Google Home Automations are now 100x BETTER!

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  • Опубліковано 5 лют 2025

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  • @SmartHomeSolver
    @SmartHomeSolver  Рік тому +56

    The real question is: will this make any of you switch to Google, or do you think they will just kill this off? 🤔

    • @aleesjaved
      @aleesjaved Рік тому +16

      google’s privacy isn’t the best….

    • @nolanhitchens
      @nolanhitchens Рік тому +8

      No, because I think Google as a company should be broken up into little pieces that then should be dumped in the deepest ocean. I would rather spend by money on a worse product than give it to Google.

    • @maximemichel
      @maximemichel Рік тому +9

      Just made the switch to Alexa solely based on the response time for device commands. My Google devices take 8 to 10 seconds to respond, whereas Alexa takes 1 to 2 seconds at most...

    • @skawteo
      @skawteo Рік тому +7

      I know Google is cloud and all, but if this would run regardless of internet connectivity, I would consider it as my primary system. Home assistant is awesome, but it has grown too complicated, and new updates break functionality that I don't have time to fix. Consistency is key. Google isn't known for that either.

    • @martinsVcm
      @martinsVcm Рік тому +1

      Problem for me is them still not working with presence motion sensors from tuya. Temp and humidity also are always buggy.

  • @TechWithBrett
    @TechWithBrett Рік тому +101

    I knew Google would do it. I've only raised 4 children in the time it has taken them to catch up but it's great to see them finally progressing!

    • @speedracer9132
      @speedracer9132 Рік тому +7

      Well this is frustrating, I just bought a bunch of echo’s to switch my home over away from google 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  Рік тому +8

      😂 They definitely took their sweet time!

    • @notureaveragemiss
      @notureaveragemiss Рік тому +1

      @@speedracer9132 I tried out one and found it wasn't any better at listening/understanding me. What made you try to switch?

    • @morells09
      @morells09 Рік тому

      @@speedracer9132damn that’s rough… Amazon is not where you wanna be today if you’re investing in your smart home

    • @cooliipie
      @cooliipie Рік тому

      Still no way I could switch back after moving over to SmartThings. Especially since SmartThings can do automations based on an individual's location instead of just "everyone" home/away!

  • @StanRain
    @StanRain Рік тому +35

    The only thing better than the new script editor is how hilariously relatable your family dynamic is! Even the AI is arguing with each other; just like having more kids in the house, except they're digital and they control your robot vacuums. 🤣🤣
    Love these videos, and yes, I've been dying for Google to finally release this to us! I do hope that one day, they will finally let us take basic to moderate operations and automations OUT OF THE CLOUD.

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  Рік тому +8

      😂 Thanks! And I’m with you about hoping they take it out of the cloud someday.

  • @TransitAndTeslas
    @TransitAndTeslas 10 місяців тому +1

    The kids saying boring throwing the package was gold. Love these videos!!

  • @metoo7587
    @metoo7587 Рік тому +4

    Google is notoriously known to launch innovative new things, just to abandon them relatively shortly thereafter, unless it produces an interesting income stream, directly or indirectly.
    Whilst Home Assistant is free, non-cloud (if you wish) and 100-times more flexible, advanced and - fun 😄

  • @SL-vs7fs
    @SL-vs7fs Рік тому +3

    “I have nobody to yell at.” Why does that resonate? 😂😂😂

  • @amuthanr
    @amuthanr Рік тому +3

    The automation based on brightness can be easily be done with scripts in Siri automation. I wrote a script to set the lights to 100% when motion detected and when no motion detected for 3 mins, it sets the brightness to 90% which reminds the person to move slightly. It then waits for another 60 seconds to check if motion detected and if it does, set it back to 100% and if not, turn off the light. Works perfectly in the bathroom 😊

  • @TheHellis
    @TheHellis Рік тому +18

    I really like your idea on motion = 95%.
    That is a really good idea even in Home assistant.
    It makes it a lot easier there too

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  Рік тому +3

      Thanks! Yes these ideas could be implemented on any platform. Just showing what Google script editor is capable of.

