I'm getting very picky about my home automation purchases...and with your help, i've been very successful!
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
That's my job! We gotta spend that money right, so I'm so happy you're feeling successful
@PeloquinDavid
Жыл бұрын
Great (and timely)! I'm largely in waiting mode too. But for the most part, I haven't been "stranded in the past" since I have a lot of TP-Link/Kasa and Aqara devices and hubs that work well with my Smarththings hub/Matter controller. I also use Nexx as my smart garage door opener (ditto). The only thing I've bought this Black Friday is an Aqara vibration sensor to try out as a sensor for when the washing machine needs to be emptied. Though I'll look at Eve products (my wife has iOS devices, though I don't) I am mostly waiting for lots of thread devices to be released at a reasonable cost. I'll be especially interested in investing in a mesh system to be built around the house to make all my Zigbee, WiFi and future Thread devices controllable via my SmartThings controller. Unfortunately, we're doing kitchen renovations early next year (yes, our dishwasher *IS* falling apart), and have already purchased all our appliances (including some benefitting from Black Friday sales in the last week) but only a few - a Samsung cooktop and LG dishwasher and LG combination oven - have those companies' respective connectivities. I may have to make do without the ability to connect to my fridge or to automate my range hood with my cooktop. I think I'll survive. We'll also be taking the opportunity of opening the kitchen walls to wire things up for a couple of security cameras (wired ones that I already bought a couple of years back that will be POE-powered and directly connected into my home network) so I'm not likely to have to (or want to) wait for any fancy new wireless Matter-controllable cameras except maybe for my garage.
@dankelley9361
Жыл бұрын
Brian, great video on buyer beware! Times & protocols are changing so Black Friday deals may turn into doorstops as this whole matter & thread change shakes out!
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Yeah we gotta be careful this season! Glad it hit home for you Dan and thanks for the support!
@TheBradLloyd
Жыл бұрын
Nice to see this take on what isn’t working as well for you. It helps to prioritize where to invest and where to avoid products that aren’t useful. For me, I’ve constantly struggled with Wemo products. I’ve personally enjoyed Nanoleaf products, but I hear you on price. Great video Brian!
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Brad and nice to see you around these parts! Wemo I've struggled with mightily too, but so much so that I haven't bought a new one in a very long time!
@MorbidGod391
Жыл бұрын
So… Google hasn’t given up on the smart home. One, they literally helped make Matter. Two, they bought 6% of ADT and are developing a new alarm system (potentially two - one DIY and one Pro install). So they have a lot they are working on.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
It's a tough message. I get it. Just telling you what I see Allen. And they bought more of ADT this year. Doesn't help the Nest devices I'm talking about here though. As for Matter, Apple put in 40% of the code. Google was much less. So yeah, they helped....
@MorbidGod391
Жыл бұрын
But you don’t SEE everything that they are doing. I personally haven’t seen the new alarm system but I do know people who have. I work for ADT, and I can assure you that Google’s main reason in investing in ADT is because of our ability to sell our products we install. And the main reason ADT is interested in partnering with Google is because of their AI and what that can do in the smart home and help preventing false alarms. That last part I can’t imagine what they mean, but that’s what they talked about when it was announced. Nest is historically slow company. It takes them forever to release a new product, and I’m sure the pandemic slowed them down. As it do with everyone. I’m sure they have been working on this new alarm system since even before Nest Secure was discontinued. Also I don’t think you even mentioned the Google Nest WiFi Pro. Which also had Matter built in. I’m personally disappointed in Google Nest WiFi Pro (and the Nest WiFi “standard”) because you can’t split the spectrum for WiFi. Makes NO SENSE. But other then that gripe, the Nest WiFi Pro seems like something to consider.
@MorbidGod391
Жыл бұрын
@@AutomateYourLife also the Google Nest Doorbell (Battery and Wired) are not meant to be two different designs. They are meant to be similar. And the Wired does offer 24/7 recording, something that would make many Nest fans happy. I’m not sure why they didn’t release these products at the same time, but I’m sure Google/Nest had their reasons.
@MorbidGod391
Жыл бұрын
also THANK you for responding! That’s awesome!
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
I never said I knew everything going on. I get that ADT and Google is going on, and I even get how that might be positive for some. My audience though is primarily DIY smart home folks. They don't want subscriptions to do things like home security, for example. They also want to be in control of their smart home entirely. I've had ADT in my home before and it's not that. So in terms of my audience, this is a negative step for them. They want more power, not less.
@n1kkri
Жыл бұрын
I am concerned about products you connect to with wifi that depend on the products company server to make the connection between your cell phone, computer to the device you want to control. If that company goes out of business or decides not to support your perfectly working device your out of business. One example is Sling Media the mfg of the slingbox no longer supports their device. Thousands now have a box that can't use anymore. This goes for IP cameras that don't let you directly connect without the need of a server to make the connection between your cell phone or computer to the IP camera. All my cameras I can connect directly to them. Unfortunately it takes a little knowledge of knowing how to setup port forwarding in your router.
