2025 Smart Home Guide: Best Platforms, Matter Update + What to Buy Now
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Here’s everything you need to know about Expanding or Starting a Smart Home in 2025, from new gadgets to what platforms we recommend. Sponsored by AmeriDroid. Get fast shipping on your first order: https://ameridroid.com/?ref=zvL2wAvxTNzJB2 📑Blog Post: https://6monthslater.net/2025/02/how-to-start-or-expand-your-smart-home-2025/ 🛒 Product Links: https://6monthslater.net/2025/02/how-to-start-or-expand-your-smart-home-2025/ 👉 View all of our recommended products: https://6monthslater.net/shop ❤️Support Us: https://6monthslater.net/support-us/ 🔗 Related Video links: 👉Home Assistant Green Review: https://youtu.be/3V3Jestsoq0 👉August Wifi Smart Lock Review:https://youtu.be/4_0Jm3WCpOw 👉Google Nest Doorbell Battery Review: https://youtu.be/o5Bu-UBgewo 👉Apple TV 4K Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZohQzadl_c&t=2s 👉Smart Home videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2XWjlJjGp3vTgYgZ8WzYN7yE28YkdZjr 👋 Follow Josh: 👉 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/joshteder.bsky.social 👉 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@joshteder 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshteder/ 👉 Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/joshteder/ 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshteder/ 🎥 Video Production Equipment we use 📹 https://amzn.to/3Ejc1JR 🕰️Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Home Assistant 1:46 - Apple Home 2:31 - Google Home and Amazon Alexa 3:24 - SmartThings and Homey 4:34 - Different Smart Home protocols 5:28 - Why you still need to know about protocols 6:05 - What the Matter Smart Home standard does 7:25 - Get smart home gear from AmeriDroid 8:47 - Smart Thermostats 10:25 - Smart Locks 13:58 - Smart Lighting 15:10 - Motion Sensors 16:02 - Smart Blinds, Shades, Curtains 16:31 - Security Systems 17:53 - TVs and Streaming Boxes 18:54 - Smart Appliances 19:37 - Smart Plugs 20:03 - Final thoughts and recommendations 📜 Disclosures 📃 - Learn more at https://6monthslater.net/ethics Any music used is licensed from artlist.io: https://artlist.io/referral/1878516/Josh 6 Months Later, purchased all the products seen in this video, except for the Lutron Smart Blinds, Home Assistant Voice Accelerator from AmeriDroid, one Sonoff motion sensor and the Homey Pro. This video was also sponsored by AmeriDroid. Any Amazon links we provide in our descriptions are in conjunction with our Amazon partnership. The channel receives a small percentage of revenue from any sales generated by viewers clicking the links. #SmartHome #HomeAssistant #AppleHome #GoogleHome #Alexa #Amazon
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Amazon Basics Emergency Seat Belt Cutter and Window Hammer Tool, Car Accessories, 2 Pack
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets, 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil
(2 Pack) Outlet Wall Mount Holder for Google Home Mini and Google Nest Mini, A Space-Saving Accessories with Cord Management for Google Mini Smart Speaker, No Messy Wires or Screws
Philips Hue Bridge - Unlock the Full Potential of Hue - Multi-Room and Out-of-Home Control - Create Automations and Zones - Secure, Stable Connection Won't Strain Your Wi-Fi - Works with Voice, Matter
TP-Link Tapo 3K 5MP Pan/Tilt Security WiFi Camera, Baby & Pet Camera, 360° Motion Tracking, 2-Way Audio, 40Ft. Night Vision, Cloud & Local Storage (Up to 512 GB), Works w/Alexa & Google (Tapo C230)
TP-Link Tapo 2K Pan/Tilt Indoor Security WiFi Camera, Baby & Pet Camera w/ 360° Motion Tracking, 2-Way Audio, Night Vision, Cloud & Local Storage (Up to 256 GB), Works w/ Alexa & Google (Tapo C210)
Philips Hue Bridge - Unlock the Full Potential of Hue - Multi-Room and Out-of-Home Control - Create Automations and Zones - Secure, Stable Connection Won't Strain Your Wi-Fi - Works with Voice, Matter
Fancemot Portable Bottle Warmer, 8000mAh Rechargeable Baby Milk Warmer, LCD Display Travel Bottle Warmer with Adjustable Size, Precise Temperature, Water-Free Warmer, 18W Fast Charging (4th Gen)
NEEWER Advanced 18 inch LED Ring Light for Phone, LCD Touch Screen, 2.4G Remote Lights Control, 3200-5600K, Tripod Light for iPhone Action Camera, for Studio Makeup TikTok YouTube Video Salon (Black)
Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro): Apple Intelligence, 8.3-inch Liquid Retina Display, 128GB, Wi-Fi 6E, 12MP Front/12MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life — Purple
Teeran Wired Apple CarPlay to Wireless Adapter, 2025 Upgrade, Mini USB Design for Cars, Seamless Use Fast Stable Connection Built-in Car Play Dongle for iPhone Global Recycled Standard
Metapen Air 8 Apple Pencil for iPad 2018-2025, 20H Battry Life, 2Min Fast Charging, Palm Rejection, Stylus Pen for iPad 11/10/9/8/7/6th, iPad Pro 12.9/11/13“M4, iPad Air 3/4/5/6/M2/M3, iPad mini 5/6