    • @sasankej
      @sasankej Рік тому +1

      I fail to see the point here. If you have to press a smart switch to by pass a condition of a motion sensor automation to keep a light from not switching off, might as well used a dumb switch in the first place. This doesn’t make any sense to me.

    • @TheHellis
      @TheHellis Рік тому +3

      @@sasankej sure, but most of the time the automatic lights is enough.
      If you just walk in to the kitchen to unpack that you bought or to take a drink then the automatic lights will be enough.
      Only when you know you might be standing still do you need to actually turn the lights on.

    • @jacobgame2757
      @jacobgame2757 Рік тому

      My solution is everyone already wears smart/hybrid watches and normally has their phone on them. All these devices emit a signal. If the signal gets high enough then it means they are in the room.
      There is also room counting devices for door ways that would work pretty well but they are a lot more expensive

    • @sasankej
      @sasankej Рік тому

      @@TheHellis well true, I agree. PIRs don’t work in the lounge when you’re seated on your couch though just as Reed’s video showed. FP2 is a decent product that addresses this, but it’s expensive, and at times annoying as it detects ghosts or doesn’t really acknowledge that you’ve left the room about 1 out of 5 times. Firmware updates haven’t been helpful. But for a person who enjoys writing conditional codes, yes, Reed’s idea is quite nice.

  • @technithusiast
    @technithusiast Рік тому +2

    “Great, I have no one to yell at” 😂😂

  • @awstott
    @awstott Рік тому +2

    Love the assistant wars in your videos. They just top off a great video.

  • @jefsolis
    @jefsolis Рік тому +2

    Wow I'm part of the preview program and I just found out today this was already available. Thank you. I'll start coding now

  • @Diddz
    @Diddz Рік тому

    this channel in a nutshell:
    1) HYPE! NEW SMART HOME THING TO USE
    2) overview and how to use
    3) COMEDY GOLD FOR OUTRO
    love it

  • @discodogge
    @discodogge Рік тому +1

    So glad you keep doing the silli bits at the end they are awesome. Great video too with really good ides

  • @MichaelBTech
    @MichaelBTech Рік тому

    This is amazing! Just discovered your channel for the first time after I search Google Home Scrip Editor ideas. Thanks for making this content!

  • @jonpferreira
    @jonpferreira Рік тому +13

    Now only if google would automate displaying the doorbell feed on Chromecasts when someone rings the bell.

    • @quannyvoid8194
      @quannyvoid8194 5 місяців тому

      I have a Google display in my kitchen and I achieved that by creating an automation where when the doorbell is rung is tells my display "view the doorbell". Works perfectly.

  • @CJ-ep7tg
    @CJ-ep7tg Рік тому +2

    can't wait to learn some home automation scripts. Its hilarious that you essentially fixed your motion sensor light problem by basically turning the light switches back to normal switches 🤣

  • @Daemondin
    @Daemondin Рік тому +2

    Interesting to use light colors as virtual switches, very creative!
    I use Google home speakers, but do all automations in home assistant.

  • @DavidB1124
    @DavidB1124 9 місяців тому

    Lol the motion brightness solution is funny as hell. "Use a regular switch" lmao

  • @KyleFN
    @KyleFN Рік тому +2

    Damn, I've been waiting for something like this since I first started on my Google Home.

  • @darshansheth3853
    @darshansheth3853 Рік тому

    Love the humor ❤ and the little actor!

  • @EsotericArctos
    @EsotericArctos Рік тому +3

    Sounds like Google is acatchign up to Home Assistant automations. The multiple automations in one, liek the "choose" action in HA, sounds like a great thing. This is something a lot of people would have been waiting for, especially those who like to tinker a little bit.
    Is the script editor in Google using a YAML style language? It looks very similar to YAML in Home Assistant from the few screens I saw in the video.

  • @CplcD
    @CplcD 7 місяців тому

    Hi! Great video! What is the ceiling fan model at 3:55?

