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So you got an Alexa for Christmas and now you're bored. Here are 7 things that will actually make her worth owning!
Smart Home Assistants : 0:51
Devices that allow you to control your TV with Alexa : 02:13
Devices to control plug sockets with Alexa : 03:09
How to control your mains lights with Alexa : 04:56
Buttons to use in place of Alexa when you can't speak : 05:46
Zigbee sensors and accessories : 06:11
Devices to allow you to watch CCTV on your Firestick : 07:02
Which Thermostat to buy to use with Alexa : 08:09
A device that will press buttons and switches for you : 09:35
The Amazon Echo is awesome, you just have to know what to buy to get the most out of Alexa, and almost all of these are compatible with Google Home if that's your bag! Below are all the best Smart Home products I've used in 2019, and most of them are amazingly cheap:
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. By buying through any of the links below I will earn commission at no extra cost to you :)
BROADLINK RM PRO (controls Infrared devices like TV's and Set top Boxes, and also RF plug sockets and switches)
Broadlink RM pro UK: amzn.to/3fmO5s5
Broadlink RM pro US: amzn.to/2SAcT6R
RF PLUG SOCKETS (Controllable with the Broadlink RM Pro)
UK: amzn.to/2ys33wp
US: amzn.to/2PqU4xB
SMARTTHINGS HUB (For Controlling Zigbee devices at beginner level):
UK: amzn.to/2YIqrjW
US: amzn.to/37cfVCh
HUBITAT HUB (For Controlling Zigbee devices at advanced level):
Global: hubitat.com/pr...
ZIGBEE PLUG SOCKET (REQUIRES ZIGBEE HUB SUCH AS HUBITAT OR SMARTTHINGS):
UK: amzn.to/2SHb1Z6
US: amzn.to/2FgH7Vx
IKEA ZIGBEE BULBS (REQUIRES ZIGBEE HUB SUCH AS HUBITAT OR SMARTTHINGS):
UK: goo.gl/YQfesb
US: goo.gl/6CWvhy
XIAOMI DOOR SENSORS, BUTTON'S, & MOTION SENSORS (REQUIRES ZIGBEE HUB SUCH AS HUBITAT OR SMARTTHINGS, IT COMES WITH IT'S OWN HUB BUT IT'S RUBBISH):
UK: amzn.to/2yyFpOw
US: amzn.to/2ETwXcq
PHILIPS HUE DIMMER REMOTE (For use with Ikea, Hubitat, Homey, Smartthings and Hue):
UK: amzn.to/35LIQhe
US: amzn.to/32JAYJJ
WIFI PLUG SOCKET (Tuya Wifi - NO HUB REQUIRED):
UK: amzn.to/2zlkiQ4
US: amzn.to/2tOx9Hs
WIFI SMART BULBS (Tuya Wifi - NO HUB REQUIRED)
UK - amzn.to/3ch5jFe
US - amzn.to/2LsTZvj
WIFI HARD WIRED MAINS LIGHT SWITCH (ON/OFF) (Tuya Wifi - NO HUB REQUIRED):
UK: amzn.to/2Wb5jRD
GLOBAL: bit.ly/32Vn0ox
FLIC BUTTON for controlling Wifi bulbs and other smart home equipment (Works by using your phone to relay the button press to your smart home equipment, if you want to do this without using a phone then buy their Flic hub too!)
SINGLE FLIC: flic.io/shop/f...
3 FLICS AND A HUB (starter kit): flic.io/shop/f...
3 FLICS WITHOUT A HUB: flic.io/shop/f...
LOGITECH POP STARTER KIT (Cheap equivalent to Flic, comes with a Logitech Pop hub)
UK: amzn.to/2SKtowu
US: amzn.to/2Kh8Ffx
AMAZON FIRE TV STICK 4K ULTRA HD:
UK: amzn.to/3bdLltw
US: amzn.to/2OzxxAz
BLINK XT2 CAMERA SYSTEM
UK: amzn.to/2YJRA5Q
US: amzn.to/37sAIma
NEST THERMOSTAT
UK: amzn.to/2zg9531
US: amzn.to/2EW2zht
SWITCHBOT (Stand alone device and works with timers):
UK: amzn.to/2LkJf0N
US: amzn.to/2PMP8Y3
SWITCHBOT HUB PLUS (Required to enable Alexa/Google Home/IFTTT/Siri Shortcuts):
UK: amzn.to/2yD32FH
US: amzn.to/325uuET
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@paulhibbert 4 года назад

