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Thank you for watching. In this video we review the UGREEN NAS DXP4800 Plus. This has been kindly provided by UGREEN but this did not affect our opinion. #ugreen #UGREENNAS ***Get a discount up to 25% during the Prime Day!*** DTC PD Page: https://bit.ly/44fkHQ1 DTC UK：https://bit.ly/4nd9TJo DTC US：https://bit.ly/3T5gY0U AMZ Page：https://bit.ly/44ng5Y8 AMZ UK：https://bit.ly/40LisS5 AMZ US：https://bit.ly/461BCa3 Please like and subscribe, and click on the notification bell so you can be alerted to new videos. Please also consider being a patron at Patreon (link below). If you would like us to create videos on a particular topic, technology or product, please leave a comment below. The below is optional but this will help us to purchase kit for review, and to keep up with channel expenses (studio equipment, etc). We may earn a commission if you purchase something through these links. Amazon link (as an Amazon associate we earn from qualifying purchases) - https://amzn.to/3fj2S8a Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/smarthomeaddict Buymeacoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/smarthomeaddict Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/smarthomeaddict Or become a member of our channel using the button above. Please visit our website at [https://smarthomeaddict.co.uk](https://smarthomeaddict.co.uk/) BTC: bc1qdhnyctwr455vwskhjwl04dm9hucjq55yxyy9cu BCH: qr4jur8nuf7cjmctwjheyfsq39l93lesgvgz7snj3k ETH: 0xBB6601Be92F27D688F3a47e952866Cb68d1E2170 DOGE: D5ZBGuoJQmqMkdJjjosw4JsYgp95b1CL56 00:00 - Start 00:10 - Introduction 01:11 - Unboxing 03:14 - Ports and Connectivity 04:05 - Security 04:33 - Setting up 07:34 - Performance 07:48 - AI Photos app 08:23 - Mobile access 09:20 - Verdict
Thank you for watching. In this video we will cover obtaining and setting up the Octopus Home Mini, a small device that connects to your smart meter and allows access to energy data. You can get £50 credit on your first bill when using the following referral link (£100 for a business account) - https://share.octopus.energy/rose-fern-227 Installing HACS in Home Assistant https://youtu.be/TsuJIRCfV9k GitHub.io link for the Octopus Home Assistant integration - https://bottlecapdave.github.io/HomeAssistant-OctopusEnergy/ Account ID can be found at https://octopus.energy/dashboard API Key can be found at https://octopus.energy/dashboard/new/accounts/personal-details/api-access Gas Calorific Value is on your last gas bill (you may need to round up the number if you get an error) 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - How to get an Octopus Home Mini 02:07 - Setting up the Octopus Home Mini 02:12 - Setting up the Octopus integration in Home Assistant 04:51 - Setting up the Energy Dashboard Please like and subscribe, and click on the notification bell so you can be alerted to new videos. Please also consider being a patron at Patreon (link below). If you would like us to create videos on a particular topic, technology or product, please leave a comment below. The below is optional but this will help us to purchase kit for review, and to keep up with channel expenses (studio equipment, etc). We may earn a commission if you purchase something through these links. Amazon link (as an Amazon associate we earn from qualifying purchases) - https://amzn.to/3fj2S8a Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/smarthomeaddict Buymeacoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/smarthomeaddict Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/smarthomeaddict Or become a member of our channel using the button above. Please visit our website at [https://smarthomeaddict.co.uk](https://smarthomeaddict.co.uk/) BTC: bc1qdhnyctwr455vwskhjwl04dm9hucjq55yxyy9cu BCH: qr4jur8nuf7cjmctwjheyfsq39l93lesgvgz7snj3k ETH: 0xBB6601Be92F27D688F3a47e952866Cb68d1E2170 DOGE: D5ZBGuoJQmqMkdJjjosw4JsYgp95b1CL56
Thank you for watching. In this video we will demonstrate how to install Home Assistant on VMware Workstation Player. Workstation Player is a free 'Hypervisor' which can allow your PC to run one or more virtual machines. A virtual machine is a software representation of a physical computer used to run programs and deploy apps. Using this method can be a very low cost way of deploying Home Assistant. It is however not recommended to permanently run Home Assistant in this way. If the PC used is also used for other things, such as gaming or other intensive operations, you will experience performance issues. Where possible it is recommended to use separate hardware, such as the Raspberry Pi or a low powered PC. Download VMware Workstation Player from https://www.vmware.com/uk/products/workstation-player/workstation-player-evaluation.html Download the Home Assistant VM file here - https://www.home-assistant.io/installation/alternative Please like and subscribe, and click on the notification bell so you can be alerted to new videos. Please also consider being a patron at Patreon (link