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How to setup your free Domain Name for your Smarthome

Do you want to learn about handing a domain name?
Would you like to be able to learn more and not spend a fortune?
Stay tuned and I will show you how to setup a domain name for free!

DNS Troubleshooting tools
https://mxtoolbox.com/

https://toolbox.googleapps.com/apps/dig/

https://dnschecker.org/all-tools.php

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0:00 – Intro
0:53 – What we will be covering
1:14 – Setting up a free domain name
1:58 – Registering your domain
3:05 – Freenom user portal
7:20 – DNS Troubleshooting tools
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*** Show Notes, Links and Resources ****
Here are the items mentioned in this video –

RPI 2GB
CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 Basic Kit (2GB RAM)
https://amzn.to/3vLHqjo

CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 4GB Basic Kit with PiSwitch (4GB RAM)
https://amzn.to/3eWsDMR

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Get Your SmartHome Device Checklist here –
http://eepurl.com/goDE49

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How to setup 3CX for your SmartHome (Part 1)

Curious to learn how a PBX works?
Want to increase your skills to advance to another position?
Stay tuned and I will show you how to setup a 3CX PBX on your RPi

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro
0:43 – What we will be covering
2:41 – Different components for 3CX
5:30 – Creating SD Card with RPI OS
6:01 – Enabling SSH
6:39 – Updating RPI OS
7:39 – Downloading 3CX for RPI
8:37 – Installing 3CX for RPI
9:57 – Configuring 3CX
11:02 – Choosing # of digits for extension
13:00 – Android client installation and configuration
14:44 – installing on IOS

Get 3CX for Free
http://bit.ly/3cx_free

wget https://downloads-global.3cx.com/down...
sudo bash d10pi.zip

Wget troubleshooting
https://www.3cx.com/community/threads...
Note: also try just the https link from another computer and that should work

3CX Softphone client
Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Supports auto config via email or web portal

iPhone
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/3cx-com...

3CX Rpi configuration guide
https://www.3cx.com/docs/installing-p...

Only needed if SIP phones are local and 3CX instance is in the cloud or offsite
SBC config guide
https://www.3cx.com/docs/3cx-tunnel-s...

When the 3CX installation is complete, run the configuration wizard:
Using a Web Browser – Open the URL
http://device_ip:5015
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*** Show Notes, Links and Resources ****
Here are the items mentioned in this video –

RPI 2GB
CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 Basic Kit (2GB RAM)
https://amzn.to/3vLHqjo

CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 4GB Basic Kit with PiSwitch (4GB RAM)
https://amzn.to/3eWsDMR

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Get Your SmartHome Device Checklist here –
http://eepurl.com/goDE49

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DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!

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The post How to setup 3CX for your SmartHome (Part 1) first appeared on TechBytes With Ron Nutter.

Implementing Sonoff Switch with Sonoff Zigbee Bridge for your Smarthome

The Sonoff Zigbee Bridge and associated sensors have the potential for being a compact smarthome control system that can easily travel with you and not need a lot of room.

Want a way to control devices on the Sonoff Bridge without your smartphone?
Want to add more functionality to the Sonoff Bridge?
Stay tuned and I will show you how to do this

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro
0:46 – What we will be covering
0:57 – The components we will be using
2:47 – Installation/Configuration of Sonoff Switch
6:03 – Creating scenes in eWelink app

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*** Show Notes, Links and Resources ****
Here are the items mentioned in this video –
SONOFF ZBBridge Smart Zigbee Bridge Hub
https://amzn.to/2RH6QPU

SONOFF S31 Lite Zigbee Smart Plug
https://amzn.to/3fIViUk

SONOFF SNZB-02 ZigBee Mini Indoor Temperature and Humidity Sensor
https://amzn.to/2Soqzny

SONOFF SNZB-01 Zigbee Wireless Switch
https://amzn.to/3wjOXFQ
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Click on this link to get the
SmartHome Account Creation Checklist

http://eepurl.com/go4fVP

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How to setup a DHCP Server using Webmin and Rpi

Want to try using Webmin for something in your Smarthome
Looking for a DHCP server that is more flexible than what you are using?
Stay tuned and I will show you how to setup DHCP on Webmin

systemctl status dhcpd

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro
0:48 – What we will be covering
2:59 – Installing DHCP on Webmin
3:47 – Base DHCP configuration
6:14 – Testing DHCP configuration

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*** Show Notes, Links and Resources ****
Here are the items mentioned in this video –

RPI 2GB
CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 Basic Kit (2GB RAM)
https://amzn.to/3vLHqjo

CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 4GB Basic Kit with PiSwitch (4GB RAM)
https://amzn.to/3eWsDMR

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DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!

