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Күн бұрынTake a full tour of my 100% Apple HomeKit smart home! Every device is HomeKit or Siri Shortcuts compatible with no Alexa or Google home anywhere. Full list of products below!
📺 Videos Mentioned
Home Studio Tour
• How I Made 72 ft² into...
HomePod 2 vs. Sonos Arc and Beam
• HomePod 2 Review vs. S...
Building a Smart Home Playlist
• Building a Smart Home
🌐 Internet Setup
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Meross Light Switch
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Eve Water Guard
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Wemo 3-Way Switch
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Wemo Dimmer
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Wemo Smart Plug
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Hue Play
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Hue Sync Box + 55" LED Strip
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Hue Motion Sensor
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Eve Button
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Aqara Button
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Eve Light Strip
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SwitchBot Blind Tilt
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Aqara Water Leak Sensor
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Aqara M2 Hub
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Leviton Dimmer
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Eve Energy Smart Plug
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Meross Smart Plug
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Logitech Circle View Camera
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Aqara Contact Sensor
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Eve Outdoor Cam and Floodlight
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Meross Table Lamp
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:23 Smart Garage Door
00:57 HomeKit Video Doorbell
01:52 HomeKit Garage Devices
02:48 Smart Light Switches
03:32 ecobee HomeKit Thermostat
03:58 Lutron Light and Ceiling Fan Control
04:34 Home Studio Smart Devices
05:44 Smart Home Theater Control
06:31 New Lutron Diva and Claro Switches
07:30 Leviton Scene Controller
07:58 Smart Home Internet Hub
08:40 Bedroom Smart Devices
10:11 Bathroom HomeKit Devices
11:41 Living Room Smart Devices
12:27 Motion Sensors and Automations
13:39 Patio and Outdoor HomeKit Devices
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@megatronskneecap Жыл бұрын
I honestly think you're the first person on KZfaq to ever properly indulge in the HomeKit eco system. Props bro.
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that! 🙏🏻
@k4r1os Жыл бұрын
Agree. I just got a home pod…been trying to set it up for 3 hours haha
@ervca06 11 ай бұрын
@@k4r1os i got two and it took so long to get them going
@user-ij6hg5vh2i 11 ай бұрын
@@beardfmif u don't mind how did u set that home wall paper with that color
@natelasley18 11 ай бұрын
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@stopscammingmeEA Жыл бұрын
idk how but this man just made me watch a 15 min video of switches lights and sensors without even realizing Love the content and presentation
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Haha glad it was entertaining 👍🏼
@ulissesdias3916 Жыл бұрын
I feel the absolutely same!!! This shit was entertaining asf.
@natelasley18 11 ай бұрын
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@letiziasparks2902 4 ай бұрын
Yep me too, I appreciate people who are willing to show how they use Home Kit/compatible devices.....lights, cameras, sensors and switches.
@kekethebasedcat Жыл бұрын
Gonna drop some quick feedback here. I get REALLY overwhelmed by youtube tech reviewers and their over the top personalities, I always catch myself feeling anxious when I watch their vids and didn't really realize it until recently. You have an incredibly human approach when it comes to your videos and I don't really feel like I'm watching an ad, or someone trying to get me excited for something that I have no business being excited about. Keep it up homie.
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Wow, that means a lot. In the past I’ve tried to be over-enthusiastic but it’s not really me 😅 appreciate the encouragement
@SoleRisk Жыл бұрын
Yeah I agree with you. Their antics are just way too much. I find myself watching someone with 100 subs instead just to avoid the antics. Paul Hibert I think his name is comes to mind. It’s too much
@ibrar4397 Жыл бұрын
Mkbhd is chill
@noahfarmer9542 10 ай бұрын
This is the second home in which kzfaq.infoUgkx0jZ_lGlDVJhDnmagEU8gn47cmfPNlLQU we've replaced our "regular" doorbell with a Ring video doorbell and we really enjoy it. It is very easy to install and it works very well, with a clear picture through the app and good in-home use (we added the chime, which is also easy to install and doesn't require another thought to use).
@beardfm 10 ай бұрын
I do work from home, so...
@olufadihaneefullah4211 10 ай бұрын
I’ve been looking to get into the automation space for a while and your video is the first that I’ve found that isn’t overwhelming. Everybody else makes convenient assumptions and doesn’t cater to the layman. Great job!