@HughD
Жыл бұрын
Well done, Brian. You weren't wearing your flack jacket, either!!! I like what you had to say. I sometimes think a lot of us sometimes subject ourselves to "analysis paralysis" and the whole Matter/Thread/Corporate tech layoff environment now is pushing us more than any time before in the smart home area. Thank you!!!
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
You shoulda seen my analysis paralysis putting this together.... Ahahahahhaa! Thanks Hugh!
@movingloz
Жыл бұрын
This is a really great vid and thank you so much for it. With so many telling us about what’s new and what to buy it’s great to hear everything you had to say and your right.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! And thank you!
@BrandonDoyleMN
Жыл бұрын
If it isn't something you were already planning on buying I'd probably just wait. None of the deals have really jumped out at me this year and as you indicated there may be changes coming that are worth waiting on
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
A smart man here. Gets it.
@wmf1595
Жыл бұрын
I don't trust any of the Home automation/ai products from the major three vendors; amazon, google, or apple. I think none of them are monetizing the way they want and have huge losses. I can almost envision the entire category disappearing.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
It's a scary thought, but I'm sure many are feeling that same worry.
@rdy4trvl
Жыл бұрын
Nice to hear what Not to buy....and why. Great insight.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks Doug!
@evlnte
Жыл бұрын
My new Nest Doorbell arrives today….womp..womp…! But I had to replace my current Nest Hello which died from the elements. That thing peeled like an onion, but I’ve had it since release! Real reliable for me. Eufy only records on side of conversations and native Homekit doorbells can’t handle direct sunlight. I’ll have to risk it.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Oh it'll be okay Steve. They always take years to ramp down anything!
@damnjustassignmeone
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Best practical advice I’ve heard related to the matter rollout. Usually it at least partly goes over my head.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Yessss! I'm so glad this one's hitting the right level for you.
@franksamet
Жыл бұрын
As a google user for a number of years I must express my disappointment that google is no longer as good as it used to be. Part of my automations was to stream the radio on all speakers in the house as my alarm call in the morning and this it no longer does so I have to start each speaker separately - this may be part of the Sonos copyright infringement you told us about over a year ago but it went recently from working badly to not working at all. Even “broadcasts” to all speakers gets fairly random results. One would have thought the technology would have improved rather than declined so I support your view to hang fire with buying products whilst the “Matter” rollout has a chance to gain more critical mass. There will be winners and losers to come!
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
We've got a lot to learn in the next year. And that whole speaker thing is still hanging out there. Worse yet, there's about 4-5 examples like that in the whole nest offering
@gracesuarez3154
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your caution. You are a true friend of consumers.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Grace!
@captain7492
Жыл бұрын
You highlighted my comment on your video! Thanks for that. Now that I have fully transitioned to Alex for home automation, I will still keep my google/nest cams and hubs until they fail. In the meantime, I as well will not purchase more until matter/thread is readily available.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
;)
@cgomfam
Жыл бұрын
I was about to buy Chamberlain smart garage controller.. But I chose Aladdin Connect instead. No fees and it works great with Google and Smartthings.
@SmartHomeHASHTAGS
Жыл бұрын
Recently I have been very excited by all the bulbs and plugs that can trigger automations in Google and Alexa. ...So if you have a sensor that can turn on a compatible plug or bulb, you can start a routine. My WeMo sensors have a whole new reason to be plugged in.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
And that's great using of your existing stuff man! Gotta love it.
@SimplyElectronicsOfficial
Жыл бұрын
To be quite honest. I am pretty frustrated about the Nest Ecosystem and the Home App in general. It's really started to fall behind. I run a smart home which consists of over a hundred devices, mainly consisting of Nest, SmartThings, and Hue. Now SmartThings and Hue are always updating their app and releasing new and improved products/software. But Nest? I haven't seen any real major updates in years, I'm feeling quite let down by Google as their pace was looking really good until a few year ago.
@Ern.308
Жыл бұрын
Hold out 🤭 I've had the new Google home app preview and it looks good. Hopefully it'll be ready for everyone soon.
@DeneF
Жыл бұрын
Automatter... It's a new word for you my Yoof! Lol. Great video. Many cheers.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Auto...Matter. I like that!
@markwhitton8785
Жыл бұрын
In Australia, MyQ integration with Google and Alexa completely sucks, despite the sales packaging having various versions of "works with Google Assistant badging". You can control remotely via the MyQ app, but that's it. Overall very disappointing given the cost and representations being made.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
And things like this seem to happen all over the world too...sad. It should be amazing.
@Bigglare
Жыл бұрын
Eufy indoor cams are same price as Wyze cams and work with Amazon, Google home, and Apple Home
@Yggdrasil42
Жыл бұрын
Fair points. I'm just getting into smart home gear and the market is confusing as hell. Matter seems like a good move but it's not clear how much impact it'll have. We'll see in a year I guess. I got Hue lights, Nest speakers, Bold locks and preordered a Homey Pro. Would like to buy a doorbell and a bunch of sensors to expand further.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Those are big decision points! The doorbell is still a good pairing with the speakers, but if you have Homey Pro, I'd be looking there to see what would work well with it.
