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Alex Teo
Singapore
Приєднався 21 вер 2015
I'm Alex! I'm in my late 30s as a Solution Engineer at Salesforce (MuleSoft). I born and live in Singapore, a typical Singaporean guy. Welcome to my channel where I like to make home tech and desk setup related types of videos. Doing room makeover, comparison test reviews and sharing a buyer’s guide as an average consumer. I travel a few times each year and enjoy showcasing travel destinations while reviewing some travel tech at the same time!
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10 MUST KNOW Tips To Plan a Smart Home
I have gathered some of the frequently asked questions and turn them into tips for you when you are planning to setup a smart home. Comment and share any other tips you have!
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Hi Alex, I am planning to get the switches from Aqara, but do you know how can I integrate third party lightings to aqara, it seems to me Aqara is too expensive
aqara has different models at different price point
Hi Alex, was wondering if the Z1 pro is compatible with sol luminaire lights for the dimmer function?
explained at 1:06, aqara Z1 pro is not a dimmer switch
Is it 1 AP vs 3 mesh satellite? Didn’t say where is the AP vs satellite also?
1 AP vs 1 mesh node placed at the same spot
@@AlexTeo interesting. I presume a direct comparison would be ceiling AP vs mesh?
@@elvintay2068 why would that be? the comparison here is based on this particular setup that i recommend, vs a mesh system with the same budget
Hi, what ceiling fan are you using and any recommended ceiling fans?
i am not using any smart fans now, will recommend to check out the brand big ass fan first
Game/film?
aiyaa I dont see Bubble setup anymore. Are you guys good? 😢
yeah she is mainly into aRPG now, rotating seasons at diablo 4, last epoch and POE for me, I am playing ffxiv new expansion dawntrail next month, followed by black myth wukong!
Hey Alex, current im on singtel 2gb with singtel mesh for 3 story landed house. The connect is not very good for the whole house. Any advise which telcom should i sign for how many gb and what mesh should i use ? Normally the house will be using wireless connections and not lan port.
i always prefer the big telcos - singtel or starhub depending on your area, as for mesh systems you can either go with my recommendation for best overall or best range
Thank you so much for this, Alex - super helpful! If you don't mind, could I check if this is still relevant as of July 2024, or is there a more diserable unit over the L20 that you'd prefer these days? :)
yeah i think most likely, the new models from the big 3 brands all look interesting, I will definitely have videos on robot vacuum this year!
@@AlexTeo thanks Alex! Looking forward to this:) will likely be making a decision on which to go for based on your vid, save us all lots of time - thank you so much!!
I am reading robot vacuum for most brands needing a 1.5m clearance in front of the docking station for the robot vacuum to return to the docking station. Any issues with yours placed in the service yard? I'm assuming you might not have a 1.5m clearance space there.
i have been using that spot for a long time, no issues
Lucky duck 😒
Usually those salesperson have 0 clue what I'm asking them lol, things like controls/entities that can be exposed etc, just wanted to integrate them into HA via z2m (not a fan of a single manufacturer's ecosystem), it's better to just google and hopefully someone is kind enough to share the information on the same devices. Btw, great tips for people who are planning a smart home system!
typically salesperson usually don't know the products well, have to ask the right people haa
Hi Alex! Do you know if there is a compatible switchbot blind for making the blinds smart? I'm referring to the blinds where you pull one side to go up, and the other side to go down.
i don't think switchbot has such device, i recommend smartwings for motor, aqara shade E1 for retrofit
it would be amazing if you could include latency as well. it's very important for gaming
can the silder be used as a dimmer for non aqara light?
yup i used it for my philips hue lights
can DC ceiling fans or DC appliances be connected to a smart switch?
yup why not, as long as the power supports
Philips ist das einzig wahre
That was a great summary with enough detail to be really useful. Thanks!!
For IR on M2 hub , since it uses LOS I would need multiple hub to control different room IR devices?
yup, that's how IR blaster works
Hi there anyone knows why the aqara z1 pro cant even support with app?
Love- i how milo is used.😂
What smart fan would you recommend for integration with Home Assistant? Or should I just consider getting a dumb one with RF/IR blaster?
i heard big ass fan is good, yet to check it out myself
Hi Alex thanks for a lot of UA-cam’s, but may I ask is it possible that you can give an on-site consultation ?
sorry but i don't provide such a service, you can check out the company autolifetech
It’s never coming to Europe… Aqara is so slow
just buy it from aliexpress?