@beardfm 10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching
@LamarrWilson Жыл бұрын
You and I are very alike in tech taste! Thanks and I hope KZfaq sends me more of your videos!
@JunkionMarnot2005 Жыл бұрын
What you doin’ here, Lamar? 😄
@YeOldeGeezer Жыл бұрын
Or you can just go to his channel manually like a normal person
@ldmun Жыл бұрын
Or you can just subscribe to the guy
@blueheart978 Жыл бұрын
Pretty amazing walk through of HomeKit integration. Nice house as well. God bless and thanks for sharing.
@leemoknows Жыл бұрын
Great setup, Stephen! I’m ready to start adding smart blinds to my HomeKit setup.
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Love smart blinds! They're one of the more expensive smart home products so will add more over time, but it's one of the coolest devices
@KevinBourgeois 10 ай бұрын
Nice video! Living on the Google Assistant & Home Assistant side of things myself. But interesting to see the different ways of doing it. Though I have setup HomeBridge too for some of the GF's devices. As she's in Apple HomeKit world herself. Nice to see the other side of things really is thriving too. In case we make changes in the future. This is probably the first all HomeKit setup I've really seen like this. Props for going for it and doing a really nice setup.
@beardfm 10 ай бұрын
Appreciate that! Here’s some updated automations and devices too: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pNB9i8533a-qlWg.htmlsi=Y7hoc-r1f3dRgtar
@LeePalisoc Жыл бұрын
My most favourite part of Apple Home is Siri announcing who pressed the doorbell, based on your registered faces in your iCloud Photos library, on all HomePods saying “It looks like (Name) is at the door.”
@CamGTS Жыл бұрын
Would love this feature! I use HikVision intercoms, and they ring through to my phone, but how cool would it be to call your ATV.
@LeePalisoc Жыл бұрын
@duarte_nicolau there are only a few doorbells out there that support Apple Home: Logi Circle, Wemo, Aqara (battery) are the famous ones I know. Netatmo has Apple Home support, but doesn’t have HomeKit Secure Video support (required for this feature).
@jbrandonf Жыл бұрын
@@LeePalisoc The Aqara u100 doorbell isn't just battery either. I have mine hardwired and get 24/7 recording.
@jesuscardenas2318 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Caseta light switches are the way to go. You can pair multiple remotes to your main light switch. I just got the caseta hub and connected all my light switches to the lutron app. It has an away from home mode where it’ll turn on random lights at night to make it seem like some one is home
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Of all the switches the Caseta are the most solid for sure!
@iamterrencerobinson Жыл бұрын
Yes! I've been looking for something like this. I'm building a new house and I wanted everything Apple Homekit compatible.
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Let me know if you have any questions!
@jbnelson Жыл бұрын
New sub! Can’t put my finger on it, but you actually sound a lot like an Apple event presenter. Can’t remember who it is but you definitely have the soothing, enunciated voice for it!!
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
That's a high compliment! Thank you 🙏
@vauntly Жыл бұрын
It’s videos like these that make me wish I owned a house just so I can put all the tech.. 😂 I’m always trying to find more stuff I can do to my room
@GabrielCarroll295 Жыл бұрын
Hi Steven, I am a major listener of the apple insider podcast, you shouted me out again on the latest episode of the apple insider podcast. just to say I love your channel and I hope you realise more brilliant videos like this!😀
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that!
@jaylensmith6308 Жыл бұрын
Living in my college dorm, my schools network does not work with my HomeKit devices. I had to improvise by buying a cheap $50 router with ethernet ports, and then have its network source be the ethernet port in my room. This allows my Apple TV and OG HomePod to connect all my devices and it works well. Motion from my Aqara camera with recording allows me to see who comes into my room when I am not there. For my lights, I have a Meross light that changes different colors. Thankfully, none of them require hubs. At my house, I have a Raspberry Pi running home bridge for our Chamberlin MyQ. I have a HomePod mini running as the hub. Previously, I had two jailbroken iPhone 6's running as hubs once but replaced them. This is a solid setup
@marksuter1983 Жыл бұрын
Stephen, thank you for sharing. what a well thought out home automation.
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that!
@MarcoRCArena Жыл бұрын
Love it! Great job! 👌
@kolemieux Жыл бұрын
Great job - great video lots of different brands referenced for sure. Thank you and very nicely done!
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that!
@Gordidon Жыл бұрын
Nice setup. I really like the garage opener.