Morning all! Hope you're all still chilling and enjoying the holiday. I can just about reach the keyboard past my new gut, must stop eating leftover ham. All the products discussed in this video are below for your convenience. If you purchase through my links I'll get commission at no cost to you :) Enjoy... BROADLINK RM PRO (controls Infrared devices like TV's and Set top Boxes, and also RF plug sockets and switches) Broadlink RM pro UK: amzn.to/2suhRra Broadlink RM pro US: amzn.to/2SAcT6R RF PLUG SOCKETS (Controllable with the Broadlink RM Pro) UK: amzn.to/2QBWT3K US: amzn.to/2PqU4xB SMARTTHINGS HUB (For Controlling Zigbee devices at beginner level): UK: amzn.to/2ZsCL60 US: amzn.to/37cfVCh HUBITAT HUB (For Controlling Zigbee devices at advanced level): Global: hubitat.com/products ZIGBEE PLUG SOCKET (REQUIRES ZIGBEE HUB SUCH AS HUBITAT OR SMARTTHINGS): UK: amzn.to/2XYiR1P US: amzn.to/2FgH7Vx IKEA ZIGBEE BULBS (REQUIRES ZIGBEE HUB SUCH AS HUBITAT OR SMARTTHINGS): UK: goo.gl/YQfesb US: goo.gl/6CWvhy XIAOMI DOOR SENSORS, BUTTON'S, & MOTION SENSORS (REQUIRES ZIGBEE HUB SUCH AS HUBITAT OR SMARTTHINGS, IT COMES WITH IT'S OWN HUB BUT IT'S RUBBISH): UK: amzn.to/2t5sYXC US: amzn.to/2ETwXcq PHILIPS HUE DIMMER REMOTE (For use with Ikea, Hubitat, Homey, Smartthings and Hue): UK: amzn.to/2Oan7XK US: amzn.to/32JAYJJ AISIRER WIFI PLUG SOCKET (Tuya Wifi - NO HUB REQUIRED): UK: amzn.to/2MuVo3R US: amzn.to/2tOx9Hs WIFI SMART BULBS (Tuya Wifi - NO HUB REQUIRED) UK - amzn.to/2F1cV01 US - amzn.to/2LsTZvj WIFI HARD WIRED MAINS LIGHT SWITCH (ON/OFF) (Tuya Wifi - NO HUB REQUIRED): UK: amzn.to/356ygQk GLOBAL: bit.ly/32Vn0ox FLIC BUTTON for controlling Wifi bulbs and other smart home equipment (Works by using your phone to relay the button press to your smart home equipment, if you want to do this without using a phone then buy their Flic hub too!) SINGLE FLIC: flic.io/shop/flic-2-single-pack?aff=27 3 FLICS AND A HUB (starter kit): flic.io/shop/flic2-starter-kit?aff=27 3 FLICS WITHOUT A HUB: flic.io/shop/flic-2-three-pack?aff=27 LOGITECH POP STARTER KIT (Cheap equivalent to Flic, comes with a Logitech Pop hub) UK: amzn.to/2pnOa9O US: amzn.to/2Kh8Ffx AMAZON FIRE TV STICK 4K ULTRA HD: UK: amzn.to/2OtvDRG US: amzn.to/2OzxxAz BLINK XT2 CAMERA SYSTEM UK: amzn.to/2QHDHkP US: amzn.to/37sAIma NEST THERMOSTAT UK: amzn.to/2t3KAmC US: amzn.to/2EW2zht SWITCHBOT (Stand alone device and works with timers): UK: amzn.to/34flbDI US: amzn.to/2PMP8Y3 SWITCHBOT HUB PLUS (Required to enable Alexa/Google Home/IFTTT/Siri Shortcuts): UK: amzn.to/337kVXp US: amzn.to/325uuET

@bkib 4 года назад

I bought the Broadlink RM, but over a german AMAZON Link ...

@tobianeccleston8312 4 года назад

Paul Hibbert I need you to review a cheap doorbell and a cheap smart lock . I have implemented most of your smart home stuff and everyone love my home in a garrison in Kingston, Jamaica. You an inspiration bro keep up the good work!

@YT-yq6rx 4 года назад

I have a question! I have a separate LG standing/portable air conditioner by LG that has a LCD remote. Instead of buying the Sensibo Sky smart AC adapter device (similar to Tado, Cielo Breez Eco/or Plus, Ambi Climate 2, etc.) would I be able to control this AC unit with a Broadlink or Logitech Harmony Elite? Note: I bought the Atomi Smart ac adapter for $20 & it couldn’t connect to WiFi at all or even set up, so I returned. However, I noticed with the Atomi Smart LCD remotes had fewer control options compared to non LCD remotes. I also was using a basic smart plug for on/off capabilities with phone/voice but wish to control modes/temperature controls as well. Thanks in advance for any help.

