I have not configured local Tuya on my install since I only have 2 devices. but i agree with you, local integration is the best option out there an I hope they fix it soon. If you have more devices you have to go with local.

on what step did it freeze? it worked without issues for me using smart life app on my phone (the device need to be already added in the app)

Hi. That is strange. When do you receive the error? I have the devices added in smart life app and made the connections from there

Unfortunately not all screens are made the same and from what i’ve heard some screen models need extra work on the driver side. But most of them work out of the box. For the audio part I do not have an answer since I did not buy the speaker addon for this screed but i will test it out if I can find a compatible model

@@TricksAndThings if i find a free sd card i give it a try i will tell you if audio workes if i get to it first

Everything is great. But I have a problem playing 4k and it only plays FULL HD. Is there a way to overcome this problem?

@@bitcoininvestment7029 awesome 😎 but i dont think so but i heard there is a new patch for the pi ehich makes it 18% more powerful but its not released yet maybe that could help

@@bitcoininvestment7029 I did not find a way yet. I think it's due to the screen resolution being too low. On this small screens there is not to much room to play with unfortunately.

Agree. Would have been nice to have local Tuya as a default integration :)

The switch will just pass on your existing DHCP leases without issues. Just that the default IP of the switch needs to be changed if it overlaps with your network settings. My local subnet is in the 10.x.x.x range so I had no initial conflicts.

@@TricksAndThings In the user interface, there is a DHCP server option with a dropdown menu to enable or disable DHCP. By the way, does it work properly when enabled?

Hi, DHCP settings: Enable / Disable refer to the Client mode. If enabled, the switch will obtain an ip for itself from your dhcp server. By my surprise, it also has DHCP Snooping available in order to get more protection and you can easily select on witch port the switch will allow dhcp client or server messages.

@@TricksAndThings Thank you for the details on the DHCP settings. Is it working properly on your end when DHCP is enabled?

@@TricksAndThings Thank you for the details on the DHCP settings. Is it working properly on your end when DHCP is enabled?

I did not try it but I don't see why not. the same principle is used in the RAID version of higher end appliances like Netgate 1537 or 1541

Indeed, I did not specify where they go in the video and I just placed them :)

Exactly my thoughts. And since HomePods mini's at least, are always on sale, they are a perfect fit.

For me it worked ok. I think it requested to open RU-vid app on my phone.

Exactly. This usb-c cables have a lot of standards and they all look the same. With this tester you can even check the supported charging standards of the charging brick. Quite cool

Hi, on the RU-vid Music app, Tap Settings > Connected apps > Connect with HomePod. On the next screen, tap Use in Home. Tap Done set RU-vid music as default (optional): Go to the Home app (on your iOS device) > Settings > Tap your username> Tap Default Service and select RU-vidMusic Hope it helps :)

Thank you for the comment and the feedback. I indeed noticed that the music is not well suited. Later videos have extremely low volume and will probably drop it entirely.

Thank you for the comment. Glad it was useful :)

Yes. As long as you do not reinstall the os it will stay active. Google framework ID changes on reinstall only. Even so you can re activate it without issues.

@@TricksAndThings can i use this for commercial product ? The reason being its hard to contact google to get play store license and my device require raspberry pi . I can ask konstaag fr the android os but can i install the play service in the pi?

Since you are using it for a commercial product, as long as you agree with konstakang to use he's android build I honestly don't see an issue in adding google services since on the registration link they do not have any other details or policies displayed. But if the end user will need to reinstall the OS for some reason, it will still need to go through this process again. Not sure if that is ok for your model of business.

@@TricksAndThings The user wont reinstall it since installation is done from my company side just like your android box for Tv . Secondly , i will ask konstaag regarding this

Hi, unfortunately id doe not. only on/off or toggle mode. Probably you need something like the Aqara Smart Dimmer Switch H1, but that is an entire light switch no only a hidden module.

hmm . good question. I will try that :)

@@TricksAndThings i got a screen from jun electric and it only worked with Rasbian OS. sucks 😒

uhh. not even with android? I did a test run on android 14 and this one worked without any additional setting: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xUd0kFCZ6Vw.html

I liked that too. Very easy to access and replace if needed. All metal case. I am a little disappointed that I can't also access the SD card but this is not an issue in my case. For PoE I will test out an PoE to Ethernet + usb-c adapter that might do the trick.

