Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
It’s smart home dashboards time! Even if you have zero dashboard experience, I will show you how to get up and running with everything you need. It’s easier than you might think! Plus I’ll show you what my own dashboard looks like.
Links (affiliate):
--Mounts--
iPad mount Jimmy used: etsy.com/listing/701626984/ipad-air-and-mini
Fire 10 mount Jimmy used: mbmounts.com
Recessed Outlet: amzn.to/3sWaYIQ
Short lightning cable: amzn.to/3c9Jokj
PoE Splitter to USB: amzn.to/3kRUYVo
Lux light switch wall mount: amzn.to/2MlRxcO
Amazon Fire HD 8+: amzn.to/3rodDKZ
Fire HD 8+ charging stand: amzn.to/2MWiZ14
--SmartThings--
DAKboard: dakboard.com/site
Fully Kiosk Browser: fully-kiosk.com/en
Free alternative to Kiosk Browser: thanksmister.com/wallpanel-android
Sharptools: sharptools.io
ActionTiles: actiontiles.com
--HomeKit--
Home+ 5: apps.apple.com/us/app/home-5/id995994352
--Home Assistant--
Wall Panel app: thanksmister.com/wallpanel-android
Dashboard demo for examples: demo.home-assistant.io/#/lovelace/0
Follow Jimmy Hawkins for SmartThings and automations! flowcode.com/page/automated_house
Subscribe to Shane Whatley for everything HomeKit: youtube.com/user/sawgamecock
His latest dashboard video: youtu.be/NMZIgCG6nVE
SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss more smart home videos: youtube.com/c/SmartHomeSolver?sub_confirmation=1
0:00 Intro
0:42 SmartThings
3:54 HomeKit
4:46 Home Assistant
8:31 Out of the box
9:26 I WON! wait…
DISCOVER MORE
Ultimate Smart Home Hubs Comparison 2021: youtu.be/NNpko9jUZo8
10 SmartThings Ideas: youtu.be/HDdwLi68N2E
Nest Hub Max Review + ideas: youtu.be/Yj3CjpGDzAU
MY SETUP & GEAR
See the list of everything I use in my smart home and other favorites:
amazon.com/shop/smarthomesolver
HATS
Get a Smart Home Solver hat: bit.ly/375crCR
FOLLOW ME
Twitter: twitter.com/SmartHomeSolver
Instagram: instagram.com/smarthomesolver
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MUSIC
The End by EVA
open.spotify.com/artist/6UIs5b0zSXztIW5GHkCTkK
Disclaimer: Smart Home Solver was sent some of the products in this video for previous unbiased reviews. As always, our opinions are 100% our own and not influenced.
It’s smart home dashboards time! Even if you have zero dashboard experience, I will show you how to get up and running with everything you need. It’s easier than you might think! Plus I’ll show you what my own dashboard looks like.
Links (affiliate):
--Mounts--
iPad mount Jimmy used: etsy.com/listing/701626984/ipad-air-and-mini
Fire 10 mount Jimmy used: mbmounts.com
Recessed Outlet: amzn.to/3sWaYIQ
Short lightning cable: amzn.to/3c9Jokj
PoE Splitter to USB: amzn.to/3kRUYVo
Lux light switch wall mount: amzn.to/2MlRxcO
Amazon Fire HD 8+: amzn.to/3rodDKZ
Fire HD 8+ charging stand: amzn.to/2MWiZ14
--SmartThings--
DAKboard: dakboard.com/site
Fully Kiosk Browser: fully-kiosk.com/en
Free alternative to Kiosk Browser: thanksmister.com/wallpanel-android
Sharptools: sharptools.io
ActionTiles: actiontiles.com
--HomeKit--
Home+ 5: apps.apple.com/us/app/home-5/id995994352
--Home Assistant--
Wall Panel app: thanksmister.com/wallpanel-android
Dashboard demo for examples: demo.home-assistant.io/#/lovelace/0
Follow Jimmy Hawkins for SmartThings and automations! flowcode.com/page/automated_house
Subscribe to Shane Whatley for everything HomeKit: youtube.com/user/sawgamecock
His latest dashboard video: youtu.be/NMZIgCG6nVE
SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss more smart home videos: youtube.com/c/SmartHomeSolver?sub_confirmation=1
0:00 Intro
0:42 SmartThings
3:54 HomeKit
4:46 Home Assistant
8:31 Out of the box
9:26 I WON! wait…
DISCOVER MORE
Ultimate Smart Home Hubs Comparison 2021: youtu.be/NNpko9jUZo8
10 SmartThings Ideas: youtu.be/HDdwLi68N2E
Nest Hub Max Review + ideas: youtu.be/Yj3CjpGDzAU
MY SETUP & GEAR
See the list of everything I use in my smart home and other favorites:
amazon.com/shop/smarthomesolver
HATS
Get a Smart Home Solver hat: bit.ly/375crCR
FOLLOW ME
Twitter: twitter.com/SmartHomeSolver
Instagram: instagram.com/smarthomesolver
----------
MUSIC
The End by EVA
open.spotify.com/artist/6UIs5b0zSXztIW5GHkCTkK
Disclaimer: Smart Home Solver was sent some of the products in this video for previous unbiased reviews. As always, our opinions are 100% our own and not influenced.