@cagedleader1 4 года назад

Hi Paul, I've finally purchased the Blink XT2 system based on your recommendation (my old Foscam cameras were not really cutting the mustard). I have to say, it's a pretty awesome piece of kit. I've also just received (via Santa) a Lutec Libra Wi-Fi enabled security / camera light. Keep up the good work buddy, have a great New Year 🤘

@daztheman552 4 года назад

Can you answer a question for me, I have now got a smart Bulb , when the bulb is on (via app & switch ) I can turn it off/on with manual switch, but when I switch it off with the app , I can only switch it back on with the app? My old lightwaverf bulb if I turn it off then on with the switch it comes back on, are all smart bulbs the same ? Have you ever tried the one that has IR mode for CCTV? Thanks have good new year

@tronpig 3 года назад

This is just the amount of dark humor and smart home I needed, amazing

@tonysouthern3017 4 года назад

I started my home automation journey 3 or 4 years ago, and by some miracle, still have both a wife and a bank account with a positive balance. I have found this guys advice to be RIGHT ON THE MONEY. As long as you make sensible initial decisions re technology choices, you can extend your systems in future by looking for overlaps and edge cases later. My first echo was the original big black job with an inbuilt hub, this proved to be very handy for controlling the few bulbs I found cheaply years later. Broadlinks baby brother to the RMpro allowed me to control the lounge tv, sound system, aircon with one device. One of the first automations after that was the garage door. I probably could have found/purchased something to do the job, but instead built a controller using a wifi enabled microprocessor and LOTS and LOTS of time at the keyboard learning new swearing techniques . That same concept allowed creation of the automated cat feeder which saved BUCKET$ on not having to put the cat into a cattery when on holidays. Spent the money saved on a camera instead to check up on the cat, hmm . Sonoff has been marvellous for both plug sockets and smart switches, I have heaps of those on everything I can and they are getting cheaper and cheaper. More echos for bedrooms with sonoff controls on lights and fans and there is hardly a need to touch anything now. Zemismart lighting panels in the lounge for wow factor. Learnings - make the home automation system an adjunct to your home, not the ONLY way to get something done. These things aren’t bullet proof. Backup systems, (like the camera that lets wifey check the cat actually HAS been fed , and talk to it remotely so it doesn’t go bonkers are useful in bringing other people along on the automation journey with you. Choose a wifi router with enough DHCP range to control lots of IP address’s. My initial one stopped after I installed the 16th thing. Phones, tablets, plug sockets, tv, ect all take an IP address and it added up remarkably quickly. Annoyances - Amazon not consistently releasing skills globally, still waiting for heaps of things to work here like they do in the US. People turning light switches off and defeating later voice commands to bulbs. (Beatings only help so much here) Favourite Routines “goodnight” which turns all lounge , kitchen and dining room things off, checks garage door is closed, turns on lights in hallway, plus the time / date based reminders that prompt my age addled brain to do all kinds of things from putting the rubbish out to topping up the cat feeder hopper. Keep up the great work Paul, keep teaching us new stuff!

@DetailingandtheBeast 4 года назад

This channel got me balls deep into home automation in 2019. Now have echo in every room, smart light switches, smart plugs on almost everything incl subwoofers and a Jagermeister machine, smart tv, Broadlink RM pro for my projector and amp, fireTV4k,voice controlled LED RGB strips in coving, hive heating, ring doorbell, and blink xt2 setup everywhere as an alarm system. I even automated our Christmas tree to the annoyance of my Mrs. 🤷‍♂️🤣 Do not subscribe! This guys will cost you thousands! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Great channel Paul - looking forward to 2020.

@paulhibbert 4 года назад

Always good to hear I got someone balls deep in something! 😂😂😂 Thanks man, made my morning!

@garethjones5068 4 года назад

Yeah my bank manager loves Paul, my kids won't eat this week but at least they can turn the lights on using their voices when they're too weak to move & turn there switch on 😄😄

@xescure 4 года назад

Sorry, a Jägermeister what?

@DetailingandtheBeast 4 года назад

@@xescure A Jager machine, a dispenser, like they have in bars. Holds 8 litre and gets it down to -18 degrees c. Proper piece of kit!

