Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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I've FINALLY found the best hardware to run my smart home. Here's exactly how I have everything set up!

*Links in chronological order*
Beelink Mini S13: amzn.to/4mcclyV
USB Extension Cable: amzn.to/47w32p5
Zooz 800 series Z-Wave stick on Amazon: amzn.to/4158KKI on AmerDroid: ameridroid.com/products/zooz-800-series-z-wave-long-range-usb-stick-zst39-lr?ref=jpvafmyq
Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2: ameridroid.com/products/home-assistant-connect-zwa-2?ref=jpvafmyq
Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro on Amazon: amzn.to/45oucvi on AmeriDroid: ameridroid.com/products/z-stick-10-pro?_pos=1&_sid=5cf924c4d&_ss=r&ref=jpvafmyq
Unifi Dream Machine Pro: store.ui.com/us/en/products/udm-pro?a_aid=SmartHomeSolver
Server rack keyboard: amzn.to/45PYuIU
Server rack keyboard tray: amzn.to/46R2ji3
Patch Panel: amzn.to/45illwD
Patch Cables: amzn.to/4fzuJzv
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Second channel video about Mini PC: youtu.be/BRKJSH8a7bU?si=7iBHn9Y-BjcXZ46I

My smart home favorites: amazon.com/shop/smarthomesolver

My smart home shirts!
USA: smarthomesolver.big3creative.com
International: smart-home-solver-shop.fourthwall.com

FOLLOW ME
Subscribe to Smart Home Solver: bit.ly/3joO1dZ
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Twitter: twitter.com/SmartHomeSolver
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0:00 Intro
0:17 What I've used
1:17 Mini PC
4:18 Z-Wave LR
7:02 Upgrading Z-Wave/Zigbee
8:29 Best wireless signal
12:06 Server rack updates
14:18 I'm getting old

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MUSIC

Ending song is The End by EVA.
open.spotify.com/artist/6UIs5b0zSXztIW5GHkCTkK