Buyer’s Guide to Setup a Google Smart Home
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(0:49) - Smart Home Device Types
(1:33) - Apple HomeKit
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(6:22) - Optional Devices
(10:06) - Conclusion
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Kudos to you Alex! I will do this setup in my home back in the Philippines! Will buy here in SG.
Wish I had Alex as my IT buddy
Hi Alex. Amazing video as usual and great info. I followed your method and did the same thing. I am asking around telegram to find out more. My MOES switch is all burnt out. The cables are burnt and the switch cannot be used. 1 by 1 its spoil.... even 1 gang to control lights. its not working. i open up. the copper cable is burnt with the burning smell.. Its connected normally by my electrician. nothing out of the norm. i using the non-neutral. its a new BTO. I use only 2weeks. some of it at the start was already spoil. The switch is forever on. I wondering if anyone you met have such experience. Perhaps can share any solution/causes. Thank you!
Thanks Alex for the video 👍Very useful and valuable information
Awesome video really helpful for beginners looking to start doing smart home.
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
glad to hear that!
Thanks for the video! I bought the Moes star ring switches, and zigbee hub. Will Aquara zigbee blinds and contact sensor work with my Moes hub? Thank you!
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
Of course not, such hubs only work within their own products
Thx for the informative vid! Are there any must dos/things to take note of during the renovation stage for smart home ?neutral wire
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
Just to name a few besides neutral wire - enough space allowance for smart switches to be installed - power socket for motorized curtain/blinds - partition wall with the right cutout for dashboard screen
Hi Alex! Great video! Waiting on your Smartthings video!
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
Next one!
Hi Alex! Thanks so much for this detailed rundown on Google Home! So far I’ve already bought a A100 Aqara Lock and a Nest Doorbell with a couple of Google Nest Speakers & Displays. If I’m looking at doing automation for lights, do I need to go to Aqara route since I have an A100 with their smart switches and sensors or can I just go with mowes (if it’s cheaper)?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
You will hit with those limitations that i cover in my video. Comparing with tuya, aqara is lacking in the smart lighting, sockets and RF remotes so thats why I dont recommend them for a google setup
@b3nzrk
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexTeo thanks so much for the reply! In that case should I just go with the mowes switches then? Or stick to Aqara?
Hi Alex, thanks for the great content! Do you know if I can concurrently link apple homekit and Google to Aqara? Such that I use apple homekit to set automation (since its better than google home) but use Google Assistant for voice control (since it's somewhat better than siri)?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
Technically sounds possible though i didnt test that out. But you will end up complicating your setup, i think its not worth the effort, home controls with siri is actually fine
Thanks for your insight! What about Apple HomeKit? Is it still a contender vs Google home?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
My previous video is on homekit, much better than google home
How I wish I would be as IT-savvy as you.. so nice your futuristic home. 🤩
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
just an IT nerd that likes tech 🤓
Hello Alex, are there any smart integration options for a full Sonos suite? (speaker, speaker bar, sub)
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
if you want to go with sonos then have your full sonos setup and configuration done on the sonos app
Hey Alex, for the MOES switches, am I able to configure the button setting on Google home or must it be done only in smart life? Reason being I have curtains in the connector app.. Not sure if the MOES can control the connector devices
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
no problem for wall switches, at 4:30 i show the example using it as an automation starter..
Hi, I just saw your video. Soon I will be renovating my house soon. Just to check do I need to change and install neutral line for all my socket plug?
@AlexTeo
6 ай бұрын
neutral is optional, do it if you have the budget
Hi thank you for the informative guide. I have bought smart switches/hub/ir blasters from wyfy, and thinking of buying tuya devices from Taobao. Will these tuya devices from Taobao work with the wyfy hub/Google nest? Thanks in advance!
@AlexTeo
8 ай бұрын
no experience with wyfy
Hi Alex great video, do you know if there is a place to test the Moes switches before buy them? We are particular about how they feel.