@perry4078 4 года назад

@@DetailingandtheBeast Would like to see the led lighting in the your coving?

@fortherecord1569 4 года назад

I find no matter what the device is, it comes with it's share of minor headaches and hoops you need to jump through. Alexa, Google Home, Broadlink and so on... The deeper you dive into the the smart home rabbit hole, the more techy little surprises come up. "Use THIS to control THAT" becomes "Use THIS to control THAT but only if you configure it THIS way"

@Mitch-zr4wb 4 года назад

When I watch and see the amount of work you put into your videos, it always surprises me that you've only got around 60k subs. I have no doubt you'll get to 100s of thousands. One request... More videos about the software side of smart home tech. Have a good new years Paul!

@saundrastephen1367 4 года назад

Probably because women in the 21st century, are fed up with his neanderthal sexism! Killing women is a joke to him!

@TheStoneWhisperer 4 года назад

SOOOO happy to run into your channel! Super funny chap! Nothing better than injecting humour into an otherwise boring subject. Thanks !

@joshuaspruill3224 3 года назад

Amazing Video Paul! Should definitely have 1Mil+ subs

@joshx413 4 года назад

The only thing that could make your channel better is more uploads

@svendsen1111 4 года назад

holy duck, just "discovered" you, love the videos, keep em' coming! Merry Christmas, and happy new year

@tjs114 4 года назад

If a person also needs to replace their router, and want to go to a Mesh network; TP-Link's Deco m9+ has a zigbee hub built in, and the Deco 10 is supposed to as well. We just picked up the M9+ 3 'puck' system at super discount it is seems to work well. It had no problem taking control of my Samsung Smart Things and Sengled bulbs.

@peternystrom921 4 года назад

This video made me Subscribe, it was freaking hillarius :) And for once, i actualy got a good idea how Smart homes work and can work out. Thank you.

@MyStefan01 4 года назад

What about sonoff or tuya smart life products they are cheap and can do anything that zigbee can do , sonoff now has a local lan feature that enables you to control your devices when the internet is down ? No hub needed

@RSPaxo 3 года назад

Hey Mr Hibbert! Love the honest and entertaining content! Subscribed and 'belled'! I'm about to pull the trigger on pretty much all these products to start my smart home journey, unless there is an updated video due out soon?

@davidbanner9001 4 года назад

I read recently that Apple, Amazon and Google are going to create a new standard that all their devices will work with. About time.

@ruffrog 4 года назад

Never seen this guy before today but his advice on buying the cheapest home speaker is spot on..........and they get boring after a while. I will be subscribing from now.

@ahale1987 4 года назад

Your description of the switch-bot is fantastic. Thumbs up.

@grevejohansenp1110 3 года назад

Thanks for the great video man... by the way on RatedGadgets they review all of these in detail it was super helpful as a guide for me

@themunchkinbear 4 года назад

Drayton Wiser supports Opentherm. If you already have a Drayton controller this just gets replaced. Individual rad thermostats and a room thermostat plus it can be controlled by Alexa or the dedicated app which is awesome. Alexa can set a room temp or you can ask what the current temp is. Weekly schedules and learning for eco functionality. Had mine over a year and wouldn't go back.

@TechWithBrett 4 года назад

Nice video Paul. I guess I really need to try out this RM Pro.

@paulhibbert 4 года назад

Thanks Brett!! ❤

@jamieboucher5774 3 года назад

I just use Alexa with 1 echo dot, 1 flex & 4 smart plugs. Easy AND cheap! Alexa turns on my plugs, kettle, lamps, (could use smart bulbs for main lights but choose not to) controls my tv, controls projector apps including switching to my blink camera via voice control. Just after ideas to what else I could control? 🤔 😂😂 haha

@InfectedByEli 4 года назад

I'm sure someone has already pointed this out but ... instead of buying zigbee light switches you could just buy zigbee bulbs and have the added feature of changing the temperature/colour of the light. No unscrewing 240v switches, just change the bulb like we've been doing for decades.

@RichPyke 4 года назад

Pretty sure there are other thermostats that use opentherm. However, the problem is, opentherm is not compatible with Worcester Bosch boilers, which are probably the most common boilers (Worcester use their own version, there is an adapter though for those who really want opentherm). Basically, if you have a worcester boiler, get any alexa enabled thermostat. Also check ifttt if alexa doesnt directly support the stat.

