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Welcome to A Smarter Home Canada I'm Joe@ASHC and this is a channel where you can watch an old nerd learn how to make his home more automated, convenient and efficient. Here, you will find reviews, tutorials and tips on smart home products, lights, cameras, speakers, thermostats and more. You will also discover how to integrate these products with voice assistants, and create routines and scenes that suit your lifestyle. Whether you are new to smart home technology or an experienced user, I hope you will find something useful and interesting on this channel. So, subscribe and hit the bell icon to get notified of new videos, and don’t forget to leave a comment and share your feedback. Thanks for joining us at A Smarter Home Canada!
Aqara Door and Window Sensor P2 - The First Matter Based Smart Home Product I Have Installed
It's 2024 and Matter is here! This will be the first Matter product I will introduce to my smart home. It's the Aqara Door and Window Sensor P2 w/Matter, Although I will review the product and test it out this is more about my first experience with the Matter Smart Home Standard.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:02 Moving on From Wi-Fi
01:51 Unboxing
02:41 Setup and Installing to Google Home
04:07 What about Amazon Alexa
04:32 How to Use Both Amazon and Google Together with Matter
05:30 Aqara Door and Window Sensor P2 Speed Test
07:39 Thoughts on Matter
09:05 Outro and A Song
Thanks For Watching Be Sure to Subscribe for More Smart Home Reviews.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:02 Moving on From Wi-Fi
01:51 Unboxing
02:41 Setup and Installing to Google Home
04:07 What about Amazon Alexa
04:32 How to Use Both Amazon and Google Together with Matter
05:30 Aqara Door and Window Sensor P2 Speed Test
07:39 Thoughts on Matter
09:05 Outro and A Song
Thanks For Watching Be Sure to Subscribe for More Smart Home Reviews.
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Watch My Other Smart Home and Gadget Videos Here:
www.youtube.com/@asmarterhomecanada/videos
Follow on:
Threads: @asmarterhomecanada
Email Contact :
ASmarterHomeCanada@gmail.com
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Donate to the Beer Fund:
www.paypal.me/JoeASHC
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Links Below might lead to me receiving a commission from your purchase:
Aqara Door and Window Sensor p2 on Amazon:
amzn.to/4e8ZiKm
Govee Referral Link:
cagovee.refr.cc/joecrawford
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Turning Alexa Canadian. Change These Settings to Have a More Canadian Friendly Smart Home Assistant
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I just got my first Amazon Alexa device, the Echo Spot 2024. Now it's time to change the settings to make this new smart assistant a little more Canadian. Follow these instructions and your Amazon Alexa Devices can be Canadian too! #ehlexa 0:00 Intro 01:59 Changing Measurements 03:19 Other Settings to Change 4:30 Outro Link to Amazon Echo Spot 2024 Unbox, Setup, and impressions : ua-cam.com/vid...
The Brand New Amazon Alexa Echo Spot 2024. The New Smart Alarm Clock You've Been Waiting For!
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Considering Switching from Google Home Mini to the Brand New 2024 Amazon Echo Spot? Thinking about upgrading your bedside assistant? In this video, we'll be taking a closer first look at the all-new Echo Spot from Amazon and see if it can replace your Google Home Mini. The Echo Spot boasts a vibrant display, improved sound quality, and all the perks of Alexa. We'll explore its features, set it ...
Chipolo One Point - New Android Tracker Built For the Google Find My Device Network. Does it Work?
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Chipolo ONE Point: Find Your Essentials with Ease.... Kinda..... In this video, we explore the brand-new Chipolo One Point. Designed to keep up with our busy lives, this compact tracker is perfect for those moments when you misplace your keys, wallet, or other essentials. We test the device both local and with the Android’s Find My Device app. I'll guide you through the simple setup process, en...
Stop Leaving the Lights On! Kasa Smart Motion Detection Light Switch Will Automatically Turn Off!
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Do you have rooms in your house that everyone forgets to turn the lights off? If so watch this video as we check out the easy to install TP-link Kasa Smart Light Switch With Motion Detection Model KS200M, I guess the M stands for Motion. Make your lights smarter without a high cost. You might even save money in the long run. 00:00 Intro 00:33 Unboxing 01:25 Installing the Smart Light Switch 03:...