Very helpful mate, thanks! What are you using for the smart water heater? We're doing our (hdb) reno shortly and that's still on my list.
there you go, www.cityenergylife.com.sg/collections/water-heater-homes/products/macro-ma-10wfe
Nice thanks.
omg i cant wait for u to do a video on switchbot vacuum and dreame x30 master!
in the process of testing haa
the lighting plan and data part is so helpful, thank you!
Hi Alex, I saw comments on the net saying EAP-650/ 655 wall APs unable to mesh. So you have to connect each time to another network?
3:23 bro's actually dr strange
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Be aware that all these contain cleverly disguised marketing tricks. Such as monthly fees for services that your old router may have had included, the need to set up an account with some or a lot of personal details, and devices that may not be compatible with whatever modem/router you have. Read the small print (if available) before spending hundreds of your dollars.
Why doesn't any regularly available (home use) router mention the max recommended devices anywhere? 10 should be fine, but how about 30? Even the manufacturer website doesn't say it.
Hi Alex, im using xiaomi bulbs with mihome app. Im planning to get more smart bulbs fr ikea and integrate it to apple home. Can i also integrate the MiApp with Apple home app? Many Thanks.
refer to apple official site for the list of supported devices, use that as a general guideline. If the device has the 'works with apple homekit' label then it will work
bro people will just say ORBI GOOD sia
aftrer seeing you review this, i bought 12 of them to wack bro! thanks for intro!
nice!
thank u so much this video was extremely helpful :)
Great sharing!
Anyone find any issue using the power socket netural line for the switch ? Will it trip the breaker ?
Great help :D now i understand alot better. Thank you
Can I get a contact? I've got questions before I do up my place. If that's possible
Hi Alex, noticed tt you change your bathroom window, from louvre to casement, can your contact pls?
Good information, but Juses, strong accents in your English. Two in one, but you pronounced “do” in one 🫣
Thanks.. this is a great channel for us SG home..
Very useful tips. Where and how can I learn more about Home Assistant? I have someone install for me for my home and now I am stuck with this system.
youtube has a lot of creators focused on home assistant content such as @everything smart home
are there smart home curators out there
Is prism+ Smart Aircon good?
no idea, didn't research on it
hi bro, can i actually use HA with "controller for homekit" app?
bro are u from SG? can i dm you toa sk a few questions about home assistant setup ?
ya you can just ask here or dm me on IG
@@AlexTeo thanks for answering. i'm doing up my reno currently and have yet to reach the part to setup HA or Controller for homekit. do you think both of them could integrate together well ? i just saw the video about contoller for homekit and its mind blowing. do you think you can make a video on how to integrate things into that controller app ? thanks a million!
@@jarrylng9514 i am not an iphone user so i cannot use homekit. There are actually a lot of youtubers that does purely apple home content, you can go check out those channels, eg. @shane whatley. There are built-in integration for HA and homekit - www.home-assistant.io/integrations/homekit/
Thank you so much Alex! If I’m understanding correctly, there’s no need to buy a smart aqara switch (Z1 pro) with my smart Yeelights in living room for ambient light? Thank you so much!
its up to you, the Z1 pro slider is able to change the color temperature or brightness without any wiring, entirely on the software
Good pointers! Planning is super important c especially for swtiches and powerpoint
Hi Alex, do you recommend Aqara's dimmer switches? They have the H1 Wireless Knob and Z1 Pro now. Also for home reno, do you recommend to do smart switches and a tri-tone dumb light? Cos seems overkill to have both smart switch and smart bulbs. Thanks
note that they are not dimmer switches, these are something like the flic twist meant to control smart devices with a percentage scale if you want to change light temperature or dim lights, i recommend smart lights
@@AlexTeo Thank you!
If you are going with smart lights instead of switches, a lot of IDs and electricians will give you a perplexed look when you want an always on ceiling smart light that can only be turned off on the switch board / remote control. Just persist and ask them to label the switch board so you know which to flick if you ever need to change light bulbs.
thanks for sharing!
Your points are all valid. I couldn't stress these points out any further..