@jimbates6227
Жыл бұрын
Thankfully, none of what you mentioned impacts my previous purchases or future plans. I do plan to remove the Google speakers from my home in favor of Sonos out of paranoia from Google listening to conversations in my home. I don't really need a voice assistant that is always on. When my home was built in 2011 the builder added LiftMaster MyQ technology when the openers were installed. I've benefited from the MyQ app on my phone hundreds of times since. I recently integrated this platform with Hubitat using a Zooz relay controller and Z-Wave door tilt sensors. The integration has worked flawlessly for months. I've never paid any subscription fee to LiftMaster, even though they keep encouraging me to leverage their system with other integrations and services.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Looks like you have a good plan going forward Jim! I'm glad you've had some success with MyQ too, but ya...it took you some hacks there. Good hacks with the Zooz stuff though :)
@Max86421
Жыл бұрын
Meross smart plug is one of the first Matter devices you can buy today 🤗
@WndSks
Жыл бұрын
Good catch on the TVs. Keep harping on this until they fix it. There is no reason they can't you at least turn the TV on and off like a switch TODAY even if a TV device type is broken/missing.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Agreed! And it needs to be dealt with
@desertsuede4
Жыл бұрын
Agree with some about Google Assistant, HOWEVER they have massively improved some aspects of the Google Home app on Android recently, in particular the Routines. Maybe they don't focus on hardware to the degree some want, but Google's software is still very much alive.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Let's hope they keep rolling with updates to the software and routines!
@Bigglare
Жыл бұрын
I miss the old Powerflash modules from X-10 which could work a garage door by contact closure, just like the push button on the wall. We need a thread or zigbee equivalent.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Oh there are lots of equivalents no? The Meross thing does it, but that's a basic contact closure. Lots of relay type options out there. Sonoff comes to mind
@paul9387
Жыл бұрын
Can't write too much cuz I'm driving but Brian is ma man! 😎
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
You're the best!
@philipperostin
Жыл бұрын
The garage control with Alexa is so easy. Buy an extra remote and a sonoff wifi relay. solder them together and then create a routine in Mrs A. Mine is opening or closing, any time I say, Alexa "Garage Door". As it was installed over a My Q piece of garbage, I am still notified of open/close status by this junk. Basically (Except for the engine itself), its all that My Q is doing for me.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
That sounds about right
@HuskyRides
Жыл бұрын
What's up with the Google Hate? Here in Europe they just updated the Hubs / Added new routine options a week ago and they work really snappy here. No delays or anything. Maybe it's different compared to the US? I have zero issues with Google. And why would they release "more' smarthome products when they have fine models like the doorbell battery / and now a wired option. There is no need to upgrade those if you compare them to other doorbells they are still the best. There is no reason for them to release new hardware at the moment. Soon they come with a new Tablet which is also going to support Google Home, and they are invested in the Matter standard right?
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Just telling you what I see! It's not Google hate, it's a warning because of what I'm seeing. Take it or leave it but I do this stuff for a living :)
@HuskyRides
Жыл бұрын
@@AutomateYourLife It sure seems to be different in the US compared to Europe then.. If i tell any of my nest hubs to turn lights on/off it takes 2 seconds. I have seen more comments from US users about Google being Slow. Such a shame; because they can be fast if they want to. I got my Google Nest Hubs integrated with my Smartthings Hub / Hue Bridge.. works like a charm and never had any issues with it. Edit: I got a full Ubiquiti setup in my home.. maybe it's a WiFi thing?
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
@@HuskyRides I'm in Canada and I've switched wifi systems 3 times this year.
@HuskyRides
Жыл бұрын
@@AutomateYourLife I wonder if all the Google devices Switch to matter it will improve things, lets hope!
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
I'm with ya! We'll go on the ride together :)
@justindunn7467
Жыл бұрын
I use Home Assistant and primarily zigbee and zwave devices running locally on their respective sticks to avoid worrying about the fortunes of a company using cloud based services. Having said that we do have like 12 amazon echos in the house that could be paperweights a year or two from now, but ive never bought them not on sale, and they all got their moneys worth for music and communication, so I wouldn't be wrecked if alexa died. I also do have tons of lutron caseta devices, but im not particularly worried about lutron going out of business in the next 5-10 years
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
And Lutron control is done in your home, so you're good even if they do. Or should be
@dnoland77
Жыл бұрын
I have to say Brian, I'm quite surprised by your take on google after the recent updates. I'm thrilled that I can trigger off a light switch. Now that being said, in general I'm largely depressed with the state of everything smart home. Amazons been on a downward trajectory for the past 2 years. I recently bought an Iphone hoping to use homekit. Unfortunately, out of my 100 devices only Lutron and Hue work without getting homebridge. If you were in my shoes would you go with the Smartthings hub or Hubitat?
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Everything I've seen from you Dave says you're frustrated when something isn't as deep as you'd like it to be. So go Hubitat.
