DIY Smart Home GuyGo beyond detecting leaks. Here's how I use water leak detectors to solve everyday problems using home automation. Tell us your other ideas in the comments below!
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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.
This Water Leak Detector Made EVERYONE Happy | Smart Home AutomationDIY Smart Home Guy2023-09-01 | Go beyond detecting leaks. Here's how I use water leak detectors to solve everyday problems using home automation. Tell us your other ideas in the comments below!
🏅 Affiliate Product Links Zooz Titan Water Valve Shut Off : tbiu.io/2l1eLHZZ
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationHow we strategize our automations LIVE Tuesday May 21, 9PM EDTDIY Smart Home Guy2024-05-22 | Why do we automate the things we do and why don't we? How do we pick what platform to use? What is our philosophy on home automation in general? And will Pete make it home from his son's band concert in time to start at 9 PM EDT? Find out live! And join us in the chat with your opinions and questions.
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationWall mounting the new Echo Hub with PoE (Power over Ethernet)DIY Smart Home Guy2024-05-14 | Get a great looking dashboard with no visible by mounting the new Amazon Echo Hub on your wall using Power over Ethernet (PoE). Requires a PoE power injector and a PoE to USB-C converter (see affiliate links below).
And watch Brandon and I (and Vince) every other Tuesday night LIVE, here on YouTube.
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationUltimate Smart Home Draft LIVE Tuesday May 7, 9PM EDTDIY Smart Home Guy2024-05-08 | 4 smart home owners, 10 rounds, who can draft the Ultimate Smart Home? We'll be drafting smart home brands one by one until we each have 10 brands. Once one player takes a brand, nobody take that brand. We'll draft, trade and debate and YOU can vote on which one us can build the best home with our picks. This should be a lot of fun with a lot of interaction with our viewers in the chat. Special guest Eric from ModernDayTech will join us and draft a team. We hope you can join us too!
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationWorth the wait? NEW Aqara M3 Hub ReviewDIY Smart Home Guy2024-05-08 | The much anticipated Aqara M3 Hub with Thread and Matter is now available. Does it live up to the hype?
Save 20% off the Aqara M3 Hub! (May 8-12) Use code USCAM3KO
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationWe Solved the #1 Problem with Robot VacuumsDIY Smart Home Guy2024-05-02 | Some problems you just need to solve yourself. Such is the case with my Robot Vacuum. Nobody seems to have way to automate a closet door to open when the vacuum runs so we made one ourselves. And you can too! Here's everything you need to build one for yourself:
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationLIVE Our Guide the Outdoor Smart HomeDIY Smart Home Guy2024-04-24 | Get set for summer as we discuss our favorite smart home devices and automations for outside your home. Lighting, mowers sprinkler systems and more. Join us in the chat to share you favorite outdoor smart home ideas.
As always, we'll have the latest smart home news and of course share our Big Ideas and Smart Home Regrets of the week. We'll talk with you soon!
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationLIVE The Eclipse EditionDIY Smart Home Guy2024-04-10 | We're doing our own version of a Smart Home eclipse on today's Live stream. What devices have eclipsed other devices in our homes? What technologies have left other technologies in their shadow? Join us in the chat to share which devices in your house eclipsed others.
We'll also be talking about how smart homes can make vacationing easier, share the latest smart home news and of course share our Big Ideas and Smart Home Regrets of the week. We'll talk with you soon!
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationEcovacs Deebot X2 Combo Complete ReviewDIY Smart Home Guy2024-04-02 | The new ECOVACS DEEBOT X2 COMBO COMPLETE delivers features never seen before in a robot vacuum/mop, along with a slew of unnecessary capital letters to the lexicon. Its power and features cannot be denied, ut is it smart enough for the diy smart home guy?
Thank you to ECOVACS for sending us a unit to review. The DEEBOT X2 COMBO COMPLETE is available exclusively at Best Buy. The DEEBOT X2 and X2 combo are available at Amazon.
