Tech With Brett shares his journey from a tech enthusiast to the most viewed smart home YouTuber, discussing his experiences with various smart home devices, automation, and the challenges of content creation. He emphasizes the importance of user-friendly technology and the role of community in his success, while also exploring the future of AI in smart homes and the evolution of his YouTube channel.

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Guest ​ @ShaneCreates

In this episode of the Technical Difficulties Smart Home Podcast we interview Shane Watley, a prominent YouTube creator in the smart home space. Shane shares his journey into smart home technology, his experiences building a community through live streams, and his insights on the future of smart home ecosystems, particularly Apple Home and the Matter protocol. The conversation also touches on Shane's creative process, his favorite smart home devices, and the challenges of working with brands. Shane emphasizes the importance of having fun with smart home technology and offers valuable advice for beginners.

Thank you to Zooz for sponsoring this podcast! For the best deals on Z-Wave smart home products you'll love:
https://www.thesmartesthouse.com

Follow Shane Whatley:
https://youtube.com/@ShaneCreates
https://instagram.com/shanecreates
https://shanewhatley.com


Brandon's YouTube:
​⁠ @BrandonDoyleMN ​

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
04:35 Shane Watley's Journey into Smart Home Technology
07:27 The Evolution of Shane's YouTube Channel
10:19 Engagement and Community Building through Live Streams
13:14 Exploring Smart Home Ecosystems: Apple vs Others
16:22 The Future of Apple Home and Smart Home Solutions
19:00 Matter and Its Impact on Smart Home Devices
22:04 Reflections on CES and Smart Lock Innovations
24:16 Working with Brands and Audience Engagement
27:14 Passions in Smart Home Automation
30:12 Favorite Devices and Automations in Shane's Home
32:00 Smart Home Aesthetics and Lighting Innovations
33:06 Navigating Apple Home Automations
37:31 Creative Projects and Video Production Insights
52:59 Starting Your Smart Home Journey
55:32 Smart Home Fails and Lessons Learned

Steven Robles shares his experience building his smart home from scratch in his new house. Steven also gives us his top Apple products and provides valuable insight on making life easier with Apple Home and Apple Shortcuts. Aspiring youtubers and podcasters will enjoy the story of his podcast career and rise to youtube success.

Thank you to Zooz for sponsoring this podcast! For the best deals on Z-Wave smart home products you'll love:
https://www.thesmartesthouse.com

Stephen Robles
https://youtube.com/@beardfm
https://bsky.app/profile/stephenrobles.com
https://instagram.com/stephenrobles