Insane Contact Sensor Automation Ideas for HomeKit + Setup!

Let’s look at some contact sensor automations! Ideas include a DIY outdoor contact sensor, time based lighting, Siri announcement, and more!

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Shane Whatley Outdoor Gate DIY video:    • How to Make Your Gate Smart! [Outdoor...  
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🪄 Automation Ideas: https://geni.us/AutomationIdeas
🐝 Ecobee Review Videos: https://geni.us/Ecobeevideos

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* Note * — I accidentally installed the outdoor gate sensor backwards, the insets on the other side for the screw heads sit down on the fence for a more flush appearance. I didn’t realize this until a week later lol either way works though!

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0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Aqara Sponsor
1:04 - Time-Based Smart Lighting Effects
2:00 - Alarm If Left Open (Story Time)
4:33 - ☀️ Outdoor HomeKit Contact Sensors (DIY)
8:01 - AC Auto Off (without using Ecobee Contact Sensors)
12:00 - Siri Home Greeting on HomePod Mini
13:03 - Automations from around the world