@HATipsByLarry
Жыл бұрын
Brian I use the Nortek zigbee and zwave USB stick on my home assistant platform and it has worked well for over 2 years now. I had to use a USB extension cable to move it away from the dell thin client i'm running home assistant on, but after doing that had 0 problems with it. Now have over 50 zigbee and 15 z-wave devices (sensors, switches, door locks, etc.) connected to it. Great video but i think google will get its act together after all there software changes they are doing and it will be much better in the end. Anytime you make major changes to software your going to cause bugs your going to have to fix.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Glad you're finding it really good. I was recommended it...just haven't needed it!
@truckerallikatuk
Жыл бұрын
I'm a fan of zigbee, and don't care much about matter compatibility. Right now, zigbee is low cost and plentiful. By the time that changes, either matter gear will also be plentiful and affordable, or the next great "do everything" standard will be on the horizon. 'Tis the way tech goes. Use what works until it doesn't.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Nice take on this too!
@user-ih6tz4lf3t
Жыл бұрын
I don’t know what I’ll do if google quits the smart home game. I’m wayyy too invested 😢
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
I hear ya. I'm just warning folks that I'm no longer trusting what's happening at Google. They have not said anything about quitting.
@1MarkKeller
Жыл бұрын
SAME!!!
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
@@ronoldow.6438 And I'd agree with that assessment. Genius level behind some things, and yet missing the basics
@Dimmers
Жыл бұрын
This video has come at the right time for me. I was literally about to hit the button on a 15-starter pack of Nanoleaf Hexagonal lights. After watching your video, I had been thinking if it's right for me. I sat down and realised yes it will have thread, but I am a SmartThings and Google Home household so everything talks to each other anyway (at this stage), so I will get it. That said it had me thinking about our other devices as well. In addition, I agree with the new Google Nest Doorbell. I may have mentioned in a previous video that they took away the battery from the 2021 version, and you could also wire it anyway, so if you think about it they took a feature away (if you lose power to your hose at least the battery will still allow it to operate till the power returns) #FoodForThought.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Lots to consider when you purchase stuff right now Dimitri. The Nanoleaf stuff is really interesting though, cause I'm not sure it'll ever get into SmartThings (the older versions). I think the newer Matter over Thread ones will for sure, but I wonder about those older ones. Oh and they do sell the original battery version of that doorbell. There's some reasons for both to exist, but it's more because the battery version couldn't handle 24/7 recording due to design limitations (I was told it would overheat if they did that).
@Dimmers
Жыл бұрын
@@AutomateYourLife ahh that I did not know :) #LearnedSomethingNew
@eraldway
Жыл бұрын
I have a Nest Hello and subscription that dates back 2018. Today I got an email saying that I would need to move into a Nest Aware subscription. This service is now double what I used to pay. Yeah no thanks. Will be looking into a HomeKit door bell and use secure video.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
You'll have a subscription on the Homekit secure video, but it might be a lot less. I think mine is $1.50 a month? :)
@eraldway
Жыл бұрын
@@AutomateYourLife It's part of iCloud that I pay for anyway. The 2.99 iCloud service will allow for up to 5 cameras and recordings don't go towards your iCloud storage.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Yep that's all I was saying!
@thebigdoghimself
Жыл бұрын
I ditched Alexa because of security concerns years ago. I have a ton of Google hubs, even have an klipsh speaker with google? Not thrilled with the prospect t of going back to Alexa but you are right, Google is SUUUUUPER SLOW!
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
It's horrid. Alexa isn't the only safe place though John. 😃
@clairerovic
Жыл бұрын
So worried about everything. Purchased 2 Samsung hubs hmmm then 3 TP Link (ZigBee) another expensive junk (no local control) now using Asus WiFi and HA. So only buying what works with HA and focused on ZigBee.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
That'll keep ya safe for sure!
@gregg5958
Жыл бұрын
I needed a thread bulb recently and nanoleaf seemed to be the only game in town for that (which I find really odd) so even knowing a new version with Matter was coming next year, I really had no choice. That’s what bugs me most about ALL these companies. They are really slow in rolling out things when I need them like yesterday. But instead I have to wait months or even years to get what I want. It shouldn’t be like that.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
It's a tough time for that too. Nothing seems to be moving fast, but it's talked about like it is
@BookTube0ne
Жыл бұрын
I am really loving the new dark blue 5th generation echoes, hopefully Amazon can turn things around. I canceled my subscription to Amazon Music and will just use Spotify and Sirius XM
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Yeah and I think you'll be just fine doing that! They're righting the ship
@johnnybegoode13
Жыл бұрын
Interesting video as always as you know what you're talking about. So as you are the man to ask - Has ANY manufacturer said clearly that they will matter update OTA devices? Has ANY manufacturer said they will make a hub which is also bridge for Matter?
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Aqara's been very forward with their OTA update. Same with Eve. This is a good video to watch on all that: kzitem.info/news/bejne/s6xpnnuccXugaoY
@monicamcdonald5474
Жыл бұрын
Brian, my 13 Google devices have been bonkers lately. And by lately I mean about 2 months at least. Multiple devices answer a question or perform an action and then a few minutes later one tells me sorry something went wrong, even though it didn't. Is this part of the Google problem you are talking about? I guess I shouldn't be shocked that Google might be pulling away from its Nest devices but I will be devastated if they do. 😳
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Some of this has been a problem in my home too. This is part of my concern, the delays in responses is part of my concern. There's a number of things inherent to what you're describing that are concerning. I don't know that they're pulling away entirely or anything Monica...but I do get a sense that things are changing.