@ihearttesla2333 4 года назад

Finally a clear step by step guide

@tristanwoolven 3 года назад

You just gave me way to many more ideas

@rif5561 4 года назад

Hello I have one addition for the thermostat option- Drayton wiser. It also has OpenTherm tech works with IFTTT, can be self-installed, and allows you to control individual radiators for a cheap price. Customer services are also great in helping you fix any issues. There a few niggles but overall it is a great system. Might be worth having a look at this in more detail. Happy to fill you in!

@Sunnucksboi 4 года назад

Got a broad link RM pro for Christmas, it’s amazing!

@tomdoherty8710 4 года назад

Me too but i cant get it to work with Alexa :( (i think it might be because of ios issues!)

@katesthgreat7552 3 года назад

Could you use the Amazon Echo Show 2nd Generation for your Zigbee Hub? I had it for about six months before I even realized it was a Zigbee Hub....lol

@Halloweenville 4 года назад

Really want to say Thank you so much for all the tips, tutorials, & reviews. Because of you i knew what to buy and how to get started automating our home, now i can turn tvs on / off using the broadlink mini's. Just installed some Zigbee bulbs and plugs to turn on and off lights.... I'm loving it, I find myself walking into a room just to ask Alexa to turn stuff on or off just for fun...lol and it's all thanks to your Wonderful advice. Thank you!

@paulhibbert 4 года назад

You're more than welcome! Thanks for the kind words ❤️

@chrissayles389 4 года назад

Look at Tado. They support OpenTherm. To me the best smart heating system. But can become a bit costly when getting radiator valves, extension kit and extra thermostat’s.

@skunkevs 4 года назад

Paul - I use a Wiser Heat Controller which works with Opentherm systems which works with "she who shall not be named" you can also fit individual radiator controls to each room and treat them as different zones. Works for me and is a fraction of the price of a Hive or Nest systems.

@lindamuvic8110 4 года назад

More or less had the success you promised on devices over the last two years, Thank You.

@nvugteveen 4 года назад

Nest is definitely not the only OT thermostat. Plugwise Anna does this as well, for example. Cheaper. Another great alternative to Smartthings is Homey.

@jz2188 4 года назад

Just got into smart homing after buying a load of Alexa and Google items in cyber monday sales, thank you for showing the way, this is going to be fun !

@RockinSG 4 года назад

Just purchased the Broadlink Pro thanks to your videos. I'm setting it up today? How do you stay in good shape never having to get out of bed or off the couch? 🙂

@ezpcgoescycling 4 года назад

Paul, I've followed you for about a year .....I started with an Alexa and an RM Pro after stumbling across your You Tube videos and I'm hooked.....Mostly TV, hive heating and lights as I've not had the cash to splash out on home security and blinds and things. I recently took the plunge to get a Hubitat.. but still haven't got round to setting it up properly....still figuring it out to be honest!

@WolvesHart79 3 года назад

Good video but I have to ask if the devices suggested, based on IF, are a hassle when line of sight is not possible. Especially for IF smart plugs...I would think having them behind furniture etc. would degrad communition reliability. I think that RF, without the need for line of sight, would be far more flexible.

@carter9722 3 года назад

Alexa has a whisper mode and you can text her commands now on the app. Try it out!

@erikvanderzanden8932 3 года назад

The Philips Hue Dimmer Switch is the only part of Hue you like it seems, good video enjoyed it!

@Nemesisakaphil 4 года назад

Drayton Wiser supports OpenTherm & gives you the ability to control temperature in individual rooms so superior to Nest & the radiator thermostats are one of the cheapest as well

@paulhibbert 4 года назад

Nice!! Thanks man, I'll check them out!

@YvanP 4 года назад

Thermosmart also supports OpenTherm, and also is listed as a skill in Alexa. ;-) (works like a charm in my house)

@andrewmorrison8033 4 года назад

Yeah but Drayton Wiser doesn't work like a charm outside of the house i can never get a remote connection to the Heat HUB R but if I try my Hive Lights from the same location the connection is instant with Wiser no remote connection is a deal breaker

@Nemesisakaphil 4 года назад

@@andrewmorrison8033 I have no problem connecting away from home, I didn't realise some people had problems

@andrewmorrison8033 4 года назад

@@Nemesisakaphil I have only once achieved a remote connection with the Wiser Heat Hub I have been away over Xmas and had numerous attempts which all failed to connect @Paul Hibbert we have progressed forward from Smart thermostat total heating to whole house smart heating using a smart thermostat and smart TRV's which give room by room control in my experience none of them tick all the boxes because of this at the moment I am using a hybrid of Drayton Wiser thermostat and TRV's and also Hive TRV's

@thegoodolddays8451 4 года назад

I have the Amazon Fire Cube and we just got an update and it is much, much better then it was. Love your Chanel.

