Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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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

🏅Amazon Affiliate Product Links of today's devices:

Homey Pro (early 2023) hub: tbiu.io/aCIHJyfQ
Hubitat Elevation Model C-8: tbiu.io/lgNRSgwX
SmartThings hub: tbiu.io/J8Y9zTsn
Sunkos Heater: tbiu.io/gKpWMX1K
Kwikset Home Connect Z-Wave Lock: tbiu.io/7UgRTnnl
Yale Assure Lock: tbiu.io/NafQ66pl
Alfred DB1 Lock: tbiu.io/UNNZgI6g
Ecobee Thermostat: tbiu.io/N2Jcxhtp
GE Z-Wave Plus Paddle Dimmer 14294: tbiu.io/mtAqGwDL
GE Z-Wave Plus Paddle On Off 14291: tbiu.io/pLWLhY8e
Leviton DZ15S-1BZ Decora Smart Switch Z-wave Plus: tbiu.io/cBURl1Jr
Lutron Caseta L-BDGPRO2-WH - SmartBridge Pro: tbiu.io/lJ0daVwY
❤️ Lutron Caseta Pico Remote: tbiu.io/euc2pyr6
LUTRON P-PKG1W-WH Caseta Wireless Dimmer w/Pico Remote: tbiu.io/Olo5LVtn
Lutron Caseta Smart fan speed control switch: amazon.com/dp/B07N1GXM38/ref=nosim?tag=onamzazhb-20
❤️ Inovelli Red Series DImmer LZW31-SN: tbiu.io/pKV80fgJ
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2: amazon.com/dp/B0BXWZMQJ3/ref=nosim?tag=onamzazhb-20
Philips Hue Smart 75W A19 LED Bulb - White and Color Ambiance Color-Changing Light: amazon.com/dp/B095KSHGYW/ref=nosim?tag=onamzazhb-20
Govee Smart RGBIC LED Strip Lights 65.6ft: amazon.com/dp/B09BBHCQ3L/ref=nosim?tag=onamzazhb-20
Philips Hue Smart Light Starter Kit - Includes (1) Bridge and (4) 75W A19, E26 LED Smart White Ambiance Bulbs: amazon.com/dp/B09BSH2WPM/ref=nosim?tag=onamzazhb-20
Zooz Z-Wave Plus 700 Series Titan Water Valve Actuator: amazon.com/dp/B09G82YM3B/ref=nosim?tag=onamzazhb-20
Rachio 3: 8 Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller: amazon.com/dp/B07CZ864Y9/ref=nosim?tag=onamzazhb-20
Philips Hue Motion Sensor: amazon.com/dp/B09KNQ5KTB/ref=nosim?tag=onamzazhb-20
Sengled Smart Door Sensor, Zigbee Smart Sensor for Window and Door: amazon.com/dp/B092DGGB6Y/ref=nosim?tag=onamzazhb-20
FIBARO Wall Plug with USB Charger Z-Wave Plus: amazon.com/dp/B079Q26X9M/ref=nosim?tag=onamzazhb-20
Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release): amazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3/ref=nosim?tag=onamzazhb-20
Ring Battery Doorbell Plus: amazon.com/dp/B09WZBPX7K/ref=nosim?tag=onamzazhb-20
Ecolink Zwave Plus Flood & Freeze Sensor: amazon.com/dp/B0716YVPLG/ref=nosim?tag=onamzazhb-20
SkyTrak Launch Monitor: amazon.com/dp/B01KZNMS2Y/ref=nosim?tag=onamzazhb-20
CHAMBERLAIN B2401 Smart Quiet Belt Drive Garage Door Opener: amazon.com/dp/B0C3DN3R4S/ref=nosim?tag=onamzazhb-20
Minoston Z-Wave Plus Smart Plug, Outdoor On/Off Outlet Switch: amazon.com/dp/B081DWCYP3/ref=nosim?tag=onamzazhb-20
GOVEE 75 | Govee Envisual TV Backlight T2 with Dual Cameras, 16.4ft: amazon.com/dp/B0BCQBVSDT/ref=nosim?tag=onamzazhb-20

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