I ended up buying a couple of smart switches from zemismart today since from what I have checked so far, these are one of my best options given we are in APAC and our unit does not come with neutral wires and we have 220v power. Smart products seem to be mostly focused on the US market (neutral wires, 120v, etc) so it is nice for non-US consumers to finally have more options.
I was skeptical of this product as I seen it awhile ago but I am super intrigued with the water shut off value. I hope to see a video from you on this product!
Always happy for Sunday to arrive so I can see what new stuff you're covering. This looks pretty cool. For some reason I kinda dig the form-factor of the Motion Sensor. Thanks for the content. Good stuff as always!
I don’t see myself using these, but, I said the same thing about Aqara when I first started watching videos about them. And now several months later I have a lot of Aqara products and even recommended it to friends. Speaking of Aqara, I have tons of the little leak sensors. Now I’m really needing that next step of having a valve shut off the water when a leak is detected. Looking forward to a video about how you tackle the valve. Great channel, man.
I’m super excited about these roller shade motors! Exactly what I’ve been looking for! They’re cheap but will add up since I need about 10 of them 😬 time to start saving! I’m interested in seeing your thoughts on the water shut off valve! It could pair so well with the leak sensors from Aqara!
Another great video! Looks like they have a nice collection of products & fill some holes we’ve all been looking to fill. A great option for the budget friendly HomeKit lovers. Side note…great sponsor today. Love that app!
Great video Shane. I've had the Zemismart Zigbee hub for a few months now, originally to automate some chain pull blinds (I have 2 different types they sell now, the last 2 I got with the solar panels). For the motor blinds, you will want the Tuya app so that you can configure the blind upper/lower limits. I've also got one of the wireless 4 button switches which works great (has press, double press and long press support and I'm always amazed at how quickly the nanoleaf bulb responds to it), and I'm currently waiting for a couple of the in-roller mounted roller blinds to arrive (takes about 3 weeks for thing to arrive to Australia too). Have to say, their stuff works pretty well. There was a firmware issue with one of the blinds (didn't originally ship with homekit support), but their support team was pretty good in getting it going.
@@ShaneCreates bulbs, plugs and motion sensors, a mix of Sonoff and Zemismart products, will have to test if they work together when they arrive (or get exposed to Homekit) Thanks for the videos btw! helps a newbie me start a smarthome this 2022 ❤
Hey Shane, could you do a video on where the different smart home accessories companies/manufacturers are located (ie.USA, China, Canada, Germany etc.) I’ve tried looking them up but there are some companies that are hard to locate what country they are made in. I’m sure there are some people that prefer to buy MADE IN THE USA and Support Local.
Even though most companies are going to have their manufacturing in China regardless of what country their company is located, I’m definitely not connecting anything from a Chinese company to my network and internet.
Shane, another good video. Thanks. It’s good to know that you can start moving toward a smart home with devices that are affordable. I’m still trying to integrate my Insteon smart home devices into HomeKit via HOOBs. This might be an alternative to what I’m using.
Great video shame. I’m very interested in hearing your review of the water shut off valve! The curtain robot would be interesting too for a lot of people since, as you said, it is the only HomeKit supported version of the product category.
Does the Tuya app expose the already added devices to HomeKit? I have Tuya (wifi) bulbs added to the Tuya smart app. When is pair the hub to the aap, do they expose eveything to HomeKit? Or only the devices that are added through the heb (Zigbee ones).
I’m interested in a video about how to build a smart home that works when wifi goes down. You mentioned zigbee works even without wifi. Can you discuss this further in a video? Or do you already have a video like this?
Always happy to see more HomeKit options. But If I’m going to add another hub to support Zigbee in HomeKit, I’m leaning toward a Sonoff or Conbee II dongle, as that would allow adding Zemismart devices plus many more Zigbee brands all under my existing Homebridge unit. May even step up to running it in HomeKit under Home Assistant, now that that is possible, and with a beefier nuc mini pc. Hmm. 🤔 So many options!
do I need a home pod or apple tv to use this hub in homekit? When I try to add the zemismart to the home app it asks me to have a homekit center controller to add that I don`t have
I have ikea blinds. Ikea tredfri hub is out if stock so ikea products like blind wont work with my apple homekit. If i buy zimesmart hub well they work? With apple homekit?
