6 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Automated My Smart Home @DIYSmartHomeGuy1
6 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Automated My Smart Home  @DIYSmartHomeGuy1
Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter, Local, Cloud...
Jumping into a smart home doesn't need to be scary. Let's break down what I wish I knew before I started.

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DIY Smart Home Guy creates how-to videos for smart home automation centered around Z-Wave and Zigbee devices. Review videos are generally centered around Hubitat Elevation, SmartThings and Vera. I personally run Hubitat as my primary smart hub, however I do test products on the hubs mentioned. I understand that a home automation hub is not a path for everyone. I chose this path because I am a firm believer is advanced automation and local control.


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