@AlexTeo
11 ай бұрын
Hmm i dont think so, best is to get 1 first with return policy
Hi Alex, thanks for the informative video, always looking forward to your new posts.. A non-smarthome related question.. Where did you get the do not ring bell door sign shown in ur video? We really need one as well ☺️
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
haha, i am ok with pressing doorbell, not ok with knocking of the door ohfriday.com/shop/pet-illustration-door-plaque-acrylic/
Thanks Alex, great video. Will you be able to share and compare the advantages between using Apple HomeKit vs Google Home on an everyday basis? Would be great if you can do a deep dive since these are the two main platforms in SG now and features have improved. Thanks :)
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
apple homekit hands down better, 100% recommend for apple users
Hi Alex, thanks for the video. Can I check whether your MOES light switch cause your other lights to flicker when you turn it on? Mine (w/o capacitor and w/o neutral) did and I was told that I needed to install a capacitor. Appreciate if you could advise which type of switch to purchase to prevent flickering. TIA.
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
for me i never experience any flickering before with all the different switches i tested, it can be issues over at the lights or something. Best is to have a certified electrician to advise on all these electrical works
@benjaminlee4964
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexTeo Thanks man!
Hello Alex, I'm new to the smart home and devices. Do you recommend to go with all moes devices or aqara for the ease of use/set up?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
I recommend to go apple homekit, refer to my previous video
how often do you have to recharge some of the wireless smaller smart appliances? E.g. Smart doorbell
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
for nest doorbell usually 1-2 months, wireless blinds about 6 months, besides these 2 I don't think I have others.
Hi Alex, if I already have Tuya smart lighting from Near, do i still need the smart switches from Moes? Or can only pair smart light with regular/non-smart switches?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
you dont need a smart switch + smart light for a single lighting point, usually people will only choose between 1
Great stuff and many thanks for this video. What are your thoughts on Aqara light switches + door lock with the Google ecosystem for voice control (speaker, display)for a home? Seems they will converge with Matter eventually and your earlier videos have me sold on Aqara devices 😂. Thanks!
@zeinfiz
Жыл бұрын
Same here! Decided to get the aqara a100 door lock because I saw his review! And I'm planning to install d1 switches for my house.
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
Matter wont change the limitation of the google home app. No issues if you are going to have only aqara devices in your smart home. If you can, go with apple homekit if you are going with aqara devices
@waltztitus
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the quick reply! Will use the affiliate links to purchase subsequently!
Hi thanks for the great videos.. why does this episode not have the chapter feature?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
forgot haa, just added
Sorry can i ask if u get the smart moes swtich... should u get the wifi version or the tuya version?
@AlexTeo
8 ай бұрын
zigbee version
Hi Alex, Thank you so much for a great video! I'm setting up a new smart home now and this is very helpful. One question, how many of these smart devices can be controlled by Google Assistant? My parents only speak Viet so I really hope to find something that they can turn on/off just by speaking Viet.
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
any device type that has an on/off feature can be controlled by google assistant
Dear Guru Alex Teo, eventho my setup is very 'chapalang' ie mixup of everything or to my needs or 'pocketbudget' i have always LOVE watching your vids. Y??? because it is so local suited for me indeed! and very HONEST straight to the point no holdsbarred review! 2THUMBS Up! keep it UP Sire!🤌🤌🤘🤘👍👍
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
thanks for the support!
Hi Alex, I also got Near zigbee hubs for my RF controlled ceiling fans, but I can't seem to get the controls on Google Home. Only the zigbee on/off switch appears. Do you know why or did it work for you?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
hmm i can't recall exactly as there are a bunch of devices I carry out for my testing. Let me check again and get back to you
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
yup it doesnt seem to be sync over to google home, you can create the scenes on smart life and control the device via scenes instead
Hi Alex! Thanks for your informative videos. I stumbled upon them when I was thinking of making a smart home and preparing for re-wiring of my house. Would you say that using smart plugs goes in line with using something like Nexenlife's power outlet bars? Or that smart power outlets are more important?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
personally i see those kind of power bar only useful in the kitchen, at which you most likely don't have a use case for smart socket
@donovankoh6602
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexTeo thanks for your reply, it does make sense. You won't use a smart plug on such a power bar for your computer for example?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
@@donovankoh6602 for computer table i will have the power mounted under the tabletop to hide away all the cables, these power bars expose everything which i find it very untidy
Just wondering if you are able to advise if ezviz dp2c bought from taobao able to connect to wifi? I am not able to connect...
