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Kitchen Sonos upgrade 00:17
02:03 Aqara upgrades (sponsor)
04:11 Improved "wall-mounted" iPad
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12:21 Office LED light upgrade
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Doorbell camera G410: amazon.com/dp/B0F6CJ93GS?maas=maas_adg_75CD7EC817BED65962662F07313766B4_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
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Introduction 00:00
Kitchen Sonos upgrade 00:17
02:03 Aqara upgrades (sponsor)
04:11 Improved "wall-mounted" iPad
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12:21 Office LED light upgrade
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![Why I upgraded from Home Assistant Green
This Home Assistant hardware setup guide compares running Home Assistant on existing hardware, Home Assistant Green, and a Raspberry Pi 5. I explain how direct Zigbee, Thread, and Z-Wave USB radios can eliminate the need for extra hubs while supporting devices in Apple Home and other smart-home platforms. It will help you choose the right Home Assistant setup based on your current hardware, wireless-device needs, and how far you want to expand your system.
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09:30 A Simpler Alternative: Homey
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