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  • Опубліковано 25 сер 2024

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  • @WhiteysWickedWorkshop
    @WhiteysWickedWorkshop 6 років тому +2

    Thanks Taylor you make my life easier by doing all the homework. I'm fresh getting into the smart home thing and it is sooooo addicting. Thanks for all that you do its truly appreciated!

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  5 років тому

      Addicting it is! Happy to help

  • @BallsworthBallsbury
    @BallsworthBallsbury 6 років тому +2

    Taylor, thank you for putting so much time and effort into this video... it shows! Great info, great presentation. Cheers

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому

      +BallsworthBallsbury I really enjoy the video production process, especially editing. Thanks for the kind words :)

  • @overthetopcargotrailerjerr2278
    @overthetopcargotrailerjerr2278 6 років тому

    Thanks Taylor , you make great videos, please remember some of the people buying this stuff are older folks and sometimes you jump around pretty fast for us to keep up. lol
    When my dad was going to General Comand staff college for Majors ( going to become lt cornels ) in the army , i looked at his books and said wtf ....these are all written at 8th grade level...
    he laughed and said thats how the army writes them , so everybody can understand ... .

  • @bobhorner8271
    @bobhorner8271 6 років тому

    Hi Taylor ... great information ... very simple yet in depth explanation of ActionTiles configuration. I'm current building a wood cabinet for my kitchen that I'll be using to mount a couple of flat panel displays running Action Tiles. So I'll definitely be referencing this video for my Action Tiles setup. Also, seriously ... your video quality has gone waaaay up. Nice job on the editing and transitions .... Its very professional.
    As an IT web designer, one thing I'd recommend on the layout of the panel buttons is to have the top row of every page consist exclusively of buttons that link to other panels, with the upper left button always reserved as a 'home page' button. That way the top row will always be the navigation row. This will give other people that use your panels a very consistent, and thus easier to use navigation experience.

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому

      +Bob Horner Thank you! I've been working hard learning new editing techniques so I'm glad it's being recognized!
      And thank you for the suggestion on panel configuration. I will definitely keep that in mind

  • @shahidsyed1081
    @shahidsyed1081 2 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @sarasagar76
    @sarasagar76 4 роки тому

    Hello sir..
    I am your big fan....
    I watch yours each and every videos....
    You always provide good informative content...

  • @gupttura2766
    @gupttura2766 3 роки тому

    awesome...easy to do. So one would need Smart things, Action tile and Fully Kiosk browser to set this up?

  • @PERRYS_PROPS
    @PERRYS_PROPS 5 років тому +1

    How do I delay the alarm siren to give me time to enter the house? Also wished there was a visual or audio countdown on/from the panel after setting the alarm and when reentering the house

  • @phillysonthehill
    @phillysonthehill 6 років тому

    Thank you Taylor have a happy Fathers day

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому

      Thank you! Same to you (maybe) sorry for the late response.

    • @phillysonthehill
      @phillysonthehill 6 років тому

      No problem. Keep on doing great vids

  • @zotastevens1771
    @zotastevens1771 Рік тому

    Does action tiles works with the new smartthings station

  • @Pitchblack98
    @Pitchblack98 5 років тому +2

    Coupon code has expired... Guess I'll give the trial a shot and see how it goes.

  • @mortenvstrgrd
    @mortenvstrgrd 4 роки тому

    It seems like my Modes in ST is not the same as on AT. there is no sync betveen them? why not...

  • @RajanKannan11
    @RajanKannan11 6 років тому +4

    Thanks Taylor for creating this video. appreciate your help. Can you show me a demo to add a video camera to action tiles and displaying the camera feed. This is the most commonly asked question in all forums. Thank you.

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому +1

      +Rajan Kannan I would love to - except I don't have any cameras to add :)

    • @bubbasreviews5295
      @bubbasreviews5295 6 років тому +3

      TaylorTech Someone send Taylor a camera!!! 😁😁😁. Your videos are looking better and better. You should try one of those $20 cameras. I'm sure if you got a tied in with SmartThings via actiontiles, it would be a very popular video.