Wyze Cam v4 Review: Upgrade Your Smart Home with 2K, Spotlight & More!(Wyze Cam v2/v3 Owners)
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Wyze just launched their Wyze Cam v4! But is it worth upgrading from your v2 or v3 camera? This video dives into the new features like 2K resolution, Smart Focus, a built-in spotlight, and improved color night vision to see if the Wyze Cam v4 lives up to the hype. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:17 Unboxing 03:10 App Setup 04:30 Smart Focus 05:52 Indoor Testing 07:35 Outdoor Daylight Testing 09:45 Outd...
Google Removed The Wake Up To Media Alarm Feature - Here's How You Can Get It Back With Automations
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2024 has been off to a rocky start for Google Home users. With the removal of 17 Google Smart Home features so far. This video shows you how you can get back the media alarm routine so you can once again wake up to music. Using the home.google.com scripting function I'll show you how you can bring back this feature with a little creative scripting (mostly). #smarthome #googlehome #scripting #au...
A Simple Power Saving Smart Home Automation You Need In Your Smart Home Right Now!
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Today I'm going to make a must have Smart Home Routine/Automation using both Google Home and Alexa that will help solve some of your excess power consumption. Many of your rechargeable gadgets don't need to charge 24 hours a day to maintain peak performance. Using Smart power bars, plugs, and the power of automations you can reduce your hydro electrical bill. Let's make our smart homes a little...
A Smarter Outdoor Decorative Light For Your Patio. Elevate Your Space With Govee H7033 String Bulbs!
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A Smarter Outdoor Decorative Light For Your Patio. Elevate Your Space With Govee H7033 String Bulbs!
Make a Star Trek Red Alert Automation the Smarter Way Using the Google Home Help Me Script Editor.
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Make a Star Trek Red Alert Automation the Smarter Way Using the Google Home Help Me Script Editor.
How to Cast Your MetaQuest 3 In 2024: A Smarter Way To Share VR
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How to Cast Your MetaQuest 3 In 2024: A Smarter Way To Share VR
The Tragically Hip - Another Video That Has Nothing To Do With My Next Smart Home Video
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The Tragically Hip - Another Video That Has Nothing To Do With My Next Smart Home Video
Eufy Dual Camera Doorbell E340 - A Smarter Video Doorbell With Package Detection
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Eufy Dual Camera Doorbell E340 - A Smarter Video Doorbell With Package Detection
The Robertson Screw! The Smarter Canadian Screw
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The Robertson Screw! The Smarter Canadian Screw
Did your Google Home or Google Home Mini Stop Working in early December 2023? You're not alone!
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Did your Google Home or Google Home Mini Stop Working in early December 2023? You're not alone!
New Govee Smart Christmas Tree Lights H70C1: Review and Setup Upgrade Your Christmas Tree Decor
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New Govee Smart Christmas Tree Lights H70C1: Review and Setup Upgrade Your Christmas Tree Decor
Scripting Simple Automations With Google Automations - @ASmarterHomeCanada #GoogleHome #automation
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Scripting Simple Automations With Google Automations - @ASmarterHomeCanada #GoogleHome #automation
A Smarter Wireless Android Auto Setup - Go Wireless with AAWireless #AAWireless #smarthome
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A Smarter Wireless Android Auto Setup - Go Wireless with AAWireless #AAWireless #smarthome
100ft LED Lights Garage Install - Govee RGBIC 100ft LED
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100ft LED Lights Garage Install - Govee RGBIC 100ft LED
Prepping for a Cuba Vacation. Smart ideas to make a beach vacay a little better.
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Prepping for a Cuba Vacation. Smart ideas to make a beach vacay a little better.
Import Custom Scenes Govee Curtain Lights - ASHC
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Import Custom Scenes Govee Curtain Lights - ASHC
A Smarter Camera Setup - Wyze Camera Home Setup - Including a Skycam and Birdcam
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A Smarter Camera Setup - Wyze Camera Home Setup - Including a Skycam and Birdcam
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 - A Smarter Motion Sensor
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Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 - A Smarter Motion Sensor
A Smarter Curtain Light Canada - Govee Curtain Lights
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A Smarter Curtain Light Canada - Govee Curtain Lights
I eat eggs
The new echo spot doesn’t have a camera nor can it display video. The original could do all that. I was excited at first, but now I’m not.
