Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I teamed up with Switchbot, IFTTT, and the energy Challenge to show you a couple of ways you can blend smart home tech in Home Assistant to be more intentional about the energy usage.
In this video we use ThirdReality Motion Sensors, and Sengled LED bulbs, Smartbot LED Strips, Switchbot Motions Sensors, and even IFTTT to create some automations to fix some lighting issues in my house.
Video Chapters:
00:00 - Switchbot and Home Assistant Can Help Save You Money - Intro
01:11 - What is the Energy Challenge
01:58 - The Problem with Stair Lighting Design
04:30 - Automate the Stair Lights
08:13 - My Basement Light Problem
10:41 - Automating the Basement Lights
Join the Energy challenge!
ifttt.com/energychallenge
Products Mentioned (Affiliate Links):
Switchbot LED Strip: amzn.to/3Ma0dND
Third Reality Motion Sensor: amzn.to/3V3H9ow
Switchbot Motion Sensor: amzn.to/3yidxdr
Sengled LED Bulb: amzn.to/3e5I07E
Who am I?
My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets.
Follow Me:
Github - github.com/thejeffreystone
Twitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabs
On the Web - slacker-labs.com
Discord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahh
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Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cp
Newer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejd
Dazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5y
Audio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chK
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I teamed up with Switchbot, IFTTT, and the energy Challenge to show you a couple of ways you can blend smart home tech in Home Assistant to be more intentional about the energy usage.
In this video we use ThirdReality Motion Sensors, and Sengled LED bulbs, Smartbot LED Strips, Switchbot Motions Sensors, and even IFTTT to create some automations to fix some lighting issues in my house.
Video Chapters:
00:00 - Switchbot and Home Assistant Can Help Save You Money - Intro
01:11 - What is the Energy Challenge
01:58 - The Problem with Stair Lighting Design
04:30 - Automate the Stair Lights
08:13 - My Basement Light Problem
10:41 - Automating the Basement Lights
Join the Energy challenge!
ifttt.com/energychallenge
Products Mentioned (Affiliate Links):
Switchbot LED Strip: amzn.to/3Ma0dND
Third Reality Motion Sensor: amzn.to/3V3H9ow
Switchbot Motion Sensor: amzn.to/3yidxdr
Sengled LED Bulb: amzn.to/3e5I07E
Who am I?
My Name is Jeff. I am an DIY-er and Automator of boring things. And, of course, a huge Home Assistant fan. Oh, I also live in a house that tweets.
Follow Me:
Github - github.com/thejeffreystone
Twitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabs
On the Web - slacker-labs.com
Discord - discord.gg/YkMKGHnahh
And if you like this video you could always fuel my automation habit -
Grab SlackerLabs Merch: https://slackerlabsmerch.square.site
One Time Donation:
Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/SlackerLabs
Cash App: $slackerlabs
Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut
.
Or use my Amazon affiliate link which provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you - amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US
Video Gear:
Canon m50: amzn.to/3ftldPH
Desk Mic: amzn.to/3wkum40
Camera Mic: amzn.to/3tXk1cp
Newer 660: amzn.to/3fwwejd
Dazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5y
Audio Interface: amzn.to/3u07chK
Gimble: amzn.to/3ouKAoe
Music - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6m
Video Assets - LenoFx: http://i.refs.cc/CJXU6Da9?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo3NzE2MjM1MTd9
