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Speak to the Geek
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I make tech videos!
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Home Automation, Solar & Green Tech, Smart Home and Gadget Fanatic
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£5000+ Saved in 4 Years… When Will My UK Solar & Battery Pay for Itself? It's time for an update on the ROI of my solar and battery installation... there will be graphs and spreadsheets.
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#solarpanels #homebattery #solarpv #solarpower
When Will My UK Solar & Battery Pay for Itself? £5k Saved in 4 Years
The start of a new year means it’s time for an update on the break-even / ROI of my solar and battery installation. Let’s dive into the numbers… there will be graphs and spreadsheets. If you're…
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January 17, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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This Smart Security Camera Sees AROUND Corners! Check out my review of the Reolink TrackFlex Floodlight
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#trackflexfloodlight #reolinktrackflex #reolink #smartfloodlight #ces #ces26 #ces2026
This Smart Security Camera Sees AROUND Corners! (Reolink TrackFlex Floodlight)
Reolink have sent me their new TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi to take a look at, and I’m pretty sure they designed it specifically for me based on my feedback after reviewing the TrackMix and the Elite…
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January 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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I was pretty uncomfortable about having normal methane gas in my home, I really don't want hydrogen anywhere near me. Glad I've had my gas meter removed and a heat pump installed! @octopus.energy www.youtube.com/watch?v=asiY...
We blew up a kitchen. For science. 💥 Hydrogen vs Methane Gas Leak Test
BOOM 💥 This is why hydrogen gas leaks are a terrible houseguest. Phil went full Mythbusters and stress-tested methane and hydrogen for home heating in a kitchen set-up 🧪 Both are dangerous.…
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January 9, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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Question: is it wrong to have got a new and larger fridge-freezer just because you were running out of space for magnets? It’s a Bosch one btw, not smart!
January 4, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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It is 1.6°C outside right now and my Daikin air source heat pump is maintaining my whole home at 20°C inside for only 764 watts plus it's totally covered by solar power. That's some kind of crazy magic.
January 3, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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Check out the new ULTIMATE Zigbee and Thread adapter for Home Assistant - made by the guys behind Home Assistant! Meet the Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2:
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@home-assistant.io @openhomefoundation.org #smarthome #homeautomation
Home Assistant Just Got a MASSIVE Upgrade: Meet the ZBT-2! Ultimate Zigbee and Thread Adapter
The Open Home Foundation / Nabu Casa have released the Lechonk of Zigbee and Thread adapters in the form of the Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2. Check out my review and teardown! Buy the Home Assistant…
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January 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Did Octopus Just Make the BEST EV Charger? I give you my 4-month verdict on the good and the bad of living with the new Octopus Charge:
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#EVCharger #EV #ElectricCar #ElectricVehicle #OctopusCharge @octopus.energy
Did Octopus Just Make the BEST EV Charger? My 4-Month Verdict!
The new Octopus Charge, the EV charger from Octopus Energy. I’ve had it installed for 4 months now so let me tell you all the good and bad things about it before you place your order. Use my link to…
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December 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Did you know that the alarm on the Tesla Model 3 locks you in and plays heavy metal music at full volume? My daughter knows that now. Oops.
December 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Here we go then, both ovens are on and solar + batteries are working overtime… let’s get this turkey dinner done
December 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Just found out my Tesla Model 3 can play a custom lock sound so I instantly reverted to my childhood... #knightrider #kitt
December 20, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Glow Smart Meter Display and Home Assistant: Configuration Tutorial - 2025 Update
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#smartmeter #smets #hildebrand #glow #cad #ihd @home-assistant.io
Glow Smart Meter Display and Home Assistant TUTORIAL (2025)
I’ve finally got around to updating this tutorial after two and a half years and things have moved on somewhat. There’s now a really useful integration available via HACS from Megakid which…
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December 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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I just keep making these videos, huh.
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#solar #greentech
Autumn - When heating overtakes solar
YouTube video by Tim & Kat's Green Walk
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December 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Tesla say the water under the trunk of my Model 3 is "normal". Let me show you where the water is: youtu.be/jajnmn6_KCY

#Tesla #EV #UsedEV #Model3 #ApprovedUsed #CPO #CertifiedPreOwned #Waterleak
Water under trunk in Model 3 is "Normal" say Tesla
After getting my car back from Tesla having water leaks fixed, I discovered there was still a sloshing water sound in the boot of my car. Let's take a look at where that's coming from and find out…
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December 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Hmm, too many radio devices?
