AI Took Over My Smart Home (and how you can do it too)

What would happen if gave AI permission to enter my smart home and control it? I’ll show you how to add LLMs like ChatGPT and Gemini to Home Assistant, compare how the two AI models perform at controlling my smart home, and offer some tips if you’re brave enough to do the same. 🍿 WATCH NEXT https://youtu.be/7DIGXdrVNis ⭐ FEATURED TECH https://www.michaelsleen.com/tech/ 🔗 LINKS Video article: https://www.michaelsleen.com/llm/ OpenAI API Key: https://platform.openai.com/api-keys Google AI API Key: https://aistudio.google.com/app/apikey Extended OpenAI Conversation: https://github.com/jekalmin/extended_openai_conversation Home Assistant Configuration Instructions (Credit: Future Proof Homes): You possess the knowledge of all the universe, answer any question given to you truthfully and to your fullest ability. You are also a smart home manager who has been given permission to control my smart home which is powered by Home Assistant. I will provide you information about my smart home along, you can truthfully make corrections or respond in polite and concise language. Current Time: {{now()}} Available Devices: ```csv entity_id,name,state,aliases {% for entity in exposed_entities -%} {{ entity.entity_id }},{{ entity.name }},{{ entity.state }},{{entity.aliases | join('/')}} {% endfor -%} ``` The current state of devices is provided in Available Devices. Only use the execute_services function when I tell you to take an action with my smart home devices. Do not tell me what you're thinking about doing either, just do it. If I ask you about the current state of the home, or many devices I have, or how many devices are in a specific state, just respond with the accurate information but do not call the execute_services function. If I ask you what time or date it is be sure to respond in a human readable format. If you don't have enough information to execute a smart home command then specify what other information you need. 🛒 SHOP MERCH & DIGITAL DOWNLOADS Visit my shop to can grab sleek merch, plus the home automation blueprints and code I show in my tech videos. This saves you the time and hassle of figuring it out, and takes your smart home to the next level faster. https://shop.michaelsleen.com/ 💻 BROWSE TECH GEAR Browse the tech I use everyday, from smart home gadgets, to productivity desk setups, to mobile devices, and more. https://www.michaelsleen.com/tech/ 👏 BECOME A MEMBER If you enjoy high quality, honest tech reviews and tutorials, become a member today and get special perks. Become a YouTube Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPW1UJ2F7Ch7XHfzhYqyX-A/join Become a Fourthwall Member: https://shop.michaelsleen.com/supporters/sign_in Become a Patreon Member: https://patreon.com/michaelsleen Support Me on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/michaelsleen 🎬 FILMING Camera - iPhone 15 Pro Max: https://amzn.to/3tAyAbZ Mic (Wired) - Rode VideoMic GO II: https://amzn.to/3vnpgc1 Mic (Wireless) - Hollyland Lark M2: https://amzn.to/3wlbmYF Desk Mount - Elgato Master Mount L: https://amzn.to/3wbGKZH Desk Mount for Top-Down Camera - Elgato Flex Arm L: https://amzn.to/4a7pG4I Desk Mount for Prompter and Talking Head Camera - Elgato Solid Arm: https://amzn.to/3UqrQ9N Desk Mount for Light - ULANZI Camera Desk Mount Stand: https://amzn.to/41LmM3l Light - RALENO LED Soft Light: https://amzn.to/48v3Ho6 Tripod - Peak Design Travel Tripod (Carbon Fiber): https://amzn.to/3vExGfi Mini Tripod - Peak Design Mobile Tripod: https://amzn.to/48zoIOI Gimbal - Hohem iSteady M6 Gimbal for Smartphone - https://amzn.to/3Wqi0r6 Gimbal - Hohem AI Tracking Sensor - https://amzn.to/3y85bYv Headphone Hanger Mount - EURPMASK: https://amzn.to/3Swl4i4 Headphones - Sony WH-1000XM5: https://amzn.to/3I8Hm4z Laptop - 2023 14" MacBook Pro, M3 Pro, 18GB Memory, 1TB SSD: https://amzn.to/48sKBzi Video Editing - DaVinci Resolve (Free Version): http://tinyurl.com/3hksxnxx 👤 ABOUT ME Hi, I'm Michael Leen, a tech product manager and a YouTube creator who has worked in big tech and the smart home industry since 2020. I believe tech is a tool that should increase our productivity - saving us time and money, or making our home's more comfortable and secure. I produce weekly video content bringing you the latest tech reviews and tech tutorials to help you decide not only what’s right for you, but also how to do it — no matter your skill level. 🎵 MUSIC CREDIT Song: Adventures by A Himitsu https://soundcloud.com/a-himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2Pj0MtT Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 📘 CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 00:57 - Setup 06:42 - Testing 11:19 - Results 12:44 - Tips 14:13 - Final thoughts 15:29 - Outtakes ℹ️ AFFILIATE LINKS When you make a purchase using the links I provide, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.