Dim The Lights When Starting A Movie On TV Or Projector ($35

Watching TV is all about the experience and the appropriate lighting is a significant part of it. That is why some people would dim the light in the room with TV (or Projector).

This routine is part of the Automation Bank, a community-driven list of over 50 practical automation ideas for your smart home. Read more about Automation Bank or search ideas by room, by device or by use case. Also, have a look at best home automation ideas as voted by our users.

The automation routine below uses Chromecast or any connected TV to trigger a change in lighting automatically to help you to enjoy the show.

How Does It Work?

This is quite a complex routine to implement. You would need to have Chromecast or Smart TV + Smart Lights. Smart switches would nor work in this

Trigger: the status of Chromecast or TV is changing from “idle” to “playing”
Condition: automation should only work if (a) your lights are on full brightness or (b) it is dark enough to switch on lights
Action: Your smart lights will switch to “Movie” mode which is usually reduced brightness and warm color temperature. All the other lights in the room should be also connected to your smart home so you can switch them off.
You can also switch back to the normal lightning when the movie is stopped

Advanced:

A lot of room for further automation in this routine.

Automate switching on TV/amplifier or opening the projector screen with our TV Automation routine
Pause the movie when you receive a call, the baby woke up or somebody is at your door
Dynamically change the background color based on what is on the screen
Pause when somebody left the room to pick up some snacks using the face recognition to count the number of faces

What Do You Need?

You need a ChromeCast or a connected TV (that can be integrated into your hub) to run this automation.

You might also need some smart lighting.


                
                
                            
                            
                            
                            
                    
        

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            IR hub 
Broadlink RM Pro4  is best IR blaster to use. It is simple to install and easy to operate
$44.99 IR Hub - helps you to integrate non-smart devices like TVs, AC / HVAC units and similar. Top choices are Broadlink RM4 pro Smart IR/RF Remote ($49.99) which is a battle tested devices which has great integrations with smart hubs. Bestcon RM4C Mini Universal IR Blaster  () is the new kid in the block which has good pre-setup IR base and also neat up that you can use out of the box."         
            
            Comms Sticks - give Zwave/Zigbee connectivity to your hub

Aeotec Z-Stick Gen5, Z-Wave Plus  a Z-wave stick that we have but not deserve. reliable, easy and practical 
dresden elektronik ConBee II  even if it combines RF and IR. Sonoff RF bridge is easier to use (see below)
Price not available or $23.34         
            
            Home Assistant Server - a smart hub to run your automations 
If you are new to Home Assistant, start with Raspberry Pi 4 4G . It will cover your basic needs and easily expand. 
Intel NUC 10 Performance Kit once you understand how cool Home Assistant is, go for NUC. There are dedicated images for NUC which makes it great to use and simple to set up. 
$109.99 or $290.00         
            
            RF hub

RF bridge that emulates your Remote

  
No products found. () is our favourite RF bridge. The first thing you need to do is to flash it with Tasmota. This will allow you to connect to your bridge but also just control the bridge better.
$20 - $30         
            
            Shut off valve

A valve that will close and open water supply 
Dome Automatic Main Water Shut-Off Valve Controller (Price not available) is the most affordable option. Easy to install (you do not need a plumber) and operate. Requires Smart Hub


leakSMART Water Leak Detection Kit (Price not available) is a more expensive option. It has all you need to set you up shut off valve. There are some negative comments on the hub but it works well in general.


