Home Automation Ideas that Save Me 6+ HOURS a week!

These home automation ideas save me 6+ hours per week! 🤯

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If you want to add the automation to your iPhone or iPad to stop you from time-wasting apps, do this:
- Go to the Shortcuts app
- Click Automation at the bottom
- Create Personal Automation
- Scroll down and click "App"
- Choose the app/apps since you can select multiple time wasting apps and keep "Is Opened" selected and click on Next
- Search for the action and type "Menu" and select "Choose from Menu"
- You can rename the menu options and then search for actions. Search for "Open App". Select the app and then drag that action under one of the menu options. That way when you click the menu button it will open that app.
- After you are done with the actions click "Next" and turn off "Ask Before Running". That's it!

FOLLOW ME

0:00 Intro
0:28 Phone alarm clock
1:08 Checking on things
2:10 Too much media
3:15 Lights
4:08 Thermostat
4:47 Irrigation Control
5:33 Mop + vacuum
6:53 Security Alarm
7:30 Interruptions
8:19 Time Saved
9:06 Is it worth it?
9:35 What really matters

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MUSIC
All of the music throughout is by Nihilore.

Ending song is The End by EVA.

[SmartHomeSolver]

Send this video to someone who's been a smart home denier!

[Weltfrieden_]

As someone who was born with Cerebral Palsy affecting my left side I don't even need to touch a lamp or light switch as motion sensors do it for me

[gmikese]

As an automation engineer in the IT space the rules I follow for automating a process for a client are:
(Time it takes to manually complete a task) x (Number of times the task will be done in the next 2 years)
If the above is more than the time it takes to automate the thing, it's automatically worth doing.
There's other considerations too, such as removing human error from a long process, ensuring things are standardized for the client, etc that also come in. But the above is a base consideration. For some common things we automate (like installing software for newly deployed workstations) the individual time savings is low, but for a large client it can add up fast.

For home automation? I'm willing to consider things a lot more frequently because I can automate something while sitting on the couch watching TV, and some items are handy.
My personal favorite is the easiest thing in the world: When I open the back door at night some outdoor lights turn on, so great for letting the dog out. Lock the door and they turn back off.
Time saving? Not at all there, since I'm standing next to the light switch, but it's still hella convenient.

[brainwater]

I automated lighting up my room to wake up at sunrise... and promptly got much better at sleeping in the light.

[grundy]

I automate because it’s something I enjoy like others enjoy watching sports. It’s something that brings me joy.

[PrimalEdge]

the benefit of automating a lot of tedious tasks so that your mind is free to focus elsewhere is incalculable. Time in hours is (IMHO) just part of the equation. GREAT video!

[garethjones]

Fantastic video Reed, really drives home the benefits of home automation for the most valuable resource any of us have TIME

[سعیداکبرزاده-غه]

putting that LTT easter egg in a video now needs really big balls, kudos! :)))

[izznice]

I fully agree, since I installed, Smart switches I no longer have to worry about lights being left on. Certain lights are programmed to go off automatically after so many minutes and I absolutely love it. Especially my Tailwind garage door. I absolutely love that and I highly recommend it.

[Thedoctorjosh]

The Racchio irrigation controller is my favorite smart home edition that I've made. Not having to go out in the pouring rain to turn off the sprinklers is the best thing

[PesceImpact]

You are correct about time. I want heard to quote that has stuck with me for a long time. “ the one thing people want more of is the one thing they don’t manage wisely. It’s the only thing we can’t ever get back.” GOOD VIDEO!

[bazanime]

You get a huge like just for that last part. 👍🏾

Oh and automation has been a game-changer for me too. It's just so cool when I'm at work and my Robovac doing its thing, or my curtains close a little after sunset whilst the indoor lights slowly fade on. 😎

[droguk]

As energy prices increased in the last year, I find it is useful to remember there are over 8000 hours in a year (24 * 365) so automations to turn on and off can help save you money as well as time

[teakrose]

Ok we NEED a tutorial on the phone automations! That seems so key!

[Dimmers]

One key advantage of automation that was not mentioned is the significant time savings it can provide for all the members of the household. I've seen this firsthand in my home, where my wife, two kids, and I all benefit from various automations. When you consider the potential impact of automations for every member of a household, the time savings can quickly add up to 10 or more hours per week. It's worth noting that even visitors who visit our home benefit from these automations and save time, whether they realise it or not.

[sudheer]

When i woke up at midnight for washroom my lights will glow slowly that feeling u have at that time is insane ❤

[adntigger]

Benefit of automation is not just about time saved -- it's also about quality of life, and less stress, which is a massive health benefit. Also, time spent creating the automations, I could argue, is hobby time. Yes, it can be frustrating at times (often even, lol), but we wouldn't do it if, at the end of the day, we didn't enjoy it. Haters can keep hating -- we're happier and healthier for it🤣

[rbornCnick]

Awesome video. I've recently started adding "smart" devices to my home. Just smart bulbs and a MyQ for my garage door both are paying big dividends in time saved already! Love the channel, thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge.

[msbgone]

I just added watering the lawn to my automation log. Turns it on and off on a set schedule. I can skip it or it knows if it is raining and will not go. Not perfect, still have to make sure the sprinklers are out and make sure it is no leaking.. I will also disconnect in the winter.... Cool vid!

[SpyingRadish]

Do you have a video or are planning to make a video on the cost of setting up all these automation? From moving into an empty house to having all rooms automated.