  • @SlackerLabs
    @SlackerLabs Рік тому

    Awesome overview of the changes! But I dont know how your eyes work when you are sleeping, but I mine dont pickup flashing lights when I sleep.... haha

  • @noworriesmate_
    @noworriesmate_ Рік тому

    That was one of the funniest outros you've done so far, hahaha

  • @stevea6131
    @stevea6131 Рік тому +2

    Love the no motion detection one - really clever! Using lights to store state is smart 😀

  • @lucasgiles7613
    @lucasgiles7613 Рік тому

    love the little personality you gave them 😂

  • @austinsmith3808
    @austinsmith3808 8 місяців тому

    That “I have no one to yell at” really hit different

  • @alienJIZ1990
    @alienJIZ1990 Рік тому +1

    Sad that Google can only just now do this when Home Assistant and Node-Red have been able to do all this for years now.

  • @kurtcrean
    @kurtcrean Рік тому +1

    You just have my dream home, love it! Maybe one day...

  • @NateBraska
    @NateBraska Рік тому +5

    I was hoping you'd make a video about this. After doing several azure pipeline stuff for work with yaml files I was pretty happy they added this. Though I agree it's currently a lot of manually searching or guess-and-check the functionality.
    I'm currently trying to work around the fact that the Roborock S7 doesn't have "routines" like the newer Q and MaxV lines. I was hoping this would add looping to enable polling-based scripting of rooms 1-2, empty bin, rooms, 3-4, empty, etc. There's also not much for the Roborock Google API minus the voice commands. Any suggestions for controlling Roborock beyond the basic Start/stop?

  • @pharmdiddy5120
    @pharmdiddy5120 Рік тому +1

    Schedules never work for us but I love the ceiling fan automation and the package reminder!

  • @fishwasherr
    @fishwasherr 11 місяців тому

    the script editor is amazing with the gemini auto script writer integration!! its fun to mess around with it like that :)

  • @sinc3re1ydan
    @sinc3re1ydan 8 місяців тому

    Instead of turning on a random light to represent visitor mode. Use a virtual switch. I use Google Home and Smart Things together. Smart Things has the ability to make virtual switches, which is great for storing data like visitor mode on or off. 6:38

  • @revx
    @revx Рік тому +1

    How did you get it to run an automation when someone comes home? What I set up was "when the door is opened, and nobody is home, turn on the entry light." But if you take too long to come inside, and your status changes before you open the door, the automation doesn't run. How did you get around that?

  • @jm-livesportsgaming1285
    @jm-livesportsgaming1285 Рік тому

    Can you suggest a wall mount fit for Google pixel tablet, and make it still be in the dock mode

  • @speedracer9132
    @speedracer9132 Рік тому +2

    If I want to learn how to work with these scripts, what programming language do I need to learn? I’ve been wanting to take a coding boot camp, this is just the nudge I needed

    • @ch12831
      @ch12831 Рік тому +2

      yaml, the same language you would most likely need for Home Assistant stuff

    • @speedracer9132
      @speedracer9132 Рік тому +2

      @@ch12831 thank you!

  • @sanmeghthokade2132
    @sanmeghthokade2132 Рік тому +2

    One thing still lacking is prompt-based automations that Alexa's hass integration provides. Echo can ask things like 'would you like the cinema mode to be activated?' Still waiting for Google to take actions from a response. I'm having both G-Minis and Echos everywhere just for that. :(

  • @jamesmonahan7872
    @jamesmonahan7872 Рік тому +1

    being well entrenched in Apple and Amazon already I doubt I would switch. My home does what I need it to do effortlessly without google. And a good portion of my routines work locally so I am not relying on cloud too much. But I do hope Apple and Amazon pay attention and add more features. I thinks this is a great thing for smart home technology.
    Love the ending. I am glad to see you can get the whole family involved and looks like you are having fun doing it. Thank you Reed

  • @naunihalsidhu
    @naunihalsidhu 6 місяців тому

    Is it possible to Play UA-cam Video Song on all the grouped Speakers in Alexa ?

  • @Daughter.of.wolves
    @Daughter.of.wolves Рік тому

    Does this mean we can turn on lights now with Nest doorbell motion? It's always driven me nuts that I can't cause its such a sweet doorbell! I had to put an aqara sensor outside and it just seems so silly when I already have a $200 doorbell that has the capability to detect motions and faces.
    I don't see it as an option as a starter but can it be done in the script editor?