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
No idea, never come across this device before
Hi Alex, love your informative videos! Wonder if you could help a brother out here. I'm planning to smartify my new house by controlling everything using Google Home Assistant. Would you recommend Tuya for my peripheral devices or Aqara? I understand that both should be able to integrate with the Google Home App quite smoothly now. How would you compare Tuya and Aqara? TIA
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
My recommendation for google home is as per what you see in this video, you can refer to my other videos if you decide to go with other platforms
Hi Alex. Many thanks for your video. Appreciate the time and effort that went into this. Started out my HA journey with my current place several years ago and now looking to build up the next place. Wanted to get your thoughts on the whole Local vs. Cloud debate. I purchased a HE to try and go down the local route but even integrating simple tuya sockets is proving to be painful. Not sure if this is best forum for discussions but would love to hear your thoughts on a few things (from 1 geek to another)
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
the cloud vs local debate is always based on a few points - performance, security, reliability. In singapore, we hardly have any internet outages so I am not concerned with that. I am also fine with security since I am not a celebrity, I am alright with my data sitting on the cloud. I guess partly is because i work for a cloud company. The only reason I will go for a local smart home setup is for performance, a simple motion detected and switch on light should not take more than 3 seconds
@DC-wz9gp
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexTeo Hi Alex, looking at this seems like can't do the sensor to turn on light without a smart things hub. any way to do it ? like direct thru tuya app?
Hi, Wanna check the near IR/RF is battery? I see you put under the table, if power by wire usb then need to hide wire?
@AlexTeo
5 ай бұрын
yeah usb cable, up to your imagination where you want to put it, personally i like it behind the tv
Thanks Alex very informative and useful🙏
Hey Alex, can the moes scene switch be used with SmartThings?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
Nope, sensors and buttons will not be integrated over to smarthings
Hi Alex, on 4:15, I notice that you have used a light switch as a proxy for another device to turn on other lights via google home automation and thats a great idea! Currently I have a sensor and light switch connected to smart life via zigbee & an AC third party app synced with google home. I have sync google home with smart life with the target to turn on the AC when the lights turn on. However, when my lights turn on, the status of the lights does not automatically update on the google home app. I had to refresh the page for it to update the light status. Is there a method to overcome this issue?
@AlexTeo
7 ай бұрын
hmm.. it should be updated with the status
Thanks a lot for all your explanations, I have a very important question, I have Nest indoor cam first generation, wherever the power goes off on it or No internet for more than 30 minutes, they Cam will never comes back to live again and will stay offline forever unless I pull the cable out FROM THE CAMERA SIDE - from the charger side will not work - and then put the cable in the camera again to work, do the new cameras or doorbells have the same issue? I will be grateful if you can check and test for me and for everyone.
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
Of course no issue, my recent video is smart switches, so i have been shutting down all power to do wiring
@SarmadNAqrawi
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexTeo thanks a lot for your quick feedback.
Thanks for the video! Was wondering for the google doorbell, if i were to integrate it with the google nest hub, is there a need for an external doorbell chime? Beside the notification from the google nest hub, will there be an alarm coming from the google nest if someone were to press the doorbell?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
no need, the hub works like a chime where it will announce 'someone presses the doorbell'
@aimanibrahim4485
Жыл бұрын
Alright thanks !
U mentioned Tuya-based smart door locks... any brands or models to recommend? Also, if I'm getting Near lights then integrating with other Tuya-based switches & sensors. Is it better to connect everything to SmartThings or Near's own app?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
didn't test out locks for the main door, only those for simple ones for room doors. You should connect all your tuya devices into any tuya oem apps, ie. Near, smart life.. SmartThings is not a tuya app
@byron_sg
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexTeo oh yah, Smart Life not SmartThings, LOL... thanks for the clarification :)
Nice! 👍👍
Fantastic guide my friend, very useful. Can I ask, what phone were you using in this video to display the google home app?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
Using samsung s21
Hi Alex, google nest aware subscription is not offered in Singapore. Did you find a work around?
@AlexTeo
8 ай бұрын
just go to US google store
Hi, do I need neutral line for the tuya switch?
@AlexTeo
5 ай бұрын
Optional
I love the video! But i have a question what Motion Sensor do you use for your home that works on Google Assist?
@AlexTeo
6 ай бұрын
follow what I recommended in this video for google home
Hi alex, I am too late to this video and already bought aqara switches. Can i still add them to google home ? Which region should my aqara home app at ? (I bought global aqara switches). Thank you!