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationThe easiest way to build advanced automations full tutorialDIY Smart Home Guy2024-03-30 | I've taken my motion lighting automations to the next level with Homey Pro Advanced Flows. In this full tutorial you'll see every step to add multiple events and conditions to get your smart home motion lights just right.
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationLIVE Building the Ultimate Smart Home HubDIY Smart Home Guy2024-03-27 | This week we discuss what makes the perfect smart home hub and see which hubs currently on the market come closest to this utopian dream. Share your opinion live in the chat with hosts Pete, Brandon and Vince. Plus we'll share our Big Idea of the Week and our latest Smart Home Regrets.
Brandon's Channel: youtube.com/@BrandonDoyleMN Vince's Channel: youtube.com/@addwithdiy422LIVE Is a smart home a relationship killer?DIY Smart Home Guy2024-03-13 | Pete, Brandon and Vince talk about their experiences with home automation and their relationships. We'll share our tips and mistakes so you can keep your Spousal Approval Factor high. What do they like? What do they hate? And what can we get away with?
Vince will talk about his incredible automated LED wall, we'll share our Smart Idea of the Week and more. Join us live to get your smart home or, heck, any other questions answered. Let's have some fun!How to install a smart switch the RIGHT wayDIY Smart Home Guy2024-03-03 | Replacing a switch with a smart switch is safe and easy if you do it right. We'll take you step by step through the proper switch wiring of line, load, neutral and ground wires for installing a Leviton smart switch. Plus we have helpful tips for installing three-way switches and more.
Please read your instruction carefully before installing any smart switch or wiring a switch yourself. And consult an electrician if you are unsure about anything. And if something does go wrong, definitely don't blame me.
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationIs it finally time to embrace Matter?DIY Smart Home Guy2024-02-21 | Has Hubitat Elevation finally cracked the code for the Matter protocol? Is it time to finally embrace Matter in our Smart Homes? Let's take a look at the new Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro home automation hub and Hubitat's Matter implementation.
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationIs Aqara a sleeping home automation giant?DIY Smart Home Guy2024-02-05 | Aqara is really looking to put its stamp on the home automation market. With perhaps the broadest mix of home automation products and the new M3 hub on the way, are we looking at one of the next top dogs in the smart home market? Let's look at some of their new announcements from CES 2024 and review some of their most popular smart home devices.
Aqara smart home products are now available at Best Buy:
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationAn automation sure to impress my wifeDIY Smart Home Guy2024-01-28 | Sometimes you just gotta go big or go home in your smart home. We're using motion sensors, smart plugs, LED strip lights, Hue Bulbs and a sonos speaker to create a big home automation surprise for my wife. Will she appreciate it? We will find out.
In the process we'll be exploring some more automation features of the Homey Pro hub advanced flows.
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomation6 things you must know about Homey Pro advanced flowsDIY Smart Home Guy2024-01-20 | Homey Pro Advanced Flows make home complex home automations easier than ever before. Let's take a closer look this revolutionary rule building engine and how it will help you maintain your sanity as you automate your smart home.
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationAll the Best from CES 2024 Live Stream Jan 16, 9pm ESTDIY Smart Home Guy2024-01-17 | Pete and John are joined by Brandon Doyle and Eric from ModernDayTech to talk all of the home automation innovations we saw at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. Lot's of fun and interesting things coming out for your smart home this year. We can't wait to share it with you.CES 2024 Welcoming our new AI overlordsDIY Smart Home Guy2024-01-14 | Pete and John hit CES 2024 to see the latest smart home trends and product releases. Will AI enhance our automated lifestyle or has it come to destroy us all? Let's find out.
