Ronald Nutter's Blog, page 9
January 17, 2021
How to protect your Ubiquiti account from being hacked
Do you have a ubiquity account or know someone that does?
Want to keep the account from being hacked?
Stay tuned and I will show you how to protect the account
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro
0:49 – What we will be covering
1:08 – The email that got this started
2:18 – Changing the password
3:32 – Creating a strong password
6:43 – Setting up two factor login
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*** Show Notes, Links and Resources ****
Here are the items mentioned in this video –
CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 4GB Starter PRO Kit – 4GB RAM
https://amzn.to/3mCYe6a
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Click on this link to get the
SmartHome Account Creation Checklist
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The post How to protect your Ubiquiti account from being hacked first appeared on TechBytes With Ron Nutter.January 16, 2021
How to implement Phillips Hue Bluetooth Smart Plug in your Smarthome
Looking for a way to make your favorite dumb bulb smart?
Want to put together a portable smarthome using just your smartphone?
Stay tuned and I will show you how to do this
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro
0:56 – Phillips Hue Smart Plug with Bluetooth info
1:39 – Information on Bluetooth
4:29 – Installing Bluetooth client and smart plug
6:54 – Renaming Phillips Hue Smart plug
8:33 – Creating routines for PH Bluetooth Smart plug
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*** Show Notes, Links and Resources ****
Here are the items mentioned in this video –
Philips Hue Smart Plug for Hue Smart Lights, Bluetooth &Hue Hub Compatible
https://amzn.to/39HDR3z
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SmartHome Account Creation Checklist
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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 implement Phillips Hue Bluetooth Smart Plug in your Smarthome first appeared on TechBytes With Ron Nutter.January 10, 2021
How to use your Smartphone or tablet as a display for your RPI 4 or RPI 400 in your Smarthome
Need a monitor for your RPI400?
Need a temporary monitor and don’t have a lot of room?
Stay tuned and I will show you how to do this using your smartphone/tablet
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*** Show Notes, Links and Resources ****
Here are the items mentioned in this video –
UGREEN USB C to USB Adapter Type C OTG Cable USB C Male to USB 3.0 A
https://amzn.to/3nQSNlF
Video Capture Card, 1080P HDMI Capture Card – HDMI to USB 2.0 Video Capture
https://amzn.to/352nxcb
USB Camera App option #1
USB Camera Standard
https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...
USB Camera App option #2
USB Camera – Connect EasyCap or USB WebCam
https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...
CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 4GB Starter PRO Kit – 4GB RAM
https://amzn.to/3mCYe6a
———————————–
Click on this link to get the
SmartHome Account Creation Checklist
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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 use your Smartphone or tablet as a display for your RPI 4 or RPI 400 in your Smarthome first appeared on TechBytes With Ron Nutter.January 9, 2021
How to monitor the internet connection in your Smarthome using NEMSLinux and a RPI
Working remotely and want to know when your Internet connection is having a problem?
Tired of dealing with your ISP Tech support and having them say there is no problem?
Stay tuned and I will show you how to know what is going on with your Internet connection using NEMSLinux and a RPI
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro
0:55 – What we will be covering
1:17 – What is NEMSLinux (brief review)
2:58 – Required items
5:06 – Implementing Internet monitoring
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*** Show Notes, Links and Resources ****
Here are the items mentioned in this video –
CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 4GB Starter PRO Kit – 4GB RAM
https://amzn.to/3mCYe6a
———————————–
Click on this link to get the
SmartHome Account Creation Checklist
➥➥➥ SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS ➥➥➥
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To subscribe to the TechbytesRN newsletter, click here – http://ronaldnutter.com/sample1
In return for subscribing to the newsletter, I will send you a chapter from my first DIY Smart Home Guide Book.
Visit http://www.ronaldnutter.com to see all the books Ron has written
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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#TechBytesRN #smarthome #RaspberryPi #RPI400 #NEMSLinux
The post How to monitor the internet connection in your Smarthome using NEMSLinux and a RPI first appeared on TechBytes With Ron Nutter.January 3, 2021
How to monitor everything (almost) in your Smarthome using NEMSLinux and a RPI
Are you finding smarthome devices offline and didn’t know they were down?
Like to have a way to proactively monitor everything in your smarthome?