  • @ervinwoodard3643
    @ervinwoodard3643 5 років тому +1

    Is there a way to make a tile for my echo dot? I want to be able to walk up to my tablet and push a tile to start my music.

  • @jamegrabham9992
    @jamegrabham9992 6 років тому +1

    Great video Taylor.... thanks..:)

  • @niravniel561
    @niravniel561 3 роки тому

    Hi, how do you create live view of weather, and if you know, how to get live feed for my Wyze cameras.
    Thanks a lot

  • @RelaxAndChillNow
    @RelaxAndChillNow 5 років тому

    Thank you! Great vid.

  • @TheBostonCelticFan0
    @TheBostonCelticFan0 4 роки тому

    Hey ,great video - what alarm system do you use ?

  • @cedric.b
    @cedric.b 3 роки тому

    What is with OpenHab

  • @josematos3182
    @josematos3182 5 років тому

    Thanks for the video. How can I setup my philips hue system?

  • @joshuafarid3996
    @joshuafarid3996 6 років тому

    this is a great demo, I have been searching for a solution to install a smart home system on a project that we are doing and looks like this might be the fit. However, I wanted to know is there anything out there that will allow me to use the existing speakers setup for an old Nutone intercom system? I want to place the touch screen panels all around the house but want to utilize the speakers that are all around the house for entertainment and music broadcast. I would really appreciate any guidance you can give!

  • @retiredfdnyhm1
    @retiredfdnyhm1 6 років тому

    Hi Taylor, Like your videos. Can you help me, having a problem setting up shortcuts to open apps and cannot figure out how to have my local weather displayed. Thanks

  • @Beetle_Bailey
    @Beetle_Bailey 5 років тому

    Thanks for the info, I like your UA-cam channel

  • @luisphillips818
    @luisphillips818 6 років тому

    Greetings from Panama taylor great content, my question is does the tablet would be enable to operate other programs since is working as a wall panel
    Please explain

  • @denisgrabocka1269
    @denisgrabocka1269 6 років тому +1

    +TaylorTech Well i am working on my action tiles panels i have 2 Android tablets (kitchen and home office), 2 Android TVs (living room and a bedroom), a smart display hooked up to a RaspberryPi3 (hallway), an amazon fireTV stick (master bedroom), a media room windows media server, and a Magic/smart mirror (iFrame) (bathroom) .... i am decked up with action tile controls :) :)
    My questions however are .....i see that you got like a big tile button or gif lets say 4X4 and than 2 smaller tiles of 2X2 in 2 rows right on top of each other on the same tile set parallel to the big tile...how do you do that (Like for example at 1:09 on your video you have a big switch tile and a weather radar that are pretty large and than 2 rows of tiles in between those)??
    Also the biggest size i see now for a tile is 3X3 how can you go larger than that ??
    The tile icon styles on tile settings are very limited and i can not seem to find icons like the garage door you have there or lock unlock are those somethings that are routinely updated by action tiles people or do us as end users have any control over them other than the options on "tile settings"
    Any pointers on good media sources like weather radar, gifs etc ... how do you extract the radar part only form your local news channels website??
    Thank you and keep the good videos coming .... once i have the majority of home automation set up and programmed, (right now i am dealing with setting up the infrastructure) i will make a video too and send it your way
    Denis

  • @hayankk
    @hayankk 6 років тому

    Great video bud, I was wondering if you or anyone had any success with in-wall enclosures for ipads or samsung galaxy ones? There are few companies like maclooks but the enclosure are same price as the tablets or more.

  • @tankthebear
    @tankthebear 6 років тому

    I agree - one of my best technology components ... fills in the missing key piece to Smartthings. A great bargain. Everyone with smartthings should have Actiontiles.

  • @danofarramenta6283
    @danofarramenta6283 4 роки тому

    How did you manage to get AccuWeather to work in Celsius?

