Todays Guest: @SteveDOES Support our Podcast and find the best deal on Zooz smart home Products: https://www.thesmartesthouse.com?sca_ref=6284708.sXoXFTZinuqY Pete's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DIYSmartHomeGuy1 Brandon's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonDoyleMN Vince's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DIYwithVinny Join Pete, Brandon, and Vince as we sit down with Steve from “Steve Does”—fresh off hitting 300,000+ subscribers—to talk smart home essentials, home networking that actually works, MoCA (Ethernet over coax), Alexa vs Google Home, brand deals without selling your soul, Amazon Influencer strategy, and yes… golf (including Steve’s Pro-Am story). If you’re into smart switches, motion sensors, Akara, Govee lighting, TP-Link, Chromecast, CES trends, or how creators keep videos fresh, this one’s loaded. What you’ll learn MoCA / Ethernet over coax: When it’s worth it, how to find your demarcation/splitter, and what speeds to expect. Home networking setup: Where to put your router, why wired beats wireless, and common placement mistakes. Smart home that sticks: Lighting, motion, smart locks/garage, and routines that don’t break. Alexa vs Google Home: Reliability, setup pain points, sunrise/sunset automations, displays & Ambient Mode. Creator playbook: Monetization, sponsors vs audience trust, thumbnails that revive a video, Amazon Influencer cuts. Gear & brands mentioned: Akara, Govee, Chromecast, TP-Link, MoCA 2.5, Brilliant/Wemo, Yarbo, Rode Streamer X. Hashtags: #SmartHome #HomeNetworking #MoCA #Alexa #GoogleHome #Govee #Akara #YouTubeCreator #CES #Podcast