Stay tuned and I will show you how to do this using NEMSLinux and a RPI
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro
1:20 – What is NEMSLinux
2:46 – Required items
4:34 – Creating NEMSLinux Boot SD card
8:08 – Booting up NEMSLinux
10:20 – NEMSLinux Intro
10:54 – NEMSLinux initial login
13:51 – NEMSLinux overview
15:36 – Creating item to be monitored in NEMSLinux
22:55 – Seeing what NEMSLinux is monitoring
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*** Show Notes, Links and Resources ****
Here are the items mentioned in this video –
CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 4GB Starter PRO Kit – 4GB RAM
https://amzn.to/3mCYe6a
———————————–
Click on this link to get the
SmartHome Account Creation Checklist
➥➥➥ SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS ➥➥➥
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To listen to an audio version of this episode while driving, TechBytes with Ron Nutter is available on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and TuneIn. Go to TechByteswithRonNutter.com to subscribe today!
To subscribe to the TechbytesRN newsletter, click here – http://ronaldnutter.com/sample1
In return for subscribing to the newsletter, I will send you a chapter from my first DIY Smart Home Guide Book.
Visit http://www.ronaldnutter.com to see all the books Ron has written
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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Become a Patreon supporter
https://www.patreon.com/techbytesrn
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#TechBytesRN #smarthome #RaspberryPi #RPI400
The post How to monitor everything (almost) in your Smarthome using NEMSLinux and a RPI first appeared on TechBytes With Ron Nutter.January 1, 2021
How to install OMV 5.x on Raspberry Pi 4 in your Smarthome
Want a way to setup a NAS but don’t have a lot of hardware?
Want to setup a backup NAS for those “Just In Case” situations?
Stay tuned and I will show you how to install OMV 5.x
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro
1:24 – What is OMV?
3:08 – Parts List
5:06 – Creating RPI SD
6:38 – Enabling SSH
7:35 – Booting up RPI w/o drives
9:03 – OMV Install
16:56 – OMV Drive setup
24:12 – OMF File system setup
27:48 – OMV Setup review/testing
pi@OMV5:/dev $ sudo ls -l /dev/s*
brw-rw—- 1 root disk 8, 0 Dec 29 17:49 /dev/sda
brw-rw—- 1 root disk 8, 16 Dec 29 17:49 /dev/sdb
brw-rw—- 1 root disk 8, 32 Dec 29 17:49 /dev/sdc
sudo mdadm –create /dev/md/ext-usb –level=5 –raid-devices=3 /dev/sda /dev/sdb /dev/sdc
https://forum.openmediavault.org/inde...
https://github.com/OpenMediaVault-Plu...
Create base RPI os
Enable SSH
Boot up and install latest updates
Change hostname to OMV5
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*** Show Notes, Links and Resources ****
Here are the items mentioned in this video –
CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 4GB Starter PRO Kit – 4GB RAM
https://amzn.to/3mCYe6a
Toshiba (HDTB420XK3AA) Canvio Basics 2TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Black
https://amzn.to/2KWbtlN
———————————–
Click on this link to get the
SmartHome Account Creation Checklist
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To subscribe to the TechbytesRN newsletter, click here – http://ronaldnutter.com/sample1
In return for subscribing to the newsletter, I will send you a chapter from my first DIY Smart Home Guide Book.
Visit http://www.ronaldnutter.com to see all the books Ron has written
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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Become a Patreon supporter
https://www.patreon.com/techbytesrn
*===============================*
#TechBytesRN #smarthome #RaspberryPi #RPI400
The post How to install OMV 5.x on Raspberry Pi 4 in your Smarthome first appeared on TechBytes With Ron Nutter.December 27, 2020
How to manage your Microsoft Team calls with StreamDeck in your Smarthome
Want an easier way to manage your Microsoft Team calls?
Looking for an easier option that keyboard shortcuts?
Stay tuned and I will show you an easy way to handle this
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro
1:00 – What we will be covering
1:34 – What is Streamdeck
3:20 – Installing Streamdeck software
4:11 – Configuring Streamdeck software
7:18 – Teams Macros
10:02 – Phillips Hue integration
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*** Show Notes, Links and Resources ****
NOTE: show keyboard macros with Microsoft Teams and Streamdeck
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t...
Also show integrations with LiFX and Phillips Hue
Here are the items mentioned in this video –
Elgato Stream Deck Mini (6 keys)
https://amzn.to/3gKmGS4
Elgato Stream Deck (15 keys)
https://amzn.to/3mf1XXw
———————————–
Click on this link to get the
SmartHome Account Creation Checklist
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In return for subscribing to the newsletter, I will send you a chapter from my first DIY Smart Home Guide Book.