The light switches don’t “fit” because they aren’t for US and run 220v. Also no ul or ce certification if that concerns anyone, as it should when dealing with AC voltages.
Thanks for the video, great one as always. Did you try to pair Aqara zigbee with that hub? Im looking for a Homekit + Alexa hub but Im already invested in Aqara products…
As @B Mac suggested, I would be looking for an inexpensive enclosure to put the 'big' part of the Contact Sensor in. What's nice is...the other 'small' side of the Sensor is just a magnet...so you could replace it with a stronger magnet IF you have any issues with proper triggering in your install scenario. You could probably get it done for a few extra dollars (or whatever your local currency is), and a little bit of creativity.
Since 6 months I have the Zemismart curtainrail (wifi version). Why? Lot cheaper than Somfy and great quality. Don’t want those curtain bots with batteries and the Zemismart has a belt driven system with a lot of power. I have thick curtains from ceiling to floor with 100% blackout. So they are quite heavy and the Zemismart can open and close them easily. I don’t have a Zemismart hub but use a plugin within Homebridge.
Hi All, I got this with high hopes. 😕. All connected fine beside the hub. HomeKit works great. Then move more then 2 foot from the hub, and nothing responds. Range is terrible 😞. I am on the latest firmware 1.3
Sorry to hear you've had trouble with Soma Connect. I'm using Soma Connect with the Soma Tilts and has been working great for a while now. Almost no issues at all (knock on wood). Hope you have better luck if you decide to go with Zemismart products.
@@ShaneCreates Soma told me to reinstall the software and I did but the issue persisted. Besides that, the soma connect makes an awful electric noise and only works within the first 5 minutes of reseting it. It's a shame that those guys still don't have a Homekit certified product. Anyways....I already ordered the Zemismart ones with the hub so thank you for this video!
I'd love to expand HomeKit in my home, but in Brazil the new Apple TV costs almost 500 US dollars and HomePods are pretty much inexistant. You can get it from people who import it, but it's 6 times the price of a Google Home or Amazon stuff. Without a hub, HomeKit is pretty much useless.
I ended up buying a couple of smart switches from zemismart today since from what I have checked so far, these are one of my best options given we are in APAC and our unit does not come with neutral wires and we have 220v power. Smart products seem to be mostly focused on the US market (neutral wires, 120v, etc) so it is nice for non-US consumers to finally have more options.
Same case here in the Philippines.
I was skeptical of this product as I seen it awhile ago but I am super intrigued with the water shut off value. I hope to see a video from you on this product!
Thanks!
Water shut off valve, let’s see a review Shane!
Would be nice to see my home owners insurance go down with this device. #wishfulthinking
Always happy for Sunday to arrive so I can see what new stuff you're covering.
This looks pretty cool. For some reason I kinda dig the form-factor of the Motion Sensor.
Thanks for the content. Good stuff as always!
Thanks Brad!
Thanks for another great video, Shane! Definitely do a video on the water shutoff valve, please! Looking forward to it!
Will do! Thanks!
I don’t see myself using these, but, I said the same thing about Aqara when I first started watching videos about them. And now several months later I have a lot of Aqara products and even recommended it to friends. Speaking of Aqara, I have tons of the little leak sensors. Now I’m really needing that next step of having a valve shut off the water when a leak is detected. Looking forward to a video about how you tackle the valve. Great channel, man.
Thanks Josh!
I’m super excited about these roller shade motors! Exactly what I’ve been looking for! They’re cheap but will add up since I need about 10 of them 😬 time to start saving!
I’m interested in seeing your thoughts on the water shut off valve! It could pair so well with the leak sensors from Aqara!
Another great video! Looks like they have a nice collection of products & fill some holes we’ve all been looking to fill. A great option for the budget friendly HomeKit lovers.
Side note…great sponsor today. Love that app!
Thanks for watching George! And yes, that Home Devices app is great! 😃
Great video Shane. I've had the Zemismart Zigbee hub for a few months now, originally to automate some chain pull blinds (I have 2 different types they sell now, the last 2 I got with the solar panels). For the motor blinds, you will want the Tuya app so that you can configure the blind upper/lower limits. I've also got one of the wireless 4 button switches which works great (has press, double press and long press support and I'm always amazed at how quickly the nanoleaf bulb responds to it), and I'm currently waiting for a couple of the in-roller mounted roller blinds to arrive (takes about 3 weeks for thing to arrive to Australia too). Have to say, their stuff works pretty well. There was a firmware issue with one of the blinds (didn't originally ship with homekit support), but their support team was pretty good in getting it going.
