I used to follow overseas smart tech KZitemrs, but their suggestions often fell short in our(Singapore) context. Thankfully I stumbled upon Alex's content. Your insights and recommendations are spot on for Singaporean homes.
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
hopefully i can do my part to push more smart home tech in singapore!
@callmecheese4696
10 ай бұрын
True! Their content are oftentimes unrealistic. Keep up the good work alex
@ys_lks
8 ай бұрын
Great video Alex
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
any device or product this year that you think should be in this list? let me know! (11:53) - #1 Dreamebot L20 Ultra Robot Vacuum (10:27) - #2 Google Pixel Tablet (09:29) - #3 Aqara FP2 Presence Sensor (8:00) - Flic Twist (6:47) - Philips Hue Sync TV App (5:27) - Smartwings Matter Blinds Motor (4:10) - Switchbot Hub 2 (3:10) - Mowe Rain Sensor (1:31) - Sonos ERA 100 (0:24) - Aqara G4 Smart Doorbell
@arrowchan
10 ай бұрын
I thought there is a lucky draw for those items shown. Good sharing 👍
@FSRain
4 ай бұрын
yes yes yes! please do a round up yearly on your top 10 and any other bonus items that we could consider!!
@alexanderliew47
9 ай бұрын
Didn't know about the flic twist till you post about it. Can't wait to try it out once it comes to control my sonos & nanoleaf. Thank you from another Alex :)
@mscareyyeo630
4 ай бұрын
Hi are you using double sided tape to install the mowe rain sensor on laundry rack?
@goodielafuente6146
10 ай бұрын
Another great video. All nice products in one single video sharing. Thank you!
@intersomemao
2 ай бұрын
Hi Alex, do you recommend to get non-wifi aircon (like Mitsubishi Starmax) and add those IR device to make it "smart" or just straight away purchase wifi aircons like Daikin or LG? Or if you can recommend your existing smart aircon setup that will be good too!
@AlexTeo
Ай бұрын
check out my tip #5 - kzitem.info/news/bejne/jn6bzpN8pZV1aWk
@MindForgedManacle
10 ай бұрын
Excellent video, very thorough. You've got a new fan here.
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
Thanks thanks!
@tsheral
10 ай бұрын
Philips Hue Festavia and Twinkly lights are a great addition too specially during this festive season.
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
Time to start planning for xmas decor!
@Circuitツ
10 ай бұрын
Really amazing video.
@BrandonTan
9 ай бұрын
Hi Alex, firstly, wow !! Your home setup is a geek's dream place. It would be great to go in depth into how to set up a presence sensor to connect to all the appliances thru the Google or Alex home automation systems! Again, thanks for sharing!
@AlexTeo
9 ай бұрын
thanks man!
@BrandonTan
9 ай бұрын
@@AlexTeo Simple question: what lock do you have for you HDB flat for the letterbox ? Any providers to share ? Thanks
@rayojaylo
7 ай бұрын
For switch bot 2, can the remote control IR coverage cover the whole house?
@AlexTeo
7 ай бұрын
IR requires line of sight like a normal remote control
@random1412
8 ай бұрын
Hey Alex, I have a Dreame L10s Ultra and had to send it for repairs 3 times in the first 1.5 years. Do you face any QC issues with your previous L10s and current L20?
@AlexTeo
8 ай бұрын
i don't use every robovac for 1.5 years, but none of them have any issues during those few months
@random1412
8 ай бұрын
@@AlexTeoThanks for the fast reply. I would say the Dreame's features are indeed as advertised, but the constant breakdowns are disappointing. Wish there was more coverage on Robovac reliability issues available.
@nathanielfoo96
4 ай бұрын
Im just sad the G4 is not in portrait, so I still went with the Google Nest
@AlexTeo
4 ай бұрын
yup, the selling point is pretty much just the homekit integration
@bryantchan9391
10 ай бұрын
Love the video as always! The rain sensor is genius
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
yes it is, raining now while writing this comment haa
@MultiTwentyEleven
9 ай бұрын
Are Ikea Smart Blinds any good or value for money?
