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Michael Leen

🧑‍💻 Tech reviews and tutorials for a smarter, more productive home.

Hi, I'm Michael Leen, a digital content creator. I have worked in big tech and smart home, and am a lifelong tech enthusiast. I produce YouTube content weekly showing how tech can make you more productive – saving you time and money, and making your home more comfortable and secure. Each week, I bring 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.

Contact: michael [at] michaelsleen.com

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3:25

New Features in Home Assistant 2025.3 (Dashboard Headers, Tile Cards, Assist)

Michael Leen

Shared 1 hour ago

204 views

20:11

10 Smart Home FAILS (and what I would do differently)

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Shared 3 days ago

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22:18

Private vs. Cloud Voice Assistants (Home Assistant Voice, Satellite 1, Amazon Echo)

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Shared 6 days ago

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14:31

4K Wireless Security Camera WITH 24/7 Recording: Reolink Altas PT Ultra Review

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Shared 1 week ago

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13:35

Dreame X50 Ultra Review: A Robot Vacuum and Mop that LEAPS

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Shared 2 weeks ago

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14:26

I deleted over 50 home automations 😰

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Shared 2 weeks ago

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14:05

How to Setup Music Assistant in Home Assistant (2025 Guide)

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Shared 2 weeks ago

24K views

9:52

BEST Budget NAS? ZimaBlade Review

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Shared 3 weeks ago

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16:47

10 Must-Know Tips for Smarter Home Automation

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Shared 3 weeks ago

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5:49

New Features in Home Assistant 2025.2 (Backup and Voice Improvements)

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Shared 4 weeks ago

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8:11

Control your smart home with a keyboard! (ThirdReality Smart Mechanical Keyboard MK1)

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Shared 4 weeks ago

912 views

15:47

UPDATED Home Assistant Dashboard for 2025 (Mushroom + Sections)

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Shared 4 weeks ago

37K views

16:13

SwitchBot Air Purifier Table: A must have for pet owners?

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Shared 4 weeks ago

810 views

8:07

How to use widgets to control your smart home (HomeKit, Home Assistant)

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Shared 4 weeks ago

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6:46

How to see a video doorbell on a TV or tablet

Michael Leen

Shared 4 weeks ago

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20:07

27 BEST smart home tech I saw in Las Vegas at CES 2025 (and more)!

Michael Leen

Shared 4 weeks ago

6.6K views

27:21

Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition: Local vs Cloud Smart Home Voice Control

Michael Leen

Shared 4 weeks ago

12K views

10:23

How to create voice shopping lists with Home Assistant, Alexa, Siri

Michael Leen

Shared 1 month ago

3K views

5:44

New Features in Home Assistant 2025.1 (Backups, WTH Improvements)

Michael Leen

Shared 1 month ago

4.9K views

9:59

2025 Smart Home Tech Predictions: What’s Next?

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Shared 1 month ago

3.2K views

28:19

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra Review: Is it worth it?

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Shared 1 month ago

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8:28

Make your oven, stove, and grill smarter (SONOFF BMT01 Meat Thermometer Review)

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Shared 1 month ago

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17:27

My spouse’s smart home wish list

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Shared 1 month ago

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12:32

How to Use LLM Vision to Analyze Camera Images and Video in Home Assistant

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Shared 1 month ago

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1:32

A Smart Christmas Ornament that Gives Back (Apollo Automation H-1 Review)

Michael Leen

Shared 1 month ago

452 views

9:05

Peek-Proof Lockly Secure Plus Smart Lock (and why it’s unique)

Michael Leen

Shared 3 months ago

1K views

14:11

Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024 Deals in Smart Home Tech (200+ Discounts!)

