I agree, cat 6 ethernet and UPS's are the way to go. Also i am using a Dell R630 rack mount server i bought used for $350.00 USD. Its running Proxmox Virtual Environment software. Running HA in a VM on that along with a lot of docker containers, running various programs. Running HA in a VM is the way to go,. I'm also using a zigbee/z-wave combo dongle. I have serval z-wave devices i had when i was using a Samsung smartthing's hub. Most of my overhead light wall switches are z-wave.
This video is awesome, I wish more people got into granular detail like this. But wow, I wish the “wife deprecating humor” wasn’t so prevalent on like every smart home video ever.
I agree with your criticism of WAF comments in most home automation videos. I am more tech-focused than my wife. After having a career in IT, I've decided to take a walk-before-I-run approach with our home automation. She enjoys the automation we've done so far. That's because I have been sure to make it easy to use and to make it rock solid. I've had some failures and I now consult her before diving into something new. She's reached a point where she wants apps on her phone and tablet that let her do the control I've been doing thus far; like setting the home security system, lighting control, etc. That tells me my slow approach is working. I suggest the tech-focused always use this approach with their less-tech family.
It’s the Samsung Frame “One Invisible Cable” www.amazon.com/Samsung-Invisible-Connect-Cable-Frame/dp/B07S18XXL5 and it does carry power. But I probably shouldn’t have referred to it as optical. It’s some sort of composite cable.
Jealous of that backhaul. My house is 110 years old. Running Ethernet is daunting. Great vid.
Hey thank you! Our house is about 90 years old, it was a pain! Ran most lines up the main plumbing stack which ended up working well.
I would try moving your home hubs to the very top of the rack for increased signal strength.
I agree, cat 6 ethernet and UPS's are the way to go. Also i am using a Dell R630 rack mount server i bought used for $350.00 USD. Its running Proxmox Virtual Environment software. Running HA in a VM on that along with a lot of docker containers, running various programs. Running HA in a VM is the way to go,. I'm also using a zigbee/z-wave combo dongle. I have serval z-wave devices i had when i was using a Samsung smartthing's hub. Most of my overhead light wall switches are z-wave.
That’s an awesome setup! Some definitely similarities. I also have HA in a VM on the Mac but might be upgrading at some point in the future.
2:01 man you can get a bundle of 6” CAT6 cables for fairly cheap lol but I respect using what you already had on hand at the same time
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This video is awesome, I wish more people got into granular detail like this.
But wow, I wish the “wife deprecating humor” wasn’t so prevalent on like every smart home video ever.
Glad you like the video! And you’re right, it is prevalent, its fair feedback and I’ll take note of it in the future.
I agree with your criticism of WAF comments in most home automation videos. I am more tech-focused than my wife. After having a career in IT, I've decided to take a walk-before-I-run approach with our home automation. She enjoys the automation we've done so far. That's because I have been sure to make it easy to use and to make it rock solid. I've had some failures and I now consult her before diving into something new. She's reached a point where she wants apps on her phone and tablet that let her do the control I've been doing thus far; like setting the home security system, lighting control, etc. That tells me my slow approach is working. I suggest the tech-focused always use this approach with their less-tech family.
Slightly confused where you refer to the optical cable also carrying power at 9:50. That's not possible. Optical cables don't carry power.
yep haha
most likely he made a mistake and meant to say cat 6 or something like that tbh
It’s the Samsung Frame “One Invisible Cable” www.amazon.com/Samsung-Invisible-Connect-Cable-Frame/dp/B07S18XXL5 and it does carry power. But I probably shouldn’t have referred to it as optical. It’s some sort of composite cable.
@@FutureSmartHome ah that makes more sense