Project #43 - Home Automation Walkthrough

In this video, I do a walkthrough of my automated home, and discuss how I upgraded my home automation system from an Insteon system managed by a Universal Devices ISY-994 hub, to a Wifi system managed by Home Assistant.
Here are links to some of the hardware I’m using:
Home Automation System:
Shelly 1 Plus WiFi Smart Relay (1 Input, 1 Output) amzn.to/417Tvzl
Tasmota Smart Switch by Martin Jerry (4-pack) amzn.to/3uCIUQK
Tasmota Smart Dimmer Switch by Martin Jerry (4-pack) amzn.to/49QjAH4
Tasmota Smart Relay by Athom (4 outputs) www.athom.tech...
SwitchBot Smart Plug Mini (4-pack) (running Tasmota) amzn.to/3GstRM1
Envisalink IP Security Interface Module for Honeywell Security Systems amzn.to/47UcNdB
Dell OptiPlex 7040 Small Form Factor PC w/6th gen Intel i5 Processor www.ebay.com/
Wifi Network System:
TRENDnet Wifi LAN Controller amzn.to/46BU4m3
TRENDnet AC1200 Dual Band PoE Access Point (I have 3 of these) amzn.to/3R8VAqm
Video Surveillance System:
Amcrest 5MP PoE Camera, Indoor/Outdoor with Mic/Audio amzn.to/3N7ojum
TP-Link 16-Port PoE Gigabit Unmanaged Switch amzn.to/46EHB13
TRENDnet 8-Port Gigabit Managed Switch amzn.to/3t1Zadx
Ethernet Patch Cables amzn.to/3R3Zf8R
1000-ft of Cat5e Cable amzn.to/3uud2h5
RJ45 Crimp-On Connectors amzn.to/3Goazrs
24-Port Ethernet Patch Panel amzn.to/47BsMgU
Mini PCI Express Coral TPU mou.sr/3RyucRe
PCI Express to Mini PCI Express Card Adapter (for Coral TPU install) amzn.to/3Glwnnn
Software:
Home Assistant www.home-assis...
Frigate NVR running in Home Assistant www.frigate.vi...
Tools For Terminating Ethernet Cables
Klein Ethernet and Coax Stripper amzn.to/3QYZ7HG
Klein Punch Down Tool amzn.to/4a1qI3I
Klein RJ45 Crimper amzn.to/47W17Y4
RJ45 Connector Pinout (I always use T-568B) www.showmecabl...
Recommended RUclips Channels for Learning about Home Assistant, Tasmota, and Wifi Networks:
Digiblur DIY / @digiblurdiy
The Hook Up / @thehookup
Some Specific Videos I Referenced in the Video:
Digiblur’s Procedure for Flashing Tasmota on SwitchBot Plugs
• NO Solder Upgrade Swit...
Digiblur’s Guide on How to Set Up Buttons on Tasmota Devices to Send MQTT Commands
• WiFi Buttons & Automat...
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