How to Start a Smart Home in 2020

How to start or expand your smart home in 2020 - should you use a company or do it yourself? What kind of devices should you get for your smart home? We answer these questions and more!

Smart Home categories covered: smart speakers, smart displays, media control devices, smart lights, smart climate control, smart home security and smart home appliances and accessories.

New for 2020: Connected Home Over IP Alliance update, smart switches vs. smart lights comparison, and more.

Here are some of the smart home products we cover in the video:

Smart Speakers -

Amazon Echo:
Amazon Echo review:

Amazon Echo Show:

Google Nest Hub review:
Google Nest Hub:

Google Nest Hub Max - what's new:
Google Nest Hub Max link:

Google Nest Mini - What's New:
Google Nest Mini link:

Google Home Mini review:
Google Home Mini:

Google Home review :
Google Home:

Google Home Max review:
Google Home Max:

Media devices -
Amazon Fire TV Stick:
Amazon Fire TV Cube:
Google Chromecast:

Apple TV review:
Apple TV:

Smart Lights -
Phillips Hue starter pack :
Phillips Hue lighting system review:
GE stater pack:
Ikea bulbs starter pack:

Climate Control devices -
Nest 3rd Gen Smart Thermostat:
Ecobee Thermostat Review:
Ecobee 4 Smart Thermostat:
Honeywell Lyric Smart Thermostat:

Smart Home Security Systems -
Ring Doorbell:
Nest Hello Doorbell:
Google Nest Secure:
Simply Safe:

Smart Home Appliances/Accessories -
TP Link smart switch:
Nexx smart garage door opener review:
Nexx smart garage door opener:
iRobot Roomba vaccum cleaner:
Smart blinds:

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