Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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I'm starting over on my smart home! So let me show you how to get up and running the right way. This has helpful tips for beginners and experts!

How to set up Home Assistant step-by-step: youtu.be/Z4gvkmJ8q48?si=4jYzFpmBOsr4WEnF

*Links in chronological order*
UniFi Pro XG 10 PoE: store.ui.com/us/en/category/switching-professional-max-xg/products/usw-pro-xg-10-poe?a_aid=SmartHomeSolver
UniFi U7 Pro XG: store.ui.com/us/en/category/wifi-flagship/products/u7-pro-xg?a_aid=SmartHomeSolver
UniFi U7 Mesh: store.ui.com/us/en/category/wifi-outdoor/products/u7-mesh?a_aid=SmartHomeSolver
UniFi 2.5 Gig switch: store.ui.com/us/en/category/switching-utility/products/usw-flex-2-5g-8?a_aid=SmartHomeSolver
Affordable TP-Link mesh system: amazon.com/dp/B0DKVDZXSN?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.1VTKW4H9LKOER&linkCode=tr1&tag=dihoau-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.1VTKW4H9LKOER_1781707465782
Home Assistant Green on AmeriDroid: ameridroid.com/products/home-assistant-green?ref=jpvafmyq
Home Assistant Green on Amazon: amzn.to/3SCtibQ
Zooz 800 series light switch with buttons: amzn.to/4xnGyBa
Zigbee/Z-Wave USB stick: amzn.to/4eGaa5m
Lutron dimmer switch: amzn.to/3S9mlio
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My smart home favorites: amazon.com/shop/smarthomesolver

My smart home shirts!
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International: smart-home-solver-shop.fourthwall.com

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0:00 Intro
0:18 Solid foundation
2:51 Picking a system
4:03 Adding devices
7:51 Create scenes first
8:49 Create automations
13:25 Keep it reliable
14:26 Revenge

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MUSIC
Digifunk by DivKid

All of the music throughout is by Nihilore.

Ending song is The End by EVA.
open.spotify.com/artist/6UIs5b0zSXztIW5GHkCTkK