Ultimate Guide to Starting and Growing a Smart Home
Whether you are a smart home beginner or expert, here’s how to build a smart home. I get a lot of questions about where to get started or what’s compatible. This video walks you through step-by-step so you can easily add devices and automations to your home.
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SmartThings hub:
Gryphon router:
– LIGHT SWITCHES-
Kasa:
Lutron Caseta:
Inovelli
Zooz:
Brilliant:
-LIGHT BULBS-
LIFX:
Yeelight:
Philips Hue:
Ikea Tradfri:
Sengled:
-DOORBELLS, CAMS, DISPLAYS-
Eufy 2K:
Ring Pro:
Echo Show:
Nest Hello:
Nest Hub Max:
Eufy Outdoor Cam:
Blink Cameras:
-SMART LOCKS-
Schlage Connect:
Schlage Encode:
-THERMOSTATS-
Nest:
Honeywell T9:
Ecobee:
-OTHERS-
Roborock S6 Pure vacuum:
Rachio sprinkler controller:
MyQ garage controller:
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0:00 Intro
0:18 IFTTT
0:45 Alexa/Google
1:39 Hubs
2:34 Light switches
3:52 Light bulbs
5:26 Doorbells
6:29 Cameras
7:11 Smart locks
7:56 Thermostats
8:50 Vacuums
9:21 Sprinkler controller
9:39 Smart garage
10:14 Compatibility
11:01 Creepy grandma
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Song titled Absolute Terror by Nihilore
Song titled The End by EVA
Disclaimer: Smart Home Solver was sent several devices in this video for previous unbiased reviews. As always, our opinions are 100% our own and not influenced. We have never been paid for any reviews.

This video was just scratching the surface of what to look for when getting started! If you have any questions feel free to ask them, or if you’re a smart home expert give your best advice below. 👏 And thanks so much for watching.
That twist was unexpected!
I’ve watched this more than once.
Such a unique video concept.
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