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
yup, any regions that google home has is fine. But i supposed the servers are located at different data so choose a closer one to reduce latency
Do you foresee any issues using a Google Nest Wifi Pro (US version) in Singapore? I heard that there might be some compaitability issues sometimes. Also, saw that you have a Nest Cam (Indoor). I assume that's a US version as well? Besides getting a plug adapter, it works fine yea?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
nest cam is via USB, so you can just use any USB adapter. I have no idea whether there will be any issues, but i think its fine
I have a Google Nest Hub. Love it!
Hi Alex, I can't manage to subscribe to nest aware in Singapore. Is there something that I have to do first?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
How come? I can't really remember already, did it on web browser
Hi Alex. If my tuya switches is not zigbee supported, is google home still able to communicate with it?
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
Yup they will
Can ZigBee product sync with other brand manufacture.exmple tuya and sonoff with ZigBee support
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
Sorrt i don't get your question
Hi ALex, can i use zigbee switch to control yeelight bulbs?
@AlexTeo
6 ай бұрын
You have to do something like what i explained at 4:17
Hi Alex, you shared that it’s advisable to get smart switches from some local shops. Can share some links to get smart switches?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
you can refer to my video on Tuya
Love your video. Thanks for telling us about the latest Google home updates. Your recommendation on using various brands of tuya products will mean that I have to get multiple hubs and gateway for that specific brands before I can integrate them into Google home. Is there like a single hub or gateway that can integrate all brands of tuya devices or it is better to get separate hubs for various brands?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
any tuya zigbee hub can control any tuya zigbee devices, unless the manufacturer made some special tweak to the firmware else it should all work this way
@ckbekeong
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexTeo Didn't know that. Thank you so much for the info. Any idea when the new update on the Google Home is going to be roll out in our region? Very excited looking at the screenshots you have shared in the video especially the more advance automations available in the new update.
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
@@ckbekeong the public preview app is already very usable, you can go to settings -> general -> public review
Hi Alex, I have Google Home Mini, do I still need to get the Zigbee Getaway Hub?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
What are you looking for? Anyway google home mini is just a smart speaker, there is no hub capabilities within
Hi Alex, is nest aware subscription available in Singapore ?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
It is not available in the google sg store, but you can always go to the US store to subscribe it, thats what i did
Hi Alex, thanks for all the videos for smart home! Just a quick question: I heard that Google nest hub (Gen2) is being discontinued, is the whole ecosystem going away or a Gen3 is coming up?
@AlexTeo
7 ай бұрын
no idea, i don't think there is any official statement from Google yet
@Dessyheng
7 ай бұрын
Or is it the google tablet that comes with a dock that acts as the home hub? I Google it somewhere
Hi Alex, will you be able to advise more on the zemismart curtains and blinds product? Looking to set up a Tuya Zigbee system in my new place and would like to control it via the hub and the smart life app. Thank you!
@AlexTeo
7 ай бұрын
like what advice you need?
@cheehow82
7 ай бұрын
@@AlexTeo thanks for the speedy response! I’m looking to DIY that integration and would be great if you have some advise or content on how to set that up. 😅
@AlexTeo
7 ай бұрын
@@cheehow82 just add the devices with the smart life app, there is no integration required
@cheehow82
7 ай бұрын
@@AlexTeo thank you Alex! Looking forward to more content on your page and all the videos are a great help! 👍🏻
Hi Alex, is it allowed to use google nest doorbell in Singapore ? I have been seeing many articles that it’s not allowed. How now?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
its not allowed to keep cats but nobody cares unless you are doing crazy stuff
Hi, i recently got a google nest doorbell. Nest aware is not available in SG, how do we subscribe then? TIA!
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
just go to US google store to purchase
Hi Alex, I am getting my house soon.... Can Google control the Air Con duration / on / off timing? So chim ....
@AlexTeo
9 ай бұрын
I dont know exactly what your requirements are, on/off timing can easily set using schedules, duration can be set using the 'delay start' action
Hi Alex. Why does the info that appears on Tuya not show in Google home? I have a smart water heater that shows the temp and switches in Tuya but nothing in Google home? Any ideas?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
because usually not everything is integrated over
Hi Alex, just wondering if you have tried and face difficulty to integrate aqara wireless switches to google home?
