The BRAINS of my Smart Home!! (Installing a Network Rack)

Just a small question, you already have a synology nas, why are you running home assistant on raspberry pi rather than running homeassistant on synology? (Vm or docker) Synology already working 7x24 and you can use snapshot, hyperbackup etc for ha backups

Would you buy the orbi 6e or linksys atlas max 6e and

Question? Should all the hubs be together like that? Interference or none responsive in HomeKit and more importantly, the main orbit router (also in a closed closet) Do it affect the wireless 6E signal specifically in a closed location like that in such a big house?

What’s the wall box where all the wires are coming out of? I’m new to the smart home set up and trying to do it right. Is there another router outside of the Orbi WiFi mesh router that you recommend because those prices are high.

Normally, I love your channel and recommend it all the time, but as to network racks: just say No. that’s 1980s design intended for hardwired devices. NOT radio frequency protocols like Zigbee, Wi-Fi, thread, Lutron’s clear connect, etc. all of those are Omni directional signal, and they need space to expand without interference from each other. Ideally, each of your hubs should be 3 m apart. I know hardly anybody does that, but that’s best practices.

Sure, plenty of people do just what you do, get a cool rack and have all the hubs right next to each other, and if it works for you, I’m happy for you. But if you have any issues with quality of service on your various networks, the first thing to try is getting your hubs farther apart, and away from all that metal!

True, you can’t hide it all in a closet, and there may be some aesthetic decisions to be made, but definitely if you’re doing a video for other people to watch, bring it into the 21st-century, and set it up for wireless protocols. Your Zigbee and thread devices in particular will thank you.

Carry-on. 😎

ooof.. dry wall anchors.. you should definitely find some studs and maybe put a piece of wood on them to mount your rack to...

Why do you have a nvr and a nas? Seems redundant

Why not using the WOL feature in the nas?

I do suggest everyone get a WiFi mesh system. They are costly but no more headaches. This a nice house I would not get this Netgear trash but either TP-Link Omada gear or Ubiquit gear.

Hi Shane, how do you hold the tplink port with the rack, witch shelf do you use?

Hi Shane,

Quick question, how to do make your switch bot that makes your coffee machine warm up in the morning, works on homekit?

great video. Is it possible to have the modem in say the garage, then run an ethernet cable from modem to router+switch in a comms room elsewhere in house?

luv your wifi 6E setup i myself am thinking about just a single eero 6E WIFI router because i used to own a eero but i got tossed because i had no means for one but now i do i own a smarthome that i will be making a apple homekit home time willing

Would it be possible if I connect my wifi router to a PoE switch, and from the PoE switch itself I wire the ethernet port across my house?

and then there are people with a raspberry pi and a couple of plugins that do the same and way more for a fraction of the price...

LOL... Sponsored by a company for their mesh system... then uses a single AP.

Did you have any issues connecting your Aqara hub to the Orbi router? I have an older Orbi mesh router and was not able to connect an Aqara hub, since the Orbi app doesn’t support splitting the 2.4 GHz and the 5 GHz bands.

I'm just a guy setting up my ORBI home system, because I wanted to get my ORBI system out of the way. By the way I have a NASSSS it's very important. Look at my tampons.

How did you wire a cable from the modem all the way to the other orbi?

How is the Orbi 960 working in your smart home? I'm getting fiber this next Friday and like the specs, but I'm looking for feedback on how it works for both home auto and just speeds in general?

No patch pannal, tisk tisk

That closet is the perfect size for a 42U rack 😏

nice video. You can actually set the Synology on reebot after powerlos in the settings ;)

Where is the Hoobs ?

Do you use like 10 apps to control your smart home besides automations?

How did you get those mounting brackets for your switch? I have the same one and need it mounted like that on my 19 inch rack mount

Just bought everything you just mentioned in this video will rack wise lol

Love your setup Shane. Tell me, are you ever concerned that your base stations/routers are interfering with each other because they are in close proximity to each other? I know it is hard to tell, but as I am sure like you want the best out of my setup.

Unifi with the iPhone can ar the port

No unifi boo this man.

Why in god's name would you wall mount a rack ????? That really calls in to question your decision making ability ..

Careful unless you have a giant hollow building you MIGHT get that coverage but gaurentee it won't be good coverage

You have a raspberry pi. Why not install homeassistant then you could get rid of some hubs. You could also mount some of the small white hubs vertically or on a board then you could get the modem on that shelf which will free up the top for the nas

wow a grand for the two pack orbie, no thanks

Did you remove all of your Aqara devices? I didn’t see the hub.

You should have waited for apples new Irack

What did you use for the top of the rack to hold the router? Looking for the same piece.

So can you recommend Wi-Fi system?

Sorry for being kind of a downer here.... but I like your videos. This rack is a let down. I just wish you had put in a bit more time into the cable management and making them all the same type of cables, do some labels.... fit everything into the one rack.... but glad to see you got it all fixed up. Def. an improvement over what you had! Get yourself some Unifi patch cables, or similar. Glad to see you hardwired the satellite. I feel a lot of people rely on the mesh networks... I can't stand the buzz word 'mesh' has become. I am running Unifi APs and Protect for cameras, hardwired the home.... so I have a bit of a chip about mesh wifi's. Looking forward to seeing more of our videos. Thanks for opening your home to us!

Do you recommending on seperate iot network? Eero have only guest network (limited), which one you recommend to be the iot devices?

Very Nice!! I installed a CCTV POE System and Ran All The Wires Through The Attic and Down To A Closet. With A 27 inch Monitor.

Great setup. Is the bracket holding the switch to the rack included in the switch or sold separately?

Hi Shane - just a simple question on the closet lighting control and how well that works. I see you mentioned Eve as the switch, what is your lighting and control setup? Also, are you happy with it? Thanks!

Great videos Shane. Question about the NavePoint rack... Does it come with various sized brackets to mount the network switches and power strip? I'd like to buy a switch with fewer ports and also my Swann DVR, but I'm worried I wont have the right sized brackets.

Will the new Matter protocol eliminate the need for all the various hubs?

CHAOS