Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Time to show off YOUR automations! You all sent me some very impressive home automation ideas that I’m so excited to show you.
SUBMIT YOUR IDEAS
Want me to feature your automation idea in a future video? Here’s how:
1. Take a horizontal video showing the automation in action and explaining it.
Videos that are well-lit and not extremely shaky are more likely to be used.
2. Upload the video to Google Drive, YouTube, or another platform.
Make sure we can view and download it from the link you send.
3. In an email, send us a link to the video.
You can also write down more info about how you set up the automation, what tech you’re using, your name for a shoutout, etc.
4. Email to: smarthomesolver@gmail.com
This email is only for submitting your automation ideas and setups. All other emails will not receive a response.
Big thanks to today’s submissions: Thorstann, Lisakki, Andrew, Jacob, Jaren, George, Sonny, Josiah, Tim, and Praul Hubert
LINKS (affiliate):
--Kitchen vibration lights--
WebCoRE piston import code: htmw
Hue motion sensor: amzn.to/3iIuV38
SmartThings multipurpose sensor: amzn.to/3lmu4ab
IKEA lights: ikea.com/us/en/p/myrvarv-led-light-strip-flexible-dimmable-90487191
IKEA Tradfri driver: ikea.com/us/en/p/tradfri-driver-for-wireless-control-gray-60342661
--3D printer alert--
Iisakki Kaaretkoski YT channel: youtu.be/FX2sOlrtTkI
Ender 3 Pro printer: amzn.to/3Bq4Eh9
Octoprint: home-assistant.io/integrations/octoprint
Assistant Relay GitHub: github.com/greghesp/assistant-relay
--NFC tag cassette-
Home Assistant Blueprint: community.home-assistant.io/t/start-music-on-alexa-media-player-or-movie-on-plex-when-a-tag-is-scanned/256630
--Weather alerts--
Tornado alerts in Home Assistant: community.home-assistant.io/t/severe-weather-alerts-from-the-us-national-weather-service/71853
Github: gist.github.com/finity69x2/2b8336429008e9e783bdbf70905c9f6c
--Automated sliding door--
Sliding door motor: amzn.to/2YBtmgv (Canada link, can’t find US but you might be able to)
WiFi Relay for automated doors: amzn.to/3uRAtNq
Pressure sensor for automated doors: amzn.to/2ZZ4K1u
--Game controller automation--
Plugin to get PC working with HomeBridge: github.com/AlexGustafsson/homebridge-wol
TV control plugin: github.com/tavicu/homebridge-samsung-tizen
Xiaomi Mi door and window sensor: mi.com/global/product/mi-window-and-door-sensor
--Shower light timer--
LIFX bulbs: amzn.to/2Yy2Nsl
Hue dimmer: amzn.to/3BsmTTf
Flow: drive.google.com/file/d/1ibogx1xv95JIhoK8JYSAWOe5Pf92O5aX/view?usp=sharing
--Goodbye Ring automation--
Josiah’s photography: jsweiss.com
Alexa routines screenshot: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PoRz02MPrbnwjpRhwByncZvDs2IGdmgE?usp=sharing
Ring security system: amzn.to/2YAmUq4
iRobot Roomba E5: amzn.to/3Dn7kNb
Ecobee 3 lite: amzn.to/3iJiVhG
--Smart security and gate--
Gate opener: hiviewproduct.com/product/52394-38235/hiot-dtw01
Nexlux light strips on stair railing: amzn.to/2WV9ggv
Fibaro panic button: amzn.to/3uVope9
--Praul Hubert--
Subscribe to Paul Hibbert! youtube.com/c/PaulHibbert
Flic button: amzn.to/30a7Pfp
DISCOVER MORE
5 Insane Home Automation Ideas from Reddit: youtu.be/CNi8mVqP1sE
10 Next Level Automations (smart apartment): youtu.be/G_bsShHvmj8
25 Home Automation Ideas vol. 2: youtu.be/jDaRPsvvcz4
FOLLOW ME
Subscribe: bit.ly/3joO1dZ
Twitter: twitter.com/SmartHomeSolver
Instagram: instagram.com/smarthomesolver
0:00 Intro
0:24 Kitchen vibration lights
1:36 3D printer alert
2:44 NFC cassette tapes
3:38 Tornado alert
4:26 Automated sliding door
5:31 Game controller
6:12 Bathroom light timer
7:06 Goodbye automation
7:52 Security gate and automations
9:12 Praul Hubert
----------
MUSIC
The End by EVA
open.spotify.com/artist/6UIs5b0zSXztIW5GHkCTkK
Time to show off YOUR automations! You all sent me some very impressive home automation ideas that I’m so excited to show you.
