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@ezrabird

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1.4K

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OpenMoteopenmote.io

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Why it worked

The video taps into nostalgia for retro gaming hardware (Wii remote) and combines it with modern smart home technology, creating a unique and intriguing "hack" that appeals to tech enthusiasts and DIYers.

Summary

The creator demonstrates how to repurpose an old Wii remote to function as a TV remote using a device called OpenMote. This modified remote can also control smart home devices through Home Assistant.

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Transcript, structure and on-screen text

4 beats, a 103-word transcript and 11 lines of on-screen text — the parts you need to write your own version.

Original caption

Here’s how I made my tv work with a Wii remote #smarthome #retrogaming #vintagetech #wii #homeassistant

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Openmote goes hand in hand with home assistant #homeassistant #wiimote #diyelect

Be the master of your home #smarthome #retrogaming #vintagetech #wii #wiiremote

160.7Kviews·@ezrabird

Calling all home assistants! #opensauce #homeassistant #homeautomation #smarthom

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You can now have an OpenMote phone call with your friends #wii #wiiremote #wiimo

33.6Kviews·@ezrabird

Childhood dream achieved. #smarthome #homeassistant #wii #wiiremote #smartlighti

43.7Kviews·@ezrabird

Just one of the little details to show we care about you with OpenMote #wiiremot

31.1Kviews·@ezrabird

The best form factor on the planet #wii #homeassistant #wiimote #wiiremote #retr

30.0Kviews·@ezrabird

A quick summary of why you should care about OpenMote. #wiimote #diyelectronics

25.4Kviews·@ezrabird

Openmote never stops being fun #wii #wiiremote #smartlighting #smarthometechnolo

22.8Kviews·@ezrabird

Final displays for Opensauce look incredible #wii #wiiremote #opensauce #william

21.5Kviews·@ezrabird

You have the power with OpenMote #wii #smarthome #homeassistant #wiiremote #smar

Your old remote is lame asf