The speaker discusses their experience with setting up a smart home automation system using Google Home. They moved into a condo in October of the previous year and spent significant time and money planning, painting, and decorating it. The speaker emphasizes the importance of automation in a home, stating that it can significantly enhance the user's level of ease and comfort.
The speaker's home setup includes different types of smart devices controlled through Google Home. They mention using Hue light bulbs, LED strips, different types of bulbs, switches from Hue light bars, wall lights, and even Wi-Fi points. They also mention using a Sonos system for music and a Lutron dimmer for controlling electrical outlets without receptacles.
The speaker recommends starting with a Nest Mini device and a Nest Hub device for home automation. They also mention that the Google Home app is an essential tool for setting up and managing these devices. The speaker explains that different devices need to be associated with an account from the brand they come from, and once those accounts are linked, the devices can be paired through their native apps.
The speaker also discusses the use of their smart home setup as a surveillance system when they are away from home. They mention using Google Assistant for various tasks, such as setting alarms, making calculations, checking the weather, and controlling an automated lock.
Despite the advantages of the smart home automation system, the speaker acknowledges that it is not perfect and can sometimes fail to respond quickly or can break during updates. However, they emphasize that when it works, it is a significant addition to their life. The speaker concludes by expressing hope that their guide will be helpful for new homeowners considering setting up a smart home automation system.
1. The speaker has moved into a condo in October of the previous year.
2. The speaker has spent a significant amount of time and money planning, painting, and decorating the condo.
3. The speaker has implemented a level of automation in the condo, including automation of lighting and other fixtures.
4. The speaker has been using Google Home for home automation for about four years.
5. The speaker's studio, which is also controlled through Google Home, includes various fixtures, LED strips, different types of bulbs, and switches.
6. The speaker has a Sonos system in the condo, including the Sonos Arc, Sonos room, Sonos symphonus, and Sonos Ray.
7. The speaker has a Hue light bulb system in the condo, which includes light strips and different types of Hue bulbs.
8. The speaker uses Lutron dimmers to automate the electrical outlets controlled by a wall switch.
9. The speaker uses a Lenovo Legion slim 7i laptop, which they find suitable for gaming and work.
10. The speaker has linked their Hue, Sonos, Lutron, and Google Home accounts to control all their devices through the Google Home app.
11. The speaker uses Google Assistant for various tasks, such as setting alarms, making calculations, checking weather, and controlling their automated lock.
12. The speaker has faced some issues with the Google Home system, such as devices disconnecting and reconnecting and rooms and items breaking when Google performs updates to the app.