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How to use Webmin to increase functionality of your Raspberry Pi

Need to make changes to your RPi and don’t remember the cli commands?
Want to gain linux skills to help get that next job?
Stay tuned and I will show you how to use Webmin to do this

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade

sudo apt-get install perl libnet-ssleay-perl openssl libauthen-pam-perl libpam-runtime libio-pty-perl apt-show-versions python

! may need this
sudo apt-get install unzip

! check for latest version of file – https://www.webmin.com/deb.html
wget http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/we...
sudo dpkg –install webmin_1.974_all.deb

Access RPI – https://raspberry:10000
Enter username and password
If Chrome wont let you in, Change ssl=1 to ssl=0 in /etc/webmin/miniserv.conf to disable ssl

service webmin restart

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro
0:43 – What we will be covering
1:00 – What is Webmin
1:50 – Creating boot SD
2:14 – Enabling SSH at boot
2:42 – Patching RPI OS
3:43 – Installing Webmin
4:34 – Webmin Tour

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*** Show Notes, Links and Resources ****
Here are the items mentioned in this video –

RPI 2GB
CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 Basic Kit (2GB RAM)
https://amzn.to/3vLHqjo

CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 4GB Basic Kit with PiSwitch (4GB RAM)
https://amzn.to/3eWsDMR

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DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!

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Implementing Sonoff Zigbee Bridge for your Smarthome

The Sonoff Zigbee Bridge and associated sensors have the potential for being a compact smarthome control system that can easily travel with you and not need a lot of room.

Looking for a smart home controller that doesn’t require Wifi to work?
Want a smart home controller that you can take when traveling?
Stay tuned and we will take a look at the Sonoff BT Bridge
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro
0:42 – What we will be covering
1:03 – Overview of the Sonoff system
2:09 – Setup of Sonoff Bridge
3:28 – Setup of Sonoff ZB Smart Plug
7:06 – Review

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*** Show Notes, Links and Resources ****
Here are the items mentioned in this video –
SONOFF ZBBridge Smart Zigbee Bridge Hub
https://amzn.to/2RH6QPU

SONOFF S31 Lite Zigbee Smart Plug
https://amzn.to/3fIViUk

SONOFF SNZB-02 ZigBee Mini Indoor Temperature and Humidity Sensor
https://amzn.to/2Soqzny

———————————–
Click on this link to get the
SmartHome Account Creation Checklist

http://eepurl.com/go4fVP

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How to use Cockpit to control your RPI

Have one or more RPI’s and want to have an option to keep things up to date ?
Want to be able to manage your RPI’s from any device on your network?
Stay tuned and I will show you how to use Cockpit to do this?

sudo apt install cockpit -y

Access cockpit using https://mypi:9090 (replace mypi with ip address or hostname of rpi)

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro
0:44 – What we will be covering
0:56 – What is Cockpit?
1:16 – Installing Cockpit
1:26 – Tour of Cockpit
5:10 – cockpit-project.org

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*** Show Notes, Links and Resources ****
Here are the items mentioned in this video –

RPI 2GB
CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 Basic Kit (2GB RAM)
https://amzn.to/3vLHqjo

CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 4GB Basic Kit with PiSwitch (4GB RAM)
https://amzn.to/3eWsDMR

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How to Remote control your RPI using RaspController

Want a way to manage your Raspberry Pi’s without having to use SSH?
Want to read sensors and other devices without programming?
Stay tuned and I will show you how to use RaspiController to do this

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro
0:44 – What we will be covering
1:01 – RaspController Introduction
1:36 – RaspController installation/configuration
5:17 – RaspController Demo
7:23 – Reference info from RaspController

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*** Show Notes, Links and Resources ****
Here are the items mentioned in this video –

https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...

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How to track cell phone use with IFTTT and Android Phone Call service

Do you use your android phone for business?
Is your accountant harping at you for logs as to the calls made/received?
Stay tuned and I will show you how to set this up.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro
0:45 – What we will be covering
1:08 – Required items
1:59 – Inbound call logging
3:58 – Outbound call logging

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*** Show Notes, Links and Resources ****
Here are the items mentioned in this video –

https://ifttt.com/android_phone

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How to run Android on a USB Stick

Do you have a growing number of devices that only talk to smartphone apps?
Want to have a way to manage your smart home devices using Android?
Stay tuned and I will show you how to do this.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro
0:45 – What we will be covering
1:00 – Running Android on a USB stick
2:10 – Creating usb Drive w/ Android
2:42 – Booting Android from USB
3:42 – Configuring LineageOS
4:43 – Installing your first Android app
7:27 – How to shut down LineageOS

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*** Show Notes, Links and Resources ****
Here are the items mentioned in this video –

PNY 64GB Turbo Attaché 3 USB 3.0 Flash Drive 3-Pack
https://amzn.to/3vV2Olu

Lineage OS
https://lineageos.org/

———————————–
Click on this link to get the
SmartHome Account Creation Checklist

http://eepurl.com/go4fVP

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DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!

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