How To Replace a UPS Battery – Security System Battery Backup
Today I’ll quickly walk you through the steps on how to change the battery in a battery backup system, UPS or uninterruptible power supply. We’ll also look at which battery to select. As you may recall, I use a couple UPS units to backup [...]
AcuRite Wind Speed Anemometer Replacement – 06003 PRO
Today we are replacing the Wind Cup Assembly on this AcuRite 5-in-1 weather station. I featured this product over 5 years ago on this channel. The wind speed sensing device, or the anemometer, stopped spinning freely after a couple of years after the installation. I [...]
Reolink TrackMix WiFi – What You Need To Know (Best Auto-Tracking)
Today we’ll be taking a detailed look at Reolink’s TrackMix WiFi security camera. We’re going to set this camera up in a couple locations where we can best review its footage, examine its features including auto-tracking. There’s lots of information coming your way, all important to [...]
Reolink Argus 4 Pro (4K, Battery Operated, Security Camera with ColorX Night Vision + Dual Image)
Today we are performing a detailed review of Reolink’s Argus 4 Pro+. This camera is getting launched in June 2024 [look at phone, that’s now]. And as of this timeframe, it’s a world’s first “4K Battery Camera with ColorX Night Vision & Dual-Image, 180degree field of [...]
3 Ways to Increase Hard Drive Capacity on a Reolink NVR
Today we are going to check out 3 ways to increase the hard drive storage capacity on a Reolink NVR, depending on which model you have. Let’s touch on why you would want to add more space to the NVR then the 3 ways [...]
Reolink Duo 3 – 16MP 4K Security Camera (Detailed Spec Review & BEST features)
Today we are checking out the specifications of Reolink’s 8k, 16MP Duo 3 security camera. Ok, so this is different. 2 cameras in one. Perfect if you have a large space to monitor all at once, in one view. In my yard, I can [...]
Best Window Mount to Stop Glare – WYZE Cam V3 Settings + Comparison
Today, we are talking WYZE cam v3 window mounts. I will show you how to get rid of those nasty window reflections when pointing your camera through a window. We’ll also checkout the camera footage from 3 different windows. Here are 2 silicone window [...]
Extend Your Mesh WiFi Network Outdoors – UBIQUITI UAP-AC-M
Today we are installing this Ubiquiti access point outside on my shed to extend my mesh Wi-Fi network so I can have strong, reliable internet in the shed and around my 2 acres of property. We’ll start off by looking at what’s included. Then we’ll add [...]
Starlink Rooftop Installation + DIY Mount Extension + Speed Test
Alright guys, I have some exciting news. I upgraded my Internet to Starlink and today we are installing the dish on my roof. It’s not going to be simple because I want it in one spot and one spot only, so I expect we’ll need to [...]
How to Add IP Security Cameras to Blue Iris (Best Practices)
Hey Guys, Today I will walk through the steps of how to add IP security cameras to the camera management software, Blue Iris. We’ll chat about camera protocols, network configurations, and options to consider in Blue Iris when adding your cameras. I have 3 cameras outside [...]