TP-Link Deco mesh routers have a feature never seen on another manufacturer. Connection Preference. This allows you to assign a specific device to a closer node if you wish. Got a device that seems to fall offline to often? Maybe its signal is weak, and it doesn't see to connect to the physically closest node? Connection Preference allows you to assign to a node AND it stays connected to that node. Made a difference on my Wyze cams.
Once again for those not working in the graphics industry, it's pronounced with a hard G and not a soft g since the word it's based on isn't Giraffics. SMH
The SwitchBot Meter Pro CO2 is probably one of my favorite smart home sensors this year. CO2 levels in my apartment turned out to be waaay worse than I thought.
I'm happy about the Switchbot meter being able to show whatever sensor you want. I've wanted that since I first got my outdoor meters. I also like the Third Reality soil sensor. I've found that there isn't much to choose from in that category, and the ones I bought last year aren't smart; they just connect to their own hub/app. I do worry about the zigbee signal being able to go as far as I'd need it to though. Finally, I wonder if the new Ring Doorbell is more reliable than the Pro 2 I have. Seems like that thing is always failing in some way, whether it be showing the camera on the Echo Shows when someone rings or starting routines. Mine has been awful for both of those things, but I haven't been able to determine if the problem is with Eero, Alexa, or Ring. Ugh.
@@bradkrekelberg8624 I haven't traditionally had issues with my gear from Ring (other than what Ring doesn't do well), but this one has been good for responding on the displays
Hey Brian, Been a while! I have recently bought two Switchbot Meter Pro CO2 that I have placed in our movie room and bedroom. I found out that when I connected the CO2 meters to both Smartthings och Google Home the CO2 meters shows up twice, as to be expected. As per my finding this is what is happening. -If Switchbot is connected with Smartthings and Smartthings in turn is connected with Google Home = CO2 monitor is presented once with only temperature in Google Home. (In Smartthings, CO2 Monitor is presented with temperature and humidity) -If Switchbot is connected only with Google Home = CO2 monitor is presented with temperature, humidity and CO2 levels in Google Home. -If Switchbot is connected with both Smartthings and Google Home = CO2 monitor is presented twice, one with only temperature and one with temperature, humidity and CO2 levels in Google Home. Great news update btw. Pia sends her regards! //Peter
Personally not a fan of things like those Govee curtains. Fwiw… It’s like pulling the streets of Tokyo into your living room. Anything that pushes us too far away from nature(natural lighting and materials) is a bad idea imo. Looks…unsophisticated/immature and can destroy a homes ambiance. Not a knock on the channel but the specific product. All these other products that make life easier and more enjoyable in a less conspicuous way are great. That bluetti unit looks interesting for sure. 🍻
Great video, Brian! I like the Bluetti products a. lot since I live near the coast in an area subject to hurricanes. You can run a tankless gas hot water heater easily with one and the one you have would run my gas furnace. Other things would be TVs that have an outside antenna, lots and lots of LED lights, as well as charge almost everything in your house, including your Narwal vacuum! Thank you.
@@AutomateYourLife well I bought one in France in august and I really like the camera function. I can see my appartment from 6000 km away, plus the sound is really good, so yes, happy to finally see it in QC
Those curtain lights look cool. I wonder if there is a DIY / WLED way of doing this. This would be great for your front window for holidays like Halloween or Christmas 🎄
Brian, please tell me that this is wrong - if it is. I have been hearing that Ring will turn over YOUR recordings from YOUR doorbell camera if Law Enforcement ask Ring for it. You have no say in the matter, if they do or not. Care to tell us what you have learned?
I believe a number of makers will share footage with police enforcement in a subpoena situation. Ring is included. This is an old story though Obi...been that way for years.
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Thanks for sharing Brian.
Thank you Ron!
Really enjoyed your video. As always informative and honest which is why I come back every week to watch the channel.
I appreciate that! Thanks Rich!
TP-Link Deco mesh routers have a feature never seen on another manufacturer. Connection Preference. This allows you to assign a specific device to a closer node if you wish. Got a device that seems to fall offline to often? Maybe its signal is weak, and it doesn't see to connect to the physically closest node? Connection Preference allows you to assign to a node AND it stays connected to that node. Made a difference on my Wyze cams.
Ya that's true too! It helped me. I did see that somewhere else before...I think it was Eero, but it's a great feature Obi!
1:34 What's a jif upload? Something to do with peanut butter?
