Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Most of the time, automations in our Smart Home require hugely complex or expensive set ups just to achieve said automations. So, in today's video, I give you 8 simple automations that anyone can do - even if you're just getting started with your Smart Home!

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0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Washing Machine Notifications
2:03 - Shopping Lists
2:58 - Morning wake up lights
4:11 - Daily morning announcements
5:27 - Sandman Alexa Clocks Sponsor
7:01 - Door/Window open notifications
7:56 - Flashing Lights when someone comes home
8:56 - Sleeping computers
10:02 - Bin day notifications