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@philliphugh3347
2 жыл бұрын
@Paulhibbert: NOW ONLY £20.99!! On Amazon prime day/s!!! 😫😫😭😭😭😭 How am I going to pay for a new yacht at those prices!!😭😭😭🤬🤬
@faengelm
2 жыл бұрын
Paul. Really?
@faengelm
2 жыл бұрын
did someone hack your Telegram account?
@paulhibbert
2 жыл бұрын
I don't have a telegram account. KZitem has a massive scam problem at the moment.
@user-rd9mq3il9d
5 ай бұрын
You sold it too well Paul all sold out😢
@nttrung30
Жыл бұрын
So far I only have one of the 5 up. kzitem.infoUgkxOXxsTZ3ptV_Pk0fFl8bNZvVqeoqBQFwe My son ran out of time, with motion detector etc. I have it over my garage door. It works great. Have seen a couple of cats, my dogs, when I am out front. And had a bee buzzing around right in front of it. It works very well. It even shows the neighbour's driveway, but only shows movement just past my own, which is very long. I highly recommend them.
@ALaModePi
2 жыл бұрын
I'm constantly impressed by the number of things the products you've reviewed lately can do. This week we have a camera/door sensor combination that handles a tricky privacy issue. (Last week, it was a camera that also acted as a ZigBee hub.) I'm really liking that some manufacturers are getting into that "why not?" territory where things aren't simply laser-focused on a small set of functions. I also like the fact that these things don't just have extraneous features, but extra features that make sense and add to the legitimate use-cases of the products. On Baby Paul: Having been through this myself with my own child (with somewhat different specifics), I'm thinking forward to that date when Paul, the younger, will join the ranks of school children, only to quickly find out that _no_one_ understands pelvic thrusts to chants of "Home Assistant" and eventually eliciting that dreaded note home asking, "What in the world is this 'zig bee' that your child keeps mentioning on the playground?" Just be ready when some person asks with a jaundiced eye, "So this oddness is basically your fault?" to happily respond, "Why yes, it is." (You'll get points if you say it before your wife does.) Back to the subject at hand: Your reviews are amazingly complete (e.g.: the "Home Assistant" integration issue. I needed to know that.) Thanks again and I'll remember to give it a "thumbs up" this time.
@royperkins694
2 жыл бұрын
I run my indoor cameras on smart sockets turning the power on when I go out and off when I come home, works well and if people want to get their jollies watching my dog sleep in an otherwise empty house they really need help 🤣🤣
@paulhibbert
2 жыл бұрын
Genius solution! 😁
@sshethuk
2 жыл бұрын
Have you considered doing BBC bedtime stories? 😂
@paulhibbert
2 жыл бұрын
🤣 With Mr Socky as my assistant 😂
@JustTheJames
2 жыл бұрын
So I see one gaping flaw with this system: the privacy shutter is made completely pointless by the fact it can just be disabled by whoever's hacked the camera
@siafulinux
2 жыл бұрын
I was going to say this. It's convenient but useless if someone can just flip a switch and open it up.
@remaincalm2
2 жыл бұрын
While the chances of being hacked are low, there's a greater chance the Mrs or gf will throw the camera out of the window if she thinks it will record her walking around in her undies. From that angle the privacy shutter is useful. But then again, if burglars sneak in during the day or night, you really do want the camera to record everything 24x7.
@nefariou5
2 жыл бұрын
but then you'd need some that is robbing your house to stop to hack to it (providing they can, but they cant) plsu you'll have other cameras outside right? the bigger flaw is a robber will just hide their face
@JustTheJames
2 жыл бұрын
@@nefariou5 That's not what I'm getting at here. Paul is using his experience with his cameras being hacked to try and market the privacy shutter as a selling point to protect the user's privacy. The issue is that the privacy shutter is controlled by the same means as the rest of the camera, meaning that if the camera is hacked, the privacy shutter does absolutely nothing
@digital.olimon
2 жыл бұрын
@@JustTheJames if the camera is hacked by the robber and they put the privacy shutter on, then it's doing quite a lot 😋
@BrickScore
2 жыл бұрын
I can't believe I still laugh at the master baiter joke every week. Great video as usual, Paul.