  • @Dimmers
    @Dimmers Рік тому +1

    It's great that they are heading in the right direction but are still lightyears behind other systems, EG HA.

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  Рік тому

      I agree. I view it more of a gateway drug into those more advanced systems.

  • @shobes99
    @shobes99 Рік тому +1

    Do you have a blog post with these automations?

  • @AdamAllingham
    @AdamAllingham Рік тому

    Wondering what contact sensor you used thats compatible with google to create this automation? I have a kid that's sneaking out to watch some IT myself.

  • @MicahFunk
    @MicahFunk Рік тому +1

    Your ending was awesome 😂😂😂

  • @plmpcharisma9686
    @plmpcharisma9686 Рік тому

    Is their a tutorial on all the things you can do ir do you have to trial and error?

  • @twizshiz
    @twizshiz Рік тому

    I love your videos, but this one is the best. Lots of comedy and good points. I will implement a few ideas in my Home Assistant.

  • @cooliipie
    @cooliipie Рік тому +19

    Very interesting but seems way too complicated when it's not built into the Home app.

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  Рік тому +2

      It is in the Home app for Android devices. Not sure why it's not available for iOS yet. Or you can access it in the browser which is easier for typing.

    • @cooliipie
      @cooliipie Рік тому

      @@SmartHomeSolver
      Oh, not easy to find but I found it hidden away. Now if I can figure out the coding.

  • @CplcD
    @CplcD Рік тому

    Hi. First thank you for your continous info about automation. :-) Quick question: Is the Ring doorbell now compatible with Google Home Automation? If not, what is preferable?

  • @notureaveragemiss
    @notureaveragemiss Рік тому

    what motion sensor can I use? Is it only showing up in the script editor? Maybe that's why I missed it...

  • @freak3dot
    @freak3dot Рік тому +1

    The red light gives me an idea to use a virtual "light" switch in OpenHAB for and automation I've been trying to figure out.
    My ceiling fan in my living room is HubSpace which is compatible with Google but there is no OpenHAB binding yet. I want the ceiling fan to come on when the thermostat reads a certain temp inside. My thermostat is integrated with OpenHAB (via Infinitude and HTTP binding). I made it accessible to Google too. But, the Google script editor will not work to turn on the fan as a result of temperature change.
    I actually thought about using Home assistant at one point because it does work with Hubspace. 😳
    Anyways the idea is to have OpenHAB turn on a virtual switch and maybe Google will be able to use that in the script editor.

    • @freak3dot
      @freak3dot Рік тому +1

      Nope. I tried a switch and a contact. Something about the OpenHAB Google assistant integration does not allow Google to use state starters. It just says not supported by the device.

  • @TristanBurgener
    @TristanBurgener Рік тому +4

    Spouse approval rating is perfect. It really matters lol

  • @justmio1808
    @justmio1808 Рік тому

    Hello, are we able to disable automations? I want to stop a series of actions if I have done them in advance at a specific day/instance. Thanks

  • @ganny61
    @ganny61 9 місяців тому

    I have an automation to turn on my TV/Chromecast (for Ambient mode art) with occupancy and to turn off if occupancy is not detected for 3 hours. However, if I decide to manually turn off the TV/Chromecast using the remote, the TV/Chromecast immediately turns back on due to motion/occupancy. How can I add a condition for the automation to turn on to not start if I manually turn off the TV/Chromecast unless motion/occupancy is detected in xx or more minutes from the time the TV/Chromecast is manually turned off?

  • @francis.creation
    @francis.creation Рік тому

    I'll stay with home assistant + node red for my automation. Keep it local and faster response. I can still use google assistant for voice command.

  • @darylwright2945
    @darylwright2945 Місяць тому

    @SmartHomeSolver I understand that your using scripts to automate. but what motion sensor do you use that connects to google?

  • @abbiehughes486
    @abbiehughes486 Рік тому

    I'm liking using google home, but I'm struggling with member of the family turning lights off at the switch which disables them and stops the automation working. Do you have any suggestions? I've got lepro bulbs and am based in the UK.