@AlexTeo
6 ай бұрын
Google home as a platform dont support wireless switches and many types of sensors
@brandonchenyl
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for getting back to me promptly! Now I understand why my aqara wireless switches weren’t able to be added to google home.
Does Tuya smart switches come with earth/ground wire ? From what I see it's only Live and neutral wire.
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
You mean you had ground wire in your existing switches? None of the normal light switches i saw had ground wiring
@aaronlee7483
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexTeo Yup that's correct. I do have ground wires in my existing switch. Went to check on tuya smart switch and found out all no ground wiring.
Can I ask, has your Tuya light switches died before? And how long have u been using them? Because I have a smart home system in my house and my switches keep dying one by one and the price is steep too..
@AlexTeo
7 ай бұрын
Tuya is just the software, died can be the hardware that's why i mention in the video to choose wisely where you buy your tuya devices from
Hi Alex thanks for the video. I am from Malaysia hope i could get the devise in Malaysia. May i ask self installation will it be complicated or we need to hire someone for the installation? Please advise for a person who don’t have much knowledge in smart home. Thanks 🙏
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
Installation of what kind of device? Other than those that requires wiring which you will want a certified electrican, the rest of the devices are just configuration on the app which you can follow the user manual
MOES smart switch come with safety mark? Or do we need to buy smart switch with safety mark ?
@AlexTeo
10 ай бұрын
there are no safety mark for smart switches
Hi Alex do you have a good electrician to recommend? I need one whom can help to set up the lights for my new unit.
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
ya in the video description, kzread.info/dash/bejne/fn2btpOYqbjelLg.html&t
@elainetan5493
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
Hey Alex, great video. Any plans to do a similar video on Samsung SmartThings?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
Yup this month
Hi Alex, I have been watching yr videos for sometime now. Thanks for sharing yr knowledge and taking the trouble to create the videos. I have just got my BTO keys. Need quick help for value & cost saving smart home setup and Reno. Plse share yr experience & advise which I should go for as I have a small budget. Looking fwd to hear fr you. Tks, Paul
@AlexTeo
9 ай бұрын
my google home recommendation as shown in this video is cheap n easy vs apple homekit and samsung smartthings
Hi Alex, are you able to advise why are Aqara smart switches not recommended for Google Home setup vs a Smartthings setup?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
mainly due to the limitations of google home not able to create automation triggers across all the core device types
@Drakentdy
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexTeo Thank you!
Hi Alex, can you enlighten on how easy/difficult to link Samsung devices to Google home for example Samsung tv?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
Very easy... add the tv to smartthings then add smartthings to google home
Hey Alex, what's your opinion on aqara's integration with Google home? Is it as good as tuya?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
Integration is fine but aqara doesnt have uk smart socket, power strips, smart lights and etc.. they have a region setting which many people are confused
@zeinfiz
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexTeo so when buying aqara's products I should always ask if it's a 'global' version? So as not to get region locked?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
@@zeinfiz ya just get the global ver if you are using with google home to be 100% sure it will always work
Hello Alex, I am going to collect my BTO key in Sept. are you still recommend Tuya for Google home? What about Aqara?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
follow my recommendations if you don't want headache with integration
@ellipsis6119
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexTeo ok! Thank you 😁
Hi Alex i want to smart my 1bedrm 1 hall bto wat r the items i should get?
@AlexTeo
8 ай бұрын
The ones i mention in the video
@allanboyz
8 ай бұрын
@@AlexTeo , any electrician to recommend ?
Hi Alex, quick question. If i were to run everything over zigbee and have added it to Tuya Smart Life, am I able to individually control the devices on Google Home after linking it to the Tuya Smart account?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
Nope, not every devices on tuya is supported on google home. That is why I suggest to do most of your automations on tuya
@edwinlek2895
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexTeo hmm.. means the only way is to link the tuya account to know what's controllable. Was thinking on what the limitations are if using the sonoff nspanel to control tuya devices via google home 🤣. So now it would seem that a control panel that can support tuya smart app would be another consideration 🤔
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
@@edwinlek2895 pretty sure you cant configure anything on the nspanel on google home, can double check with sonoff
@edwinlek2895
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexTeo yes, i too think the nspanel is non-configurable. Would be great if there is a panel able to run tuya smart app or function like an android tablet itself 🤭
The IKEA blinds looks good and most likely Matter/Thread compatible in time to come. Have you tested the new DIRIGERA hub?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
Nah not yet, there must be a strong reason why i want to add another hub to a setup. Even with matter compatible, you are still limited with google home app which can't set triggers with sensors and buttons
Alex I am gonna built my villa smart home...what do u reckon about lutron .kindly advise....don't wanna be taken for a ride by the architects.
