Thanks for watching! If you want more technical details on how I set up these automations, read this article I wrote: smarthomesolver.com/reviews/8-doorbell-automation-ideas/
Can you do a video on smart wall plugs? Which ones work best, which ones integrate best with Alexa/google, which ones have smart energy monitoring (I would love a smart wall plug that tells me current wattage and amps being pulled), etc.
I love how you provide the detailed instructions on how you created your automations in Home Assistant, it's very helpful for someone like me who is just getting started with HA. Thank you so much for all your videos.
My best doorbell automation (aqara button) is that if it's pressed in a specific secret sequence, it will unlock the door. That is used as a backup option if my phone is out of battery and no-one's home.
Regarding the first one: Make it a notification that is randomly sent to either you or your wife or the Echo calling only one of your names. That's some next level Russian Roulette.
I've just discovered your channel. Well done! I've subbed, liked and will watch many more. As a former Crestron, Elan and RTI programmer and systems designer I am staggered by how commonplace and affordable these things have become. Now easily replacing relatively complex routines and 'macros' and tens of thousands of dollars worth of equipment just a couple of decades ago they have developed AI and sensors that are essentially free comparatively. It went from 'toys for the very wealthy' living in custom-built homes to intuitive, sensor-laden gadgets that have become everyday essentials and now suit every budget.
Great suggestions! I use IFTTT in conjunction with my ring doorbell it calls my cell phone when a motion is detected. The doorbell once pressed opens my package box for deliveries to be placed, I then close it once I see the package has been delivered. Slow opening and closing to prevent liability issues.
It's not straightforward, but you could have the doorbell turn on a virtual switch that is reset by the door opening. A Smarthings Routine can detect if the virtual switch has been left on too long and notify you.
Hi Is it possible to do a video about the routine on showing picture of delivery at from door (:56 sec) as well as 5 minute reminders (1:26 sec). Thanks
Hi I'm from Brazil. I really liked the references from Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Do you think it's a good idea for video, automations that Ferris would do if the movie happened today? It would have unlimited potential with Google, alexa and all smart devices haha
I have been trying to show the my unifi doorbell on my tv as the second box but cannot get it working with my home assistant. Do you have the steps to do this you can share?
Since I have a Nest Hello, I have a pir motion detector (zigbee) on my porch linked to Alexa Echo dot 3. When triggered , Alexa says " Ok Google, Stream front door cam on TV 4" (or whatever smart tv I choose in my home). I have 6 Google mini speakers & 3 Echo Dots. 1 of each in my Attic side by side. Since my Attic is used solely for storage purposes , no foreign sound interference between the 2 smart speakers, which make this set up seamless and work quite well... PS I also do the same with my Neat Smart Lock👍🏿😁
My nest doorbell just died, I’m invested into google and HomeKit ecosystem. What do you recommend to replace it with? Another google doorbell or something else, thanks
Well you can use Starling home hub to connect a nest doorbell to HomeKit, but imo you’d be better off finding a HomeKit secure video doorbell that works with Google Assistant too.
As someone who delivers packages as my job I would never think to look at the door bell for a screen and then take the time to read that screen, just please leave an notes on the delivery
I really like it. My only complaint is being able to talk to someone at the front door with the doorbell doesn't work well at all. If you check out my latest doorbell comparison I show what that looks like. Besides that it's an amazing doorbell.
I used Home Assistant for several of the automations, and I wrote out everything in this article: smarthomesolver.com/reviews/8-doorbell-automation-ideas/
@@Alessandro20090313 yea it’s a really fun experience! Personally, I had no prior knowledge in coding or diy work but now I find myself making my own sensors and automations and I’m loving it.
Yea it’s pretty limited in terms of functionality in automations. What I did is integrate it to Home Assistant and gained some control over it. Although it’s still missing the person detection feature in HA so that sucks..
My system says "person detected out front" (and security lights flash from normal blue to red and then back to blue) when person or motion is detected.... technology is amazing