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Thanks! And it’s one of my favorites
@JDoG867 Жыл бұрын
Got a lot of the same products. Currently rocking a 50 accessory HomeKit setup. 🤟🏼
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@FrancoCastro 11 ай бұрын
No idea why, but it feels relaxing and simple to follow you, great review!
@beardfm 11 ай бұрын
Appreciate that! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@bntheyoutube Жыл бұрын
Joking aside, I know this was a lot of work. Fantastic job, very awesome to see all of the cool ways you make life a little more exciting & beneficial for you and your family.
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
@labmixz. Жыл бұрын
I'm up to 91 homekit accessories myself, 100% homekit, my current obsession is SmartWings Shades w/solar charging, they work so damn well... I just got one shade for my master bedroom as a test (and alarm clock basically). Plan on retrofitting the entire house with them soon.
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Nice! SmartWings just released some thread models too. Will be trying some of those!
@labmixz. Жыл бұрын
Nice, they didn’t have the thread option there literally 2 months ago! Good to see they’re keeping up with the tech…
@trueblonde316 6 ай бұрын
Are they blackout blackout? I work nights on 4 months rotations. Half the year I would like to look outside but half the year I want an absolute cave.
@ToddPage1987 Жыл бұрын
super-helpful and interesting to see how you've deployed all the stuffs. Well done.....
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Thanks Todd!
@BrianGiuffre Жыл бұрын
Very cool, well thought out. I've been slowly over time doing a similar thing as I've grown to really like the simplicity of having everything in one management pane. There are a few once in a while vendor specific apps for more high level configuration things (looking at you aqara) like adjusting cameras, but im fine with that for now. I will say one thing, It would drive me crazy having so many different Eco-systems light switches. I've stuck with one vendor for mine, I guess its just my mild OCD.
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
In retrospect I wish I had gone all Lutron Diva and Clara switches, but I was trying to choose some budget options.
@natelasley18 11 ай бұрын
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@Shreyash.guptaa Жыл бұрын
I love it bro! I have smart light bulbs and strips too with a bunch of homepods. It all comes down when the wifi goes down lol.
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Haha power outages are no fun either 😂
@thanhsonnguyen4426 Жыл бұрын
That's incredible. I was thinking about smarthome system running with apple homekit and everything I need here. thank you for sharing.
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@NenadSapungin Жыл бұрын
Great job with this video and all of the great b-roll you were able to get. Keep it up!
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Thank you, all shot on an iPhone rig!
@NenadSapungin Жыл бұрын
@@beardfm Nice! I use an iPhone for my videos as well
@BrandonDoyleMN Жыл бұрын
Great tour!! Thanks for sharing
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@BrandonDoyleMN Жыл бұрын
I added it to my smart home tour playlist if you want to check it out
@tommacdougall Жыл бұрын
Nice video, thanks for the tour.
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@archero0714 Жыл бұрын
Very impressive setup and knowledge of the HomeKit
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@iOSAcademy Жыл бұрын
What an awesome video
@ivanm2626 Жыл бұрын
Damn I knew your voice was familiar! I listen to homekit insider every Monday! Keep it up, you guys inspired me to build up to 36 homekit devices.
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Haha you found the channel! Thanks for listening and watching 🙏🏻
@wzk921109 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been waiting for Apple smart home ever since Alexa was a thing. Now with matter, it’s the year of smart home now! I only hope they all put thread support!
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Thread is getting more widespread for sure!
@josephiyere4491 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful home with nice set up
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@figo1337 Жыл бұрын
What a great video. Just created my vision of dream smart home.
@suagnviki Жыл бұрын
Very informative stuff bro! Kudos to you 🙏🏽
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that!
@markusm.6989 Жыл бұрын
Sehr cool was sie hier alles auf die Beine gestellt haben. Wahnsinn 👍👍👍
@thecyclingdad Жыл бұрын
thanks! exactly what I wanted - demo on HomeKit eco system
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
@krow1503 Жыл бұрын
moving out soon, gonna make everything apple homekit
@morells09 Жыл бұрын
10:00 there should be an option in the shortcut to always allow it to run, I think it’s a toggle that says to ask before running or something like that
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Yes, good point
@CarlosRiveraPhotography Жыл бұрын
Great Video, great house, love the pool. You mentioned being in Florida. During power outages, do all the devices return to the last state? Do they freak out and open, close, reset? Curious how it handles power interruptions or Wi-Fi outages. Thanks again Stephen.