@ElliotSCowan 3 года назад

Great vid Paul. Thinking of doing an updated one? Now Amazon have zigbee built into their devices, flicc can control alexa, nest and ring seem to suck (saw your video on Blurams), are smart light switches any better than they used to be and is the nest thermostat the best still? So many questions...ooo the zigbee

@fyom 3 года назад

Favorite Alexa feature nobody talks about is AI-driven Person Detection (as opposed to motion detection). Eliminates nuisance alarms.

@shawncey2424 4 года назад

I got a echo flex going to hook up a sound bar to it. Echo flex in the kitchen then hook up sound bar above cabinet and out od sight Great videos. Look forward to nedt one.

@davidparis4952 4 года назад

Hey Paul, your dad is absolutily right about the open therm capability. But check out the smart thermostat from tado, it has open therm too and is not nest!

@johnwang9914 3 года назад

What about the old X-10 systems where the signals were carried over the house power lines. Let's say you came across a box of those 50 year plus old devices for pennies, are there hubs that can control them rather than the simple timers they had or the serial port controller they had to control the system from a computer, keep in mind that a typical home are split phase power so either all the devices be on one side or the control signals repeated in the opposite line. From what I understand, X-10 is still around and you can still buy their plug sockets, and everything else new, so the old pre WiFi and pre-RF home automation is still possible.

@paulhibbert 3 года назад

You can trigger x10 using event ghost on a PC, and I found a really cool way to trigger event ghost with Alexa. There's a video on that in a week or so! 😊

@Zerodghjj 4 года назад

I have wall plugs/bulbs which don't need such old-timey tech like hubs/gateways. All you need to do is download app for device plugin and pair. Easy peasy lemon squeeze. But, I guess if you like retro stuff from November go right ahead.

@zwahiel 4 года назад

Have you tried a tado thermostat. It's also open therm and it learns way faster then the darn nest. Also a bit cheaper and you also have thermostat buttons ...

@whattheheck1437 3 года назад

Hello, can you please update this video with a 2021 edition showing newest and almost arrived products? Thank you.

@olepetterzalm7327 3 года назад

Hey @Paul, will there be a 2021 version of this video coming out? An can/should/will a Homey pro replace any of your recommended products?

@Freakiish 3 года назад

1 year later, would it be worth to do another one of these or is the 'meta' still generally the same?

@michaelgallagher7933 4 года назад

Pretty sure the Honeywell T6 smart thermostat works on Opentherm. Alexa, Google assist, ITTT . Also, it is battery operated making it wireless unlike the Nest which requires 12volt supply. And it's cheaper.

@left0verture 4 года назад

I came for the tech advice and stayed for that and the comedy. Great advice. Oh, and you’re a sick man, Mr. H. :-)

@originalslagos 4 года назад

Have you looked at Tado thermostat? That does OpenTherm

@rlwrgh 3 года назад

Off topic but I have not found a good solution for my home. I have a ton of lights in ceiling etc over 100 and about 20 light switches so either bulbs or switches become expensive. Probably better to do switches? What would you recommend as a whole house option for lights in this case.

@AruJP 4 года назад

YOU ARE MY HERO! I love when you say "why do I have to do *action* ? hahahhaa

@remyazharyyosef1811 4 года назад

Got all those but I'm using Z-wave, not Zigbee which is perfectly fine. As for switches, I'm using Ikea Tradfri system.

@ludovichoebanx4413 3 года назад

Hello, I bought some sonoff zigbee motion sensors, door contact and thermostat +hub. It work pretty well (except some low batteries). Surprisingly the thermostat is not recognized by alexa (only by the sonoff app). Are the other brand able to set routines based on temperature treshold? Also, my echo spot just died. Do you recommend the echo show? Very nice videos, thanks, Ludovic

@DCM2809 4 года назад

Another great video to help us choose the best gear... I already have some gear and try to improve my house, need a few things and I see your videos for inspiration. Keep the good work. Cheers from Portugal.

@richardfleming8825 4 года назад

There are loads of smart plugs,bulbs.etc that work without a hub.Smart life ,magic home etc, etc..Also harmony lets you use one remote for everything as well as activities to turn on and set inputs for different scenarios..Great video but there are much cheaper options than you suggest..I have every plug,light, radiator valve , thermostat,TV , vacuum,receiver all voice controlled and only 1hive hub..Keep up the good work but why would you change a light switch when you can just fit a Stand alone WiFi bulb ?..

