Because NOBODY really understands HA....😂

Why the charging port is not usb C ? Instead is usb mini. That is step backwards.

How are these compared to the new Govee h1

I just purchase a used Samsung SmartThings Hub for $10. I want to have my GOVEE H5074 Thermometer-Humidity device trigger an internet alert text OR email when over a preset temperature [to tell me the refrigerator isn't working]. I've listened to your excellent video tutorial. Thanks for the wisdom. I got the API Key by email as recommended. Is this worth pursuing for my H5074 devices? Thanks - Jim near St. Louis MO.

Also hope you show what st devices will migrate to your new system…will be watching to see that.

Watched this video out of frustration today….not being able to get my Samsung cameras back on to my st hub. Stalling at registration page over and over…tried 3 devices to ensure it wasn’t a problem on my end. Just wanna know what I can switch to that will port over my Samsung cameras and have a better ui and work with Apple Watch cellular that my family uses. So tired of devices that need their own stupid little hub to be part of the network (Lutron), WUUK doorbell or another app you have to link to hub to control outlets (globe), Lutron and WUUK.

Do they have one that’s batter operated. Where you can charge it. Than just use it without it staying in an plug outlet

You keep saying whatever this whole thing is about no subscriptions but you have to have Wi-Fi that is a monthly subscription of that cost money😅😢

Too heavy video 🙄

Will this work on tapo cctv?

Recently I found out why my Eufy SoloCam S40 and Solar Wall Light S120 would not record to HomeBase 3, because Eufy security is asking for my permission to access my phones mic and camera in order to record. I would not allow this. This is a security risk and my privacy violation. Obviously Eufy lied to us about the settings!!

I think they are planning to, at some point, totally replace the Google Assistant with Gemini, which would incorporate AI in Nest. Having said that... I still can't bring myself to make the switch to Alexa. I have this idea of me catering my Google account for so many years that at this point I feel married to them. Not only that, but I have given Google all this data for so many years, am I ALSO gonna share it with Jeff? Ugh...

Thank you Brian.

I have a BUNCH of Govee products. I tried the Homey Pro community app, but it didn't work well enough, so I uninstalled it and am currently just using the Govee app, buttons, or Amazon Alexa to control them. THANKFULLY, Govee & Homey are working on an official Govee app. No date for release, but they are currently in development phase. Can't wait!

Thanks for doing more Homey Pro content. 😃

Hey man, does the wire really just run along the bottom of the lamp? Does that make it seem slightly off balance? Or is there some way to tuck the wire inside? Great review as always.

Because Home Assistant isn't the best. But this way they feel like it is and that all their effort to be able to remotely control things with their phone was time well spent. Wait!! Home automation ISN'T about review control, but about things just happening??? NO WAY!

Great video. I really hope that Homey matures rapidly and supports more brands common in the USA. Sadly, last time I checked their site they were lacking several of the brands I own, especially Meross. Since the decline of the Alexa ecosystem (and my own growing needs) I have branched out to include Google Home and Smartthings. Now my home feels very fragmented. It would be nice to once again have everything working and automated under one hub with the ease of use that Amazon used to be.

Is there a way for the IR receiver function to trigger an automation when an IR Remote button is pushed?

Hey Brian, this is an interesting setup. Thanks for sharing!

This was great, Brian. Really appreciate the examples of Homey flow creation. With the new Aqara hub, wasn't quite sure which platform to go with, but I love the fancy flow logic you have. Just the sort of power I want in automations. Wish I could afford to get myself a HomeyPro right now, but maybe you'll have another code in the future.

Hey Brian! Are you planning on doing an update video on your decision to make a transition to Homey? Would love to see how it went or how it's still going.

Can you please keep doing update on the echo wall hub.has it gotten better faster. Does the alarm only work with ring sensor or can I use Aqara sensor as my alarm on the echo wall hub ?

I like the scenes but I'm still playing with Govee.

Hello, sorry can't find the link?

You’re my favourite Picky Fancy Lad

Thank you for a great review what seems to be finally a great product. There's been a vacuum in this field for ages and this devices seem to fill the void left because there are hardly good cameras out there that could offer all of these features (as partially hitting a few of them won't cut it for many of us): 1) High quality (not just resolution) in daylight as well as night and low light conditions, 2) No forcing into cloud-only storage or subscription-based AI features, 3) Ability to store locally, mainly NAS rather than microSD (often unreliable and easy to steal), 4) Good AI feature-set also able to detect objects, animals, humans, 5) Work quickly as far as responsiveness and saving, over wifi, 6) Good set of features for automation and easy to manage settings, 7) Good range to cover small and large properties, 8) Decent price point If nitpicking, I'd want to better the mounting options. While I understand the magnetic holder (well engineered nevertheless) as it could be used inside a house perhaps, but I'd never use one even indoors since I'd want to make it as difficult as possible to physically remove the device from where it's been mounted. In fact I'd love if there was an option to place them in a more tamperproof and theft-deterring casing which could achieve maximum concealment so that they'd be even hard to spot.

My Aqara Water Leak Sensor dont show up in Smart Things by using Aeotec Smart Things hub.... =(( What can i do?

