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Summary

The video showcases a man setting up various smart home automations, including opening outdoor shades when it's windy, pressure sensors to turn on lights, announcing visitors when the baby sleeps, rebooting devices, lighting the basketball court, nudging kids outside, automating chores, opening shades at sunset, activating 'Dad mode', and adjusting lights based on the TV. He demonstrates how automations enhance convenience, safety, parenting, and enjoyment of his home in fun, creative ways.

Takeaways

• 😊 Create automations to protect outdoor shades when it's windy
• 💡 Use a pressure sensor mat to turn on bedside lights when you get up
• 😴 Catch the baby in the act with an automation using a motion sensor
• 📢 Announce visitors quietly using doorbell automations that check if baby is asleep
• 👍🏻 Fix smart devices by power cycling them automatically when they go offline
• 💡 Repurpose security cameras to automatically turn on lights when motion is detected
• ⏰ Remind kids to go outside and play if they've been inside too long
• 🧹 Create a chore dashboard with rewards to encourage kids to clean up
• 🌅 Open shades at sunset automatically to enjoy the view
• 📺 Dim lights automatically when the TV is playing for better viewing

Q & A

What home automations does the person set up in the video?

The video covers automations for closing outdoor shades when it's windy, turning on bedside lights with a pressure mat, announcing doorbell rings quietly when the baby is napping, rebooting smart lights that go offline, lighting a basketball court with security cameras, nudging people to go outside with camera motion detection, automating kid's cleanup chores, opening shades at sunset, activating 'Dad mode' when Mom leaves, and dimming lights based on TV status.

How does the outdoor shade automation work?

It uses a Tempest weather station to monitor wind gust speed. When the speed goes over 25 mph, it triggers an automation to open the shades using a Bond RF controller.

What technology is used for the bedside light automation?

It uses a pressure sensor mat placed beside the bed. When stepped on, it triggers lights under the bed to turn on. It turns off after 30 seconds of no pressure.

How does the doorbell automation help with the napping baby?

It checks if the baby's door is closed and the nursery light is off before announcing a doorbell ring over the speakers. This avoids disturbing the baby's nap.

How does the smart light reboot automation work?

The lights are plugged into a smart outlet. If they go offline, an automation power cycles the outlet to reboot the lights and restore the color.

Why are security cameras used for the basketball court lighting?

Their people detection feature triggers the court lights when someone is playing, and shuts them off after 10 minutes of no motion.

What happens when 'Dad mode' is activated?

It turns on a kids TV show, changes lights pink, and plays music in the kids room to keep them occupied when Mom leaves Dad in charge.

How are shades automated to open at sunset?

An automation triggers 2 minutes before sunset each day to fully open smart shades or curtains.

How does the chore automation work?

Kids check off completed chores on a dashboard. Once all are done, Dad's phone is notified to provide a reward.

How are lights automated based on the TV?

Lights turn off when media is playing on the TV, and dim up slightly when paused. The status is detected through an Apple TV.