@DementedDog
Жыл бұрын
I find Govee terrible for dropping off the network, and their Home Assistant API is terrible!
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
I've had pretty good luck with Govee on my network so far. Wonder what's going on there
@DementedDog
Жыл бұрын
@@AutomateYourLife No idea. But they refunded half the value of the light strips so it's probably not uncommon. They are so hit and miss, and some end up not reconnecting at all, no matter what I do. Trouble is, there is so much low quality stuff coming out of China now that I end up returning around 50% as faulty.
@ogjk
Жыл бұрын
I cant discuss the details but I have front hand knowledge that Google is definitely still pooring resources into its nest camera software. My opinion is that google has toned down hardware development due to the fact that technology has not advanced enough to make it cheep enough to design a compelling upgraded product (ie:8k cameras or better sound quality speakers)
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I'm not saying that as a company they're 100% done. I'm more saying that they've made decisions to slow down, and that it's likely more will follow. And then the track record of tearing down things...isn't exactly amazing. I'd love to hear more of what you've found out though! Feel free to reach out on the about page :)
@joluas_
Жыл бұрын
With the announcement that Amazon made admitting that Alexa is bleeding money and that they are going to slash jobs on that division the next year, it would be a shame if Google leaves the game as well. One of the comments that I think it's on point is that there is no way to monetize assistant interactions and both Amazon and Google are loosing money on each device that is being sold. I would not know what to do if Google ever leaves the space as I am quite happy with the assistant as well as the speakers that they make (and actually are released in my own country).
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
I hear ya! Let's hope together
@RoyRacing185
Жыл бұрын
Still have to get curtains for 3 windows... but did already buy the 6x U rail 2 with solar panels from Switchbot for only 395 euro (411 USD / 549CAD) :D
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
You jumped in! I'm still enjoying mine! I only wish I could set more spots based on lighting. :)
@RoyRacing185
Жыл бұрын
@@AutomateYourLife I do have them upstairs for 2 windows. Just been lazy (single and low on the priority list) to get it done in the livingroom haha! I have to use the Switchbot app more, I now only use them in SmartThings. Got some work to do!
@CFL-TECH
Жыл бұрын
Pretty good points about the Google hardware. It's like hitting a wall. You would think by now they would have a new Nest Max Display. Though, it still does what it needs to do and providing a new one is not going to add much in the way of new features. True the home assistant really has not improved if anything it's actually like you say slowed down at times and has made more errors at times . At the end of the day it's still really cool technology and we probably take it for granted a little bit. It must be difficult for these teams to decide what is the next best thing with the hardware, especially. Yes these sales can be enticing with how aggressive the marketing is. They know how to push the buttons to get the buyers.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Yeah good points on taking it for granted!
@Ern.308
Жыл бұрын
They are making a new display. It'll be the new dockable pixel tablet. At some point in 2023. Looks great.
@richardbryant5939
Жыл бұрын
Brian, I'd like to see more Merchandise, I like the shirt but would like to see more options.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
I actually have about 10 that I designed last year! I can do that Richard :)
@craigs.4302
Жыл бұрын
Google's barely done anything with their smart home products...they feel stagnant and are just NOW adding scripted trigger automations?! Well? Better late than ever! I trust Amazon with Alexa to always be around and moving forward...and I'll be using Blink for the time being too...cheap and long battery life. Home Assistant with ZigBee and Zwave will continue to be what I use until the dust settles on Thread by the middle of next year. Then I re-evaluate, but no major purchases til then...
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
All fair and good choices I think!
@ronm6585
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
@MannyHaarp
Жыл бұрын
Man I hope Google doesn't kill their smart home line like they do with everything else. RIP Stadia
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
RIP Nest Secure. RIP Google+... I think we are ok for now!
@philipperostin
11 ай бұрын
we are starting Q42023 and Matter is still nowhere to be seen. Do you have any news ?
@AutomateYourLife
11 ай бұрын
I’ve been sharing little stuff here and there, but there’s not much to say. I got something coming for members soon
@gilbert.santos
Жыл бұрын
Hey Brian, new sub here, great advice! Can I know what camera is on your desk that has Christmas accessory? (sorry might take awhile to me to search for it)
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Oh that's a SwitchBot camera! It's an indoor pan cam. Not sure if they sell that!
@ItsMeStefC
Жыл бұрын
Get the facts straight. They've released a new Chromecast, router and the doorbell this year. They've also announced a tablet with smart home capability and revamped the camera software experience. There's little part of the Google smart home ecosystem that didn't receive attention this year.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Do you really count: 1. A TV streaming device with zero new smart home features and... 2. A router that breaks compatibility with previous generations and has App Control As "smart home"? I do have the facts straight, and I do like some of the things Google has done and has promised, but I'm here telling you the truth about what I see. You can hear it or get upset by it.