To know more about it, I guess. No? Is being great means, you know all about it? I don’t think so. And it the same for everything. For me at least. Curious question…

The PROBLEM is switching hubs is a complete NIGHTMARE when using Alexa! Now you will have DOUBLE/TRIPPLE devices that show up and have to go in and delete all the obsolete ones! BIG pain in the ass! This is WHY I've stuck with the Smart-things platform at this point! Plus deleting and reconnecting everything is a MAJOR hassle and could take DAYS! I am not willing to go through the grief of doing this. If if ain't broke WHY fix it???

Because it's a way of tying yourself to a non-profit rather than a company that can change, remove, stagnate, or paywall features. I want to have access and power with all my recordings and toggles and automations. I want to support things that will reliably work through an Internet outage (see random Homey issue with Weather API causing outage accidentally), I want to be able to upgrade the firmware and hardware at will. I have a Google Pixel, an Apple MacBook, a Linux desktop, a Samsung TV. There's too many pros and cons and subscriptions with random bugs. Plus the way Thread was handled and made Homey to self-implement rather than as a working partner (see tech blogs and Slack server). With Home Assistant I can have fun tinkering and it might be overwhelming and not for everyone. Plus I've seen your endorsements for Smart Things, had firsthand experience with Google, don't want to lock myself in to Apple, and don't know much about Amazon. It doesn't feel like anything new or exciting or reliable is coming. With HA i know the same things can be running the same way 5 years from now or someone will likely carry the torch to maintain it. Then again I've been using Firefox and the rest of the world switched to Chrome and fell out of love with Chrome. Also I'd love to see your opinion on Reolink doorbells

One of the best product demonstration videos that I have seen on KZfaq. Excellent well-paced video consisting of 4 hrs of step-by-step instructions that must have been tiresome to complete. Normally, I would skip through such a long video but I watched every minute and learned some features that I wasn't aware of. This is the type of video Amazon should be doing for their products. IMO, I think Amazon should link to your video and compensate you for time and effort in showing the features and setup of their products. I will be purchasing Amazon Echo to replace my Amazon tablet on the wall. Excellent work!

Will watch this later. Cuban internet is still in middle age, although improving !

How to be able to see all google nest cameras 1st and 2nd generation cameras work in home assistant app. I'm only able to see my 1st generation nest cameras but not the newer style google rechargeable cameras on home assistant. Please help

Us home assistant people are addicts. We have found the ultimate smart home tool and are always looking for more ideas!

We went all in on Google. Losing features constantly is a pain and like you said the voice activation deteriotes day by day.

It's self congratulatory for picking the "best" system?! We all defend the system we've chosen especially if you've spent countless hours and thousands of dollars creating your smart home; even if you hate the direction it is going.... You see it all the time on Reddit. I use both Alexa and Google to get the job done.

Simple, it's powerful but not user-friendly

I don't have HA, but I have the same question when internet providers advertise that they have the best customer service. So does that mean that their product is unreliable and people need to constantly ring customer service?

Speaking only with my opinion here. I frequently bang my head against the limitations of other platforms, and see that Home Assistant does not have those same limitations. But like any tool that is capable of infinite things, it is accompanied by infinite number of ways to do things. HA is getting better by the day, but it still has a ways to go to get to the point where all the automations are intuitive. Until that time, I rely on the community to help inspire me to think about the possibilities and how they can apply to my scenarios.

Because people enjoy researching and leaning more about what they love. I know with me it is the hope i learn something new i didn't already know.

I love Home Assistant videos because it gives me more ideas on how I can use it to make home life easier and more fun. It much like a tool box. What is in it is the greatest tools you have, but there are endless possibilities. Seeing what other have made with those tools in that box is what keeps me wanting to come back and watch more

Some people use Home Assistant just because of the ultimate compatibility. But a lot of us like it for that, as well as sometimes you have to do some research and learn new things to make an integration or automation work. Whereas the entry level smart home client doesn’t want to have to work hard to make things work, some of us enjoy that part. I love your videos. You are the best. And so totally get and agree with and respect your view on smart homes, and that they should SAVE you time and not COST you time. But my experience, and I think most of the people begging you for videos has been, easy to setup initially, easy integrations with most products. The UI with automations has gotten a ton better. I don’t know YAML or how to code at all, but I can research and copy and paste. My favorite part of Home Assistant is finding a video where someone creates a product or automation that you never thought possible. You research and after a while of tinkering you get it to work. It’s such a great feeling of accomplishment. Some people build with wood, some with tech. Once I discovered ESPHOME and learned to solder, I was hooked. But here is the thing, we want our cake and eat it too. We love videos about Home Assistant giving us tutorials and new ideas. The best kinds of those videos are created by very smart people with creativity and personality. You have those in droves. We just want our favorite Smart Home KZfaqr to make videos about our favorite smart home environment, Home Assistant. I’m not saying you should, because again, your whole philosophy is about saving time for your life, not spending your life on your smart home. But I just wanted to give you what I think is the reason people keep asking you for the videos. I saw you put the vote out the other day and everyone immediately commented home assistant. We just love you too much. That’s gonna keep happening. Rest assured we’ll keep watching your videos whether you make more about Home Assistant or not.