@AlexTeo
9 ай бұрын
i have a video on it - kzitem.info/news/bejne/t2aKlnyjr3Reo6w
@unpleasentverity7627
9 ай бұрын
hello brother, how you got home assistant on Pixel tablet? i ask because i have already been dealing with smart devices in home since 2020, but I've never used home assistant and I am pretty curious to add it to my home.
@AlexTeo
9 ай бұрын
just install the app on the tablet :)
@unpleasentverity7627
9 ай бұрын
thanks brother@@AlexTeo
@Wordine
10 ай бұрын
lol nice stone cold entrance music haha!
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
Glad someone recognize that!
@ZafirZinc-hz6cw
6 ай бұрын
ahhh that stone cold ringtone, cultured man right there!
@AlexTeo
6 ай бұрын
the attitude era!
@sudharsanthiru4112
9 ай бұрын
Hi I’m from India and would like to buy dreame robot. Is the product geo locked and can it work in other countries
@AlexTeo
9 ай бұрын
there is a region setting in the app but I am not sure whether there are any features locked behind it
@sudharsanthiru4112
9 ай бұрын
@@AlexTeo if possible can you please get more details on that in your video. Thanks
@jora8517
9 ай бұрын
You slurr your speech too much to hear some of the useful bits
@AlexTeo
9 ай бұрын
sorry about that, you can turn on subtitles if that helps
@BootlegEL
10 ай бұрын
Dude do you have mention “Alexa “ overall good video
@KelvinNgian
9 ай бұрын
hi can i just add... the smartwings motor is not a easy plug-and-play option. turns out roller blinds tube widths are not that standardised. many tube dimensions out there. Smartwings motor are meant for 1.5inch tube diameter. i just bought 3 motors to realise they are too small to fit. hopefully I'm able to return them now..
@AlexTeo
9 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing
@zhenghaoseo3126
9 ай бұрын
Hi Alex, thanks for the video. Would like to add on the mowe rain sensor to HA like you. Any zigbee usb dongle you will recommend to pair with HA?
@AlexTeo
9 ай бұрын
sorry i never look at them before
@zhenghaoseo3126
9 ай бұрын
@AlexTeo how did you link the mowe to your HA without a zigbee dongle?
@AlexTeo
9 ай бұрын
@@zhenghaoseo3126 i use home assistant yellow
@zhenghaoseo3126
9 ай бұрын
@@AlexTeo no wonder :)
@GeekMakers
9 ай бұрын
Hello Alex, can i check for the Mowe Rain Sensor, how is it powered?
@AlexTeo
9 ай бұрын
battery powered
@duxord
9 ай бұрын
Hi Alex, do you use an air purifier?
@AlexTeo
9 ай бұрын
nope i don't
@waffleiron
8 ай бұрын
I have a room to redo 😂, how do I contact you?
@AlexTeo
8 ай бұрын
DM me on IG :)
@sglatitude
9 ай бұрын
1:20 haha.. ringtone I use for my iPhone. Beside that cool “Cause Stone Cold said so” ringtone, I am also rocking with the Cult of “CM Punk” personality ringtone. You should try this one and set your phone to maximum volume 😂🎉
@AlexTeo
9 ай бұрын
i stopped watching after the attitude era haa
@kristyrr
10 ай бұрын
Hi Alex, do you know if it's possible to automatically send the video notification to Nest Hub from the Aqara G4 doorbell when someone rings the doorbell?
@AlexTeo
9 ай бұрын
yeah just set a routine for it
@ryanhcy
9 ай бұрын
Hey Alex, great video. I got the MOWE rain sensor but I have a homey pro smart hub, any idea how to connect this up? Do I need to get another zigbee mesh gateway for the sensor?
@AlexTeo
9 ай бұрын
eh i am not a user of homey but from my understanding, you will need to access the homey app store, and search for the device provider
@g.j6142
10 ай бұрын
Hi, i remb u did the door laminate rite? Which company was it? I couldnt recall which video was it. Can recommend? Thx
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
from my yale luna smart door lock video
@yonghanpua2862
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great video! Does the SmartWings Motor and FP2 works with the SmartThings?
