How to Setup Nest Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Wired AND Battery) 2nd Gen
Hey Guys, Today we are replacing some old smoke and carbon monoxide detectors with new, interconnected ones from Nest. I’ll add them to the Nest app on my phone, give them a quick test and install them in my house. We’ll also look at a few [...]
Recording WYZE Camera Footage on your PC or NVR / DVR over RTSP
Today we’ll look at how to set up your WYZE camera so you can record footage on your PC or Network Video Recorder using RTSP or Real Time Streaming Protocol. As you have probably seen, the Wyze cameras have gained a [...]
Wyze Camera V2 Outdoor Housing – Snow, Rain, -30 Degrees, WiFi Range
Today, we are installing the very popular Wyze camera outdoors to see if it can withstand a Canadian winter. Wyze cameras are marketed as indoor devices. Bringing it outdoors opens up a whole new world of opportunity for these cameras. Using a protective housing, I’ll test [...]
How to Connect RING to ALEXA (Echo Show, Fire TV Stick, Echo Speaker)
Today I’ll be linking my Amazon Alex devices to communicate with my Ring Video Doorbell. I have an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, the Amazon Echo Show and the New Echo 3rd Generation. My Ring video doorbell was installed outside by my front door in another [...]
Rebranding to Home Tech DIY
Hey Guys! We have some exciting and fresh new changes happening with the YouTube and Facebook media logos and name. As my following grows, it's time for my name to evolve and grow too. I am rebranding to the new name of Home Tech DIY. The [...]
MokerLink 8 Port PoE+ Switch – Speed and Distance Review
Today we are doing a detailed review of a new network PoE switch on the market by Mokerlink. We’ll look at what a PoE switch is, where you’ll use one, its features and if it will meet or beat my long-distance testing expectations. [...]
Hikvision 4MP 25x Optical Zoom Speed Dome – Worth $868.00?
Hey Guys, Today we are checking out a very special camera. I’ve been eyeing this one for a very long time and is now, the most expensive camera I have presented on this channel. Let’s check out the specs, set it up to record on my [...]
ReoLink RLC-511 Everything you need to know (Giveaway Closed)
Hey Guys, I’m back with my 3rd review of a ReoLink security camera. Today, we are looking at the RLC-511. It’s indoor/outdoor 5MP bullet style camera with a 4X optical zoom lens. Let’s check out the features, setup the ReoLink app, add it to record footage [...]
AcuRite 5-in-1 Weather Station Setup (App + Tech Review) – Before you Buy
Hey Guys, Today we are going to look at the 5 in 1 AcuRite weather station. We’ll quickly check out the indoor display and outside sensor. I’ll pole mount the unit in my yard and we’ll hook the device up to the web so I can [...]
YuanLey 6 Port PoE Switch – CAT6 Cable Length Test + Security Cameras
Hey Guys, Today I am presenting a detailed review of a specialized piece of networking equipment which I talk about a lot of my channel. A PoE switch. PoE stands for Power Over Ethernet and you can use this switch to supply electricity to network devices [...]