below). If you would like us to create videos on a particular topic, technology or product, please leave a comment below. When browsing to your Home Assistant instance, this is usually - homeassistant.local:8123. If this does not work, try homeassistant:8123. If all else fails, check your router's device listing for the IP address. If you have an SSL certificate set up, remember to use https: in front of the URL. The below is optional but this will help us to purchase kit for review, and to keep up with channel expenses (studio equipment, etc). We may earn a commission if you purchase something through these links. Amazon link (as an Amazon associate we earn from qualifying purchases) - https://amzn.to/3fj2S8a Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/smarthomeaddict Buymeacoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/smarthomeaddict Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/smarthomeaddict Please visit our website at [https://smarthomeaddict.co.uk](https://smarthomeaddict.co.uk/) BTC: bc1qdhnyctwr455vwskhjwl04dm9hucjq55yxyy9cu BCH: qr4jur8nuf7cjmctwjheyfsq39l93lesgvgz7snj3k ETH: 0xBB6601Be92F27D688F3a47e952866Cb68d1E2170 DOGE: D5ZBGuoJQmqMkdJjjosw4JsYgp95b1CL56 00:00 - Start 00:10 - Intro 01:00 - Download VMware Workstation Player 01:33 - Download Virtual Image 02:46 - Install VMware Workstation Player 03:51 - Set up Home Assistant VM 08:06 - Home Assistant Setup 10:02 - USB dongles and other devices
Thank you for watching. In this video we will look at the newly announced Raspberry Pi 5. Unfortunately, we weren't lucky enough to get a review copy but have summarised the specifications and comparison with the Raspberry Pi. As soon as the Raspberry Pi 5 is available to order on general release, we will put an order link here. Until that time, check out the Pi 4: Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (4GB) - https://amzn.to/3qHUeJG Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (8GB) - https://amzn.to/3YFACm0 Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (4GB) Kit including case and power supply - https://amzn.to/3sk2a4s Please like and subscribe, and click on the notification bell so you can be alerted to new videos. Please also consider being a patron at Patreon (link below). If you would like us to create videos on a particular topic, technology or product, please leave a comment below. The below is optional but this will help us to purchase kit for review, and to keep up with channel expenses (studio equipment, etc). We may earn a commission if you purchase something through these links. Amazon link (as an Amazon associate we earn from qualifying purchases) - https://amzn.to/3fj2S8a Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/smarthomeaddict Buymeacoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/smarthomeaddict Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/smarthomeaddict Or become a member of our channel using the button above. Please visit our website at [https://smarthomeaddict.co.uk](https://smarthomeaddict.co.uk/) BTC: bc1qdhnyctwr455vwskhjwl04dm9hucjq55yxyy9cu BCH: qr4jur8nuf7cjmctwjheyfsq39l93lesgvgz7snj3k ETH: 0xBB6601Be92F27D688F3a47e952866Cb68d1E2170 DOGE: D5ZBGuoJQmqMkdJjjosw4JsYgp95b1CL56 00:00 - Start 00:10 - Raspberry Pi 5 Intro 00:43 - Specifications 01:51 - Pi 5 vs Pi 4 02:55 - What's worse? 03:29 - Verdict
Thank you for watching. In this video we will cover the different installation methods for Home Assistant. This is not an install video, we will cover the specific installation methods in other videos. A selection of devices to install Home Assistant: Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (4GB) - https://amzn.to/3qHUeJG Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (8GB) - https://amzn.to/3YFACm0 Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (4GB) Kit including case and power supply - https://amzn.to/3sk2a4s New/refurbished desktop PCs - https://amzn.to/45hKrci or https://ebay.us/FMSn7x Servers - https://ebay.us/AI9fQj Synology DS224+ 2-Bay NAS - https://amzn.to/3RIMK4b Synology DS923+ 4-Bay NAS - https://amzn.to/3PIymXn QNAP TS-464-8G 4-Bay NAS - https://amzn.to/468UxwG Raspberry Pi 5 announced, links available upon launch Please like and subscribe, and click on the notification bell so you can be alerted to new videos. Please also consider being a patron at Patreon (link below). If you would like us to create videos on a particular topic, technology or product, please leave a comment below. 00:00 - Start 00:10 - Intro 02:04 - OS Install 03:05 - Container Install 03:45 - Installing on a NAS system 04:45 - What's the best method The below is optional but this will help us to purchase kit for review, and to keep up with channel expenses (studio equipment, etc). We may earn a commission if you purchase something through these links. Amazon link (as an Amazon associate we earn from qualifying purchases) - https://amzn.to/3fj2S8a Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/smarthomeaddict Buymeacoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/smarthomeaddict Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/smarthomeaddict Or become a member of our channel using the button above. Please visit our website at [https://smarthomeaddict.co.uk](https://smarthomeaddict.co.uk/) BTC: bc1qdhnyctwr455vwskhjwl04dm9hucjq55yxyy9cu BCH: qr4jur8nuf7cjmctwjheyfsq39l93lesgvgz7snj3k ETH: 0xBB6601Be92F27D688F3a47e952866Cb68d1E2170 DOGE: D5ZBGuoJQmqMkdJjjosw4JsYgp95b1CL56