@ItsMeStefC
Жыл бұрын
@@AutomateYourLife You're the source for the topic for many people and you think ignoring a hardware addition to three different product lines should be construed into one addition because of a lack of backwards compatibility and the fact that it was an iterative budget version that was released? Also an entire app overhaul focused on the biggest pain points for another product line was ignored. That's changes to 4 product categories out of the 9 smart-home categories Google manufactures products for (with the other 4 being speakers (do we need more?), displays (which has been addressed), thermostats, smoke alarms and door locks...). You're well aware they didn't release one smart home hardware product this year, but you didn't explain grievances with full information in your videos, instead you stated incorrect stuff to push an angle. I'm simply here to point that out as well.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
You're right, I am the source for this for many people and I said what I meant. I could have filled up the video with way more examples of how Google is dropping the ball and their offering is half baked all over the place...so it's called brevity for clarity. But I'm sure you understand the nuances of an audience understanding your message based on how much detail you give them.
@ItsMeStefC
Жыл бұрын
@Automate Your Life It's not brevity over clarity if you are incorrect and you shouldn't get so high on the fact you have a following. Your viewers make your success. Either way I was simply disappointed in the content and the incorrect information in the video. I couldn't care less what conclusion you come to. If the extra information was correct or corrected the information prior then it should have been included. And you don't need to be a successful KZitemr yourself to realize that.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
It's not incorrect info. You and I have a difference of opinion in what constitutes a smart home product. Feel free to go elsewhere if you can't see the value in it though!
@martinsherry
Жыл бұрын
it’s good to hear your views on this and they make a lot of sense. I have criticising google non-stop for the past two years for their inability to offer decent routines functionality but now i find myself being a lot more bullish on google than i have been. i think the new home app looks impressive and perhaps they have been slower than hoped but i think 2023 could be a good year for them. pixel 7 is impressive so maybe they are getting serious on hardware. maybe not ;)
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
It's a wait and see for sure. I just wanted folks to understand that I wasn't trusting it anymore. It's hard to deliver those messages, but I agree. Pixel 7 is great and the tablet should be interesting!
@martinsherry
Жыл бұрын
@@AutomateYourLife yea i absolutely agree, it could go either way and its too early to tell…i hadnt appreciated quite how little they had released this year until hearing your vid, really helpful, thanks
@SmartHomeHASHTAGS
Жыл бұрын
Do you have any new trigger options including bulbs and plugs in the Google Home app? I'm very excited with this. (Household > Starter > When a device does something)
@desertsuede4
Жыл бұрын
I just commented the same. These past few months have seen the best updates to Google Home app so far. Maybe the hardware has just stagnated because there isn't much profit margin in it, but the software is clearly still worked on.
@danilolorenzetti712
Жыл бұрын
I'm also waiting for matter. Not buying anything
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Good time to hold. :)
@marshalljr2000
Жыл бұрын
Does anybody know of a smart home dashboard app that connects via Google Home?
@worldofsuper
Жыл бұрын
I'm somewhat confuse about your shift on Google tech, since last month you made a video hyping the updates/upgrades.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
I've had time to look at all their work and this is my take on it now. I had suspicions before that things might not be going well there but now I'm telling you I don't trust it
@worldofsuper
Жыл бұрын
@@AutomateYourLife Thanks for clarifying! I too have some Google stuff, so I'm looking at them with eyes wide open.
@1MarkKeller
Жыл бұрын
WiFi 7? Jeez, I just bought into WiFi 6! SMH
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Yeahhhhh. And I thought wifi 6e was gonna be big too
@SmartHomeHASHTAGS
Жыл бұрын
It's like VHS to DVD to Blu-ray. I'm happy with my DVDs. As long as you're happy with your speed, that's all that matters.
@1MarkKeller
Жыл бұрын
@@SmartHomeHASHTAGS True, but I get a slight case of FOMO from time to time.
@SmartHomeHASHTAGS
Жыл бұрын
@@1MarkKeller by the time you need to upgrade, WiFi 8 or 9 will be available.
@1MarkKeller
Жыл бұрын
@@SmartHomeHASHTAGS AND they will be talking about WiFi 10e coming out a week later.
@madisonm2878
Жыл бұрын
Anyway you can make a list or video of products you recommend to use with smartthings? Also aqara seems to be having a few good black Friday deals, would you recommend using them with ST?
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
There's just a few things that work from Aqara right now Madison. So I'd wait a bit and see what's going to have full support. However, if you're eager to jump on it, try this video to find out what works so far: kzitem.info/news/bejne/1Z2Oy6iaqpqJp20 I'm not recommending it yet cause I haven't been able to try most things. They're available only in Korea/China in most cases.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
And yes I can!
@madisonm2878
Жыл бұрын
Keep up the great work! Your the only authority I trust on ST 😂 other then the forums that is, I must have re watched your videos 30 times, your definitely help build out my smart home
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Ohhh thank you so much for that. I'm trying!