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Thanks Carlos! Typically they return to the previous state or stay off. Doesn’t really freak out and we’ve had several outages during the last hurricane
@DarkKnight-yc8nw Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the video. I am changing my automation from smart life, cloud edge etc to apple HomeKit. Can you please let me know 1)what is the difference between Bluetooth smart bulb and WiFi smart bulb. I am guessing I can not control the BT bulbs from outside the network but is there any other drawback? 2)previously I never needed a hub and my router acted as a hub, trying to figure out why I need an Apple TV or apple pod to be a hub now.
@vladimirbardyuzha2071 9 ай бұрын
Great work!
@beardfm 9 ай бұрын
Appreciate that!
@CraigSequeira Жыл бұрын
Cool video!! just wanted to know if there’s any difference between the Lutron and Leviton switches & do you have any links to get all your products in Canada?
@EdgardoRosa 16 күн бұрын
Cool setup
@beardfm 16 күн бұрын
Appreciate it!
@KC-7400 Жыл бұрын
I have subscribed to your channel, super nice home and great video👍
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@lionpride414 Жыл бұрын
Really appreciated this, great video and really enjoy the podcast. Curious as to any feedback regarding the Eve Outdoor Cam. I have an Eve Cam indoors, but it was a nightmare to actually connect to given my Eero setup and really the night-vision mode when its dark is just terrible. Does the Eve Outdoor Cam provide a proper quality picture at night?
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton! The Eve outdoor cam has been great for me. Setup did take a minute but it’s also very far away from my Wi-Fi AP’s so that was low signal as oppose to 5Ghz / 2.4. Night image is really good, and since the light turns on with motion it does pretty well.
@explores_and_adventure Жыл бұрын
Very cool! I got some interesting ideas for myself
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@shaneeverett9554 Жыл бұрын
lots of good information sir. your kids bathroom switch one of them is a Leviton switch you can see it in the video says right on it. I have done every switch and rec in my home with Leviton.
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
I have a number of Leviton switches, they’re great!
@Zakariah1971 6 ай бұрын
Excellent presentation sir.
@beardfm 6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Actually just published an update here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Zt9pY6uA2K7UYqM.htmlsi=AWuqB-s84yMPfdk7
@pfr010 Жыл бұрын
Cool tour! I thought I saw a air purifier as well. Do you use that and do you notice any difference with the air quality inside your home (both based on the number and on the smells you have inside your house)?
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Thanks! The Air Purifier is actually "dumb", called an AirDoctor. My wife has a lot of allergies and it does seem to help her. We don't have purifiers throughout the house, just in our bedroom.
@siringc Жыл бұрын
I don't even like apple, but this was still pretty interesting to watch. Also, massive props for fully going for the apple smart home ecosystem, that can't be easy lol.
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks for watching!
@stefanodelstef7988 Жыл бұрын
I have the Meross garage door opener and very satisfied with it.
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Same! Rock solid
@PandemicXL 5 ай бұрын
Solid video, thanks. Would have loved to hear the noise level for the blinds and the relay switches (which I guess some of them are).
@beardfm 5 ай бұрын
Thanks, I discuss shade volume specifically here! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qeCcfptjrZi2mI0.htmlsi=Zk7ua2z19eAO7EFT
@Yungmula716 Жыл бұрын
You set up is 🔥🔥
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
@njeckjoseph3027 Жыл бұрын
a great video, i am currently building my new house and i wish to make it smart and not really detailly smart. i just want to focus on smart gate, doors, security and lighting do you have any advice for me
@theblindsharpshooter 5 ай бұрын
Wow. I just recently switched over to an iphone and have been considering replacing my google home mini's with apple products. We're moving over the next couple of months and your video has helped me discover multiple products to implement in the new home.
@beardfm 5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful, and welcome to iPhone! I do have an hour-long walkthrough of using iPhone for first timers here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pr6ml5t5s6fIcZ8.htmlsi=o6KxOtEZsZ2VsLN1 and here's a playlist of all my Apple Smart Home videos! kzfaq.info/sun/PLCnyeuWW0bgZSWUi-IZwVKT_Mk3koBnuq&si=6zXANSkYK1fm3iyM
@theblindsharpshooter 5 ай бұрын
@@beardfm thanks, although I'm not a stranger to iphone. Been watching your videos all day though!
