Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video, I am doing something a bit different.
We have talked a lot about Home Assistant and using some different ways to build a smart home using Home Assistant. But It's not for everyone, no matter how much I think everyone SHOULD be using it.
So if you are considering whether home Assistant is the right platform for you, here are 5 Reasons I think might give you pause. The purpose of this video is not to convince either way. I simply want you to have as much information as possible so you can make the best decision for yourself.
And with that... let's get to it.
Video Sections:
00:00 5 Reasons you may not want a Home Assistant Smart Home - Intro
00:49 Home Assistant Makes You Choose Your Own Adventure
02:00 Home Assistant isn't Always Easy
03:12 Home Assistant requires more Attention
04:00 Home Assistant Breaks from Time to Time
05:18 Home Assistant is built for Tinkers
06:14 Wrapping up
Things Mentioned / Referenced in this video:
Home Assistant - home-assistant.io
Amazon Echo - amzn.to/3upkUec
#homeassistant #smarthome #homeautomation
Who am I?
My Name is Jeff. I am a DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets.
Follow Me:
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In this video, I am doing something a bit different.
We have talked a lot about Home Assistant and using some different ways to build a smart home using Home Assistant. But It's not for everyone, no matter how much I think everyone SHOULD be using it.
So if you are considering whether home Assistant is the right platform for you, here are 5 Reasons I think might give you pause. The purpose of this video is not to convince either way. I simply want you to have as much information as possible so you can make the best decision for yourself.
And with that... let's get to it.
Video Sections:
00:00 5 Reasons you may not want a Home Assistant Smart Home - Intro
00:49 Home Assistant Makes You Choose Your Own Adventure
02:00 Home Assistant isn't Always Easy
03:12 Home Assistant requires more Attention
04:00 Home Assistant Breaks from Time to Time
05:18 Home Assistant is built for Tinkers
06:14 Wrapping up
Things Mentioned / Referenced in this video:
Home Assistant - home-assistant.io
Amazon Echo - amzn.to/3upkUec
#homeassistant #smarthome #homeautomation
Who am I?
My Name is Jeff. I am a DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets.
Follow Me:
Github - github.com/thejeffreystone
Twitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabs
On the Web - slacker-labs.com
Your Support Means A Lot:
Buy Me A Coffee - buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut
Use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US
Video Gear:
Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPH
Desk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40
Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cp
Newer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejd
Dazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5y
Audio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chK
Gimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoe
Music - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6m
Video Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
