Long Version Videos
Watch a one-handed installation and full review of the Reolink TrackMix 4K PoE security camera, featuring 3D-printed waterproofing and dual-lens tracking. The dual-lens camera can do two things at once. From unboxing to mounting, wiring, waterproofing and setup in the…
Today we’re installing Matter smart bulbs in Home Assistant, step by step, with Jim helping out along the way. If you’re new to smart-home technology, this video shows the full beginner-friendly process: scanning the QR code, pairing Matter over Wi-Fi,…
Unlock the full power of Tasmota inside Home Assistant with completely local control, automatic updates, MQTT integration, and a custom dashboard that manages all your devices in one place. In this video, we cover: • What Tasmota is and how…
Take full control of Home Assistant without ever talking to Alexa or Google Home. In this video, I show you how to set up a USB keypad on a Proxmox server, detect key events, and build powerful automations using the…
Take full control of your Windows PC using HA Agent — send notifications, run apps, trigger media controls, speak messages, toggle lights, and even automate your computer when nobody is logged in. In this video, I walk through the full…
The July 2026 Home Assistant update is here — and it’s a game‑changer for your Smart Home! Your Home Automations are now beginner‑friendly, powerful, and actually make sense. I’ll show you what’s new, how the new Activity view works, and how the updated Automation editor makes…
In this week’s video, I’m fixing a problem I accidentally created… I told everyone to buy loads of Amazon Alexas on Prime Day — but I didn’t say how many. Some of you went wild and now have Alexas coming…
Home Assistant Magic ✨ Today we’re doing two brilliant Home Assistant tricks that feel like magic — even though (sadly!) it’s not real magic… just clever automation. In this video: • Turn any switch into a light in Home Assistant…
Unlock the power of Home Assistant automations with this beginner‑friendly deep dive into scripts, automations, triggers, conditions, delays, repeat blocks, and the new purpose‑specific triggers feature. In this video, I walk you through: • The REAL difference between scripts and…
Cheap smart‑home gear is great… until the cloud goes down and nothing works 😅 In this video, I show how to make Tuya devices run locally in Home Assistant using Tuya Local, so your lights, heaters, and sensors keep working even when…
