Smart Home: 9 Tips for Starting or Upgrading Your Smart Home

Ready to start or upgrade your smart home? Learn 9 tips that will save you time and money in your quest for home automation.

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• Get IFTTT: iOS: https://apple.co/30ZaSTk or Android: https://bit.ly/2Ww6Qmh. Sadly, IFTT is no longer free :(
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• Smart Sprinkler Controller: https://amzn.to/2EKnPXT
• Nest Thermostat: https://amzn.to/2I6DotM
• Smart Power Strip: https://amzn.to/2JNNaV6
• Smart Lock + Cloud Cam for $214.99: https://amzn.to/2Z26tO2
• $180 Smart Lock (August): https://amzn.to/2IaVqLp
• Smart Plugs (4 for $26): https://geni.us/WNg2g4G
• Wyze Cam: https://amzn.to/2WihNbR
• Wyze Cam Pan: https://amzn.to/2EW6QlF
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• 32 GB Micro SD Card for $7: https://amzn.to/2WhZy6b
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• Dusk to Dawn Bulbs ($4 each): https://amzn.to/2MptbOo
• Gosund LED Smart Bulbs ($25 for 2): https://amzn.to/2JNvb0L
• Smart Light Switch ($19): https://geni.us/fNOVX
• Smart 3-Way Light Switch: https://geni.us/XV2RN

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00:00 Intro
00:43 #9 - IFTT
01:39 #8 - Smart Device Selection
03:10 #7 - Smart Locks Today
04:28 #6 - Smart Plugs FTW
05:50 #5 - Using Routines
07:17 #4 - Wyze Cams Are Where It's At
09:51 #3 - Outdoor Security Cameras
13:12 #2 - Smart Bulbs for Outdoors
15:42 #1 - Smart Light Switches