Channel Title: Smart Home Junkie Channel Description: I make How to/Tutorials videos about Home Assistant, Smart Home, Home Automation, and IOT because I believe your house should adapt to your lifestyle automatically so that you have more quality time to spend with your loved ones. Subscribe to my channel if you want to stay up to date about my easy-to-follow step-by-step Home Assistant tutorials that actually work even if you're not that technical. Next to that, I'll keep you updated of exciting new smart home gadgets My name is Ed. I have over 30 years of IT experience and I am specialized in Home Automation and Home Assistant. If you need my help, please check my website at www.smarthomejunkie.net for Consultancy and Training options. I am also a musician and study music therapy so as a music therapist I can help people who need mental support. I would love it if you subscribe to my channel if my videos save you time or if you just like my videos. Cheers! Ed <video> Reolink CX810. Is it really "Stunning" Full Color Night Vision? #reolink #nightvision Description: In this exciting video, we tested the Reolink CX810 camera with a full-color night vision demonstration! Watch as we explore the incredible capabilities of this advanced security camera during low-light conditions, showcasing its ability to capture vibrant colors and clear details even in the dark. See the full review here: https://youtu.be/hV0xLYRCRmc Buy the Reolink CX810 here: https://tidd.ly/3Z5Q6C7 Get a 5% discount using the coupon code: SmartHomeJunkie Buy at Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4g5hvKo Buy at Amazon DE: https://amzn.to/4cHZlf8 Buy at Amazon NL: https://amzn.to/4cNAV3E Links referred to in this video: * The Ultimate Video doorbell: https://youtu.be/3ZRyJK3UpFI * Specifications of the Reolink CX810: https://tidd.ly/3Z5Q6C7 Blog version: https://www.smarthomejunkie.net/reolink-cx810-is-it-really-stunning-full-color-night-vision ⭐⭐⭐ * Join this channel to get access to perks: 📺 https://www.youtube.com/c/smarthomejunkie/join * Please consider becoming my patron 🏅 at https://www.patreon.com/join/smarthomejunkie * Or please support me by buying me a ☕ at https://ko-fi.com/smarthomejunkie/ * Or sponsor me through PayPal at https://paypal.me/smarthomejunkie ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ If you want me to create a review of your product, please visit this page for information and rates: https://www.smarthomejunkie.net/review-and-advertisement-information/ ⭐ My Devices: https://github.com/smarthomejunkie/MyDevices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthomejunkie/ X: https://www.x.com/smarth0mejunkie Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@smarthomejunkie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smarthomejunkie/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smarthomejunkie Discord: https://discord.gg/at8v5hW As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #reolink #cx810 #reolinkcx810 #camera #securitycamera #smarthome #homeautomation #homeassistant #surveillance </video> <video> What's new in Home Assistant December 2024.12 - Scene Editor, Voice, Music Assistant, Integrations Description: Hi! Home Assistant's December release, version 2024.12, introduces some exciting new features! A long-awaited feature for the scene editor has finally been implemented, changes have been made to the voice assistant in Home Assistant, Music Assistant has become an official integration and much more. Let’s dive into what’s new! Links referred to in this video: * The release notes of 2024.12: https://rc.home-assistant.io/blog/2024/12/04/release-202412/ * The full change log of Home Assistant 2024.12.: https://rc.home-assistant.io/changelogs/core-2024.12 * Join the Home Assistant release party: https://www.youtube.com/live/9Y9YY_YHNBY?si=szmCCe-2ykdkGnIW Blog version: https://www.smarthomejunkie.net/whats-new-in-home-assistant-december-2024-12-scene-editor-voice-music-assistant-integrations ⭐⭐⭐ * Join this channel to get access to perks: 📺 https://www.youtube.com/c/smarthomejunkie/join * Please consider becoming my patron 🏅 at https://www.patreon.com/join/smarthomejunkie * Or please support me by buying me a ☕ at https://ko-fi.com/smarthomejunkie/ * Or sponsor me through PayPal at https://paypal.me/smarthomejunkie ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ If you want me to create a review of your