If you've been looking at Smart Relays for your smart home or home automation needs, then today's video is the big, clear tutorial you need. I'll show you what a smart relay is, how to wire it, and I'll give you a number of electrical diagrams and wiring examples to teach you how to use smart home relays.
Today's video is sponsored by Aqara, and if you'd like to purchase one of their relays, here's the link: https://geni.us/AqaraDualRelayT2
Our other Smart Home 101 videos are here: • How To Build a Smart Home 101
@TheHookUp made a great video focused on Shelly Relays here: • Beginners Guide to Shelly Relays Ch...
Timecodes for today's video:
00:00 – Smart Relays Explained
3:06 – What is a Smart Relay
7:36 – The Basics of Wiring Relays
12:33 – Explaining the Contacts On a Relay
18:53 – Power Up a Smart Relay Easily With This
23:04 – Setup A Smart Relay With a Wall Outlet
36:39 – This Diagram Sets You Free With Smart Relays
38:30 – Setup a Smart Relay With Light Switches
50:34 – Setup a Smart Relay With Your Garage Door
1:05:12 – Setup a Smart Relay With an Appliance That Has a Switch
1:14:34 – Settings on Smart Relays
1:18:34 – Integrating Smart Relays With Other Systems
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Brian