  • @xxmyspac
    @xxmyspac 3 роки тому

    WHY FIRE TABETS DONT SUPPORT THE APP ANYMORE?

  • @PeterEidegren
    @PeterEidegren 6 років тому

    Hi Taylor,
    Just reaching out and want to thank you for an outstandingly good tutorial regarding ActionTiles. It made my installation and setup pain free.
    I did try to use your coupon code but that didn't work.
    Thanx and keep up the good work.
    //Peter

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому

      Thank you Peter! I reached out to Actiontiles, and they have updated the coupon code. Thanks!

  • @MagnetoTeslaMY
    @MagnetoTeslaMY 5 років тому

    Hey Drew, great video, as always. Do you use the SMH delay? If so could you do a walkthrough installation video??

  • @ronaldvargo4113
    @ronaldvargo4113 6 років тому

    Just started my trial and it looks good if all your devices are directly accessed. In my SmartThinigs implementation I use Webcore for all my room scenes and a virtual 6 button DTH per room to set and reset the room. Apparently ActionTiles doesn't show the 6 button remote even though I made it available to it in the configuration. I tried an alternative of setting up a time with a URL directly to the scene pistons passing parameters and what happens is the URL is called, scene starts, but ActionTiles opens a new tab with the status of the POST command. Now it looks like I have to create individual virtual switches per scene to have action tiles control my pistons in Webcore. I did find a post in the feature request not to open a tab or window with URL and it shows in progress but nothing looks like its be done.

  • @SPAZI1000
    @SPAZI1000 6 років тому +1

    Great video.Can You tell me what settings to change on fire tablet to get screensaver can’t set on my like you shoving on video is still on lock screen.Thanks

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому +1

      Screensaver is a dakboard board. You create an account at dakboard.com and paste the url for that in fully kiosk browser under screensaver.

    • @SPAZI1000
      @SPAZI1000 6 років тому

      TaylorTech Thanks.work now

  • @bradleyworch6742
    @bradleyworch6742 5 років тому

    My action tiles show up, but the all have ? In the tiles. Any ideas, thanks

  • @bradbrizzle658
    @bradbrizzle658 4 роки тому

    Can I still use Alexa from my tablet while action tiles are being displayed? I want to make a dashboard but dont want to lose alexa. Thanks

  • @Dc328
    @Dc328 6 років тому

    Im uncertain about many things that you're talking about, so it will probably Require many watches. Something in not sure about are the tablets you have mounted on the wall. Are you using a tablet device or iPad?. Seems pretty expensive. Are there just Start Home Tablets available for home tasks. Please clarify for me. Great video and thanks in advance.

  • @SPAZI1000
    @SPAZI1000 6 років тому

    Hi,do you know how to make shortcuts in actiontiles for apps on android it works for me on iOS but not on android.Thanks

  • @randykirstuk8978
    @randykirstuk8978 6 років тому

    I am curious if you have used ImperiHome at all ?
    I have a Vera plus and action tiles doesn’t work. ImperiHome looks good but I am a real novice.

  • @retiredfdnyhm1
    @retiredfdnyhm1 6 років тому

    I set up my iphone as a presence sensor. Why doesn't it show up in action tiles?

  • @b16bkostas
    @b16bkostas 6 років тому +1

    Great video I want to ask you how can add all this on media like weather?

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому +1

      +Kostas Petropoulos it's just a URL of a .gif image. Those are from my local weather webaite

    • @b16bkostas
      @b16bkostas 6 років тому

      TaylorTech I have kiosk browser when see a movement open the action tile how can have also my wedding pictures when does not see a movement I have Android tablet

  • @jacqueslucien6644
    @jacqueslucien6644 6 років тому

    Hey Taylor, thanks for the vid. Where do you get the weather radar you use on your action tiles?

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому

      I used my local news weather website. Just find the radar .gif and copy the URL to a media tile.

