Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
🎯 Make Summer Smarter With These 5 Automations!
In this video, I'm sharing 5 of my favorite smart home automations that are super useful during the summer. From cooling things down with fans and shades, to automating your grill reminders and garage door — these are simple, practical setups that make a real difference. Whether you use Apple Home, Homey, or another platform, these ideas can work for any smart home.
🔧 Products + Gear Featured:
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🏠 Tailwind Smart Garage Door Opener
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🪟 Bringnox Smart Shades (Matter over Thread)
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🧲 Aqara Contact Sensors
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🎥 Unifi Networking & Cameras
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NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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🧠 Want More Smart Home Ideas?
Check out these videos next:
▶️ HomeKit 101 Playlist: Getting Started
geni.us/GettingStarted
▶️ SMART Backyard Makeover!
youtu.be/oiLEOeGOSKE
▶️ Ultimate Backyard Setup for Summer Nights (Smart Lighting)!
youtu.be/kMifn_pMum4
▶️ Bringnox Smart Shades!
youtu.be/uB1wvbVz-IQ
▶️ 5 Advanced Apple Home Automations!
youtu.be/EYjP63Ut4f4
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⏱️ CHAPTERS
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0:00 Simple & Useful Summer Automations
1:10 Grill Reminder Automation
2:35 Govee Meat Thermometer - Sponsor
3:39 Beat The Heat Automations
5:51 Back Porch Guest Mode
7:35 Gate Intercom Announcements
9:08 Garage Door Automations
10:40 Final Thoughts & What's Coming Next
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#SmartHome #SummerAutomations #AppleHome #GoveeLife
🎯 Make Summer Smarter With These 5 Automations!
In this video, I'm sharing 5 of my favorite smart home automations that are super useful during the summer. From cooling things down with fans and shades, to automating your grill reminders and garage door — these are simple, practical setups that make a real difference. Whether you use Apple Home, Homey, or another platform, these ideas can work for any smart home.
🔧 Products + Gear Featured:
📦 GoveeLife Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer (sponsored)
amzn.to/3TpRSKl
On sale now – great for grilling season!
🏠 Tailwind Smart Garage Door Opener
Get 10% off with link:
gotailwind.com/SHANEWHATLEY
🪟 Bringnox Smart Shades (Matter over Thread)
bringnox.com/?ref=SHANEWHATLEY
🧲 Aqara Contact Sensors
geni.us/AqaraDr
🎥 Unifi Networking & Cameras
https://store.ui.com?a_aid=ShaneCreates
NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
❤️ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Join! Get access to my private Discord server and other perks. Become a channel member.
geni.us/shanemember
👕 New Merch!
geni.us/ShaneCreatesShop
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
📬 CONNECT WITH ME!
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
► Instagram – instagram.com/shanecreates
► X – http://x.com/shanecreates
► TikTok – tiktok.com/@shanecreates
► Website: [http://shanewhatley.com](http://shanewhatley.xn--com-7m0a/)
► Weekly livestreams every Wednesday -- subscribe + turn on notifications!
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
🧠 Want More Smart Home Ideas?
Check out these videos next:
▶️ HomeKit 101 Playlist: Getting Started
geni.us/GettingStarted
▶️ SMART Backyard Makeover!
youtu.be/oiLEOeGOSKE
▶️ Ultimate Backyard Setup for Summer Nights (Smart Lighting)!
youtu.be/kMifn_pMum4
▶️ Bringnox Smart Shades!
youtu.be/uB1wvbVz-IQ
▶️ 5 Advanced Apple Home Automations!
youtu.be/EYjP63Ut4f4
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
⏱️ CHAPTERS
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
0:00 Simple & Useful Summer Automations
1:10 Grill Reminder Automation
2:35 Govee Meat Thermometer - Sponsor
3:39 Beat The Heat Automations
5:51 Back Porch Guest Mode
7:35 Gate Intercom Announcements
9:08 Garage Door Automations
10:40 Final Thoughts & What's Coming Next
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#SmartHome #SummerAutomations #AppleHome #GoveeLife