@brickm8dk336
Жыл бұрын
I was planning to buy a Google Nest video door bell in the near future. What would be the recommendation if looking for something else than Google? I don’t have anything like HA, Homey or SmartThings but am thinking about going the HA route at some point.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
I'm not saying don't buy it, just be aware that it might go the way of the Dodo :) If you're going to go the HA route, there's a whole world of what's going to work best with that hub that I'm not familiar enough to advise you on. I think you want something with Edge processing so that it's doing detection locally. I haven't seen people have a lot of success with some of the home grown solutions for detections on camera feeds.
@Yggdrasil42
Жыл бұрын
I'd probably look at Eufy. Local storage and processing. No subscription. Reasonable prices. Works with Homey. No idea about HA.
@FawziBreidi
Жыл бұрын
What do you think of the status of zwave technology in the upcoming years?
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
I think we will see less hubs and options for z wave, slowly over time. However I don't think it's at it's end. You'd have a lot of years of enjoyment with anything you buy today
@SHO1989
Жыл бұрын
Yep, Google is not to be trusted long term. Look at all the products they started and killed over the last ten years. Amazon was a surprise to me with their issues reported on the last month or so. I was an Insteon user for the last 10 years and was blindsided by their shutdown this past spring. Yeah, they were revived but now have a subscription cost and their hardware is still expensive. I removed all my Insteon switches and plugs and sold them on eBay. I then went all in on open ZigBee and ZWave switches and plugs that would work with the Aeotec Smart things hub. If the device I was looking at required that brands hub in addition to the Smart things hub, I avoided it. Moe's, Aquaria, and Tuya devices are cheap but not enough to force me into another hub and another app. So Third reality and Aeotec devices are all I have and the ZigBee and ZWave networks work flawlessly on my Smart things hub and I could care less if Matter and Thread work out or not. I'm sticking with ZigBee and ZWave. My only fear is losing a voice assistant if Google and Amazon decide there is not a big enough mountain of money in it for them to continue or if they decide I need to pay a subscription monthly to use it. I'd just learn to live with the schedule automations if that happens.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Good plans right now I think Bruce. We gotta watch this situation closely.
@Casperarizona
Жыл бұрын
Well I just dropped 800 on the Eufy security system for Black Friday. I think I am good though for a few years. If I notice a drop in price. I will sell get top dollar and buy new! Woot Woot!
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
ahahahhaa, good stuff!
@faengelm
Жыл бұрын
Great insights!
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Frank!
@alihussain4349
Жыл бұрын
I have all my devices working together right now. Am I ok for the future? My Nanoleaf items work together using thread and controlled by my Google nest 2.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Nanoleaf on a Nest Hub??
@alihussain4349
Жыл бұрын
Sorry google nest hub. The one with the screen. Its not perfect but it works for me. So will I be ok for the future?
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
@@alihussain4349 yeah, you should be just fine!
@alihussain4349
Жыл бұрын
@@AutomateYourLife thanks. I really enjoy watching your content. Keep up the good work 👏
@merrickbryan85
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Unfortunately I went to my first Micro Center on black Friday and picked up an open box deal from a Google Hub Max for $89. As much as I was excited for Matter to come out, the bottom is falling out in a lot of places. A tech that is supposed to stream line the industry seems very unorganized.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Don't worry too much! I did predict this last year in my yearly look ahead video :)
@NickzAndMikz
Жыл бұрын
Nest things really tanked since about a year ago. The loss of the Sonos features in the home speakers really ruined the enjoyability of the ecosystem. Plus, as you mentioned, Google assistant has become horrible. Like, horrible.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
It's sad...and painful
@DeneF
Жыл бұрын
'If you've got a broken dish washer then you've gotta go for it' lololol. I don't know if that signifies your Yoof or the side of the Pacific you are on? If you've got a broken dish washer then give your partner a plaster! Lolol
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
LOL!!
@trscsaeg
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully apple can buy alexa to beef up siri. Google wouldn’t really gain much if anything by buying it other than preventing apple from improving theirs which would probably be enough for them to go for it
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Ooooh, I don't know that Apple would buy Alexa! It would be interesting to see though hey?
@lelordCordel
Жыл бұрын
Why didn't you call out Switchbot? Also isn't it possible for you to reach them for an update on Matter support?
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
oh what would I call out SwitchBot on? I guess Matter? Yeah Matter support is behind but they're looking at it. Otherwise, I've been happy with the innovation and growth in that platform. Not perfect by any means, but they seem to be happily plugging away at making our homes better. Unlike Govee for example, they have integration with SmartThings and are hard at work with HomeKit. Govee's just gotta take another step before I feel really good about them. :)
@lelordCordel
Жыл бұрын
@@AutomateYourLife yes Matter. They have not put out an official statement on Matter so why should we buy Switchbot products this Black Friday? Looking at it is such a vague statement. This is not an attack on you so please don't take as such
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
No no, all good Lelord. I'm not taking it as such. I don't own SwitchBot so we're good ;) This is a pretty official statement on Matter from them: kzitem.info/news/bejne/so5srolphH2bmo4. It's not guaranteeing anything in terms of which products and how upgrades happen, but here's what I've seen so far: 1. Some of their products will need new versions. 2. It's likely though that the new version will be in the hub. The hub will be a Matter bridge. No guarantees!