  • @andreamitchell4758
    @andreamitchell4758 4 роки тому

    I have a gen 1 hub and wyze cams so can I still have tiles with my camera streams?
    Or do I need to have the gen 2 hub?
    Also my wyze cams are already running RTSP FW
    If that helps

  • @HistoryNerd66
    @HistoryNerd66 6 років тому

    Thanks for great video! I have one follow up question: How did you setup interface for your wife on her phone?
    Did you use any type of app as a front end? Want to do something similar...

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому

      I just created a new panel for her phone. Using safari (since it's an iPhone) just logging into ActionTiles on her device and creating a bookmark on the home screen to ActionTiles. No need for any other software.

  • @tay6309
    @tay6309 5 років тому

    I would like to add a WiFi security camera system that has a receiver unit with HDD so that I do not have to use the Cloud based cameras. What brands will work with ActionTiles? Are there any systems that you would recommend?

  • @retiredfdnyhm1
    @retiredfdnyhm1 6 років тому

    Can you please help me setup media tiles. Every time I try it keeps telling my that it is an invalid url. Thanks

  • @hyderabadupdateschannel8675
    @hyderabadupdateschannel8675 4 роки тому

    Can i install it on my t.v

  • @Beetle_Bailey
    @Beetle_Bailey 5 років тому

    I have iPad and Apple TV 4K. Do I have to have Smart things hub to be able to use action tiles?

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  5 років тому

      Yes, you need smartthings in order to use ActionTiles

  • @LeoBagdasar
    @LeoBagdasar 6 років тому

    how do you groups lights together? I'm having trouble grouping lights under a single switch

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому

      You can create either a routine or a scene that groups all the lights together under a single tile on actiontiles.

  • @stain0269
    @stain0269 6 років тому

    I'm getting ready to pick up an Android tablet ( zte zpad 8 I think it is ) I don't have/use smart things but I have a hue hub for all my lights, 3 Google mini's and a Phillips smart TV and would love to set up the tablet like you show in the video. Is it possible to use the action tiles without having smart things? If not can you recommend another way to set up a tablet like you did in the video?

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому

      +stain0269 unfortunately actiontiles can only be used with smartthings. There are some other apps like home remote, but i havnt used it much. Stringify has a dashboard as well.

  • @shonaghmaclennan
    @shonaghmaclennan 6 років тому

    How do I add a dak board?? I have created one but can’t find where to add it on action tiles. Please help. Thanx.

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому

      Shonagh MacLennan you don't add it in ActionTiles... You add the DAKboard URL as a screen saver in fully kiosk browser. I go over the process in this video: ua-cam.com/video/ehDsPT6UEag/v-deo.html

  • @ReiJarrod
    @ReiJarrod 6 років тому

    I use SmartApp Simple Device Viewer Graph. It allows light controls, but I can't organize things or put pins on items. It is free however. :) I have a Samsung Fridge with the display on it. I am using the 14 day trial of actiontiles and have links from it to smart device graph. :) I will play with it and see if I need to spend any money on the app.

    • @ReiJarrod
      @ReiJarrod 6 років тому +1

      I played with it and with your 10% discount code I figured what the heck. I like your videos keep up the good work.

  • @joseleon8801
    @joseleon8801 5 років тому

    Taylor, your coupon has expired, can you check please

  • @AyushKumar-ys4tq
    @AyushKumar-ys4tq 6 років тому

    No dislikes till now and you deserves that...

  • @bloodyripperau
    @bloodyripperau 6 років тому

    The only issue I have with smart thing is I don't have a smart things hub. Most of the smart home devices I own and looking to buy connect directly to the router

    • @ianbrown9560
      @ianbrown9560 5 років тому

      I have the same issue. Is there another platform similar to action tiles ?

  • @luisacevedo324
    @luisacevedo324 6 років тому

    Hey what's up buddy I noticed you said we can install action tiles on a Amazon Fire tablet I have a tablet 10 but can't seem to get it to hold on to action tiles is there something I'm doing wrong perhaps thank you

    • @Actiontiles
      @Actiontiles 6 років тому +2

      Please don't hesitate to write Support@ActionTiles.com describing your exact configuration and problem. We're happy to help!

