Can a Smart Home Stop Raccoons?
How I used a smart home automation to stop raccoons and other animals from destroying my yard, including what you need and how to set it up.
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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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Songs SPRING by ikson™
Link: https://ikson.com/track/54/spring
🙏 OTHER CREDIT
"It's Go Time" clip from Seinfeld episode "The English Patient"
Raccoon image on video thumbnail from NY-NJ Wildlife Removal
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00:00 - Introduction
02:00 - How to set up the automation
04:08 - Final thoughts
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