5 Smart Home Brands That Work With EVERYTHING!

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We've all gone and bought a smart home product, got it into our home, and then tried to get it to do something that it just won't do. Will your Ring doorbell work with your Nest Hub? Will your Nest Protect work with SmartThings? Will your dog work with your cat?
The answer is often no and that just wastes your time and money, so today I'm showing you 5 brands that work with anything else in your smart home so that when you buy a product, you know you're going to be able to make the best home automations with anything!
In fact, you might call these the best smart home devices for 2022!
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@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Links for today's video: Check out SwitchBot's Buy One, Get one Sale till March 17th - www.switch-bot.com/automateyourlife (affiliate link) Like my shirt? Get it here - shop.automatelife.net/ Amazon Affiliate Links below here - TP-Link Gadgets - geni.us/TPLinkKasaGear Flic Buttons - flic.io/?aff=66 Meross Stuff - shop.meross.com/?ref=AYL SmartThings Gear - geni.us/AeotecSTStuff Hue - geni.us/HueGear

@EsotericArctos 2 года назад

This is probably one of the most helpful videos to come out recently. I think half the challenge of a truly smart home is finding brands and devices that will play together nicely. Interoperability is still a major issue with the whole connected home / smart home thing.

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Well thank you sir! Such a nice comment!

@FlyiDCG 2 года назад

I was hoping that is what Matter was going to fix.

@EsotericArctos 2 года назад

@@FlyiDCG Unfortunately not. It definitely could have done, but unfortunately it is the same alliance that was the Zigbee alliance previously and they all still have the same values they had with Zigbee.

@timsbigadventure 6 месяцев назад

How about a playlist of devices that work with Homey Pro?

@kevintothecore 2 года назад

I would love a Top 5 video about the best brands for LOCAL devices. Specifically for HAss

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Really good idea here!

@makerus 2 года назад

I think you should have mentioned Lutron Caseta, works with every platform, has sound control with Sonos and is super reliable.

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Tough to disagree there. Wish they had a few more product types, but yeah!

@Doylerealestateteam 2 года назад

Agreed, we use Lutron for lighting & shades and they work with everything

@benhaze1010 2 года назад

I like Lutron Caseta too but they seems to be always on back order and they are quite expensive.

@rrsttt7505 2 года назад

So if I’m understand Matter correctly, it’s basically an overhead control system, that connects things that work with it. I mainly use Hubitat, but in addition to that I use SmartThings which is linked to my Hubitat, only for HomeControl with Harmony, and for a lock that won’t connect to Hubitat. I link all that back to HomeKit via HOOBS, mainly for CarPlay control. I also have Wyze and Ring cams, my Ring cameras I can control the lights from Hubitat, and view the feeds in HomeKit. Wyze cams are the only thing I haven’t been able to get integrated, and I’ll be interested to see what the bring to Matter. I also use Alexa to control my Ecovac vacuums, those are controlled from a virtual switch in Hubitat. I also have my SmartDry in Alexa, and use Alexa to turn on a virtual switch from Hubitat to control dryer notification, but for some reason it won’t turn the switch off when the dryer stops, working with them on that. I also begrudgingly use IFTTT, but only to control Wyze cam notifications so I only get them when I’m away, and to turn on a virtual switch in Hubitat when my GE dishwasher is done. That said, while my Hubitat works great since it’s all local control, I’m hopping that I can get local control on everything else, and avoid the cloud on everything but my cameras.

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

And getting local control will be a big benefit of Matter! We're gonna have a video on that very soon here, so hopefully it'll explain lots for you on that. Matter should also lessen the number of intermediary hubs you have, though I'm still waiting for the folks at Hubitat to say what they're doing with matter. :)

@benhaze1010 2 года назад

So happy too that you made this video. Have been sitting on the line line for a while (too busy with work) but getting ready to expand my system.

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

You got this Ben! Enjoy the next steps!

@jaynunes2501 2 года назад

Thanks Brian, I think this is definitely an important topic as many different people approach the controlling of their smart home from different directions. I agree with you about Philips hue. Stuff is expensive but I have never had a problem with any of their products. You are paying for compatibility and reliability.

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Absolutely Jay. It's a balance, but I think when we're talking about our homes...I want it working first, and cheaper second!