Yeah they probably should have ditched the spot designation and give it a new name.
Awesome ... camping to see your night skycam with the v4 ... thank you
Unfortunately I've yet to capture anything, we just finished the Perseid meteor shower and didn't capture a single event. Hopefully conditions are better for the October showers.
Thank you for the Great Vid! I'm going to giv'em a go.
Have they withstand rain, and wind after 5 months?
Snow, heavy rain, ice storm, +30 deg temperature under blazing sunlight. They have done it all. Every LED is still working. The only thing I have noticed is that there is a lot of drooping/wire expansion on really hot days.
Brilliant. Thank you.
Hey! Thanks for watching!
Bro your nails are blue like girls do! 2:12
You have better nails than my one😁
Just curious...why not Home Assistant?
I'm just not that smart, plus I don't think I'd look good dry humping the air.
Its a complete waste of money...but hey, its your money. Amazon just keeps on redesigning and not bother innovating. I have a few ideas on how this product can be improved on, but Amazon are not interested. I suspect that this device will end up in secondhand shops, priced at £10-£20 within a year.
Good gosh! NO!
I tried the Chipolo... Doesn't work on the Google Find My Network. I never got an location update, and i did hide it in a very busy shopping mall
I'm still getting nothing unless my phone is near. Nothing from the find my device network so far.
Do you wear a bra and panty also ?
Do you feel that insecure about yourself?
@@asmarterhomecanada yes very much please help me get out of this situation…please give me your nailpaint
Not going back to the clock or at least having the option to turn on/off would really annoy the shit out of me.
Let's hope they fix this.
What is with the finger nails 💅
#malepolish
🤣🤣🤣
Hey Canada, nice video! First, you should cut the pieces where they join-makes for a much better look than the mess you made. Rookie mistake. Also, for just $69, you could've gotten quarter round diffusers for a major upgrade. Guess you didn't know about them since they weren't in your comparison. It's never too late to modify! I never get tired of watching newbies talk like they're pros. Cracks me up. Still though-good video.
Oh, I've never claimed to be a Pro anything. Lol. Thanks for the comment.
Omg, so by default this function is set to off. Google fuvked up again
I like Pebblebee more. It has a led light you can turn on. Also it is rechargeable
I like the idea of it being rechargeable, I might test them out once the Find My Device Network is working better.
@@asmarterhomecanada i want to put it on my cat 😅
The title of your video is "How to Cast TO Your MetaQuest 3" but what you are explaining is how to cast FROM the Meta Quest 3! That's a completely different subject.
Whoops, I think when I was putting the title in I was over the letter limit and had to re arrange the wording. Must have not taken out the "to" my mistake, it's fixed now.
I bought them for 11$
Holy crap that's a deal, will you tell us where?
Saw this post today on Reddit www.reddit.com/r/Chipolo/comments/1dy8x3f/according_to_chipolo_it_is_illegal_to_attempt_to/?
Wtf… why are you’re nails done like a female?
Never trust a clown that wears fingernail Polish.
dude, your mixer volume is way too low!
Thanks for the info, I can never tell, I've lost some hearing and must be overcompensating.
Thanks for the review. I've been waiting for a few of these reviews. I too Have purchased them and still waiting to receive mine. Your results were as I expected. Because I've been following this and being out in the real world There is not many pings yet, but what I was wondering is if you were walking around on a day trip and drop your keys somewhere. Would you be able to find them after you got home? So the point is, do they stay connected to your phone long Enough to get a reasonable Location on the last time You had it near you.
As far as I can tell it does give you a last seen location, once it's off the network. I left one at work and it gave me a last location and time seen at.
@@asmarterhomecanada Another good test would be for your son to take a tracker and your phone keep your phone in his pocket, hide the tracker somewhere, come back to you and give you the phone to try and find the tracker.
Instead of creating two separate routines couldn't you just add a "Wait" step under "Alexa will" for two hours and then add the final step to turn all the plugs off?
Ha, you are %100 correct, that would be the better way to do that.
What is the serial numb3r
Do you mean the model number?
Let's all try leaving daily feedback to bring back media alarms
I'm with you!
How many LEDs per segment?