Thank you for watching. In this video we will define what Home Assistant is and what it is used for. We’ll explore some of the technologies and give a brief overview. Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (4GB) - https://amzn.to/3qHUeJG Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (8GB) - https://amzn.to/3YFACm0 Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (4GB) Kit including case and power supply - https://amzn.to/3sk2a4s New/refurbished desktop PCs - https://amzn.to/45hKrci or https://ebay.us/FMSn7x Servers - https://ebay.us/AI9fQj Please like and subscribe, and click on the notification bell so you can be alerted to new videos. Please also consider being a patron at Patreon (link below). If you would like us to create videos on a particular topic, technology or product, please leave a comment below. 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Why use Home Assistant? 01:23 - How does Home Assistant work? 03:10 - Getting Started with Home Assistant 04:01 - Conclusion The below is optional but this will help us to purchase kit for review, and to keep up with channel expenses (studio equipment, etc). We may earn a commission if you purchase something through these links. Amazon link (as an Amazon associate we earn from qualifying purchases) - https://amzn.to/3fj2S8a Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/smarthomeaddict Buymeacoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/smarthomeaddict Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/smarthomeaddict Please visit our website at [https://smarthomeaddict.co.uk](https://smarthomeaddict.co.uk/) BTC: bc1qdhnyctwr455vwskhjwl04dm9hucjq55yxyy9cu BCH: qr4jur8nuf7cjmctwjheyfsq39l93lesgvgz7snj3k ETH: 0xBB6601Be92F27D688F3a47e952866Cb68d1E2170 DOGE: D5ZBGuoJQmqMkdJjjosw4JsYgp95b1CL56
Thank you for watching. In this video, we will compare a number of popular smart home systems. We will compare voice assistants from Amazon, Google and Apple, and Smart Home hub systems from Home Assistant, Hubitat and SmartThings. The advantages and disadvantages of each will be looked at along with recommendations for users based on their use case. Amazon Alexa devices (including Fire TV) - https://amzn.to/3YO7zwU Google Store - https://store.google.com/?hl=en-GB Apple Store - https://www.apple.com/uk/store Apple TV (2022) - https://amzn.to/3E2UGFv Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (4GB) - https://amzn.to/3qHUeJG Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (8GB) - https://amzn.to/3YFACm0 Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (4GB) Kit including case and power supply - https://amzn.to/3sk2a4s Hubitat C-7 - https://amzn.to/44hQqMU Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) - https://amzn.to/3P4Wlk4 Please like and subscribe, and click on the notification bell so you can be alerted to new videos. Please also consider being a patron at Patreon (link below). If you would like us to create videos on a particular topic, technology or product, please leave a comment below. Chapter links: 0:00 - Intro 0:59 - Alexa 2:12 - Google Home / Nest 3:23 - Apple HomeKit 4:35 - Home Assistant 5:54 - Hubitat 7:07 - SmartThings 8:42 - Conclusion The below is optional but this will help us to purchase kit for review and to keep up with channel expenses (studio equipment, etc). We may earn a commission if you purchase something through these links. Amazon link (as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases) - https://amzn.to/3fj2S8a Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/smarthomeaddict Buymeacoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/smarthomeaddict Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/smarthomeaddict Please visit our website at [https://smarthomeaddict.co.uk](https://smarthomeaddict.co.uk/) BTC: bc1qdhnyctwr455vwskhjwl04dm9hucjq55yxyy9cu BCH: qr4jur8nuf7cjmctwjheyfsq39l93lesgvgz7snj3k ETH: 0xBB6601Be92F27D688F3a47e952866Cb68d1E2170 DOGE: D5ZBGuoJQmqMkdJjjosw4JsYgp95b1CL56