Michael Leen

Shared 3 months ago

2.7K views

18:35

How to Install Home Assistant on a Mini PC (2025 Guide)

Michael Leen

Shared 3 months ago

33K views

17:28

SmartWave Review: Motorized Shades with Matter-over-Thread

Michael Leen

Shared 3 months ago

3.2K views

16:04

One Smart Home to Rule Them All

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Shared 3 months ago

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13:24

Z-Wave setup and devices in Home Assistant (and how you may benefit)

Michael Leen

Shared 3 months ago

6K views

9:01

How to Setup Home Assistant Remote Access using a Cloudflare Tunnel

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Shared 3 months ago

23K views

5:53

Should have done this sooner: Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (Foldable 3-in-1)

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Shared 3 months ago

4.8K views

8:49

How to Make Smoke and CO Detectors SMART: Zooz ZEN55 DC Signal Sensor

Michael Leen

Shared 3 months ago

2.4K views

18:30

Best Smart Home Temperature Sensors for Home Assistant

Michael Leen

Shared 4 months ago

17K views

11:09

$1 vs. $10,000 Smart Home Gadgets

Michael Leen

Shared 4 months ago

652 views

13:03

Zemismart Blind and Roller Shade Motors: Affordable smart blinds and shades

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Shared 4 months ago

5.7K views

6:55

How to Make Lights DANCE! Easy WLED strip lights: SMLIGHT A1-SLWF-03

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Shared 4 months ago

1.7K views

9:21

Ultimate Smart Home Plant Sensor: Apollo Automation PLT-1

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Shared 4 months ago

2.5K views

7:29

10 Home Automation Ideas: Stuff for Kids

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Shared 4 months ago

1.7K views

16:57

Prime Big Deal Days 2024: Best Deals in Smart Home Tech

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Shared 4 months ago

1.3K views

19:19

SwitchBot Evaporative Humidifier and SwitchBot Meter Pro: Make your home more comfortable

Michael Leen

Shared 4 months ago

1.2K views

8:20

QUICKLY Detect Unhealthy Air: Apollo AIR-1 Air Quality Sensor

Michael Leen

Shared 4 months ago

999 views

12:55

Smart Motorized Shades with Matter-over-Thread (SmartWings Review)

Michael Leen

Shared 5 months ago

2.7K views

19:29

How to Setup VLAN and Firewall (and make it work with UniFi, Home Assistant, Sonos, and Echo)

Michael Leen

Shared 5 months ago

9.4K views

14:24

Everything Presence Lite mmWave Sensor: Smaller, Tougher, Cheaper

Michael Leen

Shared 5 months ago

9.2K views

14:56

UniFi Protect Camera Setup: No battery charging, no subscriptions

Michael Leen

Shared 5 months ago

3.5K views

11:02

Most Versatile Zigbee Controller for Home Assistant: SMLIGHT SLZB-06

Michael Leen

Shared 5 months ago

22K views

7:48

10 Home Automation Ideas: Smart Notifications

Michael Leen

Shared 5 months ago

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11:35

PRECISE Presence Detection: Apollo MTR-1 Multi-Target Radar

Michael Leen

Shared 6 months ago

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22:17

How to Make a Ceiling Fan with a Light and Remote SMART (Complete Step-by-Step Guide)

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Shared 6 months ago

11K views

7:34

Best robot vacuum for small spaces? SwitchBot Mini Robot Vacuum K10+ Pro

Michael Leen

Shared 6 months ago

812 views

19:19

My Wife and I Give Every Smart Home Gadget a Star Rating

Michael Leen

Shared 6 months ago

1.4K views

15:04

Get Started with Smart Home Sensors (Beginner’s Guide)

Michael Leen

Shared 6 months ago

3.7K views

21:38

How To Replace Under Cabinet Lights for Smart Home Automations (Full Walkthrough)

Michael Leen

Shared 6 months ago

7.6K views

6:10

10 Home Automation Ideas: Video Doorbell and Smart Locks

Michael Leen

Shared 7 months ago

3.4K views

11:16

Are Solar Panels Worth It? TRUE Cost, Process, and Results

Michael Leen

Shared 7 months ago

2.1K views

15:20

Best Prime Day Deals 2024 in Smart Home Tech (plus EXCLUSIVE savings)

Michael Leen

Shared 7 months ago

1.7K views

9:28

SOLVED! Focus Automations in Home Assistant

Michael Leen

Shared 7 months ago

5.3K views

9:57

Don’t Be Fooled By Its Size: Apollo MSR-2 mmWave Multisensor

Michael Leen

Shared 7 months ago

12K views