Smart Home Frustrations : What they don't tell you

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"Welcome to the world of smart homes! You've done your research, picked out the best gadgets, and set up your ecosystem. But before you dive in, let's talk about the less glamorous side of smart living. In this video, I'll walk you through the top 5 frustrations I encountered when I first ventured into smart home territory.
First up, compatibility issues. Not all devices play nicely together, requiring extra tinkering and workarounds to get them to cooperate. From Bluetooth door locks to ecosystem-specific hubs, the struggle is real.
Next, batteries become a constant concern. From wireless cameras to Zigbee sensors, keeping everything powered up can feel like a never-ending battle.
Then there's the hub conundrum. With a plethora of protocols and ecosystems, you may find yourself drowning in hubs just to keep everything connected.
And let's not forget troubleshooting. From mysterious outages to compatibility quirks, solving smart home woes can sometimes feel like a full-time job.
Finally, internet and power outages can bring your smart home to a screeching halt, leaving you in the dark both figuratively and literally.
But fear not! With a little know-how and some careful planning, you can navigate these frustrations and create the smart home of your dreams. Join me as I share tips and tricks for overcoming these obstacles and making the most of your smart home setup.
Don't forget to like and subscribe for more insights into the world of smart living. And let me know in the comments your own smart home frustrations - I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next video!"
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@RIGIBBONS 21 күн бұрын

What an honest and refreshing video! These have been my own main frustrations through my first four/five years of smart home. Why, for example, does one of my five Tuya-based heaters refuse to tell Alexa what temperature it's set to, when all the others do? And why does Alexa insist on giving me the weather forecast for a totally-unrelated place in the States before she gives me my UK (inaccurate!) one? Whilst smart plugs normally work well in switching on sockets that are difficult to reach, why does a different one fail ten percent of the time? I love my smart home, and now think that it's time for me to look at Home Assistant...

@FritzHTS 21 күн бұрын

Yeah some things make no sense why they don't work. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I'm sure you will love Home Assistant. Just keep in mind that it takes some work.

@RicksTechReviews 25 күн бұрын

Great video, really liked the honest frustrations of a smart home.

@nagyba 25 күн бұрын

Someone being honest, I wish every single review about every single product would have these points included

@FritzHTS 25 күн бұрын

Thanks. I think people should know all the aspects of the Smart Home so they know what they are getting into. Too many people are trying to push some sponsored product these days.

@Anita95_original 13 күн бұрын

Another issue, at my new home the neighboors have LOTS of WiFi and I cannot get a simple connection to my own WiFi spots work reliably… A truly “smart home” uses cables, does not rely on batteries or wireless…

@ypark2877 11 күн бұрын

Use zigbee devices.

@ypark2877 11 күн бұрын

Smartthings station does not have z wave vs aerotec smartthings. Yolink needs their own hub but it is inexpensive and they have unreal range for outdoor driveway sensor , mailbox , and freezer temp function. Different frequency.

@FritzHTS 11 күн бұрын

I have the old Smartthings V3 hub back when samsung still made the hardware. But yes it is now made by Aeotec.

@saulgoodman602 8 күн бұрын

I respectfully disagree with your video but understand why you are frustrated . I am running over 300 devices and rarely have any issues. In fact, I was challenged by a friend that I couldn’t go a month without a single issue. I am over 3 months now. The issues I do run into are outside controlled devices like ring and google that require going out or receiving information from the internet. This is why I am migrating from ring to unifi. 100 percent solid. I think your main issue is that you are choosing the wrong equipment. Usually it does require spending more money but comes without frustration. These are companies like Lutron, Unifi, and Schlage. The one big exception is Aqara. Their devices are inexpensive and solid. Their batteries last for years. For example, I have 2 motion detectors in my kitchen (high traffic) and am going on 3 years with the original batteries. Furthermore, I have a 100% wife approval except for my ‘Room Service’ announcement button.😊

@FritzHTS 8 күн бұрын

I am slowly phasing out a lot of my more problematic devices. I have a unifi wifi system. I will be replacing my ring system soon. All my sensors will be Aqara. But yes a lot of my frustrations came from the devices I chose in the beginning because they were cheaper.

@saulgoodman602 8 күн бұрын

Good luck with ‘slowly’. This hobby gets addicting.

@FritzHTS 7 күн бұрын

@saulgoodman602 OH I know it.