Grohe 22503LN0 (Price not available) is even more expensive. For the additional price, you have flow sensors capable to detect the pipe bursts without the sensors and better overall build quality. At the same, it has fewer options for integrating with your smart hub.
$99 - $400 Leak Sensor - this sensor will trigger as soon as the level of moisture is high. Our advice is to look for simple to install and reliable one. Top choices are THIRDREALITY Zigbee Water Leak Sensor ($79.99) due to price and quality of the build. There are no good wired Zigbee sensors on the market (as you do not really need it) but D-Link DCH-S1621KT Wi-Fi Water Leak Sensor and Alarm Starter Kit ($69.99) might be another option you consider"         
            
            Door/Window Sensor
Reports if a door or window is open or closed 
Zigbee:  Linkind Door Window Sensor (Price not available) is the best sensor by BeSense. Reliable, good battery life, and looks amazing
Z-wave:  Z-Wave Door & Window Sensor ($39.99) is the sensor we recommend by Ecolink. It is easy to install, has up to 3 years of battery life and great customer feedback
$20 - $30         
            
            Motion Sensor 

Detects any motion. Ideally combined with luminance sensor. A relatively simple device, with the price, mainly depends on the protocol you are using:


Z-wave Motion Sensor: Our favouritez-wave sensor is  Aeotec TriSensor (Price not available) for a good battery life, responsiveness and price. It also has luminance sensor built in. For a multisensor we recommend Zoos 4 in 1 multisensor (Price not available) or Aeon 6 in 1 (Price not available).


Zigbee Motion Sensor: AGSHOME ZIGBEE Motion Sensor (Price not available) is the best for its price and stability.
$25 - $60 Motion Sensor - This sensor detects any motion and ideally combined with luminance sensor. Our advice is to go for Zigbee (Matter) and battery operated. Eve Motion Sensor (Matter)  ($42.99) is our top chose as supports Matter (future proof), has luminance sensor and good battery life. If you want to go fancy, Linptech mmWave human body sensor ($29.99) would work, but you will need to sort out wired power supply         
            
            Multisensor 

Measure several environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, or light levels This is a more complicated device than a motion sensor and can be used where multiple environmental factors need to be detected:


Z-wave: Our favourite z-wave sensor is Aeon 6 in 1 (Price not available) for its reliability and flexibility in use. It detects motion, humidity, temperature, light lux, UV, vibration sensor and has 2-year battery life

$20 - $60         
            
            Water leak detector
A sensor that will trigger the shut-off valve to work

HomeSeer HS-LS100+ Leak sensor (Price not available) is the most affordable and simple solution. At this price, you should cover all the areas in your house. Requires A Smart Hub


FIBARO Flood Sensor ($42.99) is a very good Z-wave leak detector. It has great battery life, easy to pair and very accurate at alarms. Requires A Smart Hub
$20 - $55 Water Leak Sensor - this sensor will trigger as soon as the level of moisture is high. Our advice is to look for simple to install and reliable one. Top choices are THIRDREALITY Zigbee Water Leak Sensor ($79.99) due to price and quality of the build. There are no good wired Zigbee sensors on the market (as you do not really need it) but D-Link DCH-S1621KT Wi-Fi Water Leak Sensor and Alarm Starter Kit ($69.99) might be another option you consider"         
            
            Outlet 

Allows you to remotely switch on and off. Can be retrofitted to any existing devices.  
Wifi outlet: Kasa Smart WiFi Plug (price for 2 - Price not available) is the best for price and local connectivity.


Zigbee outlet: Sylvania Smart Plug (Price not available) is also a good option for ZigBee outlet


Z-wave outlet: GE Enbrighten Z-Wave Plus Smart Plug (Price not available) is good practical device that do not take a lot of space and work perfectly
$20 - $35 Smart Plug / Outlet - Allows you to remotely switch on and off a plug. Can be retrofitted to any existing devices. Kasa Matter Smart Plug w/ Energy Monitoring ($39.99) is a simple and easy choice here. It supports Matter, provides good value for money and great brand. You can also check outKasa Outdoor Smart Dimmer Plug ($16.99) if you need an outdoor version.         
            
            Plug with Energy Monitoring

Reports the power consumption 
Wifi outlet: BN-LINK WiFi Heavy Duty Smart Plug Outlet, No Hub Required with Timer Function, White, Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, 2.4 Ghz Network Only (4 Pack) ( ) is the best for price and local connectivity.