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
Smartwings yes, fp2 nope
@apocskylim8065
10 ай бұрын
thanks for the video. u mentioned aqara g4 inside, but I think previously u never reviewed this before, or only the nest doorbell.. Can I check with u whether the doorbell syncs to the google hub/tablet when someone presses it? like will a live footage or short video appear?
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
It's not directly integrated like the google nest, but you can set routines on google home such that when doorbell ring, use a google assistant command to show the doorbell
@stefangreenlee
10 ай бұрын
Who did your decoration and design 👀👀. Your home has the clean futuristic look I want. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🔥
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
yup i love it!
@EthannnToo
10 ай бұрын
Hello! I’m curious how u managed to hot wire the G4 doorbell! My electrician said a transformer is needed and just recommended using batteries to power it.
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
I didn't, I mentioned its the only wireless smart doorbell for apple homekit!
@GAZMAN2002
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video mr never feel bad about being sick and don't feel you have to soldier on for our sake. I am sure there are financial reasons you do. I bought these even though I do have the Australian versions of the previous release I havent even opened those yet. Pitty about the packaging with sticky residue hope mine won't have that issue.
@AlexTeo
9 ай бұрын
???
@chw7111
10 ай бұрын
How’s the switchbot hub 2? Would it be able to switch off the aircon when it drops below a certain temperature and turn it back on when it rises above a certain temperature? Lastly, is it able to switch off the display of the hub at night? The light on the hub can be very distracting for light sleepers.
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
The hub settings like the light can't be used in an automation action, but you can set auto brightness for it. The rest are simple automations you can set
@hype619
10 ай бұрын
I just purchased the mowe rain sensor but it does not come with any mounting kit or tape. How do you mount your rain sensor such that it is stable and able to survive the wind and rain?
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
I use my own tape to stick
@theboredphuck
10 ай бұрын
The dreame is gonna be my next upgrade once my s7 maxv ultra dies. Auto emptying/refilling the water is legit 👍🏽
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
Why not sell away the s7 maxv? 🙂
@theboredphuck
10 ай бұрын
@@AlexTeo or how about doing a xmas giveaway 🫡😄
@konatan1804
10 ай бұрын
I'm just done with black Friday shopping spree now got new things to buy 😅
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
gogogo!
@klur1523
10 ай бұрын
@alex teo do you know if the flic twist will support HomeKit? Also does it support all lights?
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
no support for homekit, supported lights are philips hue, lifX and ikea
@StaryBroLez
10 ай бұрын
The dreambot L20 ultra can install urself? is it easy?
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
not very difficult
@ckbekeong
10 ай бұрын
Hey Alex, your video never disappoints! Thanks for sharing with us the smart tech scene. Question - I couldn't find any battery info on the rain sensor. Do you know what type of battery it uses?
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
thanks! battery is cr2032
@神霸
3 ай бұрын
Good information, but Juses, strong accents in your English. Two in one, but you pronounced “do” in one 🫣
@jasoncmh78
10 ай бұрын
Can’t seem to find the Mowe Rain sensor on Amazon. Could u post the link please?
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
i posted a lazada link in the desc, if you are not from singapore then you got to check from your local tuya device manufacturers
@calebvandezande3662
10 ай бұрын
Alex first time viewing loved the info and content thanks gotta check out the rest of your vids 🤘
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
thanks for the support!
@stellaheng9427
9 ай бұрын
Hi Alex, jus came across yur videos recently. very good tips for our local context. One question for you, where did you buy your nice marble dinning table? Tks. Blessed Christmas and New Year.
@AlexTeo
9 ай бұрын
most of my furniture are bought from taobao, actually i want to get rid of my dining table, can DM me on IG if you are interested to get it
@stellaheng9427
9 ай бұрын
tks will revert@@AlexTeo
@tinhwee30
10 ай бұрын
Alex, the google pixel tablet hub, u order from Amazon USA and send to a warehouse to forward to Singapore? How much is the shipping cost ? Found Amazon sg have it but the price seems higher? Next on the Aqara FP2, have you had the issue on the “ghost” effect as well as the zone or device keep indicating a “network connection time out” . I have some issue on this.