Vendors we saw include: Aqara, Govee, Flic, GE Cync, Roborok, Narwal, Lockly and more
For more CES coverage, visit our friends' channels: Shane Whatley @ShaneCreates George Langabeer @GeorgeLangabeer Steve DOES @SteveDOES Smart Home Solver@SmartHomeSolver ModernDayTech @ModernDayTech Jimmy Hawkins @AutomatedHouse Brandon Doyle @BrandonDoyleMN AppMyHome @Appmyhome Eric Welander @EricWelander The Hook Up @TheHookUp This Smart House @ThisSmartHouse
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationRanking EVERY smart home device I have (almost)DIY Smart Home Guy2023-12-15 | John Stone joins me to rank smart home devices from Elite to Hot Garbage in a tier list so you know what to buy (and what to run away from).
Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:13 Smart Switches 1:43 Smart Dimmer Switches 3:15 Button Controllers 4:20 Fan Controller Switches 5:06 Smart Bulbs 8:33 Motion Sensors 11:35 Smart Plugs 12:50 Contact Sensors 13:23 LED Strip lights 15:21 Other Fun Stuff 17:41 Voice Assistants 18:20 JOHN IS BACK! 18:40 Smart Locks 24:40 Home Automation Hubs
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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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationThe best SMART heater nobody knows aboutDIY Smart Home Guy2023-12-02 | Does this thin, portable Sunkos Infrared heater live up to its promise? (spoiler alert: yes) We have all the features for you, plus we'll show you how to automate it into your smart home.
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationFinally! A home automation hub that makes sense Homey Pro ReviewDIY Smart Home Guy2023-11-24 | A smart home hub that is easy to use AND extremely powerful? Could it be true? The Homey Pro checks all the boxes and then some...as long as you have the right devices. See how the Homey Pro makes home automation a joy and see how it stacks up to Hubitat Elevation, SmartThings and Home Assistant.
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationAwesome automations with the Govee T2 TV backlight review and installDIY Smart Home Guy2023-11-16 | The Govee Envisual T2 TV backlight make normal televisions feel like Etch-a-sketches in comparison. It's that good. We'll take you through the easy setup, give it a full review and take it to the next level with some fun home automations with the rest of your smart home.
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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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationHow to integrate Aqara FP2 presence sensor with Hubitat Elevation hub using virtual devicesDIY Smart Home Guy2023-10-28 | Let's show you how to use virtual devices in Hubitat Elevation to connect your Aqara FP2 presence sensor. It only takes a few minutes, but does require Amazon Alexa or Apple Homekit to make the connection.
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationHow to install garbage disposal when the wall drain pipe is too high for the P-TrapDIY Smart Home Guy2023-10-21 | Can the DIY Smart Home Guy tackle a dumb home project? Today we install an Insinkerator Badger garbage disposal and discover the wall pipe is too high for the P-Trap to drain. We'll show you how to lower the drain pipe in the wall and help you decide if this is a project worth tackling or if you should just call a plumber instead.
We're cutting holes in walls and cabinets. Cutting and gluing pipes--so many plumbing things!
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationAre hard-wired security cameras worth it? ONWOTE 4K security camera system reviewDIY Smart Home Guy2023-10-17 | Hard-wired security cameras have several advantages over wireless security camera systems. But ease of installation is not one of them. Today we show you how to install an ONWOTE 4K PoE NVR hard-wired security camera system yourself and help you decide if it is worth the extra effort involved.
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationAutomate your kitchen LED lights with the Aqara FP2 Presence SensorDIY Smart Home Guy2023-10-01 | Can the Aqara FP2 presence sensor live up to the hype? We review this exciting new smart home innovation and use it to automate our Kitchen cabinet LED strip lights.
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationUltimate Guide to DIY Cabinet LED lights - full installDIY Smart Home Guy2023-09-22 | Learn how to install DIY under-cabinet LED strip lights in your kitchen. Everything from selecting your LED strip lights, controller and power supply, to running your wires and installing the LED strips and diffuser channels. These LED lights will take your kichen cabinets to the next level and this video will show you every step you need to take to do it yourself.
Should you choose a ready-made solution like Govee LED light strips or Philips Hue Shapelight LEDs or go the full DIY route? We have everything you need to know right here.