Hey great video on the curtain lights. Question. I was thinking of hanging mine either somewhat horizontal or even diagonal going down a stairwell or possibly across a ceiling. If I were to do that do you have control over the orientation of the display...like can you rotate the image on the curtain lights or does the image have to be in a fixed up & down style position? Hopefully you can answer that question. Thanks again!
Unfortunately they hang in one direction only. You can't swap horizontal to vertical. If you only make your own patterns or stick with one colour it might work but I'm not sure how easy they would be to hang up.
@@asmarterhomecanada well thank you for the information. I probably won't do the stairwell thing then but I might put it up on the ceiling. They do look cool though!
Here is the full script use it as you will. Let me know what improvements you have made! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- metadata: name: Play Media to Wake up Colton # Choose a short name that summarizes important starters and actions, like “Sunset lights”. description: A Automation to Wake up Colton Weekdays for School with Music # Write a detailed description that includes everything the automation does, like “At sunset, on weekdays, close blinds, turn on lights to 50%, and play the sunset playlist on certain speakers.” automations: # “starters” and “actions” are required; “conditions” are optional. # Use Ctrl + Space to see autocomplete suggestions. # ---- STARTERS ---- # # Starters describe events that will start the automation. # To add more than one starter, duplicate the "- type" section under "starters". # If you add multiple starter events, any one of them happening will start the automation. starters: - type: time.schedule # Required. Time to schedule automation. Accepts either clock time (10:00:00 AM, with seconds optional, or in a 24 hour format), or 'sunrise' or 'sunset', with an optional offset ('sunrise+10m', for instance) at: 07:55 # HH:MM (24 hours format). Adjust time as needed # Optional. Days of the week to run automation on. weekdays: - MON - TUE - WED - THU - FRI # ---- ACTIONS ---- # # Actions will start when a starter event takes place and all conditions are met. # Actions will start in the order they appear in the script and with any delay specified. # To add more than one action, duplicate the "- type" section under "actions". actions: - type: device.command.OnOff # Turn the device on or off. # Whether to turn the device on or off. on: true devices: - Colton Light 1 - Colton's Room - Colton Light 2 - Colton's Room - Colton Light 3 - Colton's Room - Colton's Light Strip - Colton's Room - type: device.command.ColorAbsolute # Sets the color to the specified hue. When the color is set on a device that is off, the device powers on, and the [`OnOffState.state`](./on_off_state) changes to reflect this. Likewise, when brightness is set to 0, the device powers off and the [`OnOffState.state`](./on_off_state) changes accordingly. # Color to set. color: name: white devices: - Colton Light 1 - Colton's Room - Colton Light 2 - Colton's Room - Colton Light 3 - Colton's Room - type: device.command.BrightnessAbsolute # Adjust device absolute brightness. When brightness is set to any value greater than 0, if the device is off, it powers on, and the [`OnOffState.state`](./on_off_state) changes to reflect that the device is on. Likewise, when brightness is set to 0, the device powers off and the [`OnOffState.state`](./on_off_state) changes accordingly. # New brightness percentage. brightness: 100 devices: - Colton Light 1 - Colton's Room - Colton Light 2 - Colton's Room - Colton Light 3 - Colton's Room - type: device.command.SetVolume # Set the volume of a given device. # The target volume level. volumeLevel: 95 devices: Colton's Room Speaker - Colton's Room - type: assistant.command.OkGoogle okGoogle: Play my Wake Up Colton Playlist on UA-cam Music devices: Colton's Room Speaker - Colton's Room - type: time.delay # Adjust duration as needed. Supported units: sec, min, hour for: 25min - type: device.command.SetVolume # Set the volume of a given device. # The target volume level. volumeLevel: 50 devices: Colton's Room Speaker - Colton's Room
Just to say-I love your nails! That color is 🔥!
Thank you! #MalePolish
Hi, thanks for the nice video! I wanted to ask you, do you receive notifications with the photo of the person they pass by without ringing? In this model I noticed a slowdown that the doorbell uses to capture the image of those who pass in front and sometimes if they pass in a hurry or don't stop in front they don't even take the photo or start the recording.....there is something to do set yet or is this model just like this? I had eufy video doorbell T8200311 wired but it caught everyone even people who were passing by quickly...