  • @vittomurner3467
    @vittomurner3467 Рік тому +1

    Your a legend i love the info and the funny antics 😂😂😂you make my day😅

  • @paulpereira4004
    @paulpereira4004 11 місяців тому

    I'm curious, if I have a matter device added to Home Assistant, will it also be visible and controllable in google home if I scan the QR code? in other words can I view and control a matter device from both HA and Google Nest/Home interchangeably?

  • @Slaipzy
    @Slaipzy Рік тому +1

    Hi
    today i bought a new fan with different modes and a remote control and i wanted to ask if i can build something myself (maybe some kind of new smart remote?) so i can control it with my alexa and add it in automations

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  Рік тому

      I use BOND to send RF commands to the fan and it works amazing. You only need one device to control all the fans in the house.

  • @Thejakegee
    @Thejakegee Рік тому +1

    Is this kinda like rule machine in Hubitat?

  • @judefontenot4489
    @judefontenot4489 Рік тому

    Do you know if you can set up personal routines that are triggered by a smart device when using the script editor?

  • @phillipsobers7592
    @phillipsobers7592 Рік тому

    never written code before. I'm trying to do the smoke alarm flashing lights. I went to the link you gave but can't figure out how to do multiple lights at once. Can I add multiple lines of devices or how do I do it?

  • @ivan-j4l9x
    @ivan-j4l9x Рік тому

    Should I invest time in Google new scripts or make to jump to home assistant. I've collected a mix of smart devices and gadgets and going to keep adding more. I'm losing track of everything running alexa Google and smartthings with virtual switches.

  • @BarnBytes
    @BarnBytes Рік тому

    Great video - I'm loving the new script editor!

  • @DaleLefflerCLC
    @DaleLefflerCLC Рік тому +1

    Can it welcome me home broadcast ("Welcome Home") when my phone connects to the WiFi?

    • @freak3dot
      @freak3dot Рік тому

      I have one OpenHAB rule that plays an MP3 to announce when someone enters a geofence (owntracks). It also announces when the door opens (Konnected).
      The OpenHAB app can also set your WiFi SSID as an item. So, you could do this with OpenHAB. And... Most likely many other platforms.

  • @oxdogoxSF
    @oxdogoxSF Рік тому +1

    When flashing the lights is there a restore to the previous state function?

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  Рік тому

      Not that I'm aware of. There are input variables and you might be able to save the light state and then set it back. When I was trying out the input variable functionality it wasn't working the way I was hoping.

  • @notureaveragemiss
    @notureaveragemiss Рік тому

    patiently waiting for a way to remind me to put the laundry in the dryer if its been a few hours. I'm using google home so haven't been able to use motion yet (was looking into eve, I think it's finally supported?)

  • @leonardomarchese3485
    @leonardomarchese3485 8 місяців тому

    I copied the first script for the warning light, but for some reasons my led don't fade like in the video. I searched for some solution, but didn't find anything. Any suggestion?

  • @esaulpr55
    @esaulpr55 Рік тому

    Can you double click a switch to turn off all the light

  • @shadician
    @shadician Рік тому

    Hmm locking your lights on by tapping the dimmer sure seems like about as practical as a traditional light switch! ;)
    I'm hoping to use the new Aqara motion sensors for more accurate detection, but we'll see if theyvlive up to the hype...

  • @ryanc3001
    @ryanc3001 3 місяці тому

    Does anyone know if you can use a motion sensor in combination with a NON GOOGLE DOORBELL to display live stream automatically (on google nest hub) when someone approaches the door? And continue to display after they ring the door....? Really hate google for locking that down

  • @Xxshadowman11xX
    @Xxshadowman11xX Рік тому +3

    Looks like google script editor doesn't support virtual switches yet? That's a little disappointing since you could use a virtual switch instead of toggling a light on or off to "hold" a state of visitor mode for example.

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  Рік тому +2

      Yes, like I said in the video it doesn’t have virtual switches, so the light is a workaround. It works well but maybe they’ll add virtual switches eventually.

