Ultimate Guide to Starting and Growing a Smart Home

Whether you are a smart home beginner or expert, here’s how to build a smart home. I get a lot of questions about where to get started or what’s compatible. This video walks you through step-by-step so you can easily add devices and automations to your home.

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- LIGHT SWITCHES-

-LIGHT BULBS-

-DOORBELLS, CAMS, DISPLAYS-

-SMART LOCKS-

-THERMOSTATS-

-OTHERS-

HATS

MY SETUP & GEAR
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0:00 Intro
0:18 IFTTT
0:45 Alexa/Google
1:39 Hubs
2:34 Light switches
3:52 Light bulbs
5:26 Doorbells
6:29 Cameras
7:11 Smart locks
7:56 Thermostats
8:50 Vacuums
9:21 Sprinkler controller
9:39 Smart garage
10:14 Compatibility
11:01 Creepy grandma
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Disclaimer: Smart Home Solver was sent several devices in this video for previous unbiased reviews. As always, our opinions are 100% our own and not influenced. We have never been paid for any reviews.

[SmartHomeSolver]

This video was just scratching the surface of what to look for when getting started! If you have any questions feel free to ask them, or if you’re a smart home expert give your best advice below. 👏 And thanks so much for watching.

[jackieevans]

Hey, would you consider doing a video on SMART homes for the elderly? I would like to set up some specific smart features for fall detection, health issues, cameras to check on Mom etc.. thanks

[HughD]

This is one of the best overall introductory Smart Home videos I've watched. Nice job! I like the nice balance w/o pushing one system/brand over another.

[JIMMYH]

Whenever I talk to anyone about smart homes, I always point them in the direction of 'Smart Home Solver' as the guru of smart homes. Another quality vid Reed!

[abiddinger]

"it was nice knowing you..." Thanks for the big laugh! :D

[seththetechguy]

Please don’t delete this video! I need this for future use! Thanks a lot!

[Rebecca-yfci]

I really liked the compadability lists at the very end. Super helpful!

[glenbleu]

Smart homes are complicated, especially when starting. I’m glad I found your channel when searching for smart home help. Keep making amazing content and funny outros!

[CannabisTechLife]

Wow I don't know how I missed in your other videos that Lutron switches don't need a neutral wire but, glad I watched this to find out! I just moved apartments in the same building and even though the kitchen is exactly the same, the lights don't have a neutral wire despite my old kitchen lights having one. This will solve that issue and gives me a reason to spend a little bit more than what I stomached for my GE smart switch. Thanks for making an in depth video like this !

[markkempton]

Just found your channel today and I'm brand new to this. Even this video is too advanced or fast. Would love to see "here's what you need to buy" and setting up your first automation (e.g. "here's how to make the kitchen lights turn on when you walk in"). Basically, automation 100.
Once I'm more experienced, I can see your channel will be my go-to! Thank you!

[MinLee]

This is simply incredible! Thanks for going through all these products so we can make an informed choice without suffering.

[daryannolan]

I would love if you could eventually do a video on smart apartments!

There are a lot of limitations that come with rental units, but many of us would still like to get as close to a smart home as we can!

[EasternWACoyoteSlayer]

I have my Sprinklers turn on if someone is in the front yard when we go to bed. It helps keep intruders away. I use the B-Hyve. I also have a impact sprinkler pointed at an area cats frequent often. My Blink camera Turns it on and nails them when they are in the middle of a poop 5 sec delay. My outside lights and floodlights also pulse red and blue when someone is near my cars and driveway camera. Works well. Also Feit Electric bulbs have worked great! You should look into those as well.

[KyBon]

Remodeling my home and adding a bunch of smart items. Just installed smart recessed lighting. Glad I found this channel! 😃

[aexk]

Loved the creepy grandma when she was outside in the dark and your reaction👌😂

[hazeldavis]

Your videos are so helpful! I'm starting a large project of converting our home and you're always concise but still fun to watch. Thanks!

[VictorDoomakaSumanthGottipati]

You are AWESOME! I just bought a house and I'm looking for ways to automate it. I've been breaking my head over it and nothing on the internet is as informative and helpful as your videos! I hope you reach the 1M subscribers mark soon and please keep up the great work!!

[AishwaryaRadhakrishnan]

Omg! There were so many smart devices I did not know about. I've been binge-watching your videos. Keep posting such useful videos!! :)

[VenkateshDurairaj]

As a new homeowner, This was the exact video I was looking for. Thanks!

[urielnathanza]

Glad this wasn't brand focused, pushing a specific marketing message. Well put together and rather easier to understand than most explanations out there. 😊