@yesuahiniguez6268
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Paul, I'm able to use my switchbot button presser with HA, I didn't use HACS to set it up. It also doesn't need the hub. I'll try and update my comment with more details, but it might be worth double checking if the camera and door sensor are supported as well.
@bccsivxx-xxivvii
Жыл бұрын
Man you're a funny dude. I rarely find myself lol on any other KZitem video like I do yours.
@markshaz8691
2 жыл бұрын
Would be a great time to help some people with how to secure their cameras and smart home. Cheers Paul.
@diogofilipe7730
Жыл бұрын
8:13 NSFW!!! That's why I need to start watching the videos with headphones 😂😂
@GaelyneGasson
2 жыл бұрын
I went looking on your channel because I knew I should see a video from you - it's Saturday evening. This is what I look to for entertainment! So first video and apparently it had been 'uploaded' 58 seconds before. Great timing. I want some motion detectors and am looking at the tiny Aqara ones. I'll have to see if you've done any videos on those. I'm also replacing my ancient Wemo switches for some Meross ones. Project 'Automate the house' seems to be a never ending one.
@paulhibbert
2 жыл бұрын
I haven't done anything specific on them though they have featured. My only issue with Aqara is that it's hard to know which stuff will and which stuff won't work with home assistant and the echo built in zigbee hub. Some does and some doesn't and the products look identical!
@digital.olimon
2 жыл бұрын
Paul, you're by far the ultimate troll slapper and I love it
@digital.olimon
2 жыл бұрын
But... Youre going to hell for all the baiting 😆
@tharais
2 жыл бұрын
@@digital.olimon Wait. I thought one was supposed to go blind? 😲
@rwes4188
2 жыл бұрын
Why would they bring a product to market without rtsp or a HA intergration?
@philmayhem
2 жыл бұрын
So funny, always a joy to watch, thank you for working so hard on these
@faengelm
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Paul. It appears that the complex actions from the contact sensor such as left open, exit, and enter are not supported as Alexa Routine triggers. I can only see them in the SwitchBot automation and IFTTT applets. I have been using IFTTT with the Alexa Skill IFTTTrigger to get Alexa Routines triggered on these SwitchBot actions. Maybe you can convince switchBot to add this Alexa support
@mihairachita174
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, that face slapping was so relaxing 😆 🤣 😂
@Space-O-2001
Жыл бұрын
Great video Paul!. Did they ever get back to you re your questions/issues?
@BMWMike
2 жыл бұрын
We have a cat called Ziggy. My wife has started cuddling him, chanting "Oooh the Ziggy. Ooh the Ziggy". So thanks.
@steverae68
2 жыл бұрын
Switchbot are also going to become native HomeKit enabled soon with the announcement of their new hub … coming soon ❤ Ohh the HomeKit !!!
@tharais
2 жыл бұрын
That's fantastic. But, other manufacturers have made similar promises and failed to deliver or, delivered a less than satisfactory interface. Thus, I don't believe it until I see it. And Paul reviews it!
@stephenhill3593
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul. A question for you. Family member has asked about the most secure \ sensible way to add a camera or two so they can monitor their disabled husband while out of the house, check on carers activities etc. Obviously this needs to be secure as its very private stuff (no Chinese servers and lots of personal details needed) and can not overly complicated. Requirements are pretty simple - monitor whats going on with a live view, record option for ongoing and motion so some footage can be stored if needed and can be turned off for privacy. What would you or others on here recommend, or alternatively definitely not do !
@DJaquithFL
Жыл бұрын
I need something equivalent to Google's Home / Away Assistant. I heard you mentioned it was broken, clearly they need to fix it ASAP. I absolutely am very cautious about any indoor cameras.
@RomeoGoesRetro
2 жыл бұрын
great video. I googled Switchbot switch with home assistant and there is an integration... I don't have HA yet but you said no SwitchBot product work with HA. Would my SWitchBot switch work with HA via bluetooth?
@dave412r
2 жыл бұрын
Does it offer rtmp or local use for ha to work with frigate ?
