Jeff Geerling | My "smart" doorbell lit itself on fire (moving 12) @JeffGeerling | Uploaded February 2024 | Updated October 2024, 2 hours ago.
SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro: Caught fire, would not recommend!

Mentioned in this video (some links are affiliate links):

- SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro: simplisafe.com/video-doorbell-pro
- Wayback Machine entry: web.archive.org/web/20231204135842/simplisafe.com/video-doorbell-pro
- My blog post about it: jeffgeerling.com/blog/2023/my-simplisafe-doorbell-lit-its-own-fire-winter
- My Tweet about it: twitter.com/geerlingguy/status/1737256067510177793
- Jameco Reliapro 24v Transformer: amzn.to/3OEKkl9
- OhmKat SimpliSafe Power Supply: amzn.to/3UiYDiQ
- OptoMOS Relay specs: ixapps.ixys.com/DataSheet/LCB710.pdf
- The Sound of Dial-up Poster: redbubble.com/i/poster/The-Sound-of-the-Dialup-Explained-by-windytan/31262230.LVTDI
- Fedmax Metal Storage cabinets: amzn.to/3Sk00ep
- Flexispot 40x24 Height Adjustable desk: amzn.to/3Sl80f4
- QNAP QSW-3216R-8S8T-US Switch: amzn.to/3OjAGUF
- Tripp-Lite SMART1500LCD UPS: amzn.to/3Om8znS
- MikroTik CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM Switch: amzn.to/3Ohnxf0

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Contents:

00:00 - It burned up!
00:30 - Vintage Macs and office racks
03:30 - SimpliSafe doorbell's fiery demise
06:32 - Replacement also stops working
08:32 - A fix for the replacement (hopefully)
09:28 - Studio: Electronics desk, soundproofing
11:46 - Rack Room at 25 Gbps!