August 31, 2018

Does the nest X yale lock work with Amazon Alexa?

August 31, 2018/ James Both

Does the nest smart lock work with alexa? No, the nest x yale smart lock does not currently work with Alexa, but the google home mini does allow for full voice command control of the nest x yale smart lock. We cover all of the nest devices you can connect to alexa and what nest devices don’t work with amazon alexa. Currently the nest thermostat, nest cameras and nest smart doorbell all work with amazon alexa. The nest protect smoke detectors, and nest security system don’t work with alexa.

If you want to have voice control of your nest x yale smart lock you will need to use either a google home device or you can download the google assistant app on your phone for full voice control of the nest x yale smart lock. With voice commands you can lock your nest smart lock or check to see if the nest lock is unlocked or locked.

July 30, 2018

If I don't have an existing doorbell chime can I still use a nest hello video doorbell? How can I get it to ring?

July 30, 2018/ James Both

How to use a google home mini as a doorbell chime with your nest hello. We teach you how to connect your nest hello smart video doorbell to the google home mini to use it as a chime if you have no existing doorbell wiring in you home for a chime, or if you have an existing intercom system that does not have a chime or if you have a large house and want to use a google home mini as a doorbell chime so you can hear if someone is at your front door. www.onehoursmarthome.com

July 27, 2018

What transformer should I use with the nest hello doorbell if I live in Australia? - Australian Version

July 27, 2018/ James Both

What transformer is compatible with the nest hello smart doorbell in Australia? We teach you how to install a new Australian transformer compatible with the nest doorbell if you don’t have any existing wiring and what transformers will work with the nest hello doorbell. We also provide a guide of everything you need to install a nest hello doorbell transformer for Australia if you are replacing an old battery powered doorbell or need to connect your doorbell to new power source. In Australia the nest hello video doorbell still requires 16-24V of electricity but you must use transformer that converts from 240V the Australian line grid voltage down to 16-24V. We cover everything you need to know for what transformer you should use with the nest hello smart doorbell if you live in Australia.

July 12, 2018

What smart home automation devices do I have in my smart home?

July 12, 2018/ James Both

What smart home devices do I have in my smart home? What smart home devices do I recommend to automate your home and life? I give you the gritty details of all the smart devices I’ve loaded up my home with that have stood the test of time.

June 25, 2018

If I live in the UK can I use a plug in transformer with the nest hello doorbell? - United Kingdom Version

June 25, 2018/ James Both

What transformer is compatible with the nest hello doorbell in the UK? We teach you how to install a new transformer for your nest doorbell if you don’t have any existing wiring and what transformers will work with the nest hello doorbell. We also provide a guide of everything you need to install a nest hello doorbell transformer if you are replacing an old battery powered doorbell or need to connect your doorbell to new power source.

June 07, 2018

Can I use a plug in transformer with the nest hello doorbell?

June 07, 2018/ James Both

We teach you how to install a new transformer for your nest doorbell if you don’t have any existing wiring and what transformers will work with the nest hello doorbell. We also provide a guide of everything you need to install a nest hello doorbell transformer if you are replacing an old battery powered doorbell or need to connect your doorbell to new power source.