@abrahamsir1746 4 года назад

No Ecobee?

@millbargefitz-hume8522 3 года назад

Oh you just gave me my green screen background lol

@demorippa 4 года назад

Ya I'm buying everything in this ideo

@grahamjones7814 4 года назад

Have you looked at LighttwaveRF, Light switches, Power Sockets, Heating, Thermostats, One system cut's out lots of different systems which you went through in the Video.

@Mike335is 3 года назад

could you possibly do a video on zigbee vs zwave ?? So far, zigbee seems to be more expensive than just using wifi... Or should I get a second wifi router just for my smart devices?

@Frankiebonez337 4 года назад

I got a Harmony remote hub for christmas and there touch screen remote the Harmony Elite. My mothers birthday is today and I bought her some IP outlets to use with her smart phone and an Echo Mini to control them. I was telling them to get the Broadlink Pro hub, I really like that idea. But what about a remote and not just the app to control it like the harmony hub? Can you do that with the Broadlink Pro? Hopefully you'll see this. Cheers mate! Subbed :)

@flyingdutchbird 4 года назад

For an alternative to the Nest thermostat, you might want to check out Honeywell Evohome. It is a bit more of an outlay, but it allows you to treat each room as a separate zone, controlling the temperature in each separately. So the money you save not heating rooms you're not using as much will pay for your initial outlay eventually... I hope... ;) I love mine and it is compatible with OpenTherm :)

@kcbc9037 4 года назад

I see that hot rod deluxe back there 🎸🤘🏻

@paulhibbert 4 года назад

It's a nice amp! 😊

@rachelcarlton2193 4 года назад

Great video. Have you tried Tado thermostat, which is opentherm compatible? Great system we find.

@rambansal5091 4 года назад

Tado thermostat does opentherm too

@amortieretro8392 4 года назад

Just discovered your channel, one of the best on youtube if not the best, you make automation quite fun man! I do have a stupid question though : is there a problem if, instead of installing a smart switch light, I let my normal switch light on and control a smart bulb directly to switch the light on and off? is it consuming electricity or something? Wouldn´t having both, the smart switch and the smart bulb, be redundant and more expensive for nothing? Keep those videos coming mate!

@andysmith9140 4 года назад

Heatmiser is opentherm, works with alexa, Google, siri, ifttt........ Not bad, I have it and it works great. Blinding video as always

@martinborgenby4047 4 года назад

Good video as always! 👍 I’m currently looking at replacing my Vera Secure with something new and has been looking at Homey Pro but your recomendation of Hubitat have made me glance at the Hubitat C7 aswell. (Homey is a bit expensive I think) Wich one of those two would you choose and why? Whats your thoughts about Homey?

@stephanielynch7493 2 года назад

Do you have a zigbee for noobs tutorial? Including how hubs etc work? Your videos are great but I’m struggling on how to understand how to use Alexa with hub with zigbee etc.

@shanenorth100 4 года назад

Hey Paul, another great vid. I completley agree with your summary of whats wrong with Nest, have you considered the Drayton Wiser system? It supports opentherm, has a great app, allows you to zone your house room by room (so you only heat a room when it needs heating & therefor saving money). It also fits your "do it as cheaply as possible" philosophy when compared the Honeywell evohome for example. The starter kit of hub, room therm and two TRV controls are sold on Amazon for under £200. I'm not linked to drayton but have installed this in my house and after 3 months use can highly recommed it.

@Toody27 3 года назад

Alexa whisper mode : 👁👄👁 Also alexa : yk we have Bluetooth

@isabeaureyes8293 4 года назад

I love your videos! Gosund works perfectly well with Alexa. Voice command has gotten me hooked

@pedrogodinez117 4 года назад

Hi Paul, I wonder if you could help me with some questions regarding the RM pro vs Smartthings hub. *I understand that the RM works with infrared remote and RF, but I do not know if if works similar that the smartthings hub regarding that we are able to connect every device that use WIFI into this product. I reviewed some videos and one of the pros of smarthings hub is that avoid to saturated the WIFI network due to all the WIFI devices connect to the hub and then the hub to the router. *If the answer of the question above is do not work similar can we have the 2 devices (RM and HUB) ? and how it would work. Do we connect the RM the the HUB, vise versa or should work separately? Thanks, PD- Sorry if my English, I am still learning...

@prestotechreviews8871 4 года назад

Have an echo dot 3rd gen in my living room plugged into logitech z623 speakers. Really good sound for casual listening.