@dave412r
2 жыл бұрын
As I typed this question. You answered it in the video lol
@knots83
2 жыл бұрын
omg i cant beleive i just realized that sockis does a pixar all this time, "thanks for the slappy intro". yes you can do that joke as much as you like
@gonzalorojo6815
2 жыл бұрын
Hey there, any chance you could do a video on the best light switches and sensors for home assistant. Just started and was wondering about what to use in different cases: 1. Simple on and off (like for pantry rooms or closets) - I was thinking Ikea sensor but not sure which switch would be best as you don't need anything fancy here 2. Sensor and switches for locations used more often like hallways and kitchens 3. Sensors and switches for more customizable lighting such as living room, bedroom, office... (I assume these will also need smart bulbs to change colors...) Thank you so much
@sygad1
2 жыл бұрын
FML, the multiple slaps had me crying with laughter
@Tactical_Koala
Жыл бұрын
Interesting this maybe the product that I will upgrade my smart lighting to
@MrBrndin
2 жыл бұрын
I think it was one of your videos that inspired me to put all my cameras on smart plugs so the inside cameras only have power when I'm not home... When Im walking naked throughout the house, it's nice to know the cameras are unpowered.
@RihaanNatani
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Paul, loved the soft tone narration in the beginning 😂. Btw, I was just in the market to finally get my first video doorbell.! Also I have an opportunity to get something from America (I'm in Taiwan) what would you recommend me look for in the smart home space. (products that are made in America, Like lifix bulbs, etc...
@paulhibbert
2 жыл бұрын
Check out last week's video 😊👍
@brunekxxx91
2 жыл бұрын
Paul, i've looked into home assistant integrations (basic and custom) and i see there is an integration (there is an official integration to switchbot even at the moment you're recording (recorded) this very video. I haven't tested the integration so i don't know if it's good or not... But if the official integration doesn't work you can always try the hacs one (Home Assistant Community Store)... But i warn you... you are gonna need Home Assistant SUPERVISOR (which is (as far as i am concerned) not that easy to install).
@stepheng8779
2 жыл бұрын
That joke may be 6 months old but it never fails 😂👍
@SJPDurham
2 жыл бұрын
It’s bloody good for its price. Thanks for testing this item Paul. Always good to see your zany channel. 👍🏻
@DanGoodchild
2 жыл бұрын
Umm… Paul? If the original problem was that someone hacked your camera and controlled it remotely, and if the Switchbot camera's privacy shutter is electronically controllable, how is that better? If the camera is hacked, there's nothing stopping the hacker from opening the privacy shutter… right?
@mattt9640
2 жыл бұрын
Evening Paul, just for info the Switch bot camera can be added through the Tuya or Smart Life apps and then you get full integration into Home Assistant. Works a treat.
@paulhibbert
2 жыл бұрын
Are you sure about this?? They're competing ecosystems! 🤔
@mattt9640
2 жыл бұрын
@@paulhibbert Yeah I actually followed kzitem.info/news/bejne/r4Srk3l6bYujrYY who takes you through the steps 🙂
@GammaPanda
2 жыл бұрын
Dude you should have ten times the subscribers. Brilliant channel and content!
@Stephen-Jones
2 жыл бұрын
I only watch your vids to see what item of your misses you've 'borrowed' this week 🤣🤣 Seriously enjoyed it (as always) was thinking of getting one until you said it doesn't work with Home Assistant (yet) 😢, hopefully that will change soon
@marksapollo
2 жыл бұрын
Bought a Eufy pan and tilt camera for about £35. Does more or less the same as this. In fact it’s very very very similar to this camera hmmm.. same camera made in the same factory?
@spencerhuston5569
2 жыл бұрын
Philips has released an interesting smart bulb set, it goes through wiz and is actually pretty cheap 13-24 usd depending on how many you buy and they just use wifi so we're not hard to set up. Note these are for can lights.
@m0u5ehunter7
2 жыл бұрын
The door sensors are cool but they don’t allow the button as an external trigger, either the button is used for triggering leaving or not function. But if the motion sensor is enabled then the button doesn’t do anything. I want my curtains to open when I leave the room, except for when I press the button by his is not an automation possible!
@bobhawkey3783
2 жыл бұрын
Love it as usual. However this malarkey about knowing when someone is home or has left the house is silly. It's silly malarkey. Most of these things work fine if you are the only inhabitant but forget having a partner or kids. Pretty obvious we all need RFID tags implanted in our necks to do real presence detection. Okay, okay, maybe an ankle strap. Cheers.