That's great to hear. Thanks for sharing your experience Julian.
wow just bought it this morning.. then this video.😮
Wow, crazy timing!
Which accessories did you get to go with the hub?
@@ShaneCreates bulbs, plugs and motion sensors, a mix of Sonoff and Zemismart products, will have to test if they work together when they arrive (or get exposed to Homekit)
Thanks for the videos btw! helps a newbie me start a smarthome this 2022 ❤
@@nick024 that’s awesome! Thanks for watching!
Zigbee really seems to be killing it in HomeKit as of late! I wonder how long it will take Thread to get as many devices out there in the market…
It’ll be a while I’m sure…
Another great video on new products! Thanks Shane!
Thanks for watching Don!
Thanks for all your videos 🤗
Thanks for watching!
I bought one of these a few weeks ago, range was awful with sonoff door/window sensor. My hub LED stays red, been told a firmware issue in 1.3.
u should try the curtain bot and compare it with the switchbot curtain
Thanks for the suggestion
Hey Shane, could you do a video on where the different smart home accessories companies/manufacturers are located (ie.USA, China, Canada, Germany etc.) I’ve tried looking them up but there are some companies that are hard to locate what country they are made in. I’m sure there are some people that prefer to buy MADE IN THE USA and Support Local.
Even though most companies are going to have their manufacturing in China regardless of what country their company is located, I’m definitely not connecting anything from a Chinese company to my network and internet.
Shane, another good video. Thanks. It’s good to know that you can start moving toward a smart home with devices that are affordable. I’m still trying to integrate my Insteon smart home devices into HomeKit via HOOBs. This might be an alternative to what I’m using.
Great video shame. I’m very interested in hearing your review of the water shut off valve! The curtain robot would be interesting too for a lot of people since, as you said, it is the only HomeKit supported version of the product category.
Would like see the water valve
Thanks Gregg! Appreciate the suggestions!
Hi, did you try to connect TUYA ZigBee Smart Circuit Breaker 16A with Zemismart Hub?
wooooo you got some SUN! lol Another great video
Haha yea the only guy around that can manage to get a sunburn out eating lunch in March. 😆 Thanks for watching!
Does the Tuya app expose the already added devices to HomeKit? I have Tuya (wifi) bulbs added to the Tuya smart app. When is pair the hub to the aap, do they expose eveything to HomeKit? Or only the devices that are added through the heb (Zigbee ones).
You should check Wi-Fi. The manual is conflicting: it says 2.4ghz cable to router. Also a review on Amazon says it doesn’t. Curious what you find.
Currently, I am all in on Aqara and I hope they will come out with a water shut off valve like the Zemismart one. I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
No only Aqara accessories will pair to an Aqara Hub.
I’m interested in a video about how to build a smart home that works when wifi goes down. You mentioned zigbee works even without wifi. Can you discuss this further in a video? Or do you already have a video like this?
Always happy to see more HomeKit options. But If I’m going to add another hub to support Zigbee in HomeKit, I’m leaning toward a Sonoff or Conbee II dongle, as that would allow adding Zemismart devices plus many more Zigbee brands all under my existing Homebridge unit. May even step up to running it in HomeKit under Home Assistant, now that that is possible, and with a beefier nuc mini pc. Hmm. 🤔 So many options!
Yes once you start getting into Homebridge and HA, the possibilities really open up!
Should have been available before I got the hue and the Aqara hub, definitely would have got one if it was
do I need a home pod or apple tv to use this hub in homekit? When I try to add the zemismart to the home app it asks me to have a homekit center controller to add that I don`t have
Yes. You will need a homekit hub (Apple TV or HomePod) if you want to use homekit.
Great video as always. I have learned so much from your content.
Thanks for watching Barry!
Another great vid Shane think I’m too take a look at zemismart !
I have homeassistant today do homekit have the same automations?
Please review the water shut off. Thanks
I have ikea blinds. Ikea tredfri hub is out if stock so ikea products like blind wont work with my apple homekit. If i buy zimesmart hub well they work? With apple homekit?
You cannot pair Ikea blinds to the Zemismart hub. Hope that answers your question.