Indeed. 6100 and 8200 Max share the same platform. The process is the same but the hardware part is different and you will need a B+M key Nvme drive for those units. As an exception, the 8200 comes only in MAX variant (with an included 128GB SSD) so if you want to replace the existing SSD with something bigger, there is no erase process needed.

I did not do any extensive test but right now, it's sitting in a a small plastic shelf, in an unventilated space and the reported CPU temp is 49c. I can feel the heat being dissipated through the entire case so it works pretty decent. For the Nvme I do not have a sensor enabled so I can't measure it unfortunately.

@@TricksAndThings Thanks a lot for the answer. I want to get one

thank you for your support!

@@TricksAndThingsI’m a simple man, you ask - I subscribe.

Yes. I was really happy and surprised about that too :)

thank you for the comment. hmmm I actually never thought of that :). this is some pro tip here :)

I has lucky enough to have it available locally. A shop that only handles Arduino stuff had a few in stock so I've order it from them. I think I paid 9USD more but it was worth it :).

@@TricksAndThings I'm waiting on the Argon One V3 but might order this one at some point.

@@luigiprovencher8888 super. please let me know how it is when it arrives. from the data sheet it looks kind of big but it also has included adapters.

@@TricksAndThings Yeah it's probably not going to fit in your pocket or anything like that but it actually looks smaller than I thought it was going to be according to the videos I've seen.

Thank you for the comment!. Yes the ESP 32 must be loaded with ESP Home. In this days this can be done in 2 min via the web browser. No need for complicated commands. I can make a #short video if needed to explain how it can be done.

@@TricksAndThings thanks for this - I will give it a go when my ESPs arrive in a few days…

@@TricksAndThings Thank you for replying. I'll see if I can work that part out... but I'm sure people will appreciate a video if you get the time!

Thank you for the comment. One v3 nvme case is more expensive and in my view seems targeted to a desktop usage, where you actually keep a monitor, keyboard and mouse connected for daily use. I just needed a compact version, with good cooling and that will keep my rpi5 protected in the rack :). I only keep power connected to it and internet is over wifi :)

Hi, thank you for the comment. Indeed for 2 side monitoring you will need 2 strips (one for each side). I also have a heavy mattress and there are no issues since the strip is not that sensitive. I you somehow do encounter false trigger then you will need to convert it to the advanced method (you have to add a resistor and use different pins) that can actually trigger the status based on the measured weight. I will try to also show that version in a video when I get some free time :)

@@TricksAndThings Would love to this please as i could then tell if my child is on the bed and automate Alexa to tell him off!!!

The Raspberry Pi5 supports PCIe 3.0 x 1 max so depending on the used HatDrive you can reach ~ 900 MB/s. As a summary don't bother spending money on expensive nvme drives since they will bottleneck anyway at interface limit. I would get any branded NVME (WD, Samsung, etc) in the lower price range since any of them will do the trick :)

@@TricksAndThings thanks a lot!

@@darklord_ice my pleasure!

Thank you for the comment. Probably due to the fact that this is an HDMI version and it also has some ports underneath. A DSI version will most likely sit closer to the Raspberry Pi5 but still maintains some gap.

Thank you for the comment. that is very interesting approach that you took :). knowing even when you are on the side is a mega cherry on top :)

Interesting take with the TOF sensor. Did you mount it on your ceiling or how does it know that you are laying down?

​@@adfjasjhf At first i put it in a small project box and stuck it to the wall at the head of my bed.. Worked well, but had a poor wife approval factor. So cut a hole in the drywall about 8 inches from the edge of the bed and about 15 inches above the mattress. Then install a blank plate over the opening after drilling a hole for the TOF sensor. Also added a TTP223 capacitive touch sensor to the blank plate to turn on/off my bed tables light and other devices. Also added a few other sensors to the MCU for various other tasks. A BME280 Temp/humidity sensor , a BH1750 light/lux sensor, a LD2410C mmWave presence sensor higher up in the wall. 😀

@@HATipsByLarry Ah, thanks! I'm in the EU and we have brick walls so that's not feasible haha. I guess I could make a way how to mount the TOF sensor at the bottom of the edge of the bed to see if there are any feet. Although it might not be that reliable as you have. Shouldn't some mmWave sensors be able to detect if you are lying down as well?

@@adfjasjhf there are some mmWave sensors that can tell if you fall down yes. They have to be put above in the ceiling and from what I've heard are not that reliable.

