Smart Home Tips for 2024 - Get the most out of your Smart Home!

Smart Home Tips
They say, “New Year, New You!” right?... well, I say “New Year, New Smart Home” Time to freshen up, revisit your scenes, correct errors and resolve issues so you can have a Smart Home that works for YOU, not the other way around.
2024 Tips for a better Apple Smart Home
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:52 How is your smart home working?
01:27 The Plan
3:01 It’s not just about the colours
4:21 Does Matter, matter?
5:25 Controlling your devices
7:04 Know when to move on
7:57 No Response errors
9:27 Solid WiFi
11:51 Smart isn’t always better
12:25 Mix & mingle
13:37 Final thoughts
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[@MarkRowsey]

Came for the tips, will stay for the hoodie. Love OLP! 😂

[@myHomeKithome]

Fantastic tips Brad! Buttons and remotes are essential for households multiple family members. They keep everyone else happy and the smart home enthusiast as well she's there less headaches to resolve all around.

[@BrandonDoyleMN]

Great advice!

[@michaelwerbick]

I still use Apple routers... I have my Arris for the internet and ethernet to two apple routers. One with the hard drive which has been swapped to a 2T SSD drive. Each has similar names but one is for the smart home stuff, the other is for the computers, tablets and printers. The Arris is set for anyone who visits that is not family that needs internet.

[@richchapman5011]

Really enjoyed the video Brad. Both Informative and well edited. Always look forward for your video releases.

[@levik12]

I love your in depth advices, comments and recommendations and your honest reviews of all home smart devices in the market. Thanks!😎👍🏻

[@jjadragna]

Thank you for the video, that’s great advice.
One thing about the Onvis button. You’ll most of the time accuse it because it’s the apparent guilty, but what I’ve found out is that every time the button works perfect it’s either the HomePod or the lamps needing a reset ! I found this button pretty reliable and convenient indeed and just regret its odd style.

[@morells09]

10:08 are you absolutely sure Bell doesn’t allow that? I configured that exact modem/router combo from Bell at a friends house and have her set up with a TP Link OneMesh system and she is able to get gigabit speeds and no issues with Kasa products in her smart home

[@morells09]

6:53 I’m curious if you’ve tried the stage controller post-thread update. I just picked one up a few weeks ago to control my hunter smart fan and smart lights in my master bedroom without ever cutting power to them, and it took a bit to get Thread up and running but once it was, I’ve had a pretty flawless experience so far

[@Nelson_T]

Great advice Brad, I have a very similar situation like yours. I also have Bell Fibe. The only thing that seems to work for me so far is using a wifi extender and have the 5 and 2ghz separate. This way my wifi devices work well and don’t loose connection. Everything else uses the Bell router.

[@bechne]

Hmm, use Plume pods and apple HomeKit devices and never had any issues.

[@doronind4738]

Hi Brad , Thank you for the great information, videos... Please your help,
How to add Aqara China version accessories to existing Europe Aqara working system?
The working Europe Aqara system contain lamps, Aqara Hub m2, Aqara Sensor FP2, Aqara Mini-Switches, Temp sensors, Lamps +++,
The China version accessories I need to add are: Aqara Smart LED Bulb T1, wall switches, Aqara Smart Ceiling Light L1 -350 .
Thank you very much 

[@jptheberge]

You mention having trouble with the HS2, which I was just considering buying. Could you share a bit more on the issues you are referring to?

[@TheBradLloyd]

Hi, it doesn’t consistently work for me and I’ve had serious battery drain issues (like needing to replace the batteries every few weeks). It’s a nice idea, and I’m hopeful that with future firmware updates, this issue could be resolved.

[@jptheberge]

@@TheBradLloyd Thanks! I'll keep an eye out for an update in the coming months.