  • @walkingconifer
    @walkingconifer Рік тому

    How does this compared to home assistant?

  • @3mroak
    @3mroak Рік тому +1

    Hi! I'm Deaf and has been using smart stuff. There is one thing that has me stumped. I have a Sorenson Relay device for video calls. I can't figure out how to trigger smart lights when the device is ringing. And no, it is not a smart device. Any suggestions?

  • @tutacat
    @tutacat Рік тому

    You should use an occupancy sensor instead.
    Also, visual scripting and local control necessary. HomeAssistant is still better if you have the time to set it up.

  • @JayMartinez
    @JayMartinez Рік тому

    Still can’t switch I like using only one platform in the house . Google doesnt support Aqara motion sensors 😢

  • @jfierstien
    @jfierstien Рік тому +1

    Yup - going to give this a shot. Sure they might kill it off eventually. However, being a battle hardened smarthome user and having gone through the SmartThings kill-off of WebCore and the chaos of groovy to edge driver switch, my goal is to get my house back to where it was a year ago. Google you are a year late but better late than never.

  • @charleshammatt3969
    @charleshammatt3969 Рік тому

    I've been trying to figure out the command in script editor to change the lights white temperature. What do I do???? Someone please help😂.
    I'm hoping to get the lights to be warm white at night to the morning and bright white during the day IF I'm home. I can't figure out what the command is to change the white temperature

  • @Pappisnapshot
    @Pappisnapshot Рік тому

    How will the lights turn off if you’re in the room it will detect you.

  • @oskar6128
    @oskar6128 Рік тому

    How to make the script with the sensor and tv?

  • @0Great_White0
    @0Great_White0 Рік тому

    "Exceptions" is the best in automation

  • @peiterhardy3535
    @peiterhardy3535 Рік тому

    Hi Reed, Google user here. Can you do a show on outdoor sensors re: motion sensors(Battery/Solar)at the front of the house and an alert while in the backward? With just using the google app please . Cheers Rooboy from Australia 😊

  • @lovrorb
    @lovrorb Рік тому

    I'm (still) using SmartThings and I managed to integrate something like 90% of all my things and automate with SharpTools.
    I've integrated everything in Google home, hower it was totally useless since no real automations were available.
    Does this turn things upside down? Can I automate using Google home pretty much same way I've been using ST?

  • @ofirmasked5481
    @ofirmasked5481 Рік тому +2

    you could have done all that using home assistant with node red if I am not mistaken.

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  Рік тому +3

      Yes you definitely could, but the point of this video was to show how powerful the Google script editor is, especially compared to Amazon’s routines.

  • @steepsd
    @steepsd Рік тому

    I would really like a system to create the routines using a block programming language (like scratch)

  • @notureaveragemiss
    @notureaveragemiss Рік тому

    Also so many of us are using myq which also doesn't work with google home! Desperately need something to remind me to shut the garage door. Forgot way too many times recently and the rain was heavy 😭

  • @jimomalley
    @jimomalley Рік тому

    Google kit is nice, but I still don't see applications to control AV equipment. I was a URC certified rep some years ago, but made way more money doing that work in the oil and gas industry (plant automation), without all the client issues, one job last years.
    But how can I control a audio systems using it as a switch, controlling a TIVO and other stuff.
    I really don't like the idea of adding all kinds of patch software to cobble things together, it just opens up a lot of issues for maintenance and upgrades.
    Any ideas? I want to upgrade my home AV, but really don't want to go through the trouble of becoming a rep. I don't want to sell AV, just use it.

  • @ascl9231
    @ascl9231 Рік тому

    Hey, where is the script ?! Will be useful if I can copy and paste or do a tutorial

  • @milanvrijs
    @milanvrijs Рік тому

    The all in one thingy doesnt work anymore for me.....
    I apperantly also cant put "- " before starters and actions.....

  • @markkempton4579
    @markkempton4579 Рік тому +1

    I'm still on Amazon for simplicity (and spousal approval), but I'm clearly shooting myself in the foot with my stubbornness. I still have a bunch of IKEA products I was told were Zigbee compatible that my Echo 4th Gen refuses to see. I'd toss the whole Amazon ecosystem but I have a ton invested in Ring security and we trigger off those sensors all the time.
    Any suggestions on getting these Tradfri devices working with Echos or do I need to add a third-party ecosystem?