@warp36 4 ай бұрын
bro downgraded
@warp36 4 ай бұрын
what phone did u have before? a flip phone? 😂😂
@theblindsharpshooter 4 ай бұрын
@@warp36 Galaxy note 20u, not that it matters. Both os' have their strengths and weaknesses. You have to find the system that works the best for you
@brycewilson7805 Жыл бұрын
At 180 devices, my home is almost just like yours! Good job!
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Nice! Which are some of your favorite?
@brycewilson7805 Жыл бұрын
@@beardfm I’m really deep into Philips Hue. Most of my devices are Hue. But besides Hue, my favorites would be Ecobee Thermostat, Meross garage door openers, and all Aqara devices. I use Homebridge to enable our Xfinity Home Security in HomeKit, which in turn adds all door and window sensors to HomeKit.
@the_mariocrafter 9 ай бұрын
Tour?
@jmatt98 Ай бұрын
Love the setup. Although some of these switches can be replaced with occupancy switches. For example the laundry room.
@adrianvele5041 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video,very nice and helpful,how do you receive a notification when the fridge is open after….time?
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
When using an Aqara contact sensor the Aqara app lets you program notifications like that
@shwzang Жыл бұрын
Lutron makes smart blinds that actually look, and work very well. You can pair them to a pico/caseta bridge etc. They kind of shot themselves in the foot because they can only be purchased/installed by a “trained professional” who has taken their $2000+ course.
@RC-nj1by Жыл бұрын
10:00 - see if editing your shortcut will help. If your shortcut allows you to change the mode....turn off "Show When Run" and that may bypass Siri asking if you want to run it.
@bagrubmeister4973 Жыл бұрын
Nice tour thank you. Just curious why most reviewers do not review brilliant switches. They can do way more than Lutron and look much better. I have 2 control panels ( can control, sonos, thermostat and is compatible with ring cam if you have ring and a lot more) installed one up stairs and one down stairs. They are single control panels 399 each. but the switches are the same price as the Lutron and do a lot more. I have 16 smart switches. Each switch can din if needed and they each have motion control built in. Also you can assign a double tap to any smart switch and control a scene. Also not sure why not many reviewers are reviewing smartwing blinds. They are awesome and are half the price of eve motion blinds and they make them custom to fit your windows. I am cuttingly using 10 blinds and save a lot of money. Lots of fabric choices.
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
I've just never invested in the brilliant switch panels. They look amazing and would like to try them for sure!
@arinzesylvester8515 Жыл бұрын
This is a very fantastic video and I’m looking to do something similar with my home setup. May I ask what Access points you use with your Unifi Dream Machine?
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Thanks! The Long-Range Wi-Fi 6 AP’s: amzn.to/3Z0SXJQ
@primahartaleonardtan7809 Жыл бұрын
Hello, I m staying in Malaysia, so far those smart devices that you sharing here couldn’t find here. Not sure if I purchase through online, it able to function well in my home? Please advise. Thank you
@angelobellia5198 7 ай бұрын
That’s amazing thank you for the great video!!!
@beardfm 7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Updated tour coming very soon!
@Lazy2332 10 ай бұрын
I absolutely HATE the UDM-Pro & ubiquiti in general, so I’m glad to hear that you love your SE! Maybe they’re finally starting to do better with QA.
@beardfm 10 ай бұрын
The SE seems to be widely loved. Just very hard to get (often out of stock).
@anthonysilveira9086 Жыл бұрын
This is awesome
@WRNR_it Жыл бұрын
Interesting to see this. I can say i have done the same but i sticked to xiaomi smart home with aqara, qingping, mijia and other Chinese brands. I use a lot of light sensors and body sensors to do the work so i dont use to meny buttons in my house. I basically try to avoid using app to turn things on and i try to avoid using voice commands as well i want it to work seamlessly. Sometimes possible other times i really need a button to do things. But the more you can automate away the more natural it will feel :)
@WRNR_it Жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing off your smart home i know its never finished completely and its always a work in progress. I can see a lot of time and effort went into building this :) 👍 goodjob
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Once presence sensors are more widely available here in the US I’ll be trying to automate more of the lights in that way! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@0xadamg Жыл бұрын
Theoretically you shouldn’t need those hubs soon right (assuming one has an AppleTV? Do you know if there’s a controller that supports Thread and has both IR and RF blasters (to control window A/C, TVs etc.) I was looking at Broadlink and MoesGo but I can’t tell if they currently support Thread. I’m hoping to avoid buying unnecessary devices given the changes on the horizon.