product, please visit this page for information and rates: https://www.smarthomejunkie.net/review-and-advertisement-information/ ⭐ My Devices: https://github.com/smarthomejunkie/MyDevices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthomejunkie/ X: https://www.x.com/smarth0mejunkie Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@smarthomejunkie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smarthomejunkie/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smarthomejunkie Discord: https://discord.gg/at8v5hW 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:49 Scene Editor 00:01:51 Voice 00:03:43 Quality Scales For Integrations 00:03:58 New Integrations 00:04:25 Other Noteworthy Changes 00:05:18 Outtakes #homeassistant #tutorial #smarthome #homeautomation #whatsnew #december2024 </video> <video> Is Home Assistant Voice PE the FUTURE of Smart Homes? Description: This is the long-awaited Home Assistant Voice PE. Finally, it's here—the voice assistant from Home Assistant that is supposed to make Google Home, Siri, and Alexa obsolete. But is that really the case? In this video, I'll share my experiences with you. Buy the Home Assistant Voice PE here: https://www.home-assistant.io/voice-pe Links referred to in this video: * How to set up voice assistants in Home Assistant: https://youtu.be/nh3jnPGAtMI Blog version: https://www.smarthomejunkie.net/is-home-assistant-voice-pe-the-future-of-smart-homes ⭐⭐⭐ * Join this channel to get access to perks: 📺 https://www.youtube.com/c/smarthomejunkie/join * Please consider becoming my patron 🏅 at https://www.patreon.com/join/smarthomejunkie * Or please support me by buying me a ☕ at https://ko-fi.com/smarthomejunkie/ * Or sponsor me through PayPal at https://paypal.me/smarthomejunkie ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ If you want me to create a review of your product, please visit this page for information and rates: https://www.smarthomejunkie.net/review-and-advertisement-information/ ⭐ My Devices: https://github.com/smarthomejunkie/MyDevices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthomejunkie/ X: https://www.x.com/smarth0mejunkie Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@smarthomejunkie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smarthomejunkie/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smarthomejunkie Discord: https://discord.gg/at8v5hW Music by: * 2TECH-AUDIO: https://2tech-audio.bandcamp.com/ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:26 Unboxing the Home Assistant Voice PE 00:02:32 Testing the Home Assistant Voice PE 00:07:43 Where to buy the Home Assistant Voice PE? 00:07:58 Conclusion of the Home Assistant Voice PE 00:09:22 Outtakes #homeassistant #voice #voicepe #smarthome #homeautomation </video> <video> What's New In Home Assistant 2024.11 - Sections, WebRTC, and more! Description: Hi! The November release of Home Assistant, version 2024.11, brings some exciting new features! The Sections Dashboard view is officially out of experimental mode, and WebRTC integration speeds up low-latency cameras. Let’s dive into what’s new! Links referred to in this video: * The release notes of 2024.11: https://www.home-assistant.io/blog/2024/11/06/release-202411/ * The full change log of Home Assistant 2024.11.: https://rc.home-assistant.io/changelogs/core-2024.11 * Join the Home Assistant release party: https://www.youtube.com/live/rmV4ijEaRtI?si=O6tHTCxFU3H9hCaw * See Who's at the Door on Your Phone from anywhere using Home Assistant!: https://youtu.be/6jkzy2Cv9Pk Blog version: https://www.smarthomejunkie.net/whats-new-in-home-assistant-november-2024-11-sections-dashboard-webrtc-and-more ⭐⭐⭐ * Join this channel to get access to perks: 📺 https://www.youtube.com/c/smarthomejunkie/join * Please consider becoming my patron 🏅 at https://www.patreon.com/join/smarthomejunkie * Or please support me by buying me a ☕ at https://ko-fi.com/smarthomejunkie/ * Or sponsor me through PayPal at https://paypal.me/smarthomejunkie ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ If you want me to create a review of your product, please visit this page for information and rates: https://www.smarthomejunkie.net/review-and-advertisement-information/ ⭐ My Devices: https://github.com/smarthomejunkie/MyDevices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthomejunkie/ X: https://www.x.com/smarth0mejunkie Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@smarthomejunkie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smarthomejunkie/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smarthomejunkie Discord: https://discord.gg/at8v5hW Music by: * 2TECH-AUDIO: https://2tech-audio.bandcamp.com/ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:46 Sections 00:01:43 WebRTC 00:02:25 Integrations 00:02:46 Other Noteworthy Changes 00:03:42 Outtakes #homeassistant #tutorial #smarthome #homeautomation #whatsnew #november2024 </video> <video> What's new in Home Assistant October 2024.10 – Heading Card, Repairs for Statistics, and more Description: Hey, it's time for a new Home Assistant update! This time, it's version 2024.10, where the new things are introduced like the Heading card, Repairs for Long term statistics, Improved YAML syntax for automations, YAML Editor Improvements, and more. Let's quickly check out what's new! Links referred to in this video: * The release notes of 2024.10: https://rc.home-assistant.io/blog/2024/09/25/release-202410/ * The full change log of Home Assistant 2024.10.: https://rc.home-assistant.io/changelogs/core-2024.10 * Join the Home Assistant release party: https://www.youtube.com/live/_X2-encNyrA?si=6s2BdEhf8Yx47TnA * How to create a media player in Home Assistant: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKuGrHcHLKMhB2zzV_ncMxclkJQOJFAKe * How to count your lights and show what lights are on in what room: https://youtu.be/zJg9YvMKkXM Blog version: https://www.smarthomejunkie.net/whats-new-in-home-assistant-october-2024-10-heading-card-repairs-for-long-term-statistics-and-more ⭐⭐⭐ * Join this channel to get access to perks: 📺 https://www.youtube.com/c/smarthomejunkie/join * Please consider becoming my patron 🏅 at https://www.patreon.com/join/smarthomejunkie * Or please support me by buying me a ☕ at https://ko-fi.com/smarthomejunkie/ * Or sponsor me through PayPal at https://paypal.me/smarthomejunkie ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ If you want me to create a review of your product, please visit this page for information and rates: https://www.smarthomejunkie.net/review-and-advertisement-information/ ⭐ My Devices: https://github.com/smarthomejunkie/MyDevices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthomejunkie/ X: https://www.x.com/smarth0mejunkie Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@smarthomejunkie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smarthomejunkie/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smarthomejunkie Discord: https://discord.gg/at8v5hW Music by: * 2TECH-AUDIO: https://2tech-audio.bandcamp.com/ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:45 Headings in Dashboards 00:03:18 Repairs for Long-Term Statistics 00:03:45 Improved YAML Syntax for Automations 00:04:25 Faster Upgrades for Custom Integrations 00:04:40 Matter Updates 00:04:55 YAML Editor Improvements 00:05:17 New Integrations 00:05:42 Other Noteworthy Changes 00:06:03 Backward-Incompatible Changes 00:06:49 Outtakes #homeassistant #tutorial #smarthome #homeautomation #whatsnew #october2024 </video> <video> AI in Home Assistant - A Complete Guide! Description: In this Home Assistant tutorial, I’ll explain how you can use AI in Home Assistant in just a few easy steps. I’ll show you two examples: the first one welcomes you home in a funny way, and the second sends a message to your phone describing the person at your door when the doorbell rings. Let’s get started! ⭐ You can download the blueprints that I created for this video at: https://ko-fi.com/s/f5c3ad44f3 ⭐ Links referred to in this video: * Google AI Studio for Gemini: https://aistudio.google.com/ * Scenes on Steroids: https://youtu.be/JW9PC6ptXcM * This is the ULTIMATE Video Doorbell that we've all been waiting for: https://youtu.be/3ZRyJK3UpFI Blog version: https://www.smarthomejunkie.net/home-assistant-and-ai-a-complete-guide ⭐⭐⭐ * Join this channel to get access to perks: 📺 https://www.youtube.com/c/smarthomejunkie/join * Please consider becoming my patron 🏅 at https://www.patreon.com/join/smarthomejunkie * Or please support me by buying me a ☕ at https://ko-fi.com/smarthomejunkie/ * Or sponsor me through PayPal at https://paypal.me/smarthomejunkie ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ If you want me to create a review of your product, please visit this page for information and rates: https://www.smarthomejunkie.net/review-and-advertisement-information/ ⭐ My Devices: https://github.com/smarthomejunkie/MyDevices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthomejunkie/ X: https://www.x.com/smarth0mejunkie Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@smarthomejunkie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smarthomejunkie/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smarthomejunkie Discord: https://discord.gg/at8v5hW Music by: * 2TECH-AUDIO: https://2tech-audio.bandcamp.com/ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:54 Use Case 1: Welcome someone when they come home. 00:04:12 Creating the Automation to welcome someone home. 00:07:06 Use Case 2: Send a message describing what is visible in an image. #homeassistant #tutorial #ai #artificialintelligence #smarthome #homeautomation </video> <video> Setting Up Sonos in Home Assistant Made Easy with These Tips Description: Learn how to easily set up Sonos in Home Assistant with these helpful tips. Control your music and radio player directly from your home assistant dashboard! ⭐ You can download the code that I created for this video at: https://ko-fi.com/s/2974fd24eb ⭐ Links referred to in this video: * How To Install HACS in Home Assistant: https://youtu.be/Q8Gj0LiklRE * This AWESOME Music Player Looks AMAZING On Your Dashboard: https://youtu.be/nQLQrkGuKLg * The repository of Puxa Phil: https://github.com/punxaphil Blog version: https://www.smarthomejunkie.net/setting-up-sonos-in-home-assistant-made-easy-with-these-tips ⭐⭐⭐ * Join this channel to get access to perks: 📺 https://www.youtube.com/c/smarthomejunkie/join * Please consider becoming my patron 🏅 at https://www.patreon.com/join/smarthomejunkie * Or please support me by buying me a ☕ at https://ko-fi.com/smarthomejunkie/ * Or sponsor me through PayPal at https://paypal.me/smarthomejunkie ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ If you want me to create a review of your product, please visit this page for information and rates: https://www.smarthomejunkie.net/review-and-advertisement-information/ ⭐ My Devices: https://github.com/smarthomejunkie/MyDevices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthomejunkie/ X: https://www.x.com/smarth0mejunkie Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@smarthomejunkie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smarthomejunkie/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smarthomejunkie Discord: https://discord.gg/at8v5hW Music by: * 2TECH-AUDIO: https://2tech-audio.bandcamp.com/ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:55 Installing the Sonos Integration 00:01:41 Installing the Sonos Card 00:02:14 Creating the Dashboard View 00:05:38 Important! 00:06:02 How To Set Up the Radio Stations for the Sonos Dashboard 00:12:21 Outtakes #Sonos #HomeAssistant #Dashboard #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #TechTips </video> <video> How to Create a Template Sensor #homeassistant #tipsandtricks Description: If you want to create a template, go to settings, devices and services.Select the Helpers Tab. Click Create Helper. Select the Template Helper. Select Template a sensor for example.Give your template sensor a name. In my case it's NetPower.Enter your template code in the State Template field. Select a Unit of Measurement. In my case it's Watt.Select a Device Class. In my case it's Power. Select a State class. In my case it's measurement. You can also select a device to connect to this template sensor. Let's choose my Smart Meter Device. A preview of the result is shown. Click Submit. Click Finish. Go to the Devices tab and search for the device.In this case Smart meter.Open the device and you will find your template sensor entity here. Watch the full tutorial here: https://youtu.be/zJg9YvMKkXM ⭐⭐⭐ * Join this channel to get access to perks: 📺 https://www.youtube.com/c/smarthomejunkie/join * Please consider becoming my patron 🏅 at https://www.patreon.com/join/smarthomejunkie * Or please support me by buying me a ☕ at https://ko-fi.com/smarthomejunkie/ * Or sponsor me through PayPal at https://paypal.me/smarthomejunkie ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ If you want me to create a review of your product, please visit this page for information and rates: https://www.smarthomejunkie.net/review-and-advertisement-information/ ⭐ My Devices: https://github.com/smarthomejunkie/MyDevices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthomejunkie/ X: https://www.x.com/smarth0mejunkie Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@smarthomejunkie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smarthomejunkie/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smarthomejunkie Discord: https://discord.gg/at8v5hW Music by: * 2TECH-AUDIO: https://2tech-audio.bandcamp.com/ #homeassistant #tutorial #smarthome #homeautomation </video> <video> tado° X, Is It The Honeywell Killer? Description: The past few years, I've been happily using my Honeywell EvoHome heating system. It’s always worked perfectly, but recently tado° sent me their new Tado° X system, which I couldn’t resist trying out. So, is it better than Honeywell Evohome? And can it be controlled through Home Assistant? You'll find out in this video! Buy tado° X on the Tado° website: - Wireless Smart Thermostat X Starter Kit: https://tidd.ly/3CzNy6d - Wired Smart Thermostat X Starter Kit: https://tidd.ly/3CvXJZx - Smart Radiator Thermostat X Starter Kit: https://tidd.ly/40ZCPMe - Smart Radiator Thermostat X 3 or 4 pack: https://tidd.ly/4ewBrUI - Single Smart Radiator Thermostat X: https://tidd.ly/4fStaeH Buy tado X° on Amazon DE: https://amzn.to/4hFYFKJ Buy tado X° on Amazon NL: https://amzn.to/4fJbO3X Buy tado X° on Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4fJbP81 ⭐ You can download the blueprint that I created for this video at: https://ko-fi.com/s/c18dda3e1f ⭐ Links referred to in this video: * Mastering Geofencing in Home Assistant: https://youtu.be/0ojMz1s3Y84 * Is this the Best Air Quality Sensor? The AirGradient ONE: https://youtu.be/hTJzWlIvUK4 * Ultimate Sensor and Ultimate Sensor Mini - Are they really Ultimate?: https://youtu.be/HEosqzJY2do Blog version: https://www.smarthomejunkie.net/tado-x-is-it-the-honeywell-killer ⭐⭐⭐ * Join this channel to get access to perks: 📺 https://www.youtube.com/c/smarthomejunkie/join * Please consider becoming my patron 🏅 at https://www.patreon.com/join/smarthomejunkie * Or please support me by buying me a ☕ at https://ko-fi.com/smarthomejunkie/ * Or sponsor me through PayPal at https://paypal.me/smarthomejunkie ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ If you want me to create a review of your product, please visit this page for information and rates: https://www.smarthomejunkie.net/review-and-advertisement-information/ ⭐ My Devices: https://github.com/smarthomejunkie/MyDevices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthomejunkie/ X: https://www.x.com/smarth0mejunkie Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@smarthomejunkie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smarthomejunkie/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smarthomejunkie Discord: https://discord.gg/at8v5hW Music by: * 2TECH-AUDIO: https://2tech-audio.bandcamp.com/ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:12 The devices 00:03:31 Connecting the Devices 00:05:04 The tado° App 00:07:26 Heating Performance 00:08:35 Connecting tado° X to Home Assistant 00:10:45 Price of tado° X 00:11:16 Conclusion 00:13:24 Outtakes As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #tado #tadox #smartheating #heating #honeywell #thermostat #smartthermostat #homeassistant #review #smarthome #homeautomation </video> <video> Take Control of your Crypto Portfolio with Home Assistant! Description: This Home Assistant tutorial shows you how to make your crypto portfolio visible in Home Assistant. Additionally, I'll teach you how to display graphs on your dashboard and how to track the highest and lowest values of your cryptocurrencies. Even if you don't have any bitcoins or other cryptocurrencies, you'll still learn a lot about working with numbers in Home Assistant. ⭐ You can download the code that I created for this video at: https://ko-fi.com/s/be6f5f8230 ⭐ Links referred to in this video: * How to install HACS in Home Assistant: https://youtu.be/Q8Gj0LiklRE * Free YAML and Jinja Course: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKuGrHcHLKMiUTClEE8vb60m9v3ijFEhQ * The list of cryptocurrency names: https://api.coingecko.com/api/v3/coins/list * Feature request to add the precision option to input number helpers: https://community.home-assistant.io/t/add-a-precision-option-for-the-input-number-helper/812971 Blog version: https://www.smarthomejunkie.net/take-control-of-your-crypto-portfolio-with-home-assistant ⭐⭐⭐ * Join this channel to get access to perks: 📺 