    • @SlyFox247
      @SlyFox247 Рік тому

      You have to factory reset the IKEA light bulb. 5 times on/off. After that the light bulb should be addable to the Echo 4.

    • @markkempton4579
      @markkempton4579 Рік тому

      @@SlyFox247 thank you. Turns out you also need better batteries. I got it to pair yesterday! Unfortunately, the remotes aren't available to use as a trigger in Alexa, so it was a waste of time. I want to put the buttons around the house to use as switches for lights and routines. I'm playing around with Home Assistant now. I have seen Reed use these buttons to do this, so I'm sure it's possible.

    • @SlyFox247
      @SlyFox247 Рік тому

      @@markkempton4579 Glad to hear that the light bulb is working now. I also ordered an IKEA light bulb. I was a little bit worried that it would not work, because of your comment. 😅

    • @markkempton4579
      @markkempton4579 Рік тому

      @@SlyFox247 I'm not using the bulbs. I'm using the buttons. I don't do smart bulbs.

  • @JKStudios101
    @JKStudios101 Рік тому +3

    Since i'm already a huge fan of google and google assistant, i would switch to goggle's smarthome. 😊

  • @herrhyde
    @herrhyde Рік тому +2

    Overall, do you recommend on Google Home or Alexa?

    • @AyahuascaDataScientist
      @AyahuascaDataScientist Рік тому +2

      Apple Home with Matter over Thread devices 🙂

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  Рік тому +3

      I am leaning toward Google Home now. Alexa still has some extra tricks up its sleeve like baby crying detection (which I use everyday and it's amazing), water sound detection...etc. Plus the integration with Alexa Guard and Ring Alarm is great. So I don't think I would abandon it just yet.
      But it feels like Amazon has stopped making progress on Alexa and their routines. Google seems like they are still trying with this Script Editor.

    • @herrhyde
      @herrhyde Рік тому +1

      @@SmartHomeSolver Thank you🙏🏻

    • @SteveJohnSteele
      @SteveJohnSteele Рік тому +1

      @@SmartHomeSolver I feel this Script Editor is going to be a major addition. It might be the turning point that gets Google on top.
      I used to use IFTTT and Home Assistant, but relying on any outside / third party has a risk of it not working or breaking due to changes. Now that Google has Scripts in house this opens up so many possibilities. I just hope Google don't kill it off.

  • @dustinjorden6594
    @dustinjorden6594 Рік тому

    looks like this is YAML code. could all these be done in HomeAssistant as well without google?

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  Рік тому +1

      Yes, if you use Home Assistant then just use that since it will be better. You could always use the ideas in the video or adapt them for automations in your own home.

  • @heybravo23
    @heybravo23 Рік тому

    Informative and entertaining! Very good content.

  • @jackmattciz
    @jackmattciz Рік тому

    what fan system are you using to control the fans from google home?

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  Рік тому +1

      BOND and I've been using it for about 5 or so years. It works great and it's just one device to control all the fans in the house.

  • @Forky218
    @Forky218 3 місяці тому

    When this for Alexa?

  • @theoneandonlysombody
    @theoneandonlysombody Рік тому +1

    Isn't there more features still coming?

    • @SmartHomeSolver
      @SmartHomeSolver  Рік тому

      Yeah I think so. In the script editor it says they are working on new starts like package detection and custom notifications.

  • @djbastoni_au
    @djbastoni_au Рік тому

    Glad I watched til the end hahahaha😄

  • @aliciawang-u2g
    @aliciawang-u2g Рік тому

    Another great one!!👍

  • @razza83
    @razza83 Рік тому

    What I'd really love to do is have an automation where motion in the AM starts a radio stream on my google speaker in the kitchen. I tried doing this but there doesn't seem to be a way to have it trigger only once. I had to turn it off because it was reloading the stream every time my motion sensor detected me. Anyone have any pointers?