I do get "Human Alerts" when someone comes up to the camera, or walks past the front door within about 2-3 meters. I think you have to turn on that type of notification in the app. If you click on the video feed and then settings It's under motion detection. I hope that is what you're looking for.
Thanks for the video! I didn't understand one thing, should the chime in the box be configured after the doorbell or before? Is it only used to receive the sound when the doorbell is pressed, or does it also act as a wifi extension? Thank you
I did the chime after the doorbell. Since they install separately as two different devices in the Eufy App, I don't think it should matter what order you install them.
J'y étais au moment de la construction des hôtels....cela a vraiment changé en bien.....Bravo 🙂
No Travel To Cuba . Cuba Estado Fallido !
¿Y la gente? ¿A los cubanos no les gusta el mar...? El socialismo es pobreza y tristeza, solo los gobernantes y dictadores no lo sufren pero tampoco ellos lo disfrutan... NO PUEDEN... Se tienen que esconder de sus ciudadanos...
I find often times, these govee outdoor "waterproof" lights get destroyed during the first time they're out on a cloudy day. Any idea how waterproof these are?
I haven't had any problem with these yet and we have had a mix of snow, freezing rain, sleet, and hard downpours.
@@asmarterhomecanada that's good to know, thanks! I have the older model and had to have it replaced several times (luckily they provided them for free) Ended up having to seal them with a silicon sealant in order to use them outside
Nice video man. The help me script is a really nice feature for beginners, it's still kinda hard to find information for script editor.
Glad to hear that! I plan to do more once some new features get released... If there are going to be new features, You never know with Google.
@@asmarterhomecanada yeah lol. We’re going to start seeing people using sports betting apps to bet on what google kills next.
How to use running lights options in this strip light ? Can you share some DIY ?
Let me look into that and I'll let you know what one I used in the video
Thank you so much 😊
@@asmarterhomecanadadid you get chance to find it ?
@@jeeva000was it this effect you were looking for? RGB Stack DIY from H6117 #RGBIC Jrietz41-10/24/2023 ? Do a search in the user DIYs for the above. If that's not it let me know at what time the effect is you're trying to replicate.
@@asmarterhomecanadamy bad I ordered the wrong strip light 😢H613E_568
Comment below on your favorite colour combinations!
Use the angle mount to prevent washout
I do plan to try that in the spring, my concern is that it's going to completely remove the driveway and the walkway from its field of view. I may just 3D print my own mounting block to get it out past the wall.
The diy’s that people add. There is a main page in your own personal diy that displays others uploaded gifs. You just click on them and it loads up. No downloading required.
If you use the angle wedge to point the camera away from the wall a little, I found it greatly improved my experience.
I am going to try that when I hardwire the doorbell in the spring.
Update from January 14, 2024: Meta has restored casting via Chromecast, writes community manager Ryanality in the official Meta Quest community forum (see link in the sources): "We restored casting from Meta Quest headsets to Chromecast. Note that this feature is not fully supported and may not work properly for everyone. We recommend casting to a phone or computer instead for the best experience. Thanks for helping us make Meta Quest better for everyone and we will continue exploring ways to improve the casting experience going forward."
Update from January 14, 2024: Meta has restored casting via Chromecast, writes community manager Ryanality in the official Meta Quest community forum (see link in the sources): "We restored casting from Meta Quest headsets to Chromecast. Note that this feature is not fully supported and may not work properly for everyone. We recommend casting to a phone or computer instead for the best experience. Thanks for helping us make Meta Quest better for everyone and we will continue exploring ways to improve the casting experience going forward."
One question, did you join the 2 strips or did you synchronize them with the application?One question, did you join the 2 strips or did you synchronize them with the application?
They came hooked together.
I finally heard back from google support and it looks like they are giving store credit for people who have been impacted from the Dec Update. It took awhile but yesterday they got me to send in a picture of the serial # from the bottom of the unit, and today they said I would receive store credit for the unit. Talk to support if you have had this problem it did take almost a month but it look like something is being done about it. Anyone else have got a response yet?
would that adhesive tape on the roll peal pff my wall white paint if i sis remove the rgbic strip?
There's always that risk.
I've been in contact with Google Support waiting to hear back from the 1/3/2023