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Jimmy Hawkins

Catch me live tonight with ‪@EricWelander‬!

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

Jimmy Hawkins

I’ve had this Airthings Wave radon sensor in a box for months. Finally got it setup after enabling the Bluetooth proxy on my Apollo MSR-2 presence sensor. So far it’s working well!

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 8

Jimmy Hawkins

A new Apple HomeKey lock has arrived for testing! It didn’t arrive in time for full testing before Prime Day, but if you can’t wait, it’s on sale for 30% off and you can get an extra $15 off with code H4NT9TEO
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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 3

Jimmy Hawkins

🔌⚡️The team at ThirdReality has a couple new, affordable, power monitoring smart plugs 📈

•Smart Plug M1: Matter over WiFi, 15 A max. Power meter works in Home Assistant and SmartThings.
•Smart Dual Plug ZP1: Zigbee, independent dual control, power, current and voltage readings. 15A max. Zigbee hub required.

#smarthome #energy #homeautomation #homeassistant

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

Jimmy Hawkins

Thanks to the ‪@HometechFm‬ guys for having me on!

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

Jimmy Hawkins

Doorbell nirvana. HomeKit Secure Video and RTSP for Home Assistant. Aqara G410.

2 months ago | [YT] | 3

Jimmy Hawkins

Thanks Chris for having me on!

3 months ago | [YT] | 0

Jimmy Hawkins

My Home Assistant camera notifications now have AI descriptions! It was surprisingly easy. Maybe a future video?

4 months ago | [YT] | 49

Jimmy Hawkins

Thanks to the ‪@hasspodcast‬ guys for having me on!

5 months ago | [YT] | 1

Jimmy Hawkins

Zooz has a new heavy duty wall switch out. Great for high draw fans, motors and lights. www.thesmartesthouse.com/products/zooz-800-series-… (affiliate link)

6 months ago | [YT] | 4