@lelordCordel
Жыл бұрын
@@AutomateYourLife Thanks for the update. I'm on the fence about buying more Switchbot products because I saw no clear statement on if/when & which products will be updated. Aqara got my attention with the very clear statement on which products will get updated and when. Keep the content coming and looking forward to your thoughts on the Google Home app Preview if you got it
@O1OO1O1
Жыл бұрын
Do you have a website with your up to date recommendations? Because you have several videos, singing the praises of the Google products you are now decrying.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Oh good idea. I'd probably make a document that I could change. I think most of my videos in the last year are showing how to use Google. I'll continue to do that unless they throw in the towel
@O1OO1O1
Жыл бұрын
@@AutomateYourLife you can also edit the video title, description, and pinned comments of old videos. Videos compliment a website, but you need a hub for all your content. Especially for the subject you cover.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
It's just a lot to maintain Bruce.
@O1OO1O1
Жыл бұрын
@@AutomateYourLife it's not. It's basically a list. It's hard to maintain if it isn't designed well. So design it well. Plus if you're monetising it properly, you have at least 1 hour per week to do it. Most content creators need to make about 80 percent less content, and focus more on design and development. It pays off.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Alrighty!
@Max86421
Жыл бұрын
I think Matter 1.0 save Apple HomeKit 🤔
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
I agree!
@Max86421
Жыл бұрын
Maybe Samsung and Google working together on Matter smart home devices
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
We can dream!
@cgomfam
Жыл бұрын
For a while I thought Samsung and Google were in a nasty divorce. Samsung was looking to move Galaxy from Android. Google forcing any phone that had Google to slap made with Android. But Samsung has since discovered that it needs Google and Google discovered that it needs Samsung and now you are seeing both back up and cooperate with each other. Samsung letting Google applications primarlily run on Galaxy devices and Google allowing Samusng build their Tensor Chips. It looks to me like they are going to contribute more to eachother integrading and collaborating with each other in the future.
@trscsaeg
Жыл бұрын
Just buy shit that works with your smarthome stuff despite thread
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Roger that
@rollinsms
Жыл бұрын
I finally got a hubitat hub I've read they will be matter capable. Smart Things and hubitat are the way to go for now and both seem to be ready for matter. #LGRW
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Even better Michael. Hubitat is HomeKit compatible now too. :)
@RonBme
Жыл бұрын
I don't think that they are tearing it down. What I think they're doing is they're basically updating upgrading the little bit of hardware that they have to just be on 100% Google. Perfect example, I had Google nest cameras in my home. I didn't went battery exterior like and they're no longer on this. They are 100% Google. So now the only two items that I have that are will three items that I have that are nest is my thermostat my alarm system as well as my doorbell because I have the original Google doorbell. Will nest doorbell? I'm not going to switch over to Google's doorbell. I think it's a bit cheesy compared to the old nest version. As far as Google's AI, they've been updating it pretty decently. I haven't had any issues or clutches with it but I'm not sure if they're going away from hardware. I think they're just holding out on the new things. And now that matters out, that's what they're working for towards
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
We will see! I mean...I haven't seen any new filings or any sort of work towards any hardware in a while now. If you're happy, that's good and if you have faith, that's even better
@wilber504
Жыл бұрын
I couldn't get MyQ to work either
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
They're so annoying...🤦
@markmceathron2013
Жыл бұрын
It's a tough time for the Smart Home Market. Matter has made things....complicated. It's kind of a catch-22. Informed buyers are holding off on buying any new tech, unless it has Matter onboard. But, that lack of purchasing market, really hurts the development budget of the manufacturers. They rely on that revenue, so that they can invest in upgrading, or building new tech to get on board that standard, and/or innovate new products. Combine that with the global recession, and things are grinding to a halt as far as innovation goes. It's a perfect storm that has both the manufacturer, and the consumer, in a rut.
I will say thanks you to google because if it was not for them amazon would not have gotten off their ass and actually made something better. The echos can now too trigger off a bulb, switch or plug, finally. For me this is better since most of my zigbee stuff is on the echo hub.
@AutomateYourLife
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Googs!
@philipperostin
Жыл бұрын
The problem with Smarthings is that Zigbee and Zwave products are very hard to find. I do suspect Amazon to stop them from being listed too easyly because it canibalizes their own products. But when you find some, get them, because after installation they are the fastest of them all, and moreover, they are Local. In the same vein, and sorry to Paul for that, Hue products are the easyest and more reliable there are. Sad Hue does not do other products like switches, cameras, etc.... they would take over.
@tonyvalenti6614
Жыл бұрын
I’m old enough to remember when you couldn’t WiFi connect to a Cisco router unless you had a Cisco card in your device. There was no WiFi standard protocol. It’s surprising to me it’s taken IoT so long to have a standard connectivity protocol. Should have been there to start. Anyway, I haven’t and will not buy a single new smart home device until this Matter/Thread dust settles. Frankly they are making the transition way too confusing. I’m too invested and not going to waste money. Not even sure if I will replace things that break, until like I said we have a solid, reliable Matter/Thread transition. But, hey that’s just me. 🫤
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