I uncover the lies smart home companies are telling YOU and provide advice to avoid their TRAPS! Don't make these mistakes and fall into these Smart Home pitfalls. I have the information you need to protect yourself from their lies! As you start or grow your smart home in 2024, this is the video you can't afford to miss! I provide the best information to setup a smart home. Avoiding the cloud is key when possible. Local integrations through Home Assistant are preferred using Zigbee, Z-Wave, Apple HomeKit, Thread, or even Matter. Think about the data that these companies have access and how they may use it or inadvertently disclose it.
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Blinds Magic
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Smart Home Blinds: blindsmagic.com?bg_ref=3Y5CmVCNPT
Discount Code: BM-6654
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Amazon
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My Favorite Smart Home Items on Amazon:
iRobot Roomba s9+ vacuum: amzn.to/4cgc09P
iRobot Brava m6 mop: amzn.to/3v94ltq
Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights: amzn.to/45UEuT2
Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro: amzn.to/48XhUva
Lutron Caseta Starter Kit: amzn.to/45MVdXz
Lutron Caseta Dimmer Switch: amzn.to/3MIANZl
Lutron Caseta Switch (non-Dimmer): amzn.to/45KYWoJ
Lutron Caseta Dimmer ELV+ Switch (for very low power lights): amzn.to/40e2EG6
Aqara Water Leak Sensor: amzn.to/3SwRAkb
Aqara Smart Plug: amzn.to/3SttHLp
EcoNet Water Valve Shutoff: amzn.to/3HDEdcx
Meross Garage Door Opener: amzn.to/3ugcT0Z
GoControl Zigbee & Z Wave hub: amzn.to/3HNLoPz
I may earn commissions from the links above.
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GOVEE
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Govee products: govee.sjv.io/0ZyoqV
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Meross
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Meross 10% off coupon code: pzxbsvce10
Meross Garage Door Opener: www.meross.com/en-gc/smart-ga...
Meross Matter Smart Plug: www.meross.com/en-gc/smart-pl...
Meross MS200: www.meross.com/en-gc/smart-se...
Meross Temp and Humidity Sensor: www.meross.com/en-gc/smart-se...
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:10 Hardware Lies
0:50 Subscriptions?
1:10 API or Integration Changes
1:43 IFTTT Issues
2:06 Features Removed
2:34 Local Integrations
3:25 Samsung SmartThings Changes
4:14 YOUR Data Sold!!
4:56 Security Vulnerabilities
5:36 Annoying Promotions
6:38 Home Assistant Local
7:28 What if Products Stop Working?
8:01 Protect YOUR Data
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