SteveDOES

I'm a smart home dad...

Cutting the cord and saving money with Roku is a beautiful thing but, what free content does it have? In this video i talk about 10 apps that will give you a life time of FREE TV shows and movies to watch.

Top 10 FREE Roku Apps in 2024 - EVERY Roku Should Have These

@AndruEdwards I'll be there!

If you're a YouTube creator and plan to be in Las Vegas for #CES, drop a comment and let me know. I may have a super cool experience happening 👀

Are there any upcoming smart home technologies you're eagerly waiting for? I'm waiting for the version of the Matter protocol that we were promised.

How do you ensure the security of your smart home devices and data? This is what I would recommend: 1. Research Before Buying 2. Change Default Credentials 3. Secure Your Wi-Fi Network 4. Pick Local vs. Cloud Storage 5. Factory Reset Before Disposal

What's the most unique or creative way you've used smart home technology? I love the versatility of vibration sensors. They full in the gaps were a contact sensor doesn't work.

How do you involve your family members or roommates in using and managing smart home devices? With 2 young kids at home, I rely heavily on voice assistance and smart home buttons to help them navigate our smart home.

Tech moves so fast, this will be the norm in 5-10 years. I can’t wait!

Using smart lighting to create moods is something I'm lacking in my house. Give me some ideas of what I can setup.

Do you use smart lighting to create different moods in your home? Tell us about it!

@curt185 The Narwal vacuum? It's more of a mop focused device. The one i have can't vacuum and mop at the same time. You have to swap the attachment on the bottom for each use case. I think they fixed that with new models.

@SteveDOES1 Are those any good at vacuuming??

How has smart home technology improved your daily life?

@JonnyBergdahl Circadian lighting, that's a cool feature. So many people loving their Roborock, i may have to check one out.

I was reminded this morning how helpful lights automatically turning on in the garage are. :)

@GeekmanGreg This sounds like a good video for the 'Steve Does Quickies' channel. :)

Have you experienced any challenges or issues with your smart home devices?

@cfullerton That happens to me on occasion too.

@SteveDOES1 Device reliability is an issue. Some devices are 'unavailable' quite often.

@JonnyBergdahl Wow, what a time consuming project.

@luc_vandyck I have that issue with some of my WiFi devices too.

@SteveDOES1 Sometimes Zigbee devices are unavailable. Have to pair them again or pull the plug out and back in.

Are there any smart home devices you're considering adding to your setup?