@tharais
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah. I love my Nest thermostats that I've had for five or so years. But, quickly figured out their geofencing has a drawback; it can't read minds. It's great that the heat or AC shuts off when both wife and I are out of the house. But, there are many times when one or both of us return home for just a short period of time. The Nests don't know that we'll be gone again shortly and start heating or cooling. It's a waste. And, contradicts their "energy saving" claims. So, what is it that I like about the Nests so much: 1) They work. 2) They've been very reliable. 3) I don't have to get off my arse and go upstairs to change the settings. 4) I can check on conditions at home when outside the house and I can change the settings if appropriate. Like a half hour out on a very cold day when coming home from a trip. It will be nice and warm when we arrive home. Actually, this applies to any scheduling features on any automation system. In today's world, our schedules are seldom all that consistent and algorithms can't accurately anticipate changes in advance most of the time.
@jerryd8022
2 жыл бұрын
First of all dude I love you! You're awesome and hilarious! Question - do you have a custom voice loaded for Alexa? It sounds a lot like my Star Trek dreams come true and less like the annoying PITA who disproves the concept of "machine learning" as often as she sees fit. Please can you recommend where to get that voice?
@paulhibbert
2 жыл бұрын
It's the standard UK voice for Alexa. I don't think there's any way to enable it without switching your amazon account to the UK, which would give you numerous problems sadly.
@ricardojorgesantosma
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video Paul! In my place I blocked all the cameras from having WAN access, in my router, so even if they're hacked their packets don't get past the firewall
@arrowtlg2646
2 жыл бұрын
You might find some more use in creating a Virtual network (VLan) for all your smart devices, and creating a dedicated hub/server that will let you communicate to the smart home devices, even over the internet. That way you retain some of the features like being able to see the cameras from everywhere, but make it harder for someone to directly access your camera.
@ricardojorgesantosma
2 жыл бұрын
@@arrowtlg2646 yeah all my IoT devices are in a separate VLAN that can only reach the main VLAN over established connections. And I don't use port forwarding at all. From the outside I access the home network via a VPN. But setting up all of this is much harder than just blocking WAN access for 4-5 camera IPs :)
@arrowtlg2646
2 жыл бұрын
@@ricardojorgesantosma Nice man! I was going to say using a VPN would be a good shout, cool to see it being used! Yeah, I get you, the vlan setup would be good for people with a serious intention for a smarthome setup
@tharais
2 жыл бұрын
Won't that mean you can't access them from outside your network? Like when your away from home?
@ricardojorgesantosma
2 жыл бұрын
@@tharais when i'm outside I can still access them via a VPN. But the cameras cannot send packets to the WAN directly, only via an intermediary I control (the VPN gateway), which only accepts packets from the cameras when receiving them from a tcp connection it established.
@JulsMradio
2 жыл бұрын
I bought the door sensor after your last review, but was disappointed Switchbot only shared open/closed info with Alexa and didn't share the movement info. This made it less useful for my setup. Has this changed?
@remaincalm2
2 жыл бұрын
No change yet. 😞 It's frustrating that the extra features of the door sensor (motion, button press and light sensor) aren't available to Alexa routines. I complained about it to Switchbot 2 months ago and they said they'll considerate it in a future update. The more people who complain directly to Switchbot, the better the chance they'll implement it.
@SC-oz4qv
2 жыл бұрын
Laugh? I thought my pants would never dry…
@SimonGrech
2 жыл бұрын
There is the "Xiaomi Mi Home Security 360 Degrees 2K Pro Two-Way Day/Night Wireless Camera" which is almost the idential twin of the switchbot camera. It can store the storage over NAS and can be integrated with the HomeAssistant. I've been running multiple cameras in the house now that turn on when we are connected to a specific wifi. We aren't using the geofencing as the wifi was a better option for me since if we are in a different room it would be an easier trigger for me to set the camera to turn on automatically. Price of this device is higher though. From Malta it's at €50.
@mikelytou
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Paul, I bought the switchbot cam for the automation you showed activating the privacy shutter through an alexa routine. However, even though I'm on the newest version of the alexa app, it lists the switchbot cam (and all other cams I own) seperately at the bottom and says "This device is currently not supported" - any ideas on that?
@peterjohnson8631
Жыл бұрын
Where’s the fish? Supposed to get slapped with the dam fish, Paul
@MatHanley
2 жыл бұрын
Did they also see the master, baiting through the hacked feed? 😂
@mythodica
2 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the baiter joke even more the second time around. Very well done sir.
