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Holiday Gift Guide 2019/2020 Part 2

Part 1 of 2019/2020 Gift Guide – https://youtu.be/MCeyOfX6l3I Gift Guide Series Playlist – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... ================================================ *** Show Notes, Links and Resources **** Here are the items mentioned in this video – Anker Roav DashCam A1, Dash Cam for Car https://amzn.to/2OjOpuQ … Continue reading →

Holiday Gift Guide 2019/2020 Part 1

Part 2 of 2019/2020 Gift Guide – https://youtu.be/edMX91i9nJg Gift Guide Series Playlist – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... ================================================ *** Show Notes, Links and Resources **** Here are the items mentioned in this video – RavPower FileHub https://amzn.to/340Whbv Case For RavPower FileHub https://amzn.to/2KpZOs6 Kupton … Continue reading →

How to use Privacy.com to protect your Smarthome purchases (Part 2)

Protecting Privacy.com smartphone app 1. Open smartphone app 2. Tap on gear icon in upper right hand corner 3. Tap on Require a PIN to use app option 4. Enter PIN 5. Re-enter pin as prompted 6. Exit app and … Continue reading →

How to use Privacy.com to protect your Smarthome (Part 1)

1. Go to https://privacy.com/join/2VPSZ and create an account 2. Verify your email account 3. Add a bank account to draw funds from. 4. Waiting about 24 to 48 hours for account to be verified before you will be able to … Continue reading →

How to use Ezlo Atom (Part 1) in your Smarthome

The Atom from Ezlo is a smart home controller that is in a USB form factor. You can take just about any USB charger and power to get started. The Atom talks to your smartphone over your Wifi network. The … Continue reading →

How to deal with Power Outage for SmartHome Part 4

Here are the steps to get a 2 panel system up and running in a matter of minutes 1. Cut off both ends of SIMB 14/3 extension cable 2. Strip insulation back from 1/4″ on each wire 3. Connect black … Continue reading →

How to deal with Power Outage for SmartHome Part 3

1. Put battery in battery box 2. Connect black cable from inverter to battery 3. Connect red cable from inverter to battery (may spark slightly when cable is connected) 4. Connect black cable from PL2310 to black terminal on battery … Continue reading →

How to deal with Power Outage for SmartHome Part 2

1. Unpack UPS 2. Lay UPS on side 3. Remove battery cover 4. Remove and insert battery as directed in APC instructions 5. Replace battery cover 6. Connect APC to AC Power (mains) 7. Power up APC 8. Verify it … Continue reading →

How to deal with Power Outage in your SmartHome

1. Inventory what you want to keep power supplied to a. Start with recording the power, amperage and watts on each devices power supply b. Plug devices into P3 Kill A Watt energy monitory device to determine actual energy draw … Continue reading →

How to use Chromebook as a part of your SmartHome

Some have thought that the Chromebook is a browser only system. It is, to an extent but is also so much more. Later versions of the Chromebook can support the use of some Android apps which opens up options for … Continue reading →