In our next video we will show you how to automate your LED light strips using your home automation hub, plus other smart home ideas for your kitchen LED lights.
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomation$180,000 race car simulator and other amazing home tech from CEDIA ExpoDIY Smart Home Guy2023-09-13 | Special Guest Brandon Doyle (youtube.com/@BrandonDoyleMN) joins us live to discuss the latest smart home tech from the Cedia Expo home automation show. We'll also discuss the latest tech trends in new home construction and why he switched from Google Home back to Amazon Alexa devices. And did apple launch a new iphone today? Let's talk!
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationSMART HOME Automation Ideas - Get Your Kids to School ON TIME [2023]DIY Smart Home Guy2023-09-08 | 7 Simple Home Automations hold the key to stress-free mornings. With the help of wake-up lighting, colored LED lights and smart speaker your kids can be out the door and on their way to school without you having to lift a finger.
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomation6 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Automated My Smart HomeDIY Smart Home Guy2023-08-25 | 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.
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationNEW DIY Smart Home Guy & Whats New with Inovelli, Zooz, Konnected (feat ModernDayTech)DIY Smart Home Guy2023-08-25 | DIY Smart Home Guy hands over the reigns and a new talent is introduced. Joined by Zooz, Inovelli and Konnected. Plenty of fun and surprises in store. Tune in live to join the conversation. You don't want to miss this!
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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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationFINALLY! Hubitat Dashboard Drag and Drop - works like magic!DIY Smart Home Guy2023-08-18 | Drag & Drop on Hubitat Dashboards is Possible! Using this awesome community app (which is technically a driver) and a little bit of setup can ease the pain of arranging your Hubitat Elevation dashboards.
This has been tested on Hubitat c7 and Hubitat c8.
This app is best installed and maintained with the Hubitat Package Manager. There is a link below that describes HPM in more detail.
0:01 The Big Reveal 0:34 Things to know before you get started 1:08 Install Smartly Inject by Markus 2:17 Create the Virtual Device 3:06 Adding the Virtual Device to the Dashboard 4:14 Two Setup Options Explained 4:46 Pre-formatted Themes 5:05 How to Back Up your Hubitat Dashboard 8:21 Using existing layouts (Custom Themes) 13:04 More Live Event Info
These dashboard drag & drop instructions use code developed by a member of the Hubitat community. It's always a good idea to backup your hub before trying new things with community apps and drivers.
- test this out first on a test dashboard. If you have a Hubitat test hub, start there. Once you understand how this works, apply the concepts to your main hubs and dashboards.
- the instructions show you how to back up your Hubitat dashboards. Don't regret ignoring this advice!
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationMUST HAVE APP - Hubitat Package Manager - Install and TutorialDIY Smart Home Guy2023-08-11 | Manage Awesome Hubitat Community Apps with the Hubitat Package Manager (HPM). HPM is itself a community app that manages hundreds of Hubitat community repositories and can keep your applications and drivers up to date.
0:00 Introduction 0:30 Installing HPM 0:38 Use the above link as instructed in the video. 1:40 Configuring HPM 3:38 Checking for updated Apps and Drivers 4:06 Use HPM to Install Apps and Drivers 5:16 Use HPM to Uninstall Apps and Drivers
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomation5 Smart Home Devices That Increase Your Airbnb Profits | Smart Short Term RentalsDIY Smart Home Guy2023-07-28 | Five smart home devices that will make running your short term rentals easier, more convenient, safer, and reduce costs. Keep your Airbnb profits high while keeping your guests comfortable. These tips will work for any short term rentals, including home away, vrbo, guestly, etc.
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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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationHubitat Killer? is the Z-Box Hub Better than Home Assistant and Hubitat?DIY Smart Home Guy2023-05-12 | Meet the new Z-Box Hub, a joint project from Zooz and Fibaro. The Z-Box Hub is a Z-Wave only home automation controller that runs fully local (unless you have cloud integrations).
