Motion Activated Light Strips: My Automated Lights Set Up Video

Want your lights to turn on when you step out of bed? There are several ways to set that up using SmartThings, Hue motion sensors, or an inexpensive alternative. In this video, I go over my own motion activated lights set up and give a few tips on automating your lights.

Whether you are looking for in-depth automation or more affordable lights, I'll share a few options across the board for automating your home's lighting.

LINKS (affiliate):
Vansky motion lights: https://amzn.to/2DsHCd3
Philips Hue motion sensor: https://amzn.to/2GwLz3g
Philips Hue starter kit: https://amzn.to/2N1SMd6
Nexlux light strips: https://amzn.to/2L3GYV9
Nexlux Wi-Fi module: https://amzn.to/2thmRwe
Nexlux light strips with Wi-Fi module included: https://amzn.to/2Bt6xNb
Yeelight light strips: https://amzn.to/2CsebHj
GE Z-Wave smart switch: https://amzn.to/2MZdGcH
LIFX Z light strips: https://amzn.to/2ONRhPm
SmartThings hub: https://amzn.to/2BsqbZY
SmartThings motion sensor: https://amzn.to/2Bs1xZ6
SmartThings multipurpose sensor: https://amzn.to/2tcDAR8

MY SET UP & GEAR
See the list of everything I use in my smart home and other favorites:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/smarthomesolver

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DISCOVER MORE:
Videos -
20 Smart Lighting Ideas: https://youtu.be/4o8PPpSN23Y
All Light Strip Videos playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLERasyubmasVJIKATYgJj7owYtFco5MTo
SmartThings Virtual Switch: https://youtu.be/Ys5vQdr_1WA
SmartThings Ideas: https://youtu.be/mSoN685l_i4
Smart Bulb vs Smart Switch: https://youtu.be/goccfoWrsUc

Articles -
Light Strip Ideas article: https://smarthomesolver.com/reviews/led-light-strip-ideas/
SmartThings Ideas article: https://smarthomesolver.com/reviews/39-smartthings-ideas/

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

Song titled The Author Never Dies by Nihilore and used under Creative Commons. Check out his website here: http://www.nihilore.com/

Disclaimer: Smart Home Solver was previously sent LIFX Z for an unbiased review. All other lights and sensors were purchased with our money. As always, our opinions are 100% our own and not influenced.

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