Thank you for watching. In this video we will demonstrate how to set up an ESP32 based multisensor. We will connect a Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) and CO2 sensor to the ESP32 module. Seeed Studio (seedstudio.com) have provided us with some ESP32 modules and sensors, along with their Grove expansion boards, so we have used these to demonstrate how to build a sensor. More details available at https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/Connect-Grove-to-Home-Assistant-ESPHome/ You will need an ESP32 board. This will not work with the older ESP8266 based boards. A selection of suitable boards can be found at Seeed Studio, Amazon and AliExpress, links below: Seeed Studio: XIAO ESP32C3 board - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkKfurb or https://www.seeedstudio.com/Seeed-XIAO-ESP32C3-p-5431.html Grove Base for XIAO - https://amzn.to/3ZRSysZ or https://www.seeedstudio.com/Grove-Shield-for-Seeeduino-XIAO-p-4621.html Grove VOC and eCO2 Gas Sensor - https://www.seeedstudio.com/Grove-VOC-and-eCO2-Gas-Sensor-for-Arduino-SGP30.html ESP32 Amazon: 1 Board - https://amzn.to/3DnHuue 3 Board pack - https://amzn.to/3zuW8P2 5 Board pack - https://amzn.to/3zskVn6 AliExpress: Per unit (order more or add to your order to get quicker and/or cheaper shipping) https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFheXL9 Please like and subscribe, and click on the notification bell so you can be alerted to new videos. Please also consider being a patron at Patreon (link below). If you would like us to create videos on a particular topic, technology or product, please leave a comment below. When browsing to your Home Assistant instance, this is usually - homeassistant.local:8123. If this does not work, try homeassistant:8123. If all else fails, check your router's device listing for the IP address. If you have an SSL certificate set up, remember to use https: in front of the URL. Chapter links: 0:00 - Intro 0:56 - Install ESPHome addon 1:57 - Install ESPHome on ESP device 4:34 - Configuring and installing sensors 7:34 - Further information The below is optional but this will help us to purchase kit for review, and to keep up with channel expenses (studio equipment, etc). We may earn a commission if you purchase something through these links. Amazon link (as an Amazon associate we earn from qualifying purchases) - https://amzn.to/3fj2S8a Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/smarthomeaddict Buymeacoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/smarthomeaddict Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/smarthomeaddict Please visit our website at [https://smarthomeaddict.co.uk](https://smarthomeaddict.co.uk/) BTC: bc1qdhnyctwr455vwskhjwl04dm9hucjq55yxyy9cu BCH: qr4jur8nuf7cjmctwjheyfsq39l93lesgvgz7snj3k ETH: 0xBB6601Be92F27D688F3a47e952866Cb68d1E2170 DOGE: D5ZBGuoJQmqMkdJjjosw4JsYgp95b1CL56
Thank you for watching. In this video we will demonstrate how to install Home Assistant on Synology NAS as a virtual machine using Virtual Machine Manager - VMM. To establish if your Synology NAS can run VMM, check here - https://www.synology.com/en-us/dsm/packages/Virtualization It is recommended to increase the memory in your Synology NAS to increase performance if you are planning to run VMM. Check to see what your NAS will support. In some cases, your Synology NAS will support higher memory than ‘officially’ supported. An example is the DS918+ - Synology advises it will take a single 8Gb memory module in addition to the existing 4Gb, however replacing with the 16Gb kits below has been reported to work (unsupported by Synology). Links to some memory kits: 16Gb kit Crucial memory - https://amzn.to/3lDX4ws 16Gb kit Timetec Hynix memory - https://amzn.to/3YAEy6R 8Gb Crucial memory - https://amzn.to/3YAEy6R 8Gb Timetec Hynix memory - https://amzn.to/3ICcLxi Download the Home Assistant OVA file here - https://www.home-assistant.io/installation/alternative Please like and subscribe, and click on the notification bell so you can be alerted to new videos. Please also consider being a patron at Patreon (link below). If you would like us to create videos on a particular topic, technology or product, please leave a comment below. When browsing to your Home Assistant instance, this is usually - homeassistant.local:8123. If this does not work, try homeassistant:8123. If all else fails, check your router's device listing for the IP address. If you have an SSL certificate set up, remember to use https: in front of the URL. Chapter links: 0:00 - Intro 0:57 - Installing & Configuring VMM 2:44 - Download OVA File 3:31 - Import OVA & Configure HA VM 5:46 - Launching VM 6:59 - Setting up Home Assistant The below is optional but this will help us to purchase kit for review, and to keep up with channel expenses (studio equipment, etc). We may earn a commission if you purchase something through these links. Amazon link (as an Amazon associate we earn from qualifying purchases) - https://amzn.to/3fj2S8a Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/smarthomeaddict Buymeacoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/smarthomeaddict Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/smarthomeaddict Please visit our website at [https://smarthomeaddict.co.uk](https://smarthomeaddict.co.uk/) BTC: bc1qdhnyctwr455vwskhjwl04dm9hucjq55yxyy9cu BCH: qr4jur8nuf7cjmctwjheyfsq39l93lesgvgz7snj3k ETH: 0xBB6601Be92F27D688F3a47e952866Cb68d1E2170 DOGE: D5ZBGuoJQmqMkdJjjosw4JsYgp95b1CL56
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