December 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Big changes to the popular Intelligent Octopus Go tariff coming soon! Hopefully this video helps to clarify what’s changing.

BIG CHANGES coming to Intelligent Octopus Go - Full Breakdown for EV Drivers!
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BIG CHANGES coming to Intelligent Octopus Go - Full Breakdown for EV Drivers!
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December 6, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Why you NEED a WiFi 7 Mesh! A look at the ASUS ZenWiFi mesh products, and can I stretch my WiFi across my village?
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#WiFi7 #WiFiMesh #MeshNetwork #WirelessMesh #WiFiExtender
Why you NEED a WiFi 7 Mesh! ASUS ZenWiFi connects across my village!
ASUS have sent me a selection of their WiFi 7 mesh systems to take a look at. I’ll unbox the lot, plug them in to have a play, and then try out a little WiFi range-based experiment - can I bridge two…
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December 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Let's have a play of the new TV Quiz add-on for Ken's Pub Quiz!
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#pubquiz #quizgame #quizapp #tvquiz #christmasquiz #moviequiz #musicquiz #quizteamaguilera #quizquizstofferson
TV Quiz now available for Ken's Pub Quiz! Game Walkthrough!
We've released a new TV Quiz add-on for Ken's Pub Quiz. Join me on a play through as we get quizzed on everything from British sit-coms to US dramas. Get Ken's Pub Quiz now! (Apple / iPhone):…
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December 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Want to have custom light animations on your Christmas tree? Check out these Govee Christmas Sparkle lights that I've bought. They even work in Home Assistant!
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#SmartChristmasLights #WiFiChristmasLights #Govee #HomeAssistant #SmartHome #HomeAutomation #Matter
Smart WiFi Christmas Tree Lights: Govee Christmas Sparkle String Lights
Want custom animations on your Christmas Tree? Are your current lights too boring? Well look no further - I decided to buy some Govee Christmas Sparkle Lights for my tree so let’s take a look…
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November 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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The ULTIMATE guide to heat pump COSTS and INSTALLATION for Homeowners. Let me tell you all about my Daikin heat pump installed by Octopus Energy:
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#heatpump #ashp #lowcarbonheating #greentech @octopus.energy
November 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Had to replace my expiring passport but looking at the old one I was reminded of my visit to St Petersburg in 2019. Immigration were suffering from a physical Y2K bug and hadn't updated their stamp since the 20th century.
November 20, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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Quality Concerns and Water Leaks and Tesla Certified Pre-Owned Model 3? WATCH BEFORE BUYING!
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#Tesla #WaterLeak #CPO #Model3 #UsedEV #UsedTesla
Tesla Certified Pre-Owned WATCH BEFORE BUYING: Quality Concerns and Water Leaks?
Soggy carpets and an extended stay at the Tesla Service Centre. Oh dear, not the story I had hoped to tell when I purchased this Certified Pre-Owned Tesla Model 3. Share my tribulations as I vlog the…
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November 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Winter is coming! So why not switch to a cleaner, greener heating solution like a heat pump from @octopus.energy
Use my link for a quote to get a £100 gift card once your installation has completed speaktothegeek.co.uk/heatpump
#heatpump #ashp
November 12, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Looking forward to the new upcoming channel: Tim's Dad's Green Walk
November 8, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Amazon Fire HD 8 is a PERFECT control panel for Home Assistant
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@home-assistant.io #Dashboard #FullyKiosk #KioskMode #SmartHome #ControlPanel #FireTablet #FireHD8 #AmazonFire
Amazon Fire HD 8 is a PERFECT control panel for Home Assistant
I’ve decided that Amazon’s Fire HD 8 tablet makes the perfect control panel for Home Assistant. In this tutorial I’m going to show you the software and configuration process I went through so as you…
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November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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I found the source of the bad smell in my garage and I've learned a lesson today about making sure home batteries have plenty of floor clearance. Yes, I discovered a decomposing rat (video is not for the sensitive, you have been warned!)
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There's a RAT in my BATTERY what am I gonna do? (Viewer discretion advised)
I've found the source of the bad smell in my garage, and it's coming from underneath my GivEnergy battery... this video is not for the sensitive, please be advised! Buy me a coffee: 💚…
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November 7, 2025 at 12:33 PM