My Wife and I Give Every Smart Home Gadget a Star Rating
I give 25 smart home gadgets in my home a 1-to-5-star rating, just like you would for an Amazon review. But…I’m not the only one doing it.
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iRobot Roomba i7+: https://amzn.to/3Vb5ET3
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Ubiquiti UniFi G4 Doorbell: https://amzn.to/3TsWW1m
Honeywell Home T5 WiFi Smart Thermostat: https://amzn.to/3Sz4XBf
Aqara Wireless Mini Switch: https://amzn.to/3V7jJRt
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TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini with Energy Monitoring: https://amzn.to/3O0G9PX
Vibration - Aeotec SmartThings Multipurpose Sensor: https://amzn.to/47BIIix
Ring Flood and Freeze Sensor: https://amzn.to/3UchJp2
Aquanta Water Heater Sensor and Controller: https://amzn.to/4a5GTw4
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Ubiquiti UniFi U6 In Wall Access Point: https://amzn.to/3T8IUR6
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I'm Michael Leen, a lifelong tech enthusiast in the United States who believes technology is a tool that should help — not hinder — our productivity. I produce weekly video content on YouTube spanning smart home automation, mobile devices, and other tech tools to help us lead more productive lives.
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📘 CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction
00:32 - Smart bulbs
00:53 - Smart switches
01:21 - Presence sensors
02:32 - Motion sensors
02:55 - Contact sensors
03:21 - Alarm
03:43 - Smart locks
04:57 - NFC
05:35 - Robot Vacuum
06:06 - Smart Home Control Panel
07:56 - Video Doorbell
09:30 - Thermostat
09:44 - Smart speakers
10:07 - Smart buttons
11:35 - Smart TV
12:52 - Smart plugs
13:20 - Vibration sensor
14:08 - Flood sensor
14:22 - Water heater controller
14:37 - Networking
15:58 - Energy monitoring
16:19 - Security cameras
16:39 - Garage door
17:55 - Irrigation & weather
18:26 - Final thoughts
18:41 - Outtake
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