@neverman3398
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Paul, great video as always, I was just wondering how much the hub will cost? I have recently been getting into the Aqara ecosystem with HomeKit but this camera is out of this world. I’m actually mind blown 🤯 that it’s only £30.
@1403gavin
2 жыл бұрын
Nurse: I’m gonna need to put Paul on Philips Medical Life Support Paul: Let me die
@paulhibbert
2 жыл бұрын
🤣
@Humphrey181
2 жыл бұрын
Still trying to understand who Jerry is and why he is having final thoughts. I thought I was part of the inner sanctum that understood all the in jokes. BTW, the stories about the mass debating aren't getting old at all. ;) Keep up the excellent work!
@paulimagica
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul. So to use it with Alexa I need the hub too ? Sorry I'm trying to keep up 🤣🤣 Ace review always love your content, one of my my favourite parts of Saturday mornings 👍👍🤘🤘
@paulhibbert
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! ❤️ Yes, you'd need the hub for any cloud based service, of which Alexa is one. Xxx
@bhushangadiya
2 жыл бұрын
Please tell me how you set up the homeassitant integration?🙈 In details if you could please
@AndrewBlakeOxford
2 жыл бұрын
switchbot door sensor doesn't allow you to use that lovely presence detection through alexa routines - it's just the open/closed functionality - such a shame as that is why I got one in the first place :-(
@markie4tv
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, the switchbot cameras are great fun but is there a way to put them up on an app on the tv, appletv or Nvidia shield? enjoyed the video as always.
@terkfranks1538
2 жыл бұрын
I'm still not on board with inside cameras. I think I would need a physically required cover that couldn't be done over the internet at all, then in order so I don't forget to cover when I am home - possibly a digital reminder to make sure I cover the cameras when home. (Maybe like a glass candle cover that's painted). If the cover can be put on and off over the internet, seems that makes it just as susceptible to being hacked versus if it required a physical action to cover the camera.
@Dc0sby
2 жыл бұрын
Just put smart plugs on them from a different company
@WernerBeroux
2 жыл бұрын
I do pretty much the same, however if the port is open... well it'll turn on again and look at your face. For security, it's mostly network security. It's really not trivial especially if you're using cameras that aren't done by companies with outstanding security teams; meaning most of them. Having the SD card hard to access is more a feature. Not a strong one though,
@kamandoyle
2 жыл бұрын
Glad I finally made it into the show there at 1:06
@paulhibbert
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 You should see some of the comments on the Eufy doorbell video! Yeesh. Anyone would think I worked at Eufy! 😂
@r3m0dul8
2 жыл бұрын
You know, a firewall with decent security would of suited this too (pfsense). Oh Paul, this is why we have monitoring systems on our home network to defend against hackers. Good vid tho, could of explained a little more as to how this happened, just in case someone else is out there with open ports too. Have a good day bud
@Weeem
2 жыл бұрын
The requirement for the hub is a dealbreaker.... wish I knew their stuff needed it before I bought a couple bits
@remaincalm2
2 жыл бұрын
The hub is actually very good and only £35 (cheaper if you get it as part of a combo deal). Plus it can remote control devices that use IR, such as TVs, aircon, Sky, etc.
@paulhibbert
2 жыл бұрын
Yup, the IR benefit makes this one a fairly niche argument
@meishseeks
2 жыл бұрын
Because of you I do jeff bezos voice when anyone says not enough.. it could be anything .. "not enough bread" "not enough sun" .. "not enough petrol" 😂& then I get the werid side eye experssion of "what you on about" 👀
@paulhibbert
2 жыл бұрын
It is important that this phrase is spread far and wide. It is my life's work. 🤣
@RogSan1892
2 жыл бұрын
Paul Hibbert in a beard and bra is not what I was expecting this morning 🤣 🤣 🤣
@fp30e
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Paul. Anther great and interesting Video. Have a great week. Take Care.
@paulhibbert
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude!
@ComicBookMalc
2 жыл бұрын
Well Paul you've made me bite the bullet again with your dammed videos :) you're costing me a fortune :)
@4910267190
2 жыл бұрын
You can use Tuya Integration to get the camera working in HA.