@Polkster13 2 года назад

Lutron Caseta works with Every platform out there. They do have predominately light switches, but they also have motion sensors and smart blinds. I would also add Aqara to the list. They have a wide variety of devices, are coming out with Thread versions of some of their sensors, and are all in on Matter.

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

I agree with Lutron for sure. They're very much a platform that works with everything. I wish they had some more options for us on smart gear though! As for Aqara...generally good, but no SmartThings or Hubitat really (some devices can direct pair...but it's hit or miss). Alexa integration actually is fairly weak, as most sensors can't trigger routines. Same with cameras. So I think they've got a bit more work to do, but honestly...both those companies are great!

@jharsh3376 2 года назад

I’ve had great luck with Meross switches (close to 50 of them). They are easy to integrate and have only had a few of them drop off a couple of times over the last couple of year and are very easy to get them back running.

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Now that's much deeper than I've gone into Meross, and a great recommendation to hear.

@garethjones5068 2 года назад

I’ve tried to maintain a level of platform agnosticism in my home so this video is absolutely great for me

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Well thanks for the suggestion! It was a great one. Keep em coming!

@ronm6585 2 года назад

Thanks Brian.

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Thank you sir!

@heinrichschmidt6726 Год назад

I am looking for a zigbee temperature sensor with an external cable sensor to monitor a hot water pipe

@AutomateYourLife Год назад

Don't know that I've seen that. Just leak sensors with probe type sensors for Zigbee!

@michelebruni5454 2 года назад

i think that Shelly is a small brand really work with everything, it also has open api so you can build custom http request for interacting with the devices

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Yeah that's a good point Michele!

@HATipsByLarry 2 года назад

I really like the meross devices you can even control them directly with home assistant using there home kit 8 digit codes. And like you said there very reliable.

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

It's really good stuff!😃

@dankelley9361 2 года назад

Good review with the caveat of Apple being part of the big 4 (in smart-home) & Philips Hue being slightly over priced!! IMHO!

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

😃😃😃

@jeffpera7930 2 года назад

Hold up! Lol my flic buttons can control my PC? Please elaborate. I love my Flic and am about to love it even more.

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Ya man! That doesn't even require the hub either. So, the first video in this playlist is about that feature (I put it at the end of today's video too so you can get there that way). ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-G58FUrJYgJ0.html So check that out there, and then read bout Flic Universal (which is how you do it) here: flic.io/flic-universal?aff=66 (affiliate link)

@PatHiggins-Mayo 2 года назад

Nice one Brian..My local "tech store" took all their "Smart" devices off the shelves.. I asked, reasons... 1,Not selling... 2,Too difficult for the "normal" person to connect up..Im fairly tech savvy and Im not even sure if its worth the hassle, time will tell.

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Thanks Pat!

@FlyiDCG 2 года назад

I feel smart home tech has far too many players. Too any fishes in the tank & the big fishes aren't hungry.

@garethjones5068 2 года назад

Good shout on Hue, they’ve been a hefty percentage of my smart home since the beginning

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

And that's one of the big reasons your home works and is easy to manage :)

@s.barnes- 2 года назад

Brian, I encourage you to do a video on Sonoff RF devices. Bring to light the bonus of benefits with RF. I am a big fan of Flic buttons. But It’s great to have a bunch of buttons in single bundle. I converted some of my smart wall switches and my WiFi plugs to the RF enabled version and it makes use so much easier. Sonoff produces a WiFi Smart Wall Touch Switch called the TX series (~$23). These are not the traditional plate with large button models. The TX series is a glass touch screen. And a version called the T2 series include a 433MHz - RF - version. Like everyone these days, they have voice assistant, app support and touch action. But the T2 includes RF that you control from a small remote or an 8-button version programmable for many switches. Unfortunately, they don’t yet make a RF version of the regular Smart WiFi plug that is compact. However, I found a work around that’s cheap. I purchase their Basic (single port) WiFi switch - Basic RFR2 and RFR3 version (~$9). I added M/F ends from an extension cord and bingo, also have the features of the WiFi plug with RF benefits too. It pairs with the 8-button RF module !($8) too. So now, select device locations have 1) voice assistant, 2) app support, 3) local on/off and 4) RF switching via 8-button module.