@@PhillBogart mmmm pb
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Once again for those not working in the graphics industry, it's pronounced with a hard G and not a soft g since the word it's based on isn't Giraffics. SMH
The SwitchBot Meter Pro CO2 is probably one of my favorite smart home sensors this year. CO2 levels in my apartment turned out to be waaay worse than I thought.
Yeah I saw you've been loving on this one Sune! Fix that CO2 level up...it affects us more than we think
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Thank you very much!
ThirdReality Soil Sensor for automation which zigbee hub is needed?
@@LebDusty I'm using Homey Pro, but I got it into SmartThings and I'm pretty sure it would work with Hubitat too. Just no Alexa mostly!
@@LebDusty oh and thirdrealitys own hub!
I'm happy about the Switchbot meter being able to show whatever sensor you want. I've wanted that since I first got my outdoor meters. I also like the Third Reality soil sensor. I've found that there isn't much to choose from in that category, and the ones I bought last year aren't smart; they just connect to their own hub/app. I do worry about the zigbee signal being able to go as far as I'd need it to though. Finally, I wonder if the new Ring Doorbell is more reliable than the Pro 2 I have. Seems like that thing is always failing in some way, whether it be showing the camera on the Echo Shows when someone rings or starting routines. Mine has been awful for both of those things, but I haven't been able to determine if the problem is with Eero, Alexa, or Ring. Ugh.
@@bradkrekelberg8624 I haven't traditionally had issues with my gear from Ring (other than what Ring doesn't do well), but this one has been good for responding on the displays
Hey Brian,
Been a while!
I have recently bought two Switchbot Meter Pro CO2 that I have placed in our movie room and bedroom.
I found out that when I connected the CO2 meters to both Smartthings och Google Home the CO2 meters shows up twice, as to be expected.
As per my finding this is what is happening.
-If Switchbot is connected with Smartthings and Smartthings in turn is connected with Google Home = CO2 monitor is presented once with only temperature in Google Home.
(In Smartthings, CO2 Monitor is presented with temperature and humidity)
-If Switchbot is connected only with Google Home = CO2 monitor is presented with temperature, humidity and CO2 levels in Google Home.
-If Switchbot is connected with both Smartthings and Google Home = CO2 monitor is presented twice, one with only temperature and one with temperature, humidity and CO2 levels in Google Home.
Great news update btw.
Pia sends her regards!
//Peter
What! Hello Peter! Was just thinking about you the other day. And hi Pia!
I didn't get CO2 levels in Google Home. I'm so jealous of you, as per usual!
Personally not a fan of things like those Govee curtains. Fwiw…
It’s like pulling the streets of Tokyo into your living room.
Anything that pushes us too far away from nature(natural lighting and materials) is a bad idea imo.
Looks…unsophisticated/immature and can destroy a homes ambiance.
Not a knock on the channel but the specific product.
All these other products that make life easier and more enjoyable in a less conspicuous way are great. That bluetti unit looks interesting for sure. 🍻
@@DoctorRevers all good doc! You enjoy what you enjoy :)
Any news on when we will see the U300 lock in the UK?
Sorry I haven't seen that!
The light curtain would look great behind some frosted glass
100%!
Great video, Brian! I like the Bluetti products a. lot since I live near the coast in an area subject to hurricanes. You can run a tankless gas hot water heater easily with one and the one you have would run my gas furnace. Other things would be TVs that have an outside antenna, lots and lots of LED lights, as well as charge almost everything in your house, including your Narwal vacuum! Thank you.
@@HughD you're always so ahead of me Hugh!
You have some great ideas for use cases too!
Modal is basically Rayon from cellulose which is tree pulp aka paper.
You learn something new every day! Thanks sir :)
Echo show 8 v3 finally available in QC !!!
Hooray!! You can FINALLY get it!
@@AutomateYourLife well I bought one in France in august and I really like the camera function. I can see my appartment from 6000 km away, plus the sound is really good, so yes, happy to finally see it in QC
Those curtain lights look cool. I wonder if there is a DIY / WLED way of doing this. This would be great for your front window for holidays like Halloween or Christmas 🎄
@@RyanDuffy the curtains do look amazing on windows! Absolutely
Brian, please tell me that this is wrong - if it is. I have been hearing that Ring will turn over YOUR recordings from YOUR doorbell camera if Law Enforcement ask Ring for it. You have no say in the matter, if they do or not. Care to tell us what you have learned?
I believe a number of makers will share footage with police enforcement in a subpoena situation. Ring is included. This is an old story though Obi...been that way for years.