What I wish I knew when I started with SmartThings Video

It’s been two years since I first bought SmartThings. Since then, I’ve learned a lot of tips and tricks for how to automate your home efficiently. In this video, I’ll share my best tips as I go over SmartApps, webCoRE, routines/scenes, and more.

I include several helpful tips for people just starting out or more advanced users.

LINKS (affiliate):
SmartThings v3 hub: https://amzn.to/2XJQJza
Motion Sensor: https://amzn.to/2PG5G15
Multipurpose Sensor: https://amzn.to/2NiMcOw

SmartThings Community Installer
https://community.smartthings.com/t/beta-community-smartapp-installer/118348

Here is the link that takes you to the instructions on installing the SmartThings Community Installer
http://thingsthataresmart.wiki/index.php?title=Community_Installer_(Free_Marketplace)#Installation

Installing webCoRE
https://wiki.webcore.co/#Installing_webCoRE

webCoRE community
https://community.webcore.co/

webCoRE samples
https://wiki.webcore.co/Samples

Tweet me if you have questions
https://twitter.com/SmartHomeSolver


MY SET UP & GEAR
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https://www.amazon.com/shop/smarthomesolver

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DISCOVER MORE:

SmartThings v2 vs v3
Video: https://youtu.be/AHlrHfiOy2A
Article: https://smarthomesolver.com/reviews/smartthings-v2-vs-v3/

15 SmartThings Ideas
Video: https://youtu.be/mSoN685l_i4
Article: https://smarthomesolver.com/reviews/39-smartthings-ideas/

SmartThings Virtual Switch
Video: https://youtu.be/Ys5vQdr_1WA

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Writer/Editor/Director: Reed Kleinman
Producer: Alysa Kleinman

Disclaimer: Smart Home Solver purchased SmartThings and its sensors with our own money. As always, our opinions are 100% our own and not influenced.

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