Author: Chris Heider

Alexa Integration with Home Assistant

In this video, Chris shows how he enabled Alexa voice integration to control Home Assistant devices without a Nabu Casa subscription and without all the complex AWS Developer coding. RELATED VIDEOS ➤➤How I setup...

Zooz ZEN32 Scene Controller

In this video, Chris shows what you can do with the Zooz ZEN32 Scene Controller and how to configure it with Home Assistant. PRODUCT LINKS: ➤➤Zooz ZEN32 Scene Controller 👉🏻 http://handydad.tv/zen32 ➤➤Z-Wave dongle (Gen5...

Complete Guide to Home Assistant

In this video, Chris shows everything you need to know to setup a brand new Home Assistant hub using a Raspberry Pi or an Intel NUC. He covers installation, setup, Z-Wave and Zigbee integrations,...

How to Add an Outlet from a Switch

In this video, I answer a common question “Can I add an outlet from a switch?” The answer is “maybe” but I show you how to figure it out. Then I show two different...

How to Wire a Double Switch

In this video, I show how to wire a double switch by converting a single switch that controls two lights into a double switch that controls the lights individually. Related Links ➤➤Non-contact voltage tester...

How to Wire 3-Way Circuits

In this video, Chris unravels the mystery of wiring a light that is controlled by two switches, commonly known as a 3-way circuit. Related Links ➤➤Non-contact voltage tester 👉🏻 http://handydad.tv/ncvt ➤➤Self-adjusting wire stripper 👉🏻...

How to Add a Light from an Outlet

In this video, Chris shows how to wire a new light with a wall switch powered by an existing outlet. This is useful to add a light fixture in your garage, shop, basement, or...

How to Switch Half an Outlet

In this video, Chris shows how to wire a switch to control one-half of an outlet. This is useful to control a lamp from a switch while allowing a clock to be powered all...

How to Add a Switch to an Outlet

In this video, Chris shows how to wire a switch to control an outlet. Be sure to use 3-conductor wire, as shown in the video, even though you may not use the neutral wire...