Z-wave outlet: Aeotec Smart Plug  (Price not available) is a good practical device that does not take a lot of space and work perfectly

$23 - $32         
            
            Smart Color Bulb
A colour bulb you can remotely control  
Wifi: Kasa Smart Light Bulb, Multicolor  ($24.99) is best wifi colour LED bulb. We recommend TP-link devices for a great value, easy integration with almost any smart hubs and excellent quality.
Zigbee: Sengled E11-N1EA Smart LED Multicolor Bulb ($19.99) is the most practical RGB smart bulb around
$24 - $35 Smart Color Lights / Bulbs - Allows you to not only remotely switch on and off, but also change the color and temperature of the light. Sengled Zigbee Smart Light Bulbs (Price not available) is our advice due to great quality and good selection of bases and bulb types. You can also check out Kasa Smart Light Bulbs ($24.99) if you prefer wifi version.         
            
            White Bulb
Practical bulb that would work for majority of use cases 
Wifi: Kasa Smart WiFi Light Bulb (Price not available)
Zigbee: Sengled Smart LED Soft White A19 Bulb ($17.99))
$10 - $20         
            
            Switch US
Switch to turn on and off lights. Require neutral wire in the box. 
Zigbee: Innr Zigbee Smart Plug (Price not available) is a great device. It does not require neutral wire so will be really easy to install. 
Z-wave: Honeywell Z-Wave Plus On/Off Switch ($47.87) is a switch that easy to install and operate. Works with all the major hubs and looks great.
Z-wave Dimmer: GE Enbrighten Z-Wave Plus Smart Dimmer Switch ($83.99) in addition to being a great dimmer can also act as extender.  
Wifi: Wemo Light Switch ($114.99) is really good if you do not have Z-wave of ZigBee and not planning to buy. 
$30 - $45         
            
            Voice assistant:
AI driven device that can respond to voice commands There is no right answer which Voice Assistant to choose, but we have the following recommendations:

The most comprehensive: Amazon Alexa (Price not available) has a lot to offer. Zigbee radio means potentially one hub less (although we still recommend getting a dedicated hub). It also has the biggest ecosystem to tap into (including Ring, Phillips Hue, TP-link)
The most intelligent: Google Home is using the brains behind the biggest search engine in the world to deliver the best answers for your questions. It is definitely more capable compared to Alexa
$100         
            
            Smart Blinds
Motorised shades that automatically open and close the blinds 
Best DIY Blinds: Rechargeable Wireless by RollerHouse ($93.99)
Best Horizontal Blinds: MySmartBlinds Automation Kit Bundle (Price not available)
Best Vertical Blinds: Somfy Sonesse ST30 ($329.00)

Read more: Best Motorized Blinds $40 - $279         
            
            Smart Buttons
A convenient way to trigger routines and specific actions 
Zigbee: Sylvania 8 Functions 4 Buttons (Price not available)
Z-wave: Aeotec NanoMote Quad, 8 scenes, (Price not available)
$8 - $50         
            
            Irrigation System
Make sure your plants are always watered 
Best for most users: No products found. () is our top irrigation system pick due to complete independence from cloud, good integrations and great quality
Alternative: Rachio 8ZULW-C Sprinkler Controller ($199.00) is another good option for irrigation system
$180 - $220         
            
            Outdoor Lights
Lightning for your garden protected from water 
Zigbee: SSengled Flood Light with Motion Sensor Light Outdoor  ($26.99) is a very convenient way to bring smart lights to your garden. Easy to install and integrate. GLEDOPTO Smart ZigBee LED Strip Controller RGB  (Price not available) is also a good option and has more brigness and metal chasis. 
Z-wave: Z-wave is not great with lights, but GE Enbrighten Z-Wave Plus Outdoor Smart Plug Switch  (Price not available) would work great to control existing lightning solutions. 
$49 - $70         
            
