by using smart power utilisation technically it’s a GREEN tax write off 😂😂😂

[@magicalmancave]

Another great vid, Paul. Do you know of a pressure sensor? I use a contact sensor to turn my fridge on in my man cave because sometimes I record videos out there and I turn off the fridge when I do. Then when the door opens for me to leave, it turns on. The only problem I have with it is that it welcomes me with ashmexa’s voice regardless of whether I’m coming or going.

[@paulhibbert]

You need a presence sensor that will know when you arrive and when you leave. The LinknLink e-motion is good at short range such as your seated position and the aqara fp2 is the answer for larger spaces

[@magicalmancave]

@@paulhibbert a 6m x 3m garage … is that considered a large area?

[@jokingtiger]

My Fire Cube came with an IR receiver.

[@yeswotever]

Ayup Fella, cracking video as usual. Would you do a more in-depth video on settling up the ir blaster as it’s something I’ve been wanting to incorporate for my setup which includes an rf projector screen, ir projector & turning on my av receiver to the right source. The ir blaster looks perfect for doing that & at a good price!!! Edit-I’ve just ordered 2 through your link👍🏻

[@paulhibbert]

It really is just following a wizard, I’m confident you’ll get it but if not reply here when you get stuck and I’ll help you out 😊

[@stevenechavarry8069]

I have a projector hooked to my receiver and also my android box and ps4 what do I need to make it turn on and off? Thanks for any help and great videos also sorry to post in this post

[@paulhibbert]

If all those devices are connected to the receiver then you should be able to enable hdmi-cec in each device so that when the receiver is turned on and switched to their input that they automatically turn on. You might need to google (or probably easier to ask ChatGPT) how to enable hdmi-cec for each device. Then you can use the BroadLink blaster to turn the receiver on and switch its input on by doing the following… 1. Add the remote and all its buttons to the LinknLink app using the wizard 2. Create a scene in the LinknLink app that presses the right buttons to switch to the PS4 3. Repeat step 2 for your other devices 4. Use the scene in Alexa in a routine that can be started with your voice or with any of your other smart home equipment.

[@stevenechavarry8069]

Thank you what is chatgtp and you said broadilink blaster is that different than the kit you have listed?

[@paulhibbert]

@stevenechavarry8069 sorry, anywhere I’ve written BroadLink just switch it for LinknLink. I’m working on a BroadLink video so have them on the brain. ChatGPT is AI that is good at answering questions about almost anything and you can have a proper conversation with it to get help with practically anything. It should be able to walk you through enabling hdmi-cec on your devices and also answer questions such as “what does hdmi-cec do? chat.openai.com/

[@alanreader4815]

Can they do a Bluetooth Blaster.

[@paulhibbert]

I wish! It would be about time, I don’t know why the only company to ever do it were Logitech with their preposterously expensive harmony remote 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@TheBroz]

I recently got a Home Assistant Green and found out that it has integrations for my WebOS TV, my Denon AV amp and my Sky box. It worked first time and I had HA turning on and flipping inputs within an hour. It’s early days but I think I can achieve these same results. Buuuuut if those things don’t work out this looks like a good alternative.

[@Europhile]

Love the HA Green

[@ChrisRider]

You are missing out on a simple toilet automation. I hate walking into the bathroom after someone committed murder in it and did not have the courtesy to run the exhaust fan. So, I replaced the switch controlling the fan with a smart switch. I have an Alexa routine called "turn on the fart fan" that enables it. For my next party trick, I need to install a presence detector. If someone is in there taking care of business for more than a few minutes, have it turn the fan on. If no presence detected after maybe 5 minutes, turn the fan off. (Anyone know how long the average odor lingers? Average poo time? This is scientific stuff that I do not have data for.)

[@typ237]

Mucky lens at 11:40! 😂

[@emilsecker7881]

I wish I could do the first one, but my toilet flusher is a push down button 🥹🤣

[@sangriastudios]

Nice😅

[@13hawklord]

Discount code not working

[@DariuszTech]

I think it's time to make my house a bit smarter. 😊

[@paulhibbert]

Let me know if you ever need any advice dude ❤️ xxx

[@BootlegEL]

The RM4 pro can still do it all “one device to rule them all”

[@iliketodostuff123]

11:34 bro thought he was cool with that light trick lol (hint: we could see you).

[@dan-nutu]

0:15 Ughhhh, why are those stickers still on the front of the AVR?

[@emilsecker7881]

How do you distinguish between number one and 2 though? 🤣 2:56

[@DaveSomething]

with enough LSD you can actually see the music floating out of your turntable!

[@1QKGLH]

1:18 is that your overhead luggage in your pocket, or are you happy to see me?

[@stevehumm1678]

Funny CD player!😂

[@paulhibbert]

They’re cds, I just have really tiny hands

[@stevehumm1678]

I lol'd!! 😂

[@markstart2672]

Havent even watch for a minute SMOOTH JAZZ, WHY NOT SMOOTH SKA? Guess I have to keep watching to see if it gets better.

[@markstart2672]

toilet or WC humor, you redeemed yourself for this merican.

[@Clell65619]

Fire TV Cube? I thought you hated the cube, Paul. Or am I misremembering?

[@jameshix3354]

I plug my firestick into my onkyo theater receiver and the firestick remote controls my receiver volume.

[@grahameida7163]

“Toilet seat not put down for more than 5 mins” remind her indoors to nag you 🤣

[@paulhibbert]

Automated wife!

[@grahameida7163]

@@paulhibbert Ashmexa & Neesha .. stereo or surround effect 😩🤣