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Good stuff! I like some Sonoff gear but have sometimes found them hit or miss for my setup. Sometimes a bit too...blocky/ugly? Anyways, I'll have a look!

@s.barnes- 2 года назад

@@AutomateYourLife Accurate assessment. Some a ugly. And I have been arguing with the factory tech support because their current ZB Bridge is terrible and the buttons and sensors drop offline every 12 hours or less. Must restart the bridge and not worth the effort. $100 invested in devices that won't work until the produce SB Bridge 2.0, (not firmware issue either)

@zfold4702 Год назад

Thanks Brian. I am trying to make my Galaxy A50 act as a SmartThings hub. I added a SmartTag+ as first device. I am now able to track this tag from multiple Galaxy phones I have. Next, I want to control light switches. In your opinion, which power outlet/plugs would be better fit for my integration (hubless) scenario?

@AutomateYourLife Год назад

Your phone won't be a hub ok? At least not like these ones.

@sbatty64 2 года назад

sorry if i have missed this is there any more information about the smartthings web dashboard thanks

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Check out this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-U26PJZX2Zz4.html

@jdagreek 2 года назад

but wait, I use Hubitat and it work 100% local for me, if internet is down it still works !

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

And that's great!

@lany_07gaming 2 года назад

Nice info and great review as always.👍

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Thanks so much Lany! You're the best!

@guidoabarcia1926 2 года назад

Why is it that the Tuya platform doesn't get mentioned in few if any North America channels. In Australia it is used very widely in our market. Do reviewers only talk about what they get sent?

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Oh I've been sent lots of Tuya products. Never been sent a TP-Link, Hue, or Smartthings product ever. This is honesty! That's what you get here. Tuya is a mess compatibility wise. Very little Apple integration except with homebridges, spotty integration with hubs at best, and odd stuff sometimes even with Google.

@supernova8962 2 года назад

Forget flic....there is a better one...for Home Automation.. Yolink Flexfob ...its also cheap

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Yeah I like YoLink! It just doesn't quiiiiiiiiiite have the flexibility of Flic yet. :)

@faengelm 2 года назад

Great Video. What was that plugin light at @4:27 into the meross smart plug?

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Ohhhh, that's actually a Nintendo Switch Controller Charger! It's just got a great green/red light when plugged in though!

@alross352 2 года назад

Here's an incompatibility I just ran into. New LG tvs cannot be turned on by Google home (Assistant). To turn on an LG tv with Google home, you buy a chromecast. In home, give it an easy name like Chrome. Then, instead of saying "hey Google turn on the tv)... which doesn't work ... you say "hey Google turn on the Chrome " and it works. Turning on an LG tv with home is the ONLY thing you cannot do with home.

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

So one trick with what you've done. You should be able to say turn on the TV in the X room. 😃

@ChrisSavageEngineer 2 года назад

I've seen videos from Hubitat that show sensors that handle motion, temperature and humidity in one sensor. What would you recommend in a sensor that can do these things?

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Hey Chris - This is a video about Motion Sensors with SmartThings, but it's really going to be very similar with Hubitat. And there are lots of multisensors in this video! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-004dCgeLSiQ.html

@derrianhollingsworth3879 2 года назад

PLEASE do a video (top 5 or other format) showing automation ideas!!!

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Lots of asks for this. I always get stuff on what's a good enough idea for you folks! Whatcha think you want for a level of automation Derrian?

@derrianhollingsworth3879 2 года назад

@@AutomateYourLife I know everyone has different tastes, systems/devices/ecosystems, and experience levels. I personally use Smartthings primarily (dabbling in IFTTT, Alexa, and SharpTools). I'm not a tinkerer and have no interest in (or patience for) Home Assistant. Heck I only got into SharpTools (the rule engine, not the dashboards) because it was WebCORE for dummies like me. Hope this helps...

@ryanvarga1007 2 года назад

I have been eying the Flic buttons...do they open up more things over just getting Smartthings buttons? I would love to be able to toggle Hue scenes, which is my biggest annoyance in SmartThings.

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Well, you'd be able to connect to both Hue and ST at the same time. Then the single click would be able to execute both Smartthings and Hue scenes directly

@Johandyman 2 года назад

What is that green doublelight thing at 04:27 ?

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Nintendo Switch controller charger!