@d_martini_ Жыл бұрын
I still can not automate my Roborock, I have some shortcuts, but I need to click everytime. Do you know ho to do automation like if everyone is out turn on Roborock? Thank you!
@eubankles Жыл бұрын
Good video and a very cool house! Can't imagine paying for all that so I'm happy you did for me ;) Subbed!
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@1ivory. 9 ай бұрын
its all fun and games until the power goes out or the wifi goes down
@jmatt98 Ай бұрын
He can just hang out at his pool when that happens
@Waldoraymond 11 ай бұрын
This was dope
@beardfm 11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@mikestrock Жыл бұрын
The blackout blinds in your office that close when you start recording. Am I missing that in the list? I need these in my life.
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Forgot! Will put them in, but I got them from Select Blinds: www.selectblinds.com/roller-shades/architect-blackout-motorized-roller-shades.html
@chuckd2779 6 ай бұрын
I recently got a cpl Google protect smoke/CO detectors…but then decided I wanted to go the Apple HomeKit route and got an Apple TV, Pod Mini, with garage opener and lighting to follow etc. Are there any smoke/CO detectors that work w HomeKit app do you know?
@anandanalogy Жыл бұрын
Hi. Great video. Love the SwitchBot Blind Tilt. Can you share what brand of blinds you have? Thanks.
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Thanks! They are the Levolor brand from Lowes, and they'll cut the width in-store to fit your windows: www.lowes.com/pd/LEVOLOR-Trim-Go-2-in-Cordless-White-Faux-Wood-Room-Darkening-Blinds-Common-35-in-Actual-34-5-in-x-64-in/1000576741
@walkertubes 11 ай бұрын
I love all this setup due to the volume/quantity. Although far behind Stephen from this perspective, I have chose the DYI path and will never really get there. Not as if I'd like to. Put a lot of energy on my 'smart house' up to design, program and build fully functioning sensors, lights & machinery. All by my self with all repositories the internet can provide. That said, I need to add: don't set your smart stuff in a way that you - and only you - can make real and practical use of it. An instruction such as 'turn on family ceiling fan to a 100%' is a selfish power. Buttons mazes here and there don't help either. If you have money enough to buy all those jigs and go for an endless 'perfect home' personal mission, go for it. But remember always being lean and smart.
@beardfm 11 ай бұрын
Good points, and that’s why I’m in favor of smart light switches rather than bulbs. Everyone can work the switch and physical dimming buttons!
@dj_ramo Жыл бұрын
Incredible setup. Any connectivity or lag with the cameras? I have the same doorbell cam with a nest Wi-Fi and it has terrible connectivity.
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
It takes a few seconds to start the live video stream but no more lag than other HomeKit cameras
@NovaAbstract Жыл бұрын
Pretty cool
@Get_yotted Жыл бұрын
Home Assistant has a bridge integration that makes almost all smart accessories homekit compatibility
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
I’ve used Homebridge too, lots of additional functionality there. But sometimes buggy
@crimsontide288 Жыл бұрын
Do you have connection issues with the Logitech Circle View cameras? Mine disconnect frequently and I’ve read it’s due to the different networks my router runs 5g etc and it switching. Does the eve flood camera have similar issues? I would appreciate your recommendation. Great video and presentation. The flow was good and you did a great job explaining the functionality of each device. Bravo
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Thank you! The Circle Views disconnect occasionally but maybe for an hour or so at a time. They usually reconnect consistently. Eve Outdoor camera is pretty solid and I don’t see those issues
@243524351 8 ай бұрын
I'm looking for an interface that allows the home kit to control an existing blinds motor. This motor is connected to the lutron hwqs but it has dry contact and that's why I can't control it via the lutron app. I can't put this roller blackout motor in scenes etc.
@Max34557 Жыл бұрын
Amazing setup! But I personally wouldn't want all those devices relying on some cloud service
@ggtirevite 5 ай бұрын
This video is awesome. I have to admit I am struggling with a much less ambitious setup. I just dumped my Wemo video doorbell in favor of the Logitech in your video (too many connectivity problems). I have similar issues with my Yale doorlock, but I persevere. I love the Meross fan/light switch. I will be buying the water sensors using the links in your website, My current struggle is a MSS560 Dimmer switch, which I can add to the Meross app but am failing to add to HomeKit! And lucky me, I bought the 2 pack ... But I just signed up on your site. Curiously, when i 'Liked' your video, the counter changed from 9.9k to 10k, so I may be your 10,000th liker! Thanks for all the content.