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
lutron has good quality products, definitely recommend
@truthful9001
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Alex for your advise...when it's ready will invite you over.....it's on a 1 acre land....
Hi Alex, if I were to use MOES smart Switches. Do I need a hub to link? As I don’t want to use wifi.
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
Yes, any non wifi devices you will need a hub
@codfish5493
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexTeo any hub you can advise me to purchase. If I were to run on all MOES smart switches .
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
@@codfish5493 literally moes hub, moeshouse.com/products/moes-gateway-zhub-ms
What about the thread radio is it turned on yet?!?
@AlexTeo
9 ай бұрын
google nest hub? yes its a thread border router
Hi Alex. RecentlyI bought a Tuya Smart Doorbell. It seems that I could not link the Tuya Doorbell with Google Assistant Hub. Any idea why and how I could connect it?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
do you have the device inside google home? is it classified under camera?
@sidzal74
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexTeo The device appear in Smart Life but not in Google Home app.
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
@@sidzal74 how can your other tuya devices? can link me the product
Bought a Mi Smart Clock but have problem linking it to my Google Home Account (error code 83902). Any workaround to solve this issue? The Smart Clock is connected but just cannot link.
@AlexTeo
9 ай бұрын
sorry i don't have a Mi smart clock
Can you do a Aqara smarthing buyer guide? Thanks
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
Smartthings guide this month
Hi Alex. I just finished watched your video. How can i get Google Nest Doorbell in Malaysia?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
i suppose there will be some unofficial local resellers in shopee msia or other online shopping sites. If you have friends going overseas to countries that sell the doorbell, can also ask them to help you buy as well
@DRUHKL
Жыл бұрын
I have cousin live in spore. How much does it cost now wired/wireless doorbell? I'm using Tuya Doorbell now,but when someone press the doorbell,it will not pop up on my 2nd gen nest hub display. So sad
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
@@DRUHKL i bought mine from the US, SG official google store don't sell too. Yup only the nest doorbell will auto pop up on nest hub
@winsonlim7702
Жыл бұрын
I am interested in the nest cam but I just found that Google is not selling it directly in Singapore. The power cable is from a different region?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
@@winsonlim7702 its just a usb-c cable inside
How do you subscribe to nest aware from singapore?
@AlexTeo
3 күн бұрын
just go to google US store and subscribe from there
How much is the electricity when adding this smart home? -- Also, how much did it cost you set all this up.
My video was feature at 05:38 😁
I think Matter smart devices is the way to go for 2024 💯
@AlexTeo
7 ай бұрын
i hope so, but they have not been v good
@Max86421
7 ай бұрын
@AlexTeo I think setting up a Matter Smart device should be as easy just like connecting to a Bluetooth device 💯
One detail on Google Wifi 2nd generation, if you get 2 or 3 routers instead of the original pack 1 router + 2 points, you can connect them over ethernet and they will work as points 👌
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
Yup thats why i mentioned if you can only do a wireless mesh backhaul for the 1st gen
For the locks, can unlock using Google assistant?
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
yup
You make things sound so complicated
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
oh? sorry man i always try to explain as layman as possible
Can you help me setup my Smart Home, which is a 3 storey terrance house? I would gladly pay you.
@AlexTeo
3 ай бұрын
sorry i don't provide such services :)
Google home support team: Will you please support the newer nest cameras on the nest app rather than the google home app? The nest app is far superior and I would like all my cameras on the same app rather than needing to view the newer one on the awful google home app.
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
very very unlikely haa, very obvious they are trying to move everyone and everything to the google home app
Very simple user platform???😮😮😂😂😂😂. I can't set up my services in years........
Good boy thank you 😊👍
The wyze cameras work very well, natively with google
Hi Alex, may i know which wifi mesh are you on currently? Thanks!
@AlexTeo
Жыл бұрын
asus zenwifi