Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In todays video we are going to have a look at 5 Pi Upgrades I add to my Raspberry Pi's that run Home Assistant. No an obvious one would be a Zigbee Coordinator, but I thought I'd show something a little different and show off upgrades that can aid the Pi hardware.
For this video I am trying out a different editing suite and some new intro styles. Expect it to be Janky, especially the audio. But it's something I just wanted to have a play around with. Let me know what you think.
I value your feedback and can only improve based on it!
If you want more details on the featured products then let me know. I will be covering some of them in future videos and reviews.
▬ 🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 - New Intro?
0:26 - Todays Video
0:49 - Upgrade #1 (ICE TOWER)
3:26 - Upgrade #2 (ICE TOWER CASE / Mini Desktop Case)
4:49 - Upgrade #3 (SSD)
5:59 - Upgrade #4 (Pi Sugar)
8:06 - Upgrade #5 (Argon One m.2)
9:13 - Potential new Outro? (The Jingle anyway)
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In todays video we are going to have a look at 5 Pi Upgrades I add to my Raspberry Pi's that run Home Assistant. No an obvious one would be a Zigbee Coordinator, but I thought I'd show something a little different and show off upgrades that can aid the Pi hardware.
For this video I am trying out a different editing suite and some new intro styles. Expect it to be Janky, especially the audio. But it's something I just wanted to have a play around with. Let me know what you think.
If you want more details on the featured products then let me know. I will be covering some of them in future videos and reviews.
▬ 🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 - New Intro?
0:26 - Todays Video
0:49 - Upgrade #1 (ICE TOWER)
3:26 - Upgrade #2 (ICE TOWER CASE / Mini Desktop Case)
4:49 - Upgrade #3 (SSD)
5:59 - Upgrade #4 (Pi Sugar)
8:06 - Upgrade #5 (Argon One m.2)
9:13 - Potential new Outro? (The Jingle anyway)
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▬ Handy Video Links ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Home Assistant Installations
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9-x3188NhtgUq3tZH1guhHkbzKdU-J3B
Argon One m.2 Home Assistant Install
youtu.be/n5vleh4ldEc
▬ Products in Video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
ICE Tower (Geek Pi)
Amazon UK : amzn.to/3B652AI
Amazon US : amzn.to/2ZqjdUd
Ice Tower Case / Mini desktop Case
Etsy: etsy.com/uk/listing/1059926053/vmesh-frameless-acrylic-and-3d-printed?ref=shop_home_active_4
Case Designed and Printed By James Spalding. Full review coming in the future
Kingston 240 GB SSD
Amazon UK : amzn.to/2Zf8hch
Amazon US : amzn.to/3ptHzXS
USB 3.0 to Sata Cable
Amazon UK : amzn.to/3ngduIC
Amazon US : amzn.to/3b4I0zy
Pi Sugar (Mini UPS)
Amazon UK : amzn.to/3jtyNW5
Amazon US : Currently unavailable
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#upgrades #homeassistant #raspberrypi
In todays video we are going to have a look at 5 Pi Upgrades I add to my Raspberry Pi's that run Home Assistant. No an obvious one would be a Zigbee Coordinator, but I thought I'd show something a little different and show off upgrades that can aid the Pi hardware.
For this video I am trying out a different editing suite and some new intro styles. Expect it to be Janky, especially the audio. But it's something I just wanted to have a play around with. Let me know what you think.
I value your feedback and can only improve based on it!
If you want more details on the featured products then let me know. I will be covering some of them in future videos and reviews.
▬ 🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 - New Intro?
0:26 - Todays Video
0:49 - Upgrade #1 (ICE TOWER)
3:26 - Upgrade #2 (ICE TOWER CASE / Mini Desktop Case)
4:49 - Upgrade #3 (SSD)
5:59 - Upgrade #4 (Pi Sugar)
8:06 - Upgrade #5 (Argon One m.2)
9:13 - Potential new Outro? (The Jingle anyway)
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In todays video we are going to have a look at 5 Pi Upgrades I add to my Raspberry Pi's that run Home Assistant. No an obvious one would be a Zigbee Coordinator, but I thought I'd show something a little different and show off upgrades that can aid the Pi hardware.
For this video I am trying out a different editing suite and some new intro styles. Expect it to be Janky, especially the audio. But it's something I just wanted to have a play around with. Let me know what you think.
If you want more details on the featured products then let me know. I will be covering some of them in future videos and reviews.
▬ 🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 - New Intro?
0:26 - Todays Video
0:49 - Upgrade #1 (ICE TOWER)
3:26 - Upgrade #2 (ICE TOWER CASE / Mini Desktop Case)
4:49 - Upgrade #3 (SSD)
5:59 - Upgrade #4 (Pi Sugar)
8:06 - Upgrade #5 (Argon One m.2)
9:13 - Potential new Outro? (The Jingle anyway)
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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▬ Handy Video Links ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Home Assistant Installations
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9-x3188NhtgUq3tZH1guhHkbzKdU-J3B
Argon One m.2 Home Assistant Install
youtu.be/n5vleh4ldEc
▬ Products in Video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
ICE Tower (Geek Pi)
Amazon UK : amzn.to/3B652AI
Amazon US : amzn.to/2ZqjdUd
Ice Tower Case / Mini desktop Case
Etsy: etsy.com/uk/listing/1059926053/vmesh-frameless-acrylic-and-3d-printed?ref=shop_home_active_4
Case Designed and Printed By James Spalding. Full review coming in the future
Kingston 240 GB SSD
Amazon UK : amzn.to/2Zf8hch
Amazon US : amzn.to/3ptHzXS
USB 3.0 to Sata Cable
Amazon UK : amzn.to/3ngduIC
Amazon US : amzn.to/3b4I0zy
Pi Sugar (Mini UPS)
Amazon UK : amzn.to/3jtyNW5
Amazon US : Currently unavailable
Some of the above links are affiliate links. Meaning I get a small commission from any purchases. It costs you nothing extra and helps support the channel.
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![The Ultimate Mini Robot Vac (SwitchBot K10+ Pro Combo)
In today’s video, we’re diving into the SwitchBot K10+ Pro Combo, SwitchBot’s smallest robot vacuum — now paired with a self-emptying stick vacuum housed inside the Fusion Base. I’ve been testing it out in a real home with pets, kids, carpets, and chaos, so let’s talk about the good, the bad, and the weird naming choices. 😅. This is my thoughts and perspective as apposed to an in-depth review! We’ll also look at how this robot integrates with Home Assistant!
Let’s break it down 👇
⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - The naming convention
01:07 - The tiny vacuum with big potential
02:00 - The Fusion Base is actually smart
03:00 - Navigation, sensors & pitfalls
05:17 - Pets and Pickup
07:04 - Stick Vac and Fusion Base
09:00 - Workshop Issue
10:15 - Power and Volume
11:50 - Robot Aids (Brushes and Mop)
12:30 - Smart Home Integration
13:00 - Home Assistant
16:39 - Summary and Outro
📚 USEFUL LINKS
🔗 Watch the SwitchBot + Home Assistant Integration Video:
https://youtu.be/NxDRhKAeiN0
🔗 Works With Home Assistant:
https://works-with.home-assistant.io/
🛍️ PRODUCT LINKS & PRIME DEALS
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SwitchBot Floor Cleaning Robot S10
UK Amazon: MSRP £1099.99, Prime Day price £319.99 (71% OFF)
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