https://www.youtube.com/c/smarthomejunkie/join * Please consider becoming my patron 🏅 at https://www.patreon.com/join/smarthomejunkie * Or please support me by buying me a ☕ at https://ko-fi.com/smarthomejunkie/ * Or sponsor me through PayPal at https://paypal.me/smarthomejunkie ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ If you want me to create a review of your product, please visit this page for information and rates: https://www.smarthomejunkie.net/review-and-advertisement-information/ ⭐ My Devices: https://github.com/smarthomejunkie/MyDevices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthomejunkie/ X: https://www.x.com/smarth0mejunkie Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@smarthomejunkie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smarthomejunkie/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smarthomejunkie Discord: https://discord.gg/at8v5hW Music by: * 2TECH-AUDIO: https://2tech-audio.bandcamp.com/ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:02 How to install Cryptoinfo Advanced 00:01:49 Install Studio Code Server 00:02:30 Add the sensor code 00:03:39 How to find the cryptocurrency name 00:05:00 Check the values of the crypto sensors 00:05:55 Create the dashboard 00:08:59 Create the Helpers for the minimum and maximum values 00:11:30 Create the automations 00:17:21 Add the minimum and maximum values to the dashboard 00:18:58 Vote for the feature request 00:20:50 Outtakes #homeassistant #tutorial #crypto #bitcoin #graph #smarthome #homeautomation </video> <video> Unlock Convenience with the Aqara U200 Smart Lock and Home Assistant Description: This is the Aqara U200 Smart Lock, and it works with Home Assistant using Matter. I’ll show you in this video what this smart lock can do and how you can control it in Home Assistant. Is it worth buying? Let's find out! ⭐ Buy The Aqara Smart Lock U200 at: ⭐ Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/4gmECzC Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4gpb2cy Amazon NL: https://amzn.to/4f7jlZB Amazon DE: https://amzn.to/3VqemfC ⭐ THERE'S A 30% DISCOUNT FROM DECEMBER 9th to 22nd 2024. ⭐ Links referred to in this video: * Geofencing and Proximity in Home Assistant: https://youtu.be/0ojMz1s3Y84 * Aqara Smart Lock U200 Product Page: https://www.aqara.com/en/product/smart-lock-u200/ Blog version: https://www.smarthomejunkie.net/unlock-convenience-with-the-aqara-u200-smart-lock ⭐⭐⭐ * Join this channel to get access to perks: 📺 https://www.youtube.com/c/smarthomejunkie/join * Please consider becoming my patron 🏅 at https://www.patreon.com/join/smarthomejunkie * Or please support me by buying me a ☕ at https://ko-fi.com/smarthomejunkie/ * Or sponsor me through PayPal at https://paypal.me/smarthomejunkie ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ If you want me to create a review of your product, please visit this page for information and rates: https://www.smarthomejunkie.net/review-and-advertisement-information/ ⭐ My Devices: https://github.com/smarthomejunkie/MyDevices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthomejunkie/ X: https://www.x.com/smarth0mejunkie Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@smarthomejunkie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smarthomejunkie/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smarthomejunkie Discord: https://discord.gg/at8v5hW Music by: * 2TECH-AUDIO: https://2tech-audio.bandcamp.com/ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:54 What's in the Box? 00:01:28 Installation of the Aqara Smart Lock U200 00:03:19 Configuring the Aqara Smart Lock U200 using the app 00:05:08 The App 00:08:44 Install the Aqara Smart Lock U200 in Home Assistant 00:09:42 The Downsides of the Aqara Smart Lock U200 00:11:20 Price and where to buy 00:11:37 Conclusion As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #aqara #smartlock #u200 #homeassistant #smarthome #homeautomation #smarthometech </video> <video> NEVER LOSE Your Wallet Again! Description: Tired of losing your wallet? Check out the SwitchBot wallet finder card in this video to never lose it again! 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Description: Hi! Home Assistant's January release, version 2025.1, introduces some exciting new features! The biggest change is the addition of automated backups, but there's much more to show. Let's get started quickly! 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