Love it!
Kindly confirm that can homekit hub work locally without internet with Zemismart hub devices
Uyeeesaa show the valve please amazing that zenismart supporting homekit
Great video, looking forward to the water shutoff video as it’s definitely something I’m interested in adding to my home.
Thanks Ben!
Nice!!!!
The light switches don’t “fit” because they aren’t for US and run 220v. Also no ul or ce certification if that concerns anyone, as it should when dealing with AC voltages.
That's what I thought at first too. But the manual clearly says for US. They are rated 110-240V. They hold a CE and RoHS certifications.
Can these light switches be used with smart bulbs?
Generally smart switches and smart bulbs don't play well together. I recommend choosing either one or the other for each light fixture.
Thanks for the video, great one as always. Did you try to pair Aqara zigbee with that hub? Im looking for a Homekit + Alexa hub but Im already invested in Aqara products…
Yea only Aqara products, for the most part, can pair with the Aqara hubs.
@@ShaneCreates how about the other way around? Can Aqara products pair with zemismart hub?
Does anyone know if the products from UK smart home company Hey! which is built on TUYA will work with this hub to get them into HomeKit?
Love to know that To
Is there an outdoor weather friendly gate or door contact sensor? Currently nothing for HK
I was using an Aqara sensor in a weather proof case, but just started using The new outdoor sensor from ring (and I use hoobs to expose my ring to HK)
As @B Mac suggested, I would be looking for an inexpensive enclosure to put the 'big' part of the Contact Sensor in.
What's nice is...the other 'small' side of the Sensor is just a magnet...so you could replace it with a stronger magnet IF you have any issues with proper triggering in your install scenario.
You could probably get it done for a few extra dollars (or whatever your local currency is), and a little bit of creativity.
Thank you for the app I would like a feature categorize my devices. Your HomeDevices. Devices Categories
Since 6 months I have the Zemismart curtainrail (wifi version). Why? Lot cheaper than Somfy and great quality. Don’t want those curtain bots with batteries and the Zemismart has a belt driven system with a lot of power. I have thick curtains from ceiling to floor with 100% blackout. So they are quite heavy and the Zemismart can open and close them easily. I don’t have a Zemismart hub but use a plugin within Homebridge.
Very nice! Thanks for sharing.
Just a thought, are these new devices compatible with new standards ,thread and matter if not why not🤔
No these devices use Zigbee to connect to the hub. Matter has not be released yet.
Hi All, I got this with high hopes. 😕. All connected fine beside the hub. HomeKit works great. Then move more then 2 foot from the hub, and nothing responds. Range is terrible 😞. I am on the latest firmware 1.3
Just to compare, I also use SmartThings and have 3 Aqara hubs. You could not compare to this. Range is so bad, I am not sure how anyone can use🤮
Sorry to hear that David. I have not experienced the range issues you are having.
I’m thinking of getting the smart shades control to change my Soma ones. HomeKit is a must for my home and Soma connect is pretty much useless.
Sorry to hear you've had trouble with Soma Connect. I'm using Soma Connect with the Soma Tilts and has been working great for a while now. Almost no issues at all (knock on wood). Hope you have better luck if you decide to go with Zemismart products.
@@ShaneCreates Soma told me to reinstall the software and I did but the issue persisted. Besides that, the soma connect makes an awful electric noise and only works within the first 5 minutes of reseting it. It's a shame that those guys still don't have a Homekit certified product. Anyways....I already ordered the Zemismart ones with the hub so thank you for this video!
The hub range to child devices is pretty low and after a power shortage both my devices disappear from HomeKit and even after reset ‘em
The water valve is battery or wired operated Shane?
Wired.
Does it Hub sync with BroadLink RM4 pro hub ?
did you figure it out bro?
Is this the new Aqara?
I'd love to expand HomeKit in my home, but in Brazil the new Apple TV costs almost 500 US dollars and HomePods are pretty much inexistant. You can get it from people who import it, but it's 6 times the price of a Google Home or Amazon stuff. Without a hub, HomeKit is pretty much useless.
This device only works when wired to the router. But the connection is ridiculously unstable…
Will the Zemismart accessories pair to an Aqara hub?
No only Aqara accessories will pair to an Aqara Hub.
the zigbee signal is very weak compared to a basic gateway, very disappointed
Having real life demos would help your channel.