SUBMIT YOUR IDEAS
Want me to feature your automation idea in a future video? Here’s how:
1. Take a horizontal video showing the automation in action and explaining it.
Videos that are well-lit and not extremely shaky are more likely to be used.
2. Upload the video to Google Drive, YouTube, or another platform.
Make sure we can view and download it from the link you send.
3. In an email, send us a link to the video.
You can also write down more info about how you set up the automation, what tech you’re using, your name for a shoutout, etc.
4. Email to: smarthomesolver@gmail.com
This email is only for submitting your automation ideas and setups. All other emails will not receive a response.
Big thanks to today’s submissions: Thorstann, Lisakki, Andrew, Jacob, Jaren, George, Sonny, Josiah, Tim, and Praul Hubert
LINKS (affiliate):
--Kitchen vibration lights--
WebCoRE piston import code: htmw
Hue motion sensor: amzn.to/3iIuV38
SmartThings multipurpose sensor: amzn.to/3lmu4ab
IKEA lights: ikea.com/us/en/p/myrvarv-led-light-strip-flexible-dimmable-90487191
IKEA Tradfri driver: ikea.com/us/en/p/tradfri-driver-for-wireless-control-gray-60342661
--3D printer alert--
Iisakki Kaaretkoski YT channel: youtu.be/FX2sOlrtTkI
Ender 3 Pro printer: amzn.to/3Bq4Eh9
Octoprint: home-assistant.io/integrations/octoprint
Assistant Relay GitHub: github.com/greghesp/assistant-relay
--NFC tag cassette-
Home Assistant Blueprint: community.home-assistant.io/t/start-music-on-alexa-media-player-or-movie-on-plex-when-a-tag-is-scanned/256630
--Weather alerts--
Tornado alerts in Home Assistant: community.home-assistant.io/t/severe-weather-alerts-from-the-us-national-weather-service/71853
Github: gist.github.com/finity69x2/2b8336429008e9e783bdbf70905c9f6c
--Automated sliding door--
Sliding door motor: amzn.to/2YBtmgv (Canada link, can’t find US but you might be able to)
WiFi Relay for automated doors: amzn.to/3uRAtNq
Pressure sensor for automated doors: amzn.to/2ZZ4K1u
--Game controller automation--
Plugin to get PC working with HomeBridge: github.com/AlexGustafsson/homebridge-wol
TV control plugin: github.com/tavicu/homebridge-samsung-tizen
Xiaomi Mi door and window sensor: mi.com/global/product/mi-window-and-door-sensor
--Shower light timer--
LIFX bulbs: amzn.to/2Yy2Nsl
Hue dimmer: amzn.to/3BsmTTf
Flow: drive.google.com/file/d/1ibogx1xv95JIhoK8JYSAWOe5Pf92O5aX/view?usp=sharing
--Goodbye Ring automation--
Josiah’s photography: jsweiss.com
Alexa routines screenshot: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PoRz02MPrbnwjpRhwByncZvDs2IGdmgE?usp=sharing
Ring security system: amzn.to/2YAmUq4
iRobot Roomba E5: amzn.to/3Dn7kNb
Ecobee 3 lite: amzn.to/3iJiVhG
--Smart security and gate--
Gate opener: hiviewproduct.com/product/52394-38235/hiot-dtw01
Nexlux light strips on stair railing: amzn.to/2WV9ggv
Fibaro panic button: amzn.to/3uVope9
--Praul Hubert--
Subscribe to Paul Hibbert! youtube.com/c/PaulHibbert
Flic button: amzn.to/30a7Pfp
DISCOVER MORE
5 Insane Home Automation Ideas from Reddit: youtu.be/CNi8mVqP1sE
10 Next Level Automations (smart apartment): youtu.be/G_bsShHvmj8
25 Home Automation Ideas vol. 2: youtu.be/jDaRPsvvcz4
FOLLOW ME
Subscribe: bit.ly/3joO1dZ
Twitter: twitter.com/SmartHomeSolver
Instagram: instagram.com/smarthomesolver
0:00 Intro
0:24 Kitchen vibration lights
1:36 3D printer alert
2:44 NFC cassette tapes
3:38 Tornado alert
4:26 Automated sliding door
5:31 Game controller
6:12 Bathroom light timer
7:06 Goodbye automation
7:52 Security gate and automations
9:12 Praul Hubert
----------
MUSIC
The End by EVA
open.spotify.com/artist/6UIs5b0zSXztIW5GHkCTkK