  • @BrandonRBatman
    @BrandonRBatman 6 років тому

    I can’t use SmartThings on Fire Tablet due to the terrible login system so I’m try to find a notification workaround for Automateit and Spotify. Any ideas?
    I thought I could get a Stringify rule to send a notification and have automateit pick it up but can’t seem get it to pick it up.

    • @PERRYS_PROPS
      @PERRYS_PROPS 5 років тому

      Try the older version, smartthings classic, it will work

  • @mutoreocookie3944
    @mutoreocookie3944 6 років тому

    How well does this work with Alexa? For example if I tell Alexa to turn on a light will this know or become all glitched out?

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому

      ActionTiles goes through Smartthings, and if alexa is also linked to Smartthings, then it will show as it should. It will show the new state right away!

    • @mutoreocookie3944
      @mutoreocookie3944 6 років тому +1

      TaylorTech ok thank you I was just a little worried about that. now time to save up and build a smart room!

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому

      Have fun!

    • @mutoreocookie3944
      @mutoreocookie3944 6 років тому

      TaylorTech thank you! just cross your fingers I dont burn down my house XD

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому

      Yeah, don't do that 😆

  • @SayAndreYT
    @SayAndreYT 5 років тому

    Does this work with SONOFF Switches ?

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  5 років тому

      If your sonoffs are flashed to work with smartthings, then yes. They need to be added into smartthings for actiontiles to see them.

  • @randykirstuk8978
    @randykirstuk8978 6 років тому

    Will action tiles work for Veraplus ?

  • @bradleyjohnson452
    @bradleyjohnson452 5 років тому

    If I am using something like Smart Home to avoid a subscription and be locally run why do I want to subscribe to a cloud based tiles app?

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  5 років тому

      ActionTiles is not a subscription, it's a one time fee. Plus, if you use any kind of custom device handlers with smartthings, then you are running on the cloud already. It may not be for you if you are truly running local and don't want any outside service, but in my opinion, it's worth it in the instance.

    • @bradleyjohnson452
      @bradleyjohnson452 5 років тому

      TaylorTech I like the idea however I need something that is local and not cloud dependent. Can it be installed on a home server?

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  5 років тому

      Not that I know of, no. It's a web-app so it needs to be connected at all times.

  • @shonaghmaclennan
    @shonaghmaclennan 6 років тому

    Can I use/link google home to the SmartThings that then connects to the amazon fire?

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому

      +Free Money Sites to use google assistant on your fire tablet, you'd need to side load the google.play store.

    • @shonaghmaclennan
      @shonaghmaclennan 6 років тому

      TaylorTech once dashboard complete how do you remove the google search bar?

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому

      Not sure I understand the question? What dashboard are you talking about?

    • @shonaghmaclennan
      @shonaghmaclennan 6 років тому

      TaylorTech when you use action tiles

  • @OnkelTora
    @OnkelTora 6 років тому

    But, what if the Website or there servers are offline or you are not online?

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому +2

      +Onkel Tora hasn't happened to me in the years of using it, BUT if that were to happen, then ActionTiles wouldn't be usable. If you're offline, smartthings app wouldn't work either, though.

  • @TheRemyRomano
    @TheRemyRomano 6 років тому

    If you are already a smart tiles user can you migrate to action tiles?

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому

      +Remy Romano I don't think there's a migration feature as it works completely different, but you could raise a ticket on the ActionTiles wiki

    • @TheRemyRomano
      @TheRemyRomano 6 років тому

      TaylorTech completely different? It looks just like it.

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому

      +Remy Romano yeah, I mean on the back end. I'm certainly no expert, but I believe the way that they coded it and everything is done much differently.

  • @68chenz
    @68chenz 6 років тому

    how do add local weather ?