@Johandyman 2 года назад

@@AutomateYourLife Thanks alot! and great vid btw

@markrochford897 Год назад

I heard from Paul Hibbert that Samsung are no longer selling hardware for Smart things because of Amazon

@AutomateYourLife Год назад

I don't know if that's why, but sure. They have other makers selling their exact hardware though. Like Aeotec

@markrochford897 Год назад

@@AutomateYourLife thanks will look into that

@garethjones5068 2 года назад

Just seen the mention ☺️ Too kind sir, too kind

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Just truth sir!

@garethjones5068 2 года назад

Loving the new merch line

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Yeah! I'm loving it myself. The shirts are really high quality too, so they're just nice to wear in general.

@TheCaffeinatedOrganist 2 года назад

Hey buddy Important question My Juno AI speaker bulbs work on 2.4 wifi not the 5 The Alexa app says to get them on 5g in order to use them with my Alexa speakers elsewhere in the house How is this done?

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

It's not possible I don't think...I think those only have the 2.4 GHz. So I'm not sure why the Alexa app says you need it on 5 GHz anyways. That's all just very odd and I'd be speaking to both companies' support on that.

@TheCaffeinatedOrganist 2 года назад

@@AutomateYourLife by all accounts the Juno’s are supposed to work with existing Alexa products. Bummed that they don’t. That was the whole point

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

They really should Derek. I had mine working at one point. I'd talk to them!

@myutube6422 2 года назад

If you haven't already checked out Yolink, I think you will add them to your channel.

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Actually I've had a lot of YoLink on the channel already! Check it out! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9gJqf6TpHh4.html and ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qI8b5MpOaXk.html

@myutube6422 2 года назад

@@AutomateYourLife Sorry, I have watched you for many years but I also watch most of your friends and others and I have a bunch of dead brain cells, so at 80 I'm happy to remember what I had for lunch yesterday :o) Keep up the good videos.

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Oh man! Just wanted you to see some great videos about their gear. They do great stuff. So thanks for the suggestion!

@NL90000 2 года назад

So no more apple products? I agree

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

No more?!

@thomasthetank0212 2 года назад

You did the Meross Smart Air Purifier, could you review the Ikea STARKVIND?

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

ohhhh, I tried to get the Ikea one and they said no. Plus, so few folks watched the Meross one so I'm a bit hesitant to lay out for it at the moment. Do you think we'd have some more viewers on that one Thomas?

@thomasthetank0212 2 года назад

@@AutomateYourLife I don't have a good sense if a video breakdown of Ikea purifiers would be viewed more. I'm curious about the STARKVIND because I'd like to integrate it into SmartThings, and Ikea has limited officially integrated products. If I were to make a suggestion for a more popular video (but I'm unsure if you've already done it?) it'd be a list of options of everyday dumb devices that can be smartified. Like, I have a SmartThings Outlet with a Honeywell HZ-1350C Heater, or a Surpars House Vintage Lamp, or an old pedestal fan. It's ideal to have a device, say an air purifier, that's already smart, but products with an analog control and a smart plug is interesting imo

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Really great suggestions! Thank you!

@MrWinston1337 2 года назад

Please try OpenHAB

@samlocoaa1726 2 года назад

I can care less about Apple but other than that great review

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

ahahhahahaa, ya that's OK. :)

@TimAspinell 2 года назад

I have to agree with your number one pick yes there really overpriced but there the only company I can say have never had any issues with any of there devices. However I would like to see a major update on there app.

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

So overpriced...but that reliability almost becomes worth it. Agreed on the app! They've been working, but it's not there yet. I still end up using most other platforms' apps.

@TimAspinell 2 года назад

@@AutomateYourLife yes it almost does. Am about to move house and have been looking at what additional lights am going to buy. There's only two companies on the list. Inner & Phillips. The only good thing about there app is that you can slowly have your bedroom lights get brighter.

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

I've used lots of Zigbee lights in the past Tim. I think I've heard people say ikea even...but never tried. Check this video out though: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VsyeBxhw-a4.html

@philipperostin 2 года назад

You are wrong with hue , mate, the motion sensor still is not showing in smart things !!!

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Pair it directly.

@philipperostin 2 года назад

@@AutomateYourLife ok I'll try but no luck so far.

@philipperostin 2 года назад

@@AutomateYourLife it says this qr code is not for pairing and o zigbee it finds a thing but cant connect to it? Do i have to go to the ide ?

