This is EXACTLY how I fix my smart home.

Published at : 18 Dec 2025

If something in your smart home breaks, try these 8 tips for fixing it!

*Links*
Motion sensor night light: https://amzn.to/4i0gjsW
Zigbee Smart Plug for a Zigbee Repeater: https://amzn.to/3QMEL4z
Z-Wave Range Extender: https://amzn.to/43paIYd
Aqara contact sensor: https://amzn.to/4ivuLst
(affiliate)

Short article with some tips to improve WiFi: https://support.hostifi.com/en/articles/10227077-unifi-what-does-enhanced-iot-connectivity-do

My smart home favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/smarthomesolver

My smart home shirts!
USA: https://smarthomesolver.big3creative.com/
International: https://smart-home-solver-shop.fourthwall.com/

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0:00 Intro
0:23 Turn it off and on
1:29 Replace the batteries
2:00 Reset contact sensor
3:00 Turn off data
3:22 Debugging WiFi issues
4:22 Zigbee Z-Wave issues
5:08 Reload HA integration
5:46 Update firmware/hub
6:15 Every 2 weeks...

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MUSIC
Digifunk by DivKid

All of the music throughout is by Nihilore.
Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7LVYQYkdLFkkpJiGdkzX9K

Ending song is The End by EVA.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UIs5b0zSXztIW5GHkCTkK