Super. Thank you for the update. Unfortunately i could not test with zha since i only have one coordinator on z2m

Hi, with ZHA you can configure over current, voltage etc.? because with z2m I can do this, but in zha these settings do not appear

@@iuliandragomirescu6851 Hi, with ZHA you can only read kWh, W, V & A. There is (actually) no possibility to set over current or voltage.

@@stefantaschelmayer8413 that's a pitty that ZHA is so behind on integrations. After having some issues with different devices I switched everything to z2m

Thank you for the comment. Yes there is!. Same parts just an extra resistor and using the 3.3v output instead of ground + some math. I will try to get some time and also show the "advanced" version. The entire system turns into a giant scale and depending on the registered value it can tell you who is sitting on the bed :)

@@TricksAndThingsthat could be VERY useful! I hope you make a video on that!

Just look for FSR pressure sensor and you'll find a great post on home assistant forum :)

hmm .. that's an interesting ideea :). I am waiting for some new stands in order to also mount the "nvme HAT" on the screen and I will give it a try.

@@TricksAndThings I couldn’t get android to run with the image provided by the pi imager but I’ll have to try another android image and see how it goes

hi, just tried it with Android 14 and it works without issues. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xUd0kFCZ6Vw.html if it's still of interest

unfortunately not. You will not be able to close the top part. Some minimal grinding will fix that tho :). maybe I will make a short video showing that in more detail.

Hi, I have tested a case with an included NVME hat. Maybe this version is a better fit, I have moved my Home Assistant Pi 5 to this new setup and I will use the Pinebbery Hat Drive with the LCD mount: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HxrRBIngKMY.html

Hi, glad it was useful. It works with any zigbee coordinator (just make sure you order the zigbee version). I did not get the chance to test the overcurrent protection. That's why I mounted it after the normal breaker. I will do some tests probably low amps (1-5) and see how fast it trips (if it trips )

I have the zigbee version (there also is a standard wifi model) and this one works 100% local. never even installed their app

Thank you! glad you enjoyed it

It's a little beast indeed. For sure there is room to add 10GB ports but probably not to soon since it will overlap with the 6100

Thank you! glad you enjoyed it. Sure thing it would be super if we can do a collab on a subject. I'll be researching some stuff. Probably setup some equipment that is controlled from the other part. That would be cool :)

the stick contains the official Netgate firmware. It can be obtained from Netgate support.

Omg, that would look so good :)

The process is identical except the connection to console that is done super fast using putty in windows, Here is the official guide for console connection on Windows: docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/solutions/netgate-4200/connect-to-console.html

The case looks nice in hand but I am also surprised of the lack of branding on the front.

I can't test dirrectly since I only have one coordinator and it's running Z2M but according to a HA community post it works with ZHA + custom quirks: community.home-assistant.io/t/configuring-custom-quirks/702753

Hi, By changing the boot order you will cut some of that time down. If you have issues with the emmc and you do not change the boot order, you might experience situations where the Netgate will be stuck on boot and never initialise unless you do multiple restarts. Also I noticed on other models that there are some hidden partitions that remain active even if you erase the emmc and in order to avoid any possible issues, I recommend from experience to always change the boot order where possible (not all devices support this operation unfortunately). it's a 2 min process that saves a lot of "ifs" :)

The boot delays are mostly the PXE boot its trying to do. You can go into the BIOS advanced > PXE networks (or something close) setting and turn off the PXE network stack and then it boots in maybe 30 seconds.

Nothing is imposible. Just split the process in multiple steps and tackle them one at a time. There is nothing that can't be fixed as long as the board is not physically damaged. Try , fail, repair, succeed (not necessarily in that order :) ) it's how we all learn

Glad it was helpful! I just had a bag of leftover screws and tried a few until it was match :) That is excellent info .. now we know what size to search for (me included :)

that is good questions and there are multiple reasons for it. The included eMMC is slower than the nvme so by replacing it you will have a faster response for the web interface and higher capacity storage as a bonus. The biggest reason of all is the fact that the eMMC has a limited number of red/write operations so using logging intensive applications (ex pfBlockerNG) will end up in getting the file system corrupted in time. This does not happen with the SSD and even if you somehow permanently damage the nvme by adding some power cuts to the game, you can simply replace it. The eMMC is soldered on and can't be replaced so you may end up with a bricked unit.