            Smart TRV
Thermo Regulator Valve that can be controlled remotely 
US: tado Smart Radiator Thermostat (Price not available) is part of Tado which is great heating system with local controls
UK: Popp POPE010101 Z-Wave Radiator Thermostat (Price not available) is a decent solution with good installations options.
$60 - $200         
            
            Outdoor Outlets
Protected plugs for outdoors 
Wifi: Kasa Smart WiFi 2 Outlet Outdoor Plug by TP-Link ($23.99) is a great outdoor plug and wifi connection would work great for the majority of users
Z-wave: GE Enbrighten Z-Wave Plus Outdoor Smart Plug Switch (Price not available) is a well functioning outdoor plug with good range.
$40         
            
            Outdoor Cameras
Cameras that would work well outdoors 
Best Overall Outdoor Camera: Amcrest 5MP UltraHD Outdoor Security IP ($59.99) is a great quality outdoor camera. It has 5k resolution making it perfect for large outdoor areas. It is ONVIF protocol compliant making it easy to connect to almost any NVR

More: Detailed Review of 4 Best Outdoor Cameras $70 Survailance Camera:  there are so many options here and it really come down to what type of camera you need. Our top pick is still Amcrest 5MP Turret POE Camera ($59.99) as it has the best value for money, great RTSP implementation and good tech spec. If you want to go more fancy, Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2P-LSU/SL ($206.44) is the best high-end camera due to the amazing quality of video feed. Also, check out our guide Best camera for Home Assistant Guide         
            
            Outdoor Sensors
Protected sensors for your garden HomeSeer HS-FLS100+ Z-Wave Plus Outdoor Floodlight Sensor (Price not available) is a AC powered motion and lightning sensor. It would work with your smart home but also control floodlights. $40         
            
            Moisture Sensor
Reports the level of humidity 
Best for most users: No products found. () is a Bluetooth device that can monitor moisture as well as Sunlight, Temperature, and Soil Fertility
$30         
            
            Security Alarm System
System to alarm you of any unauthorized entry to your house 
The best for the majority users: SimpliSafe 8 Piece Wireless Home Security System ($143.99) has all the main things for a good security system. Great customer service, main sensors included for the most users and good quality hardware.
More affordable security system: WiFi Alarm System Kit Smart Security System DIY (Price not available) is a cheaper no-monthly-fee system. It will be more difficult to integrate with your hub but can be done with Sonoff Bridge. 
More capable security system: No products found. () is a great option for more sophisticated needs. The system has great good integration with hubs, an optional monthly-fee system, and a well-designed mobile application. 
$89 - $300         
            
            Robot Vacuum
Little helper to clean your house 
Best Overall: iRobot Roomba 690 (Price not available) for great value, good quality and connectivity to all major smart hubs
$300