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

@@philipperostin there's an edge Driver that would be best to use these days! Have a search for hue motion sensor edge Driver :)

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Or if you don't want to do Edge drivers yet, do this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZXF9uIS4TYU.html

@durtydeedsREI 2 года назад

I thought Smartthings was out and gave up everything to Aeotec.

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Giving up some hardware is very different than being out! Never once said that on this channel :)

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Hey Dennis, I saw your comment on the member video but unfortunately I can't respond to it. It doesn't show up anywhere I can respond. It's just scheduled for full release tomorrow.

@BigMu2003 2 года назад

I’m really surprised you didn’t include Aqara.

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

They were on the bubble for sure! Problems with Smartthings, and actually Alexa integration is not what I'd expect in most cases.

@BigMu2003 2 года назад

@@AutomateYourLife I can appreciate that. If matter turns out to be as good as the industry is making it out to be (which I do not believe it will be at all) hopefully that will get cleared up.

@PeloquinDavid 2 года назад

@@BigMu2003 I'll believe it when I see it... I'm sitting on a lot of Aqara devices right now since I can't get any of them to work with what are now my two other main hubs (Hubitat and Smartthings). I do have an Aqara hub that effectively serves as my security system/warning system for leaks and severe temperature fluctuations, but it's completely separate from the rest of my smart home devices (lighting and switches for the most part) and automations. I'm hoping that "Matter" will enable me to finish the rest of my smart home plans by using all those Aqara devices (mostly buttons and motion/temperature sensors) for the purposes I had intended, but if I have to buy all new Aqara stuff to take advantage of "Matter", I'll move on to some other supplier just on principle...

@kristianandersen9347 2 года назад

Great video Brian, I just wonder if you’ve ever looked at Athom Homey Pro? They are super expensive, but looks very easy to use, it also seems to work with many different brands of smart home products. Only thing is, I don’t think it will support Matter.

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Hey Kristian! Yeah, actually I've looked at them and we were speaking late 2021 about bringing their new hub on to the channel for a review. Not sure how it fell apart, but they do have a lot of compatibility and options for automation. I'm hoping to try them soon!

@kristianandersen9347 2 года назад

I hope you do, I’d like to buy one, but the price is really crazy. You can almost buy five ST hubs for the price of one Homey. They almost never go on sale.

@andrewcbartlett 2 года назад

good video

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Thank you sir!

@f1sh3rbrigade15 2 года назад

No love for Tuya?

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Tuya stuff is great if you know what you're buying. Lots of companies don't buy all the modules that mean you get compatibility with the other systems you want. So it's hit or miss for most people.

@csevgut 2 года назад

Maybe you miss Tuya/Smartlife

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Nope! Tuya and Smart Life have varied compatibility. Not really home kit compatible without a bridge, and many products miss SmartThings and other hubs too. And it's completely variable what works and doesn't.

@csevgut 2 года назад

@@AutomateYourLife you’re right they have some special zigbee hubs

@N163D 2 года назад

How dare you help me save money?

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Sorry! Won't do it anymore!

@DoctorVadarWho 2 года назад

Smart things look a bit like Homelite app

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

Yeah? Can't say I've tried HomeLite really!

@seaeyeare 2 года назад

Oh no! You forgot to mention this video was sponsored by Hue 😁 hehe

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

LOL my place would be decked out in those lights if so! 😃

@PeloquinDavid 2 года назад

Kasa have become my "go-to" WiFi devices to use with Smartthings, but I'm increasingly moving toward Zigbee for most of my Hubitat integrations. (I use Sharptools for my animations and kiosks so I use both Smartthings and Hubitat.) I have NOT had much success with Meross, however. Their wall switches were clunky, loud and unreliable in my experience and I have replaced almost all of those I initially installed. Perhaps I was just unlucky... As for Amazon, I am forbidden to introduce a "spy" into the house - in the form of a smart speaker of ANY brand, so their compatibility is moot for me...

@AutomateYourLife 2 года назад

If you're using a hub, then Zigbee and Z-Wave give you a lot of opportunity to expand for sure. And I'd generally use those too David (and do). Sad to hear about Meross though! I think they had some stuff early on that was at best OK, but maybe they'll see this feedback and fix it up!