@thewolfydragon1989
6 ай бұрын
But does this camera protect against hackers? Online all says to "change fefault passwords" but all my cameras (calex through smart life app) has NO password settings. Eg what if this was hacked and the hacker just disabled the privay thing.. Or spies om your home when your not home? And learn when your out etc? I know im probably paranoid with these what ifs
@WhamBamSystems
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, I’ve been watching and subscribed for quite some time, great content and exactly my sense of humour! Until now we have been renting, but about to buy our house. Now how should I begin to set up the home for best automations? It seems all of your videos show the newest and bestest, but what are the final thoughts on what’s needed? What is best way to set up the home ? Which standards and automations should one start with? Thank you so much!
@paulhibbert
2 жыл бұрын
Here you go dude! kzitem.info/news/bejne/w4NqmqF4pmuUn6g Obviously there will always be something new just around the corner, but this video is very recent and puts my thoughts into practice ❤️
@WhamBamSystems
2 жыл бұрын
@@paulhibbert thanks so much for your quick response - you are a master baker in your art!
@Robbrown92
Жыл бұрын
Is this working with home assistant now?
@EllisJonesDeath
2 жыл бұрын
I'm still clueless when it comes to security. I have 2 doorbells (front and back) and a P,T,Z looking onto the garden. All connected to my internet hub. Is there anything else I can do within the hub setting to decrease risk of them being viewed?
@sasankej
Жыл бұрын
Can I use the contact sensor entry (which is the only sensor that realizes I’m home and I have exited the house) to arm/disarm the ring security system? I bought this hoping I could do that, seems Alexa doesn’t use all the trigger actions the SwitchBot app can recognize. 😢
@sasankej
Жыл бұрын
IFTTT has been quite unhelpful as it doesn’t support Ring either
@trevsweb
2 жыл бұрын
Got excited as I got a few coupons for this and a temp sensor. Before I bought I checked out home assistant compatibility and it looked a bit dire. So not really interested in this.
@B-a_s-H
2 жыл бұрын
Didn't need any of this, but holy sh*7 what a bargain :D For just a little over €100,- I just got this Cam, the hub, a door sensor, a motion sensor and 6 nfc tags... 🤯 Thanks Paul!
@chipbeef9694
2 жыл бұрын
I've been wondering if those nfc tags are proprietary it just run off the mill. I've got hundreds of them at home.
@B-a_s-H
2 жыл бұрын
@@chipbeef9694 Will let you know once they arrive.
@B-a_s-H
2 жыл бұрын
@@chipbeef9694 Ok, so I scanned them with an NFC reader and they come up as NXP NTAG216 / Mifare Ultralight. I've read the records that the Switchbot app wrote to it and then copied them to a Mifare Desfire (EV1 4K) card and that worked fine too.
@chipbeef9694
2 жыл бұрын
@@B-a_s-H Have you tried to use a generic tag with it?
@B-a_s-H
2 жыл бұрын
@@chipbeef9694 I consider the Desfire card to be fairly generic (so, yes). In the end it's the smartphone app that interprets the data, so as long as your phone's NFC reader can read the tag you're providing you should be solid.
@ram64man
2 жыл бұрын
you didn't explain exactly how the original camera was compromised,. was it a genuine wifi hack or was it the internet service for the camera that got hacked thus subject to uk data protection law failures
@tekjunkie5697
2 жыл бұрын
Love the automation devices; despise the hub mini. What a fabulous line it would be if I didn't have to fight the horrid Wi-Fi stack they are using. Please for the love of all that is, make the Wi-Fi work or add a hard line! #Switchbot
@graemetocher87
2 жыл бұрын
They apparently have a new hub coming out later this year to enable matter compatibility
@paulhibbert
2 жыл бұрын
Nice! I haven't heard that, will keep my ear to the ground!
@mikeys4u
2 жыл бұрын
Bout time you took a look at wyze cameras. Please review the wyzecam v3 night sensor.
@paulhibbert
2 жыл бұрын
I did look at the UK equivalent quite a while ago, but I don't think Wyze sell in the UK still as far as I know 🤔
@mikeys4u
2 жыл бұрын
@@paulhibbert wyzecam v3 on amazon uk £60.00. Night sensor is worlds best. Colour night vision.
@davidmarshall3365
2 жыл бұрын
Looking at the software that is running while viewing the camera, looks like a tuya rebranded product. Could this be added to tuya app and thus into home assistant?
