The Hook Up's video: 7 Common Smart Home FAILS and How To Avoid Them

Smart products can add convenience and functionality to your home, but doing it wrong can be more of a headache than it's worth. Avoid these 7 common mistakes for a long-lasting, hassle-free, smart home. Check out my full house tour here: https://youtu.be/Nj_z1DBy0ps Featured in this video: Amazon Echo 4th Gen (Thread Border Router + Matter Bridge): https://amzn.to/43q2V9Q Govee M1 Matter Strips: https://amzn.to/3qt0CUS Shelly 2.5 Smart Relay (Bedroom Switches): https://amzn.to/3MQW420 Blinds Motor: https://amzn.to/3CA89Us Eight Sleep Mattress: https://eight-sleep.ioym.net/c/1397469/607198/9942 **As an Amazon Affiliate I earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you** Visit my website: https://www.TheSmartHomeHookUp.com Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehookup1 Join me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/473812443269387 Support my channel directly: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thehookup Music by www.BenSound.com 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Fail : Things Break 01:08 Fail : Replacing Functionality 04:40 Fail : Document Everything 05:33 Fail : Reinventing the Wheel 06:43 Fail : Getting Stuck In One Ecosystem 08:26 Fail : Underestimating Convenience 09:25 Fail : Not Having Fun