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому

      +Vincent F it is added to a media tile. Go to your local weathers website, and find a .gif image or what you want. Then paste the URL as a media stream.

    • @MadRobDestroyer
      @MadRobDestroyer 6 років тому

      I'm having the same issue. Where do you get the gifs. I've tried weather.com and AccuWeather and neither one let you copy and make a gif. When pasting the URL it says invalid in ActionTiles.

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому

      I got mine from my local news website under the weather section. Click on an image and check to see if the URL is a .jpeg. usually they are and should work.

  • @Mac_Vicious
    @Mac_Vicious 6 років тому

    Your coupon code expired, any other code we can use?

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому

      I will look into it, thanks for letting me know!

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому

      Coupon code has been reactivated

    • @thehauli
      @thehauli 4 роки тому

      Anyone have a valid Coupon Code?

  • @davefun1
    @davefun1 6 років тому +1

    I almost downloaded this app, then I read the privacy policy. You are signing away all your personal information and welcoming unlimited spam with your full permission. NO WAY. Just not worth it.

    • @PERRYS_PROPS
      @PERRYS_PROPS 5 років тому

      If you read the terms to any and every app you already have, you will be shocked at what you have already agreed to

  • @MikeDeRousse
    @MikeDeRousse 6 років тому

    Any tips on getting the Fully Kiosk Browser installed on an older Kindle Fire. I tried downloading both versions of the apk from www.ozerov.de/fully-kiosk-browser/, but I'm getting: Parse Error - There is a problem parsing the package."

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому

      +Mike DeRousse just to confirm you mean Amazon fire tablet? Correct?

    • @MikeDeRousse
      @MikeDeRousse 6 років тому

      TaylorTech Yes

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому

      +Mike DeRousse try apkpure.com that's where I got mine from

    • @MikeDeRousse
      @MikeDeRousse 6 років тому

      Thanks but same issue. It's an old 2nd Gen Kindle Fire and according to Wikipedia it's based on Android 4.0.3. It looks like Fully Kiosk Browser only supports 4.1+ so I guess I'm out of luck. I'll have to keep an eye on Amazon for the next sale on the current version.

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому

      +Mike DeRousse ahh.. I see maybe try chrome in full screen mode?

  • @TinhNguyen-om6yg
    @TinhNguyen-om6yg 6 років тому

    do they accept paypal for payment?

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому +1

      +Tom Nguyen I believe they use Stripe. Which I think is similar to PayPal in that it's secure

    • @TinhNguyen-om6yg
      @TinhNguyen-om6yg 6 років тому +1

      Thanks so much for you info

    • @Actiontiles
      @Actiontiles 6 років тому +1

      Be sure to contact Support@ActionTiles.com if you have any problems purchasing. ;-)

    • @TinhNguyen-om6yg
      @TinhNguyen-om6yg 6 років тому +1

      I have no problem purchasing it. Btw, thanks for 10% off using your code!

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому

      +Tom Nguyen happy to help!

  • @CharcoalProduction
    @CharcoalProduction 3 роки тому

    App is great but the design is outdated and not minimalistic/modern in 2021

  • @jerrydeanswanson79
    @jerrydeanswanson79 Рік тому

    You DO realize Action Tiles is no longer in business...right? You may pay for the software license...but you can not get the app...or the software. Maybe it was good at one point...but they are not to be found today. I'm trying to get my money back...good luck with that, eh?

  • @killazz13
    @killazz13 6 років тому

    great tutorial, terrible music choice.

  • @Dc328
    @Dc328 6 років тому

    Im uncertain about many things that you're talking about, so it will probably Require many watches. Something in not sure about are the tablets you have mounted on the wall. Are you using a tablet device or iPad?. Seems pretty expensive. Are there just Start Home Tablets available for home tasks. Please clarify for me. Great video and thanks in advance.

    • @TaylorTech
      @TaylorTech  6 років тому

      +Danny Canes tablets mounted are Amazon fire tablets 8". $50 today actually
      Check links in description for different tablet options.