Device	Our Recommendation	Price	New_recommend
IR hub	Broadlink RM Pro4 is best IR blaster to use. It is simple to install and easy to operate	$44.99	IR Hub - helps you to integrate non-smart devices like TVs, AC / HVAC units and similar. Top choices are Broadlink RM4 pro Smart IR/RF Remote ($49.99) which is a battle tested devices which has great integrations with smart hubs. Bestcon RM4C Mini Universal IR Blaster () is the new kid in the block which has good pre-setup IR base and also neat up that you can use out of the box."
Comms Sticks - give Zwave/Zigbee connectivity to your hub	Aeotec Z-Stick Gen5, Z-Wave Plus a Z-wave stick that we have but not deserve. reliable, easy and practical dresden elektronik ConBee II even if it combines RF and IR. Sonoff RF bridge is easier to use (see below)	Price not available or $23.34
Home Assistant Server - a smart hub to run your automations	If you are new to Home Assistant, start with Raspberry Pi 4 4G . It will cover your basic needs and easily expand. Intel NUC 10 Performance Kit once you understand how cool Home Assistant is, go for NUC. There are dedicated images for NUC which makes it great to use and simple to set up.	$109.99 or $290.00
RF hub RF bridge that emulates your Remote	No products found. () is our favourite RF bridge. The first thing you need to do is to flash it with Tasmota. This will allow you to connect to your bridge but also just control the bridge better.	$20 - $30
Shut off valve A valve that will close and open water supply	Dome Automatic Main Water Shut-Off Valve Controller (Price not available) is the most affordable option. Easy to install (you do not need a plumber) and operate. Requires Smart Hub leakSMART Water Leak Detection Kit (Price not available) is a more expensive option. It has all you need to set you up shut off valve. There are some negative comments on the hub but it works well in general. Grohe 22503LN0 (Price not available) is even more expensive. For the additional price, you have flow sensors capable to detect the pipe bursts without the sensors and better overall build quality. At the same, it has fewer options for integrating with your smart hub.	$99 - $400	Leak Sensor - this sensor will trigger as soon as the level of moisture is high. Our advice is to look for simple to install and reliable one. Top choices are THIRDREALITY Zigbee Water Leak Sensor ($79.99) due to price and quality of the build. There are no good wired Zigbee sensors on the market (as you do not really need it) but D-Link DCH-S1621KT Wi-Fi Water Leak Sensor and Alarm Starter Kit ($69.99) might be another option you consider"
Door/Window Sensor Reports if a door or window is open or closed	Zigbee: Linkind Door Window Sensor (Price not available) is the best sensor by BeSense. Reliable, good battery life, and looks amazing Z-wave: Z-Wave Door & Window Sensor ($39.99) is the sensor we recommend by Ecolink. It is easy to install, has up to 3 years of battery life and great customer feedback	$20 - $30
Motion Sensor Detects any motion. Ideally combined with luminance sensor.	A relatively simple device, with the price, mainly depends on the protocol you are using: Z-wave Motion Sensor: Our favouritez-wave sensor is Aeotec TriSensor (Price not available) for a good battery life, responsiveness and price. It also has luminance sensor built in. For a multisensor we recommend Zoos 4 in 1 multisensor (Price not available) or Aeon 6 in 1 (Price not available). Zigbee Motion Sensor: AGSHOME ZIGBEE Motion Sensor (Price not available) is the best for its price and stability.	$25 - $60	Motion Sensor - This sensor detects any motion and ideally combined with luminance sensor. Our advice is to go for Zigbee (Matter) and battery operated. Eve Motion Sensor (Matter) ($42.99) is our top chose as supports Matter (future proof), has luminance sensor and good battery life. If you want to go fancy, Linptech mmWave human body sensor ($29.99) would work, but you will need to sort out wired power supply
Multisensor Measure several environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, or light levels	This is a more complicated device than a motion sensor and can be used where multiple environmental factors need to be detected: Z-wave: Our favourite z-wave sensor is Aeon 6 in 1 (Price not available) for its reliability and flexibility in use. It detects motion, humidity, temperature, light lux, UV, vibration sensor and has 2-year battery life	$20 - $60