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
i always use ezbuy for US purchase, shipping is around $25, sometime amazon.com is much cheaper so i always buy from there. The FP2 takes time to find a placement and settings to get the best result
@JoshuaLimZW
10 ай бұрын
@@AlexTeo Subbed! So how exactly did you get the Pixel Tablet shipped to you in Singapore? It's a pain to use the freight forwarders
@MM-dw5uw
6 ай бұрын
Great video! Hope to see more videos on all the latest home tech review.
@AlexTeo
6 ай бұрын
sure!
@funkyhaili
10 ай бұрын
Can you do an update video on the latest handheld vacumm cleaner?
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
Will consider, thanks for the suggestion!
@cloestine
10 ай бұрын
How did you get the pixel tablet for 399 sia..
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
Just for the rose color because i think nobody want that haa, the black friday deals should be around this price too provided still have stock
@Fgvn527
10 ай бұрын
May I know if I can use the smart wings matter motor work for my blinds that is currently based on string pull? As I have a toddler at home, I’ve contacted a supplier of electric blinds because of safety and they say I need to replace all my blinds :(
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
i am not certain, best is to reach out to smart wings direct for advice
@Fgvn527
10 ай бұрын
@@AlexTeo thank you so much for taking time to respond 🙏🏼
@sacblaeno
10 ай бұрын
what about a review on Aqara Magic Switch?
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
nothing very magical, the only gd point is that it can trigger homekit scenes
@idhamaljaroo4708
10 ай бұрын
Thanks to you, I was convinced with your suggestion for the Dreame Ultra, pulled the trigger and my wife is super happy with the robot. It really is a wonderful machine, I can’t recommend enough!!! ❤
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
Nice!
@chekseng80
8 ай бұрын
Wat abt ecovacs x2? Which is better?
@russelllsy
10 ай бұрын
Luv your content as its informative and interesting
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@wnx
10 ай бұрын
I like you robot dog GaN charger.
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
wow you can actually spot it
@oytrading9673
10 ай бұрын
Love your PC can share where to get it thks
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
custom build :)
@子墨-p3q
10 ай бұрын
Thanks you ! 🙏🙏🙏
@woofinu
10 ай бұрын
You have Black Friday in Singapore? I am sorry haha.
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
yup! not worldwide?
@woofinu
10 ай бұрын
@@AlexTeo I thought it was only an American bad habit 😀
@jy-dj4wl
10 ай бұрын
But they dont know they need the chime
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
Then we need more people to watch this video so that they will know this!
@godzillaenergy
10 ай бұрын
i still prefer xiaomi doorbell
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
nahhhhhh
@asdfghjkl5882able
10 ай бұрын
Lovely stuff bro!
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
thanks bro!
@ericting2781
10 ай бұрын
hi Alex, can i know if the smartwings motor works with any blinds? is there certain specs?
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
i dare not say any blinds but i will say most, the weight of the entire blind and the size of the tube matters, just contact customer support if you want to be sure before making any purchase
@ericting2781
10 ай бұрын
@@AlexTeo thank you. i placed an order anyway.
@ericting2781
10 ай бұрын
@@AlexTeo hi Alex, i got my motor but the black rubber part that goes into the blind seems bigger than my blinds. can i know if you did any modification to yours? it seems so easy to slide in in your video! haha
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
@@ericting2781 no motivations, it has to be very fitting else it cant turn the blinds
@ericting2781
10 ай бұрын
@@AlexTeo noted, thank you!
@Zfles
10 ай бұрын
75ms for gaming ?
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
yeah its fine for gaming
@Zfles
10 ай бұрын
Okay perfect I play casually anyway 😂
@superlynnie
10 ай бұрын
The thing is a lot of these smart home products are from China. I know we are all basically in China's pocket already, but for doorbell and security products, I still look for European or American brands.
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