@Drone-Pilot
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your videos, you have helped me automate more things in my home, however I have a problem I need to solve, there is a staircase chair lift that my elderly mother uses to get up stairs, when it is at the bottom of the stairs it is in the way of a door opening. The remote for the stair lift is 433MHz and the rm4 pro learnt the buttons however t needs to latch until it travels the entire length, ie: the remote only moves the chair while it is depressed. I need a way to latch the learnt button for a period of time, the chair has sensors all over it so it can reach the end but stops. So in short I need a latch for a period of time, I also have home assistant on a raspberry pi if that helps. Many thanks in advance for any suggestions thoughts etc.
@paulhibbert
2 жыл бұрын
For Infrared the rm Pro learns the length of the press, not sure if it's the same for RF, but worth trying!
@Drone-Pilot
2 жыл бұрын
@@paulhibbert I will give that a go, but that’s a mighty long press as it takes around 3 mins to travel lol hahahaha, thinking of using a latching sonoff relay and soldering in one of the two remotes and then installing a couple zig bee remotes top and bottom of stairs to control the latching, there’s always a work around, but going to try simplicity first of long pressing, will be tickled pink if it works
@nehajain2974
2 жыл бұрын
I have a tuya based contact sensor. I have the local key, id and the ip address for it, I am not able to add it to local tuya in homeassistant. Please guide how can I add it via .yaml configuration to local tuya. Kindly guide.
@movingloz
2 жыл бұрын
Wow. That’s all doing my head in. Haha. How awesome.
@ronm6585
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul.
@bryonhulcher851
2 жыл бұрын
it is extremely saddening that switchbot doesnt work with HA. wonder if there will be any work arounds when matter launches
@dewster221
2 жыл бұрын
Once I heard the masterba**** joke in a second video, I knew I had to subscribe
@bigwangmark
2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever done a video on how to set up such a camera network to stop or limit the chances of people hacking in and viewing them?
@tobiasgoeller6592
2 жыл бұрын
... so each and every time you're "getting it on" in the bedroom amazon knows because you have disabled the cameras (and alexa is listening anyways...). Brilliant :-)
@ScottSchramm
2 жыл бұрын
There looks to be a lot of features and parameters that can be setup throughout the SwtichBot app and some of them are exposed to Alexa. How many of them are available via SmartThings and Home Assistant?
@monas.6839
2 жыл бұрын
The gaping flaw that I see is how easy it is to hack most smart home devices in the first place.
@sgtkabukiman9411
2 жыл бұрын
That's mainly because most average people don't bother to change the default username/passwords which is how the vast majority of routers, baby monitors, etc get "hacked". It's not a hack if you used the actual username and password is it?
@blaynesheets2979
5 ай бұрын
I'm very curious why you've never done a video on Yolink???
@Imstarshine
2 жыл бұрын
Will it work with the Echo Dot 5 2nd Gen by itself or is a hub needed?
@bryanhickman7663
2 жыл бұрын
Paul, how well does the door sensor light sensor work? I have a bunch of garbage ones from other vendors that suffer too fast sensitivity. What parameters can one set? Is the light sensor integrated into Alexa or even Smartthings?
@leathleyg5995
2 жыл бұрын
The slapping alone justifies subbing...!
@yonutz333
2 жыл бұрын
Well the switchbot door sensor isn't so smart. In at least half the times it does not detect my entry/exit properly. I'll retry with the latest updates buuut my guess is it won't get much better....
@KennethsTeknik
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, I love SwitchBot products, but I'm annoyed that most of it is BT dependandt. I didn't see in the video which it is based on?
@faengelm
2 жыл бұрын
Very well done.
@tonymatthews1
2 жыл бұрын
Another great vid. Keep up the slapping. Minor point….did you say PTZ? I don’t think I saw Zoom though??
@drfezyt
2 жыл бұрын
PTZ needs his own horror movie
@paulhibbert
2 жыл бұрын
I wish someone would overlay a ptz camera on the exorcist movie. 😂
@D4lF4l
2 жыл бұрын
After burying it in the garden. Paul give Paul a slap Hold on you just have
@methanoid
Жыл бұрын
Are these cameras accessible over the internet? I want some cameras I can check in real time to make sure my elderly mother is OK and hasn't fallen over and needs help
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