@andrewl9020 4 года назад

Honeywell Evohome now supports OpenTherm. Its costs way more that Nest or Hive but offer a massive amount of flexibility. I've had this for around 4 years and its brilliant but it is expensive.

@andrewl9020 4 года назад

It also works with Alexa

@anthonys555 4 года назад

+1 for evohome. I've had this for a few years. Just had a new Baxi boiler installed and I got the opentherm receiver to go with it.

@sinbrad 4 года назад

Do you still support the broadlink products? What is better if any between this and RM4 Pro Model? Thanks

@Sunnucksboi 4 года назад

If you’re in the UK and need a new boiler, I’d really recommend Boxt. Their boilers are dirt cheap and they connect to Alexa via honeywell.

@duffield2000 4 года назад

Hey Paul. Take a look into tado for thermostat. I have this along with individual radiator stats. What a fantastic system

@alfblack2 4 года назад

Nice, A needed end of year summary. Should be an annual vid. Although story went dark fast. lol

@Deanrwp 3 года назад

Hi Paul, I love your awesome sense humour with your Smart Home reviews! Merry Christmas 🎄 🎅🏻😊

@paulhibbert 3 года назад

Thanks man, and happy Christmas to you!

@realbartie 4 года назад

Nice one Paul. If you get time, take a look at the Honeywell EvoHome Smart Thermostat which also does OpenTherm and has nothing to do with Google :) You can also control on a room by room basis. I've got 3 on 3 boilers so can recommend it!

@ukmonkeyman1979 4 года назад

Drayton wiser supports opentherm and multi zone

@philje123 4 года назад

I previously used the Nest thermostat before I knew about opentherm. It irritated me that I still had to set the radiator/boiler temp on the boiler and it would literally just click on and off. Wasn't saving any money on the heating. I looked into it and discovered opentherm and that my boiler had it. It was an amazing deference. The boiler would ramp up and down dynamically and the nest would regulate the temperature required from the boiler. It's then we started making savings. So if you have a boiler without opentherm then you probably won't make any savings.

@littlebit670 4 года назад

We have 2 Harmony Hubs because they were on sale at Best Buy. Does the Broadlink work with the Google Assistant, because I don’t use Ale*a.

@romeozanelato401 4 года назад

Nice vídeo.. it's possible use only fire stick to control a TV without something like broadlink ?

@tonysanderson7741 4 года назад

Hope you had a good Christmas Paul, question : Have you ever dabbled with Hassio Home Assistant + Rasp Pi, I use for all of my home automation also great to consolidate all of your smart devices into one dashboard and well supported integration. I've never looked back since on boarding it into my smart home. The only downside is it won't be for everyone as you have to have some degree of tech knowledge.

@HydroKyl240COG 4 года назад

Do you not have a mesh WiFi system? I rock smartthings mesh with plume, but I believe that isn’t the best system atm. However, it is a hub and mesh all in one. I would LOVE to see your thoughts on this, or a related review. Something

@PwrSrg 4 года назад

Hey Paul, quick question. Almost 6 months later, would you still buy the original RM Pro, or the newer RM4 Pro? Or maybe even the newer RM4 Mini or RM4C instead? I cannot find much info on the RM4 line, but what is odd is that both of the Pro's are mostly unavailable. Thoughts? Thanks!

@daztheman552 4 года назад

I have lightwaverf for my heating, and sockets, got some one a 4 way extension from screwfix, you can switch on x4 plugs and the USBs 4.1amp on/off at £30 going to get myself one, what do you all think about the Yale door lock ?

@morsecodereviews1553 3 года назад

Great thanks! now I wanna buy ALL the things =)D

@daboshman 4 года назад

Great video. What do you think about a smart video doorbell?

@mkj_1416 4 года назад

Agree with it BUT why not use the Wi-Fi vers much easier and all the function with the additional zibe box

@shanewilburn5164 4 года назад

Just getting into home automation. Have finally decided on ZigBee or Zwave. Really leaning Zwave but any sway one way or the other from you fine folks would be greatly appreciated. What do you think? 2300 Sg Ft brand new home.

@paulhibbert 4 года назад

In most countries Zigbee is far more readily available. That would be my recommendation 😊

@paulnash7061 4 года назад

Cool vid. On opentherm, Tado are on there as well, IMHO a better thermostat.

@djjedmashups 4 года назад

Can you control cheap normal RF sockets using Samsung smart hub? Google home keeps telling me she can't reach IHC haha but she still works just annoys me when she says she can't reach it