Visit http://www.ronaldnutter.com to see all the books Ron has written
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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#TechBytesRN #smarthome #Elgato #Streamdeck #Teams #MicrosoftTeams
The post How to manage your Microsoft Team calls with StreamDeck in your Smarthome first appeared on TechBytes With Ron Nutter.December 26, 2020
How to share USB devices in your SmartHome using VirtualHere
Looking for a way to try other RPI OS’s without creating multiple SD cards?
Want to try another OS without spending a lot of time?
Stay tuned and I will show you just such an option
https://www.virtualhere.com/home
Install process
Wget https://www.virtualhere.com/sites/def...
chmod +x ./vhusbdarm
sudo ./vhusbdarm
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*** Show Notes, Links and Resources ****
Here are the items mentioned in this video –
CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 4GB Starter PRO Kit – 4GB RAM
https://amzn.to/3mCYe6a
———————————–
Click on this link to get the
SmartHome Account Creation Checklist
➥➥➥ SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS ➥➥➥
Never miss a video about creating your own smart home
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To listen to an audio version of this episode while driving, TechBytes with Ron Nutter is available on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and TuneIn. Go to TechByteswithRonNutter.com to subscribe today!
To subscribe to the TechbytesRN newsletter, click here – http://ronaldnutter.com/sample1
In return for subscribing to the newsletter, I will send you a chapter from my first DIY Smart Home Guide Book.
Visit http://www.ronaldnutter.com to see all the books Ron has written
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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Become a Patreon supporter
https://www.patreon.com/techbytesrn
*===============================*
#TechBytesRN #smarthome #RPI #VirtualHere
The post How to share USB devices in your SmartHome using VirtualHere first appeared on TechBytes With Ron Nutter.December 21, 2020
Using RPI 400 and Berryboot in your Smarthome
Looking for a way to try other RPI OS’s without creating multiple SD cards?
Want to try another OS without spending a lot of time?
Stay tuned and I will show you just such an option
Berryboot download link
https://www.berryterminal.com/doku.ph...
Berryboot images
https://berryboot.alexgoldcheidt.com/
Ideas:
Kali linux to start learning about network security/hacking into a local test server
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*** Show Notes, Links and Resources ****
Here are the items mentioned in this video –
Raspberry Pi 400 Kit (keyboard, power supply, mouse and SD card)
Raspberry Pi 400 Kit
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SmartHome Account Creation Checklist
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In return for subscribing to the newsletter, I will send you a chapter from my first DIY Smart Home Guide Book.
Visit http://www.ronaldnutter.com to see all the books Ron has written
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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*===============================*
#TechBytesRN #smarthome #RaspberryPi #RPI400 #Berryboot
The post Using RPI 400 and Berryboot in your Smarthome first appeared on TechBytes With Ron Nutter.December 19, 2020
How to manage your Zoom call with StreamDeck in your Smarthome
Want an easier way to manage your Zoom calls?
Looking for an easier option than keyboard shortcuts?
Stay tuned and I will show you an easy way to handle this
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro
0:49 – What we will be covering
1:15 – What is Stream Deck?
2:45 – Stream Deck Setup
6:47 – LiFX integration
13:39 – Webhook configuration
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*** Show Notes, Links and Resources ****
NOTE: show stream deck integration with Zoom
Also show integrations with LiFX and Phillips Hue
Here are the items mentioned in this video –
Elgato Stream Deck Mini (6 keys)
https://amzn.to/3gKmGS4
Elgato Stream Deck (15 keys)
https://amzn.to/3mf1XXw
———————————–
Click on this link to get the
SmartHome Account Creation Checklist
➥➥➥ SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS ➥➥➥
Never miss a video about creating your own smart home
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To listen to an audio version of this episode while driving, TechBytes with Ron Nutter is available on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and TuneIn. Go to TechByteswithRonNutter.com to subscribe today!
To subscribe to the TechbytesRN newsletter, click here – http://ronaldnutter.com/sample1
In return for subscribing to the newsletter, I will send you a chapter from my first DIY Smart Home Guide Book.
Visit http://www.ronaldnutter.com to see all the books Ron has written
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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Become a Patreon supporter
https://www.patreon.com/techbytesrn
*===============================*
#TechBytesRN #smarthome #Elgato #Streamdeck #Zoom
The post How to manage your Zoom call with StreamDeck in your Smarthome first appeared on TechBytes With Ron Nutter.