Water leak detector A sensor that will trigger the shut-off valve to work	HomeSeer HS-LS100+ Leak sensor (Price not available) is the most affordable and simple solution. At this price, you should cover all the areas in your house. Requires A Smart Hub FIBARO Flood Sensor ($42.99) is a very good Z-wave leak detector. It has great battery life, easy to pair and very accurate at alarms. Requires A Smart Hub	$20 - $55	Water Leak Sensor - this sensor will trigger as soon as the level of moisture is high. Our advice is to look for simple to install and reliable one. Top choices are THIRDREALITY Zigbee Water Leak Sensor ($79.99) due to price and quality of the build. There are no good wired Zigbee sensors on the market (as you do not really need it) but D-Link DCH-S1621KT Wi-Fi Water Leak Sensor and Alarm Starter Kit ($69.99) might be another option you consider"
Outlet Allows you to remotely switch on and off. Can be retrofitted to any existing devices.	Wifi outlet: Kasa Smart WiFi Plug (price for 2 - Price not available) is the best for price and local connectivity. Zigbee outlet: Sylvania Smart Plug (Price not available) is also a good option for ZigBee outlet Z-wave outlet: GE Enbrighten Z-Wave Plus Smart Plug (Price not available) is good practical device that do not take a lot of space and work perfectly	$20 - $35	Smart Plug / Outlet - Allows you to remotely switch on and off a plug. Can be retrofitted to any existing devices. Kasa Matter Smart Plug w/ Energy Monitoring ($39.99) is a simple and easy choice here. It supports Matter, provides good value for money and great brand. You can also check outKasa Outdoor Smart Dimmer Plug ($16.99) if you need an outdoor version.
Plug with Energy Monitoring Reports the power consumption	Wifi outlet: BN-LINK WiFi Heavy Duty Smart Plug Outlet, No Hub Required with Timer Function, White, Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, 2.4 Ghz Network Only (4 Pack) ( ) is the best for price and local connectivity. Z-wave outlet: Aeotec Smart Plug (Price not available) is a good practical device that does not take a lot of space and work perfectly	$23 - $32
Smart Color Bulb A colour bulb you can remotely control	Wifi: Kasa Smart Light Bulb, Multicolor ($24.99) is best wifi colour LED bulb. We recommend TP-link devices for a great value, easy integration with almost any smart hubs and excellent quality. Zigbee: Sengled E11-N1EA Smart LED Multicolor Bulb ($19.99) is the most practical RGB smart bulb around	$24 - $35	Smart Color Lights / Bulbs - Allows you to not only remotely switch on and off, but also change the color and temperature of the light. Sengled Zigbee Smart Light Bulbs (Price not available) is our advice due to great quality and good selection of bases and bulb types. You can also check out Kasa Smart Light Bulbs ($24.99) if you prefer wifi version.
White Bulb Practical bulb that would work for majority of use cases	Wifi: Kasa Smart WiFi Light Bulb (Price not available) Zigbee: Sengled Smart LED Soft White A19 Bulb ($17.99))	$10 - $20
Switch US Switch to turn on and off lights. Require neutral wire in the box.	Zigbee: Innr Zigbee Smart Plug (Price not available) is a great device. It does not require neutral wire so will be really easy to install. Z-wave: Honeywell Z-Wave Plus On/Off Switch ($47.87) is a switch that easy to install and operate. Works with all the major hubs and looks great. Z-wave Dimmer: GE Enbrighten Z-Wave Plus Smart Dimmer Switch ($83.99) in addition to being a great dimmer can also act as extender. Wifi: Wemo Light Switch ($114.99) is really good if you do not have Z-wave of ZigBee and not planning to buy.	$30 - $45
Voice assistant: AI driven device that can respond to voice commands	There is no right answer which Voice Assistant to choose, but we have the following recommendations: The most comprehensive: Amazon Alexa (Price not available) has a lot to offer. Zigbee radio means potentially one hub less (although we still recommend getting a dedicated hub). It also has the biggest ecosystem to tap into (including Ring, Phillips Hue, TP-link) The most intelligent: Google Home is using the brains behind the biggest search engine in the world to deliver the best answers for your questions. It is definitely more capable compared to Alexa	$100
Smart Blinds Motorised shades that automatically open and close the blinds	Best DIY Blinds: Rechargeable Wireless by RollerHouse ($93.99) Best Horizontal Blinds: MySmartBlinds Automation Kit Bundle (Price not available) Best Vertical Blinds: Somfy Sonesse ST30 ($329.00) Read more: Best Motorized Blinds	$40 - $279
Smart Buttons A convenient way to trigger routines and specific actions	Zigbee: Sylvania 8 Functions 4 Buttons (Price not available) Z-wave: Aeotec NanoMote Quad, 8 scenes, (Price not available)	$8 - $50