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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Copyright 2023Best Z-Wave Smart Lock for the Money? Kwikset Home Connect 620DIY Smart Home Guy2023-04-09 | This Kwikset Smart Lock is a Great Z-Wave Smart Lock for Under $150? Can this be real? Kwikset has done it again! The Home Connect 620 is a Kwikset Z-Wave Lock that works with Hubitat, SmartThings, Vera and other popular Z-Wave compatible hubs.
0:00 Kwikset Home Connect 620 0:35 Lock Styles & Pricing 1:10 Lock Features 1:58 Missing Features 2:37 Testing and Results 4:36 Overall Rating 6:03 Robots are Taking Over the World
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomation Copyright 2023Instant 3 Way Switch - No New Wiring [ ZoOZ Zen34 Remote Switch ]DIY Smart Home Guy2023-03-14 | Finally, a Z-Wave button that looks like a real decora light switch! The Zooz Zen34 can provide 3-way switch capabilities without rewiring your home.
The Zen34 Remote Switch is a button controller that looks like a decora style light switch providing scene control, on-off capability, dimming, Z-Wave association, and multi-tap functionality.
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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Copyright 2023Hubitat Elevation C-8 Review - Smart Home Automation Hub [2023]DIY Smart Home Guy2023-03-01 | Hubitat has just released the C-8 home automation hub. The must have smart home hub has arrived.
Hubitat Elevation C-8 is a smart home automation hub that runs locally, meaning nothing runs in the cloud. Therefore, everything is private, fast and reliable. Hubitat supports Zigbee, Z-Wave and a host of other protocols to ensure you have maximum flexibility.
The latest hub leverages Z-Wave 800 and Zigbee 3.0
0:01 Introduction 0:22 What is Hubitat 0:55 Hubitat History 2:04 Hubitat C-8 Unboxing 3:00 Range Testing Setup & Results 5:07 How to Upgrade to the C-8 Hub 9:26 Summary and Recommendations
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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationAWESOME LOCK - Alfred DB1 Lock Z-Wave + Bluetooth + Wi-Fi (must see)DIY Smart Home Guy2020-06-20 | Spoiler! I LOVE THIS LOCK - Check out the Alfred DB1 deadbolt lock in Hubitat, SmartThings and Vera. This is a full review and installation of their updated Z-Wave Plus smart lock, which is an important part of every smart home automation setup.
As always, there's also a full review with more details on my website. Any updates and clarifications will be added there.
Alfred DB1 Full Review on my Website:
All my tests were performed with firmware 1.05 NOTE - there are known problems with the 1.04 and earlier releases, especially on SmartThings. If you've seen other reviews that were negative, they were probably on firmware 1.04
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #HomeAutomation #HubitatHubitat EASY Home Automation - Without Rule Machine! (simplify your smart home)DIY Smart Home Guy2020-05-30 | Home Automation doesn't need to be difficult. Check out Hubitat Rule Machine alternatives including: Motion Lighting App, Simple Automation Rules, Hubitat Groups and Scenes, and Hubitat Button Controller BEFORE you move to Hubitat Rule Machine. This will enhance your home automation experience.
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#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationConvert Your Old Wired Home Alarm System into a DIY Smart Home Security SystemDIY Smart Home Guy2020-04-18 | Use your wired alarm sensors with your smart home automation hub. The Fibaro Smart Implant is Z-Wave Plus controller that solves several problems. Tested with SmartThings and Hubitat. Step by step how to convert your old alarm panel into a diy home security system. No more battery sensors!
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#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationYale Assure Lock SL YRD256 Connected by August + Z-Wave ReviewDIY Smart Home Guy2020-04-07 | Review of the Yale Assure Lock SL YRD256-CBA (Connected by August) -iM1 (Apple Homekit) and -ZW2 (Z-Wave Plus) versions. What's different and what's the same. A look at all features and how the lock performed with my stress testing.
