Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Model Links:
- Mod 10 Rack: printables.com/model/1225275-modular-10-server-rack-mod10
- HP Mini Rackmount: printables.com/model/585091-10-inch-rackmount-for-mini-hp-prodesk-elitedesk-g1/related
- Tenda Switch Rackmount: printables.com/model/1274536-10-inch-rack-mount-for-tenda-25-gbit-switch-tem201
- Patch Panel: printables.com/model/142384-10-rack-patch-panel
- Vent Panel: printables.com/model/1372741-1-3u-10-inch-rack-mount-blank-panel-with-voronoi-p

Useful Links:
- Qolsys Integration: github.com/EHylands/ha-qolsys-panel
- Great HA Dashboard Ideas: youtube.com/watch?v=b9oUjXYMNII&t=1356s
- Awesome Home Assistant Videos: youtube.com/@EverythingSmartHome/videos

► Checkout items I used (includes affiliate links from which I may receive compensation):
🛍️ HA Connect ZWA-2: home-assistant.io/connect/zwa-2
🛍️ HA Connect ZBT-2: home-assistant.io/connect/zbt-2
🛍️ Tenda 10G/2.5G Switch: amzn.to/4cDNNgi
🛍️ Zooz Switches: thesmartesthouse.com/collections/light-switches
🛍️ Embrighten Switch: amzn.to/3MH2u7K
🛍️ 4-Btn Z Wave Controller: amzn.to/4c7vbVP
🛍️ Third Reality Devices: amzn.to/4aIBbCd
🛍️ RATGDO: https://ratcloud.llc/
🛍️ Tilt Sensor: amzn.to/4b1duX0
🛍️ Zigbee Relay: amzn.to/4rwmARv
🛍️ Door Sensor: amzn.to/4tPcPiC
🛍️ Temp/Humidity Sensor: amzn.to/4kL5MDC
🛍️ Vibration Sensor: amzn.to/4aulyPV
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Music (in order):
"Hardware Haven Theme" -Me (youtu.be/FwD2mOYDPNA)
"CRENSHAW VIBES" - GARRISON (soundcloud.com/garrison-brown)
"The Butterfly Nose" - GARRISON
"If You Want To" - Me
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Timestamps:
0:00 My More Smarter Smart Home
0:50 Private Internet Access (Sponsor)
1:51 Previous mistakes and new goals
2:45 Hardware
6:51 Switches
9:13 Zigbee Devices
10:05 Alarm Panel
12:02 Garage Door
15:44 My Current Dashboard
17:24 Helpful Automations and Scripts