Irrigation System Make sure your plants are always watered	Best for most users: No products found. () is our top irrigation system pick due to complete independence from cloud, good integrations and great quality Alternative: Rachio 8ZULW-C Sprinkler Controller ($199.00) is another good option for irrigation system	$180 - $220
Outdoor Lights Lightning for your garden protected from water	Zigbee: SSengled Flood Light with Motion Sensor Light Outdoor ($26.99) is a very convenient way to bring smart lights to your garden. Easy to install and integrate. GLEDOPTO Smart ZigBee LED Strip Controller RGB (Price not available) is also a good option and has more brigness and metal chasis. Z-wave: Z-wave is not great with lights, but GE Enbrighten Z-Wave Plus Outdoor Smart Plug Switch (Price not available) would work great to control existing lightning solutions.	$49 - $70
Smart TRV Thermo Regulator Valve that can be controlled remotely	US: tado Smart Radiator Thermostat (Price not available) is part of Tado which is great heating system with local controls UK: Popp POPE010101 Z-Wave Radiator Thermostat (Price not available) is a decent solution with good installations options.	$60 - $200
Outdoor Outlets Protected plugs for outdoors	Wifi: Kasa Smart WiFi 2 Outlet Outdoor Plug by TP-Link ($23.99) is a great outdoor plug and wifi connection would work great for the majority of users Z-wave: GE Enbrighten Z-Wave Plus Outdoor Smart Plug Switch (Price not available) is a well functioning outdoor plug with good range.	$40
Outdoor Cameras Cameras that would work well outdoors	Best Overall Outdoor Camera: Amcrest 5MP UltraHD Outdoor Security IP ($59.99) is a great quality outdoor camera. It has 5k resolution making it perfect for large outdoor areas. It is ONVIF protocol compliant making it easy to connect to almost any NVR More: Detailed Review of 4 Best Outdoor Cameras	$70	Survailance Camera: there are so many options here and it really come down to what type of camera you need. Our top pick is still Amcrest 5MP Turret POE Camera ($59.99) as it has the best value for money, great RTSP implementation and good tech spec. If you want to go more fancy, Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2P-LSU/SL ($206.44) is the best high-end camera due to the amazing quality of video feed. Also, check out our guide Best camera for Home Assistant Guide
Outdoor Sensors Protected sensors for your garden	HomeSeer HS-FLS100+ Z-Wave Plus Outdoor Floodlight Sensor (Price not available) is a AC powered motion and lightning sensor. It would work with your smart home but also control floodlights.	$40
Moisture Sensor Reports the level of humidity	Best for most users: No products found. () is a Bluetooth device that can monitor moisture as well as Sunlight, Temperature, and Soil Fertility	$30
Security Alarm System System to alarm you of any unauthorized entry to your house	The best for the majority users: SimpliSafe 8 Piece Wireless Home Security System ($143.99) has all the main things for a good security system. Great customer service, main sensors included for the most users and good quality hardware. More affordable security system: WiFi Alarm System Kit Smart Security System DIY (Price not available) is a cheaper no-monthly-fee system. It will be more difficult to integrate with your hub but can be done with Sonoff Bridge. More capable security system: No products found. () is a great option for more sophisticated needs. The system has great good integration with hubs, an optional monthly-fee system, and a well-designed mobile application.	$89 - $300
Robot Vacuum Little helper to clean your house	Best Overall: iRobot Roomba 690 (Price not available) for great value, good quality and connectivity to all major smart hubs	$300

How To Set This Up?

Section below will have step by step instructions how to set this automation routine in the most popular smart hubs like SmartThings, Home Assistant, HomeSeer and Hubitat

Please leave comments below if you have any questions, or interested in the instruction for a specific system. This will help us to better focus our effort.

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shamsher

4 years ago

Hi! thanks for such an awesome sight and these amazing ideas, i just wanted to ask is there any way know which step by step instructions have been completed instead of going through each link to look? if you could maintain a list of completed pages it would be really helpful. thank you again!

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Alex Brice

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Yes, will be finishing those in Jan. Sorry for delay