This is a popular deadbolt lock for home automation and can tie into your home security system. Tests are performed in the August App, SmartThings and Hubitat Elevation. I cycled the lock over 2000 times to see just how well it would hold up over time. There are also some comparisons to the Yale Pro SL (YRD156).
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationYale Pro SL Z-Wave Lock Full Review - YRD156-ZW2 Smart DeadboltDIY Smart Home Guy2020-03-13 | Full review of the Yale Pro SL model YRD156-ZW2 Z-Wave Plus lock with S2 security and it deserves a serious look. This is a keyless door lock. This lock does not support Wi-Fi, Zigbee or Bluetooth.
As always, it's a good idea to use a high-quality range extender (link below) when using Smart Locks. Don't forget to secure join!
This is a part of a series on smart door locks. For more smart door lock reviews and installation tips, check out the playlist below.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomation26 Home Automation Ideas - My Smart Home Tour!DIY Smart Home Guy2020-03-06 | My favorite smart home automation ideas. I even crashed into my garage door making this video. Much of these are based on my Hubitat Elevation but you can easily make these happen with SmartThings or other smart home hubs.
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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.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationzoOZ Zen30 Double Switch - Two Smart Switches in a Single Gang BoxDIY Smart Home Guy2020-02-28 | Two Z-Wave smart switches in a Single Gang box. Ideal for bathrooms to control a Fan and Light from one switch. The Zooz ZEN30 smart light switch has a dimmer for lighting control and a dry contact on-off switch capable of 15 amp loads. Both switches are scene capable. Full review and evaluation of the parameters and wiring including installation options.
== Notes ==
Zooz Switches in SmartThings : Custom Device Handler required. At the time made this video you can only use the Classic SmartThings app.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomationiBlinds Z-wave Automated Blinds Review (2020)DIY Smart Home Guy2020-02-21 | iBlinds is a wireless Z-wave smart window blind controller compatible with Hubitat, SmartThings, Vera and other z-wave capable smart home automation hubs.
Motorized blinds are great for home security and energy savings, and iBlinds are a great way to make your window blinds smart. This video discusses how to automate your blinds with a zwave hub.
Automated blinds are great for improving energy efficiency and enhancing security.
#DIYSmartHomeGuy #SmartHome #HomeAutomation3 Way Switch Wiring with Two Smart Switches - Hubitat ElevationDIY Smart Home Guy2020-02-14 | Hubitat Elevation - Use two smart switches to control a three way smart switch circuit on Hubitat Elevation. This is a handy home automation tip to boost your smart home to the next level.
Use this with the three way switch wiring diagram on my website (link below). The video shows how to use Inovelli smart switches, but any z-wave plus smart switch can be used for the solution.
The video deails using: Two On-Off Smart Switches; Two Smart Dimmers; and a Smart Dimmer controlled by a Smart On-Off Switch. To accomplish this, we walk through using scene control and the Hubitat Mirroring function.
Inovelli Switches in SmartThings : Custom Device Handler required. Child Device Handler required. At the time I made this video you can only use the Classic SmartThings app.
Where I buy Domain Names: http://bit.ly/2m7zuEd3 Way Switch Wiring with Two Smart Switches - SmartThingsDIY Smart Home Guy2020-02-07 | SmartThings - Use two smart switches to control a three way smart switch circuit on Samsung SmartThings. This is a handy home automation tip to boost your smart home to the next level.
Use this with the 3 way switch wiring diagram on my website (link below). The video shows how to use the Zooz smart switch, but any z-wave plus smart switch can be used for the solution.
Where I buy Domain Names: http://bit.ly/2m7zuEdTalking Smart Homes with Inovelli at CES 2020DIY Smart Home Guy2020-01-31 | Sit down interview with Eric Hines (CEO) and Nathan Harte (CSO) of Inovelli where they outline the what's to come in 2020. CES2020 was full of fun and interesting things including a sneak peak of products that are soon to be released.