@beardfm 5 ай бұрын
Haha thanks for that! And they’re expensive but if you keep having trouble with light switches, try lutron! I compare several here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n66WapN3t9W1mI0.htmlsi=iSd1a5kNxFu8lec0
@random_name- 5 ай бұрын
Dear Stephen. Thank you so much for the video I am lear a lot how use HomeKit with you. but I like to ask is you kindly you can share the automations for mine fridge outside. at the 14'23'. thank you so much , have a nice time.
@beardfm 5 ай бұрын
Hey there! That’s actually an automation directly in the Aqara app. It’s not something I can share like a shortcut but I show it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pNB9i8533a-qlWg.htmlsi=D_NsGG8Kf5eLVrdF
@oscrm1760 Жыл бұрын
Tengo Home Pod mini, quiero emlezar con algunas bombillas inteligentes que me recomiendas, tambien zigbee vs wifi
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Nanoleaf bulbs with thread would be a great place to start. Or if you’re ok with a hub, Philips Hue is a great option!
@amgtrnd2245 Жыл бұрын
Solid headboard 😉
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Ashley furniture!
@ediemoore6078 Жыл бұрын
More on the floor cleaner please!
@ragozzinehq 10 ай бұрын
Great walkthrough. I am a Smart Home n00b and am stuck in that research phase before diving into an ecosystem. My wife and I are iPhone users, but I can't quite figure out if that is enough to shunt us to Apple Homekit or if we would be better served by going Google Home. What's your take?
@beardfm 10 ай бұрын
Even with iPhone as a starting place, I'd recommend HomeKit. You won't get Siri controls or Shortcuts automations with Google Home devices. That being said, when you start buying individual devices, look for Matter-supported stuff. Matter devices will work with Apple Home / HomeKit, but also works with Google Home and Amazon if you'd like to eventually try a different ecosystem.
@jasonbarbosa711 Жыл бұрын
what about your recessed lighting? I know you are using the smart switches for it but are the lights RGB as well or just regular recessed lighting? Can you control each light indivually?
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Just regular can lights, no RGB. They have a manual switch for daylight / warm light but we leave them on day. Dim only, and each room is only on a single switch so all lights together.
@apuz13 6 күн бұрын
Stephen is it absolutely necessary to install the chime with the Circle View Doorbell Camera?
@mattcravets3680 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for this! I have an Eve matter contact sensor I recently put on my garage freezer after accidentally leaving it open one night. It notifies me via Apple HomeKit every time it is opened or closed, but there doesn't seem to be a way to make it smarter, ie, only notify me if the door has been open for say, more than 30 seconds. It looks like you have that smarter automation on your Aqara contact sensor for your back patio fridge. Is that easy to program via the Aqara system?
@beardfm 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! And it’s very easy in the Aqara app. I have it programmed for several doors now.
@halo_legacies Жыл бұрын
very good video, got yourself a sub here
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that!
@halo_legacies Жыл бұрын
@@beardfm no problem! Quick question though, your water sensors work just with HomeKit? I was looking on Amazon and it said it required an additional hub for their products.
@hectorflores1039 11 ай бұрын
stephen...did i miss the level locks? can you setup schedules to unlock / lock with apple homekit
@beardfm 11 ай бұрын
I actually don't have a Level Lock yet! Once of the few categories I haven't upgraded to, so unsure. Maybe when I update this video in a year or so!
@Mr._Moonlight 17 күн бұрын
Cool setup but I laughed at two HomePod minis in the bathroom! That’s gotta be a first!
@beardfm 16 күн бұрын
Stereo sound!
@samuelmetcalf7561 Жыл бұрын
Near the end of the video you talk about the mini-fridge using an Eve contact sensor. I am trying to do the same, but I can't figure out how to do the automation of an alert pinging me if it's left open for X minutes. How'd you do that?
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
The mini-fridge is actually an Aqara contact sensor (there's an Eve motion sensor on top of the fridge), and the Aqara app offers the "when left open for x minutes" option.
@HatlessCOM Жыл бұрын
Hi Stephen, just curious. We have a lot of similar devices in our setup. But I chose Eufy. Why don't you have any? Because they are not fully supportive to HomeKit (yet - uugh)?
@beardfm Жыл бұрын
I’ve had a couple Eufy cameras, but there’s been a lot of privacy and security issues recently. We discuss on the HomeKit Insider podcast.
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