Automations & Shortcuts
5 Must-Have Smart Home Automations for Summer!
In this video, I’m sharing 5 of my favorite smart home automations that are super useful during the summer.
Smart Locks
Europe’s Favorite Smart Lock Just Hit the U.S.—Here’s What I Think
🔐 Best Smart Lock for Apple Home? Testing the Nuki Smart Lock + Keypad 2 (Now in the U.S.)
Holidays
Ultimate Backyard Setup for Summer Nights! (Govee Smart Lights)
Looking to upgrade your backyard for summer nights, pool parties, or the ultimate 4th of July cookout? In this video, I decked out an entire outdoor space with Govee’s latest smart lighting products—from floodlights to garden accents, string lights, and their epic Light Show Box. The result? A backyard that’s totally party-ready and smart home connected.
Smart Shades
NEW Smart Shades! (Matter over Thread) Install, Setup, & Comparison
Tired of glare, heat, and cleaning endless blinds? I tackle our home’s worst enemy—too much sunlight—by installing six Matter-over-Thread smart shades from Bringnox. From unboxing to installation, Apple Home integration, automations, and pricing comparisons versus Smart Wings, Eve, Lutron, and SwitchBot, I cover everything you need to know to decide if smart shades are the next upgrade in your smart home. Plus: wife-approved verdict, a quick noise demo, troubleshooting tips, and my custom 3D-printed valance hack!
Smart Lighting
This Smart Lighting Setup Changed Our Bedroom – Govee Makeover (Wife Approved)
In this video, I’m transforming our master bedroom into a cozy, colorful, and smart space using Govee’s latest smart lighting products and Matter-compatible tech. From ambient bedside lamps to immersive TV lighting and under-bed glow, this setup isn’t just for looks — it’s designed to help us relax, recharge, and enjoy the space together.
Collaborations
Apple Home, Shortcuts & More – LIVE with Special Guest Stephen Robles @beardfm
🔴 LIVE: Join me for a special live conversation with content creator, Stephen Robles!
Automations & Shortcuts
5 Advanced Apple Home Automations That Will Actually Make Your Smart Home Smarter
If you’re just using Siri to control your smart home, you’re missing out on the real power of Apple Home! In this video, I’ll show you 5 advanced HomeKit automations that will take your smart home to the next level.
Hubs & Bridges
The NEW SwitchBot Hub 3: One Device To Control Your Entire Smart Home
The SwitchBot Hub 3 is here — and it might be one of the most useful Matter-enabled smart hub yet. In this video, I take a hands-on look at the brand new SwitchBot Hub 3 and see how well it actually works with Apple Home, IR devices, SwitchBot accessories, and more. From controlling your AC and Apple TV to acting as a Matter bridge for your entire SwitchBot ecosystem, this thing does a lot.
Smart Locks
Face Unlock Your Door?! 👀 NEW SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision
Want to unlock your front door just by looking at it? 😲
In this video, I’m testing the NEW SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision — the world’s first retrofit smart lock with built-in 3D facial recognition.
Cameras
These Smart Home Products Made the Cut
After testing hundreds of smart home products over the years, I finally did a massive cleanup—removing the stuff I wasn’t using and keeping only the devices that still work great in 2025. In this video, I’ll show you everything that made the cut—from smart thermostats and shades to lights, sensors, security, and more.